Tamiya TB-Evolution III
06-10-2004, 08:20 AM
#6346
Re: Asphalt Rubber Set-up
Originally posted by KDagh1
Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere within this thread, but I was not able to find it
. Does anybody have a good asphalt rubber set-up for the EVO III SE?
thanx
Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere within this thread, but I was not able to find it
. Does anybody have a good asphalt rubber set-up for the EVO III SE?thanx
06-10-2004, 08:57 AM
#6347
Originally posted by dsrbltoys
When building the Tamiya shocks, I have found it easiest this way.
Fill shock
Remove air bubles with piston at top
Pull piston down (to make sure no more bubbles)
Fill to level with top of shock with piston midway to 2/3 to top
Then set the bladder on top, and press it in a little with a screwdriver.
Then add the oring or sponge to suite track
Then add the top plastic to the top
Gently set the top cap over the plastic snap
Press firmly on the plastic while screwing cap down.
This gives me shocks that last a LONG time
If the piston is in 2/3 when you assemble. The shaft moves the same from top as it does from bottom (same rebound). If you build it with the piston in middle of stroke then you have more compression then rebound.
These are my findings, but should make it easy to duplicate the builds...
When building the Tamiya shocks, I have found it easiest this way.
Fill shock
Remove air bubles with piston at top
Pull piston down (to make sure no more bubbles)
Fill to level with top of shock with piston midway to 2/3 to top
Then set the bladder on top, and press it in a little with a screwdriver.
Then add the oring or sponge to suite track
Then add the top plastic to the top
Gently set the top cap over the plastic snap
Press firmly on the plastic while screwing cap down.
This gives me shocks that last a LONG time
If the piston is in 2/3 when you assemble. The shaft moves the same from top as it does from bottom (same rebound). If you build it with the piston in middle of stroke then you have more compression then rebound.
These are my findings, but should make it easy to duplicate the builds...
06-10-2004, 09:13 AM
#6348
Tech Master
Originally posted by BigDogRacing
Tamiya shocks are the best I've ever owned or built!
Tamiya shocks are the best I've ever owned or built!
Plastic shock collars self-adjust (graise it with my elbow and my ride height is GONE)
Bottom cap (which is REALLY not needed) comes off in hard crashs
Need frequent re-building
I like the Losi shocks a lot. Easy to fil and work very well
Tamiya shocks are somewhere in the range of TC3 Racer kit shocks on my list
06-10-2004, 09:16 AM
#6349
Tech Regular
LOLOLOLOL HELLLLLLLLLL NO
trf's are so good, you must be doing something wrong becasue none of thats happened to me before... or maybe im just inexperienced
Anyway my evo3, full spec kitted out with spares and extras hits Ebay in 4 hours.
be sure to check it out
Tarnjit
trf's are so good, you must be doing something wrong becasue none of thats happened to me before... or maybe im just inexperienced
Anyway my evo3, full spec kitted out with spares and extras hits Ebay in 4 hours.
be sure to check it out
Tarnjit
06-10-2004, 09:26 AM
#6350
Tech Master
Originally posted by Evo_Uk
trf's are so good, you must be doing something wrong becasue none of thats happened to me before
trf's are so good, you must be doing something wrong becasue none of thats happened to me before
I might try filling them up by his ^^^ method for more life but the bottom caps (still, not needed) come off in crashes and the shock collars SUCK
They do look good though
06-10-2004, 09:28 AM
#6351
Huh....???
I built the EVO III SE exactly per kit directions and my shocks work beautifully. No leaks, no air, smooth as butter, and consistent. Honestly, they are the BEST shocks I have ever built. I used the Duratrax brass shock shaft tool to install the bottom shock end without scratching the shaft -- highly recommended.
I built the EVO III SE exactly per kit directions and my shocks work beautifully. No leaks, no air, smooth as butter, and consistent. Honestly, they are the BEST shocks I have ever built. I used the Duratrax brass shock shaft tool to install the bottom shock end without scratching the shaft -- highly recommended.
06-10-2004, 09:28 AM
#6352
TRF shocks are the bomb-biggity. You can purchase the hop-up aluminum shock adjusters...they have a large o-ring that holds your setting. Or if your find your adjusters WAY too loose, you can take an exacto and put a small nick in the threads of the plastic adjuster, that'll give it enough bit. I usually don't.
I'm sure we all know that the Black Kat is opinionated and has no problem sharing his thoughts. This is the same racer who won't recommend a Stratus 2.0. A similar kind of body that recently won the reedy race.
I'm sure we all know that the Black Kat is opinionated and has no problem sharing his thoughts. This is the same racer who won't recommend a Stratus 2.0. A similar kind of body that recently won the reedy race.
Last edited by rtypec; 06-10-2004 at 09:35 AM.
06-10-2004, 12:24 PM
#6354
Tech Master
trf shocks are the best.smoothest,leak free,etc.
they should be industry standard!
there as smooth as silk and the easiest to build and maintain.
only thing is they are a bit of a nuicance to keep stripping them to change pistons but i always use 3 pots anyway!
they should be industry standard!
there as smooth as silk and the easiest to build and maintain.
only thing is they are a bit of a nuicance to keep stripping them to change pistons but i always use 3 pots anyway!
06-10-2004, 12:26 PM
#6355
Tech Regular
Originally posted by rtypec
TRF shocks are the bomb-biggity. You can purchase the hop-up aluminum shock adjusters...they have a large o-ring that holds your setting. Or if your find your adjusters WAY too loose, you can take an exacto and put a small nick in the threads of the plastic adjuster, that'll give it enough bit. I usually don't.
I'm sure we all know that the Black Kat is opinionated and has no problem sharing his thoughts. This is the same racer who won't recommend a Stratus 2.0. A similar kind of body that recently won the reedy race.
TRF shocks are the bomb-biggity. You can purchase the hop-up aluminum shock adjusters...they have a large o-ring that holds your setting. Or if your find your adjusters WAY too loose, you can take an exacto and put a small nick in the threads of the plastic adjuster, that'll give it enough bit. I usually don't.
I'm sure we all know that the Black Kat is opinionated and has no problem sharing his thoughts. This is the same racer who won't recommend a Stratus 2.0. A similar kind of body that recently won the reedy race.
06-10-2004, 12:39 PM
#6356
Tech Master
I don't like the Strat as much as I like my MG...Only way you can change that is give me a Strat you like...
They are smooth & consistant but they have that un-needed bottom cap and self adjust. Those two cons override the pros IMO
Yes I'm not afraid to voice my opinions. Whats your point?
They are smooth & consistant but they have that un-needed bottom cap and self adjust. Those two cons override the pros IMO
Yes I'm not afraid to voice my opinions. Whats your point?
06-10-2004, 12:49 PM
#6357
Tech Master
Originally posted by The Black Kat
I don't like the Strat as much as I like my MG...Only way you can change that is give me a Strat you like...
They are smooth & consistant but they have that un-needed bottom cap and self adjust. Those two cons override the pros IMO
Yes I'm not afraid to voice my opinions. Whats your point?
I don't like the Strat as much as I like my MG...Only way you can change that is give me a Strat you like...
They are smooth & consistant but they have that un-needed bottom cap and self adjust. Those two cons override the pros IMO
Yes I'm not afraid to voice my opinions. Whats your point?
i didnt like mazda 6 as i felt it was more lazy then the alfa 2.
06-10-2004, 03:49 PM
#6359
Tech Master
Theres a bottom cap to the shock. It is UNNEEDED...I found out about it when it came off during a crash. I should just solder it on
I have no idea how an Alfa handles
I have no idea how an Alfa handles
