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06-11-2007, 01:51 PM
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i was considering getting a team factory tc5 kit and was wondering how good they are? are they durable? how hard is it to change belts? what are the pros and cons of this car?
06-11-2007, 07:17 PM
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from the pics it looks easy to change the belts just wasnt sure. about how long does it take you to change a belt. right now on my sprint it takes about 20-30 mins to change a belt. i love the belt drives so i was looking for a upgrade to my sprint. what motor/esc are you running? i was thinking novak or mamba max for a bl system.
06-11-2007, 07:40 PM
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RE: TC5
It will take like 15-20 minutes. Plus the belts on the tc5 are a new type of belt that can take lots of abuse. Come on man when I saw my tc5 I looked under the chassis and there were big 2 inch holes accessing the belts. When I saw this I imagines a life of belt changing. But the can take it.
BTW I am now running a MAMBA MAXX 7700 with 7 cells.
Also tuning this car is so easy. Racers say that the tc5 is the easiest car to work on.
BTW I am now running a MAMBA MAXX 7700 with 7 cells.
Also tuning this car is so easy. Racers say that the tc5 is the easiest car to work on.
06-12-2007, 08:42 AM
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Just get one, man. They took all the good design features on the market and manufactured it in Asia. That's always a great purchase for the consumer.
06-12-2007, 10:23 AM
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RE: TC5
On my Cyclone, it takes a total of 10 minutes to change both belts (pop off 4 ballends, remove 14 screws all really easy since they're all threaded into metal, take diffs out, swap belts, insert 14 screws, pop on ball ends, done!) I know this despite not having driven it because I realized that I had abnormal play in both diffs, and realized it was from putting the wrong number of shims in.
06-12-2007, 04:33 PM
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RE: TC5
The tc5 is just like all of those cars put together into one really good car.
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Compared to the Tamiay TRF415, Cyclone and Kyosho Stallion, what do you guys think of the TC5?
Compared to the Tamiay TRF415, Cyclone and Kyosho Stallion, what do you guys think of the TC5?
06-27-2007, 08:02 PM
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RE: TC5
the tc5 is not THE easiest car to work on. tc5 shocks take about 4 mins to adjust dampaning as well as everyother rc car. t2 from what i hear take like 30 seconds per shock. the cyclone seems to be easier imo to change belts
. the tc5 is good but not the best in every catagory. and on the cyclone theirs slots to access motor screws, on the tc5 its near impossible to get to the screws. im not trying to dis your car its a very excellent car but nothing can be "THE BEST"
............and corally has the lowest cog and the t2'007 has the most effecient belt system ratio.
. the tc5 is good but not the best in every catagory. and on the cyclone theirs slots to access motor screws, on the tc5 its near impossible to get to the screws. im not trying to dis your car its a very excellent car but nothing can be "THE BEST"............and corally has the lowest cog and the t2'007 has the most effecient belt system ratio.
06-27-2007, 10:19 PM
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RE: TC5
I love my T2'007, got to try it out at the track today. It handled so well. The multidiff rocks. In my opinion right now the XRAY T2'007 would be the "better" car when stacked up against the TC5, but the TC5's parts are at least 15-30% cheaper on average than the XRAY parts. So if you've got the cash for the steeper parts, go XRAY, otherwise I'd go TC5.
My Type R is being temporarily retired.
I really like my Cyclone(not as much as the XRAY) as well, but parts are pretty expensive as well.
My Type R is being temporarily retired.
I really like my Cyclone(not as much as the XRAY) as well, but parts are pretty expensive as well.
08-21-2007, 06:28 PM
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08-21-2007, 10:42 PM
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RE: TC5
Not directed at anyone, but a lot of us on this forum are Associated worshippers. I'm not blameless either (I'm an AE worshipper too), but we need to look past the brand and evaluate the car itself.
I think B4Racer's evaluation is much more objective.
By the way, people are running option belt pulleys on Cyclones to get better internal drive ratios. Also helps free up the tranny.
I think B4Racer's evaluation is much more objective.
By the way, people are running option belt pulleys on Cyclones to get better internal drive ratios. Also helps free up the tranny.
09-17-2007, 04:27 PM
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WIth all due respect, I must concur that the draw to AE is not in any way undue.
Granted, they are not always the most precicion or tunable cars on the market, must of the desire to buy AE is the availablity of replacement and aftermarket parts. AE seems to be readilty available at more LHS' than do Serpent, XRay, Losi, Tamiya, and other like brands.
Beacuse of this, many hobbyists have and will continu to purchase AE.
Granted, they are not always the most precicion or tunable cars on the market, must of the desire to buy AE is the availablity of replacement and aftermarket parts. AE seems to be readilty available at more LHS' than do Serpent, XRay, Losi, Tamiya, and other like brands.
Beacuse of this, many hobbyists have and will continu to purchase AE.
10-09-2007, 11:02 AM
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The only thing about the TC5 that I didn't like was the factory set up. I run on a paved track, so I had to change springs, dampening, remove swaybars, change rear arm mounts, and more that I don't remember. I realy wish they would have offered a paved edition and a carpet edition. If you're running on pavement you may want to look into the Cyclone or the Xray.
10-23-2007, 08:37 PM
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The only thing about the TC5 that I didn't like was the factory set up. I run on a paved track, so I had to change springs, dampening, remove swaybars, change rear arm mounts, and more that I don't remember. I realy wish they would have offered a paved edition and a carpet edition. If you're running on pavement you may want to look into the Cyclone or the Xray.
