300LikesTeam Associated TC4
12-08-2004, 02:41 PM
#1921
So far I am very impressed with everything about the TC4. I had been running a BMI PRO 4 and a BMI Xray. The TC4 right out of the box with no graphite seems to be a much more stable and consistant car. Once I get some more time in on it should be up there with the other two.
To me the steering seems very smooth and responsive. I am actually having to dial out steering in my radio for once.
As for slop in suspension RPM ballcups seem to really help eliminate alot of this problem. Shimming the steering was easy as stated a few posts up. Pretty good know.
Later,
To me the steering seems very smooth and responsive. I am actually having to dial out steering in my radio for once.
As for slop in suspension RPM ballcups seem to really help eliminate alot of this problem. Shimming the steering was easy as stated a few posts up. Pretty good know.
Later,
12-09-2004, 01:54 AM
#1922
Re: Man, I hate building AE shocks!
Originally posted by RCknight
I can never get them to all rebound the same. 
I build them according to the instructions and they never all come out the same. Then I have to wait until all the air is gone and start over again. What a waste of time!
I can't wait to get a few sets of Losi's new shocks. I'll bet there nice, smooth and easy to build.
I'm glad they are a neutral color.
I can never get them to all rebound the same. I build them according to the instructions and they never all come out the same. Then I have to wait until all the air is gone and start over again. What a waste of time!I can't wait to get a few sets of Losi's new shocks. I'll bet there nice, smooth and easy to build.
I'm glad they are a neutral color.
Fatboy Joe
12-09-2004, 10:19 AM
#1924
The graphite chssis is around $30 and the whole kit is around $60. Titanium screws can be found at the following link.
Lunsford Racing
Later,
Lunsford Racing
Later,
12-09-2004, 10:32 AM
#1925
Tech Master
the graphite chassis is $35(i am pretty sure)
12-10-2004, 06:05 AM
#1927
Tech Regular
Link?
Do they have a web site?
12-10-2004, 06:22 AM
#1928
Anyone know where...
you can get Ti input shafts for the TC4? Other than Ti Racing ones. I'm told there bad, won't get them. I'm not interested in the aluminum ones.
12-10-2004, 07:36 AM
#1929
Re: Link?
Originally posted by JWATT
Do they have a web site?
Do they have a web site?
Superior Hobbies
Later,
12-10-2004, 09:22 AM
#1930
Re: Anyone know where...
Originally posted by RCknight
you can get Ti input shafts for the TC4? Other than Ti Racing ones. I'm told there bad, won't get them. I'm not interested in the aluminum ones.
you can get Ti input shafts for the TC4? Other than Ti Racing ones. I'm told there bad, won't get them. I'm not interested in the aluminum ones.
12-11-2004, 07:25 AM
#1931
What rollout are most of you starting with for stock and/or 19 turn. Foam tires carpet.
Later,
Later,
12-11-2004, 11:26 AM
#1932
Barry Baker
Hey guys,
I was very supried this morning. I went to my local track here in Michigan (Larry's Performance RC's) this morning and to my suprize, Barry Baker was there working on his car in the pits. I didn't talk with him but in talking with other racers at my club who do know him and race with him said that Associated has heard that many are complaining about the TC4. So Associated sent Barry down to the track to do some testing (and show people how to drive!
).
It's really good to see a company stand behind their product like that. I was very impressed. I might have to switch back to Associated!!
I was very supried this morning. I went to my local track here in Michigan (Larry's Performance RC's) this morning and to my suprize, Barry Baker was there working on his car in the pits. I didn't talk with him but in talking with other racers at my club who do know him and race with him said that Associated has heard that many are complaining about the TC4. So Associated sent Barry down to the track to do some testing (and show people how to drive!
).It's really good to see a company stand behind their product like that. I was very impressed. I might have to switch back to Associated!!
12-11-2004, 11:52 AM
#1934
koabich,
I suppose it's not bad that Associated sent Barry to test some stuff... but I'm not sure when/if we'll benefit from that research.
Associated has been pretty lax in getting setup information out for the TC4. If you look on their web site you'll find they still haven't officially published any setups for the car.... not even the blank setup sheet.
Yeah, I know that Phalen and Lufaso and others have posted some setup information... and they deserve props for sharing with the rest of us... but I get the feeling they take the time to share this info 'cause they're nice guys... not because Associated asked them to. And if I didn't read this particular forum... I might not know about those guys...
I'd like to see Associated officially publish good starting setups for carpet and asphalt to aid rookie/intermediate racers.
I suppose it's not bad that Associated sent Barry to test some stuff... but I'm not sure when/if we'll benefit from that research.
Associated has been pretty lax in getting setup information out for the TC4. If you look on their web site you'll find they still haven't officially published any setups for the car.... not even the blank setup sheet.
Yeah, I know that Phalen and Lufaso and others have posted some setup information... and they deserve props for sharing with the rest of us... but I get the feeling they take the time to share this info 'cause they're nice guys... not because Associated asked them to. And if I didn't read this particular forum... I might not know about those guys...
I'd like to see Associated officially publish good starting setups for carpet and asphalt to aid rookie/intermediate racers.
12-11-2004, 12:11 PM
#1935
Tech Adept
I think Associated are currently collating data to come up with the basic setups. They are just trying to get it right before they release it. Remember the TC4 has far more settings than the TC3 so it will take longer to develop definitive setups.
Probably not hugely useful for you guys over there but CML Distribution have just published Olly Jefferies setup from a carpet race last weekend which he won be a country mile.
Last time I checked Olly had just stuck his TC4 into joint 5th place at the World Champs with a 1st, 2nd, 1st from the first 3 races.
Probably not hugely useful for you guys over there but CML Distribution have just published Olly Jefferies setup from a carpet race last weekend which he won be a country mile.
Last time I checked Olly had just stuck his TC4 into joint 5th place at the World Champs with a 1st, 2nd, 1st from the first 3 races.