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Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/18/2008 10:04:51 PM   
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I have a thunder tiger TS-4N with a pro 15 engine. i was wondering if it was possible to convert it from a single speed gear to a two speed gear? if yes then what do i need? is their any websites that stock the parts?
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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/18/2008 10:55:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		The TS-4N that I just got yesterday came with a 2-speed as standard equipment, but I see it's listed as an 'optional' part in the manual. Just looking at the 'close ratio' optional 2-speed in the hop-ups list, it looks like you need the spur gears and hubs, the clutch bell and pinions, 2 shafts, the clutch hub thing and various screws/washers. Might be cheaper to just buy the complete optional one. The part number listed in my manual for it is 'PD7675 2-speed, close ratio trans'.

I've found a load of TT parts at www.thundertiger4u.com


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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/18/2008 11:34:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here is the complete two-speed conversion from Modelsport in the UK.

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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/18/2008 11:36:11 PM   
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i was wondering if anybody knows if it is dificult to install?

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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/18/2008 11:39:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		Not especially - i think the 2-speed assembly comes with instructions anyway

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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/18/2008 11:43:20 PM   
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one more thing....would you say that it is worth buying? does it improve it a lot or is their not much difference?
sorry for all the silly questions, im queriouse of these things

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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/18/2008 11:46:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'd say so, if only for the wow factor of hearing it shift gears. It'll boost the acceleration a fair bit as well.

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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/18/2008 11:48:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you set it correctly, it will allow you to have a lot more punch out of the corners and a better top speed on the straights. Because the shift point is adjustable, you can 'tune' it to your specific track, so you don't get it changing up half way through a corner etc.


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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/18/2008 11:54:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		thanks for that
i think i'll decide to buy it when i get a bit more cash
what other upgrades could i get that would speed up my car?
do you know any other websites for thunder tiger products other than the ones you's have allready listed? i've found it hard to find products so far!
thanks both

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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/19/2008 12:36:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		Those are the only websites I've seen so far, but I must admit I didn't do a lot of looking after I found that US based one.


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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/20/2008 8:50:55 PM   
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it might sound sily but how do you know if your cluth shoes need replaceing? is it obviouse?
many thanks for you help guys, the other day

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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/20/2008 10:12:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		As your clutch shoes wear, it will need higher and higher revs to get the car moving. If you break a shoe or something else in the clutch, chances are it will lock against the bell and then it won't free-wheel like it should when the engine is idling or stopped.


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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/20/2008 10:15:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		oh thanks for that, i was curiouse
i dont think they need replaceing yet
thanks

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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/24/2008 11:43:29 AM   
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i was wondering if anybody could recomend a glow plug for my ts4n?
by upgading the glow plug to a decent one, would it help start my car easier?
thanks

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RE: Thunder Tiger TS-4N upgrade - 2/24/2008 2:10:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		What fuel are you running? Anything below 16% nitro i'd reccomend OS LC3s, above 16% then an OS 8 would probably run better.

Trouble getting the engine to start is usually down to tuning, although a damaged plug wouldn't help.

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