TC3 and TC4
12-13-2006 | 05:13 AM
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From: sydney, AUSTRALIA
TC3 and TC4
hi
just wondering about the performance of both these cars, ive seen articles that they are one of the best, is this true? also are part of the tc3 and the tc4 interchangeable eg such as the parts for the tc4 can be used for the tc3. and also can a tc3 or FT TC3 be converted to a tc4.
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just wondering about the performance of both these cars, ive seen articles that they are one of the best, is this true? also are part of the tc3 and the tc4 interchangeable eg such as the parts for the tc4 can be used for the tc3. and also can a tc3 or FT TC3 be converted to a tc4.
thx
12-13-2006 | 11:31 AM
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I've had an electric TC3 for several years now and a nitro TC3 for about a year. I love both cars - they're great! You really can't beat the quality and performance for the price. I don't know much about the TC4, but if it's anything like the rest of the stuff that Associated puts out, it will be a quality ride.
12-13-2006 | 12:57 PM
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RE: TC3 and TC4
the TC4 is a good car. not to many of the parts are interchangable though. those that are interchangeable aren't any differant between the two models (ie the drive shaft.)
12-14-2006 | 02:34 AM
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RE: TC3 and TC4
Tc4 parts will be more available in the future! I just heard tc5 is in the works. 3 & 4 do not interchange well. For the money it is a great car, with many tunning advantages. Track or bash it is a well built car ( tc4 ).
12-26-2006 | 03:10 PM
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RE: TC3 and TC4
need some help from an experience TC3er! I have been racing 1/10 and `1/8 scale trucks for some time and am new to on road. i picked up 2 TC3's and one of the things i am puzzled by is how to set the gear mesh properly. I have the cam attached to the motor then i push it down in the slot and then put the combo heatsink motor hold on and screw it down. Do you adjust the mesh by rotating the cam slightly to where you want it then put the heatsink on - i was thinking that when you tighten this down it moves the cam??
Thanks
Andy
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Andy
ORIGINAL: Taffey
I've had an electric TC3 for several years now and a nitro TC3 for about a year. I love both cars - they're great! You really can't beat the quality and performance for the price. I don't know much about the TC4, but if it's anything like the rest of the stuff that Associated puts out, it will be a quality ride.
I've had an electric TC3 for several years now and a nitro TC3 for about a year. I love both cars - they're great! You really can't beat the quality and performance for the price. I don't know much about the TC4, but if it's anything like the rest of the stuff that Associated puts out, it will be a quality ride.
12-26-2006 | 10:25 PM
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ORIGINAL: alangsam
need some help from an experience TC3er! I have been racing 1/10 and `1/8 scale trucks for some time and am new to on road. i picked up 2 TC3's and one of the things i am puzzled by is how to set the gear mesh properly. I have the cam attached to the motor then i push it down in the slot and then put the combo heatsink motor hold on and screw it down. Do you adjust the mesh by rotating the cam slightly to where you want it then put the heatsink on - i was thinking that when you tighten this down it moves the cam??
Thanks
Andy
need some help from an experience TC3er! I have been racing 1/10 and `1/8 scale trucks for some time and am new to on road. i picked up 2 TC3's and one of the things i am puzzled by is how to set the gear mesh properly. I have the cam attached to the motor then i push it down in the slot and then put the combo heatsink motor hold on and screw it down. Do you adjust the mesh by rotating the cam slightly to where you want it then put the heatsink on - i was thinking that when you tighten this down it moves the cam??
Thanks
Andy
You are correct: gear mesh on the TC3 is set by rotating the motor (and attached cam) slightly. As long as you make sure that you are pressing down firmly on the motor, it will not move when tightening the heat sink screws. Tighten down the screw without the spring first and the one with the spring second. The spring should be about halfway compressed when you are done.
I hope this helps!
12-26-2006 | 10:25 PM
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What are the advantages of belt driven, EH EH???
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What are the advantages of belt driven, EH EH???
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Ryan(sorry for going off topic)
12-27-2006 | 02:36 AM
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ORIGINAL: Taffey
Hi Andy-
You are correct: gear mesh on the TC3 is set by rotating the motor (and attached cam) slightly. As long as you make sure that you are pressing down firmly on the motor, it will not move when tightening the heat sink screws. Tighten down the screw without the spring first and the one with the spring second. The spring should be about halfway compressed when you are done.
I hope this helps!
ORIGINAL: alangsam
need some help from an experience TC3er! I have been racing 1/10 and `1/8 scale trucks for some time and am new to on road. i picked up 2 TC3's and one of the things i am puzzled by is how to set the gear mesh properly. I have the cam attached to the motor then i push it down in the slot and then put the combo heatsink motor hold on and screw it down. Do you adjust the mesh by rotating the cam slightly to where you want it then put the heatsink on - i was thinking that when you tighten this down it moves the cam??
Thanks
Andy
need some help from an experience TC3er! I have been racing 1/10 and `1/8 scale trucks for some time and am new to on road. i picked up 2 TC3's and one of the things i am puzzled by is how to set the gear mesh properly. I have the cam attached to the motor then i push it down in the slot and then put the combo heatsink motor hold on and screw it down. Do you adjust the mesh by rotating the cam slightly to where you want it then put the heatsink on - i was thinking that when you tighten this down it moves the cam??
Thanks
Andy
You are correct: gear mesh on the TC3 is set by rotating the motor (and attached cam) slightly. As long as you make sure that you are pressing down firmly on the motor, it will not move when tightening the heat sink screws. Tighten down the screw without the spring first and the one with the spring second. The spring should be about halfway compressed when you are done.
I hope this helps!
12-27-2006 | 02:44 AM
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ORIGINAL: Rx79394
How important is that spring? LOL
How important is that spring? LOL
12-27-2006 | 11:31 PM
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RE: TC3 and TC4
Belt is not neccesarily better. If you are running on less than perfect conditions rocks can get in the belt. Unlike shaft cars belts can "skip" during braking. But as someone posted before shaft drive does have a little torque-steer.
