4LikesXray t4'15
04-26-2015, 02:55 AM
#1171
Thankfully, Xray is pretty tuff and rarely breaks parts. Recommend Front C hubs and possibly sterring blocks. If sticking with stock front outdrives, I'd grab an extra pair of those, but would also recommend changing out to ECS's with aluminum or steel outdirves when possible to enhance handling & durrablility. You won't be dissapointed with Xray and there is always plenty of help when it comes to setup assistance!
As above. Being in Germany you're never far from a well stocked Xray shop (and if in trouble, Vienna is a short drive away and they have the best RC shop ever, more like a factory shop with every part for every car ever to come out of Xray - only Xray). One thing I've noticed is front spool (plastic) outdrives tend to break especially in mod. Xray has a nice Aluminium version (pricey), but there's also some really nicely engineered outdrives (aluminum with nice steel polished steel pins using against the blades) coming from an italian company, so you've got some decent choice.
@ntc3freak: For Xray parts in Germany i highly recommend t2-Shop.de of Stefan Klein...best service, best prices and most parts on stock. I only broke an plastic Spool outdrive and a rear upright in 3 years on my T4's, so you won't need spare parts very often. It's a very strong and durable chassis. But it's always nice to have some when needed at the track... 
Edit : Another question (sorry!). Which servo do you guys run? Is there any particular ones that are particularly recommended these days?
04-26-2015, 11:07 AM
#1172
I'm based in Würzburg...not that far from your homebase Benztown!! I'm running a Sanwa SDX-801...a very nice servo for the price! No issues in 2 years with it.
I'm running a Sanwa SDX-801...a very nice servo for the price! No issues in 2 years with it.
04-26-2015, 12:57 PM
#1173
Sorry for my noob-ish question, ECS is the optional driveshaft, right?
Yes, you'll have several options (Xray and other manufacturers).
Yes, you'll have several options (Xray and other manufacturers).
04-26-2015, 04:55 PM
#1174
If you're looking to get some rotation middle out, and you haven't tried ECS in the rear for a while, it's definitely worth another look. I ran them (RSD) in my car at Mile High (along with the marvelous Avid chassis) and finished 2nd in 13.5 and 17.5* with the same car. Great rotation and steering, probably the best I've ever felt on a rubber tire car, and super easy to drive. Full setup here.
* This is my home track. I've been working on this setup for a while.
* This is my home track. I've been working on this setup for a while.
04-26-2015, 06:46 PM
#1175
Now the ecs in the rear seem pointless. I could see it providing a marginal benefit in the corners because it's more efficient when spinning. Could someone explain the physics or at least logic behind it?
04-26-2015, 06:53 PM
#1176
some quick questions.. i got the 2015 T4. will be running 17.5 TC blinky class. what would be the pinion option i should be running.
the motor will be fantom ion 3.
i think the list of parts i will be going with will be
front steering knuckles
set of arms
steering links..
anything else i should get?
spur gears? belts?
what is the hot speedo? Tekin? Orion? LRP?
the motor will be fantom ion 3.
i think the list of parts i will be going with will be
front steering knuckles
set of arms
steering links..
anything else i should get?
spur gears? belts?
what is the hot speedo? Tekin? Orion? LRP?
04-26-2015, 07:41 PM
#1177
To me, it frees the car up similarly to what you might get with ARS, except with a lot less sucking and inconsistency. I'll leave it to one of Tech's armchair physicists to explain why.
04-29-2015, 08:25 PM
#1178
Just wanted to shout out Art Scrimo for his T4 '15 instructional videos over on You Tube. Even for experienced guys like me, I was able to pickup a tip or two. Thanks Art! (Was it Umino who showed you the sway bar setup?)
Find his videos here- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUr...Go6vUYexDEbFXw
Find his videos here- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUr...Go6vUYexDEbFXw
04-29-2015, 08:34 PM
#1179
Just wanted to shout out Art Scrimo for his T4 '15 instructional videos over on You Tube. Even for experienced guys like me, I was able to pickup a tip or two. Thanks Art! (Was it Umino who showed you the sway bar setup?)
Find his videos here- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUr...Go6vUYexDEbFXw
Find his videos here- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUr...Go6vUYexDEbFXw
P1 brand in the house!
04-30-2015, 02:19 AM
#1181
Good videos for sure, definitely learned some things myself.
05-05-2015, 10:42 AM
#1183
Tech Initiate
Has anyone had sucses with the ars im just seeing complaints. Im asking cause im buying my car in this month gonna run 21.5t blinky and would like to hear your thoughts
05-05-2015, 11:37 AM
#1184
Tech Regular
This gives nothing to complain, Right.
Myself running the ARS from 1/2 december and almost got the track record and it works fine for me , but you have to understand the ARS as well as the other geometry of your car, you have to think about what you wont from it.
Nothing work immediately without try and error.
Hope this help you a bit.
Regards
Ed
05-05-2015, 07:26 PM
#1185
Bruno Coelho was the fastest man at the Worlds and he drove the ARS.
This gives nothing to complain, Right.
Myself running the ARS from 1/2 december and almost got the track record and it works fine for me , but you have to understand the ARS as well as the other geometry of your car, you have to think about what you wont from it.
Nothing work immediately without try and error.
Hope this help you a bit.
Regards
Ed
This gives nothing to complain, Right.
Myself running the ARS from 1/2 december and almost got the track record and it works fine for me , but you have to understand the ARS as well as the other geometry of your car, you have to think about what you wont from it.
Nothing work immediately without try and error.
Hope this help you a bit.
Regards
Ed