The only thing about the TC5 that I didn't like was the factory set up. I run on a paved track, so I had to change springs, dampening, remove swaybars, change rear arm mounts, and more that I don't remember. I realy wish they would have offered a paved edition and a carpet edition. If you're running on pavement you may want to look into the Cyclone or the Xray.
My first time bringing my TC5 to the races I knew it wasn't set up properly, so i got there early and keep trying different set-ups until i got it right. By the time the races rolled around my car handled like it was on rails, and having the power of a mamba 7700 on li-po's didn't hurt
.I was also very happy with the cars durability. I got clipped at the end of a long straight and ended up hitting the wall with the front right side of the car. When the turn marshall handed me my car the body was all cracked on the right side, but the car only suffered a broken steering knuckle.
My speech is over now
Bottom line is that all of these cars are going to perform extremly well when they are set-up properly. It was such are close decision for me when i had to choose a touring car that i went for the tc5 because i liked the blue aluminum.(Probably not the best way to choose are car, but it worked out for me.)
OK, im done now. LOL
10-24-2007, 12:56 AM
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RE: TC5
Just got a new TM E4 built. Smooth buiding and an amazing car. Went with a basic setup for it first few times around the track. A few adjustments and was dialed for the night. The E4 has such a unique design no other model comes close to it. But i will be purchasing a Xray T2'008 when they arrive.
and that kyosho i think is way over priced. Nice car but not for that money! Look at the new Schu MI3. Those are amazing cars. there is like no top deck on it!
the TM E4
http://rctech.net/forum/attachment.p...7&d=1193093719
and that kyosho i think is way over priced. Nice car but not for that money! Look at the new Schu MI3. Those are amazing cars. there is like no top deck on it!
the TM E4
http://rctech.net/forum/attachment.p...7&d=1193093719
10-24-2007, 01:03 AM
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http://www.rcpics.net/view_single.php?medid=85955
Finally finished the body...
http://www.rcpics.net/view_single.php?medid=85955
Finally finished the body...
10-24-2007, 03:24 AM
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the tc5 is not THE easiest car to work on. tc5 shocks take about 4 mins to adjust dampaning as well as everyother rc car. t2 from what i hear take like 30 seconds per shock. the cyclone seems to be easier imo to change belts. the tc5 is good but not the best in every catagory. and on the cyclone theirs slots to access motor screws, on the tc5 its near impossible to get to the screws. im not trying to dis your car its a very excellent car but nothing can be "THE BEST"............and corally has the lowest cog and the t2'007 has the most effecient belt system ratio.
the tc5 is not THE easiest car to work on. tc5 shocks take about 4 mins to adjust dampaning as well as everyother rc car. t2 from what i hear take like 30 seconds per shock. the cyclone seems to be easier imo to change belts
. the tc5 is good but not the best in every catagory. and on the cyclone theirs slots to access motor screws, on the tc5 its near impossible to get to the screws. im not trying to dis your car its a very excellent car but nothing can be "THE BEST"............and corally has the lowest cog and the t2'007 has the most effecient belt system ratio.
1- cheap to buy
2- can be used for many types of racing
3- easy to build and maintain
4- easy to fit spares / hop ups
5- Tamiya provide THE BEST build manuals ever
1 bad thing though,
it is IMPOSSIBLE to change the belt on them
10-24-2007, 08:30 PM
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RE: TC5
If the TT-01 is a shaft drive car... no belt. Theres the TL-01 its belt driven brother, both are entry-level RC cars. And the tt01 is far from the best car. Its a good car if your on a budget. I dont know how a TT-01 got brought up in this post, not even in the same ballpark as the TC5.
10-25-2007, 05:39 AM
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If the TT-01 is a shaft drive car... no belt. Theres the TL-01 its belt driven brother, both are entry-level RC cars. And the tt01 is far from the best car. Its a good car if your on a budget. I dont know how a TT-01 got brought up in this post, not even in the same ballpark as the TC5.
If the TT-01 is a shaft drive car... no belt. Theres the TL-01 its belt driven brother, both are entry-level RC cars. And the tt01 is far from the best car. Its a good car if your on a budget. I dont know how a TT-01 got brought up in this post, not even in the same ballpark as the TC5.
and by the way the TL-01 is SHAFT DRIVEN not belt driven,
and it is obviously not in the same ballpark as the TC5, thats why i was having a laugh about it.
11-26-2007, 06:38 PM
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RE: TC5
hay just thought ide let you know tc5s are a good car but i like the corally rdx better and hyperdrive is comming out with a sick chasis for it soon you can find used rdxs for about 200 bucks
11-29-2007, 10:24 AM
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RE: TC5
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The stock (suggested set-up) was the only thing I didn't like about the TC5. Carpet and paved editions would have made things a lot easier. Don't let that scare you away from buying one, you will have to fiddle and fine tune any car one the market according to your driving conditions and style.
My first time bringing my TC5 to the races I knew it wasn't set up properly, so i got there early and keep trying different set-ups until i got it right. By the time the races rolled around my car handled like it was on rails, and having the power of a mamba 7700 on li-po's didn't hurt.
I was also very happy with the cars durability. I got clipped at the end of a long straight and ended up hitting the wall with the front right side of the car. When the turn marshall handed me my car the body was all cracked on the right side, but the car only suffered a broken steering knuckle.
My speech is over now
Bottom line is that all of these cars are going to perform extremly well when they are set-up properly. It was such are close decision for me when i had to choose a touring car that i went for the tc5 because i liked the blue aluminum.(Probably not the best way to choose are car, but it worked out for me.)
OK, im done now. LOL
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The only thing about the TC5 that I didn't like was the factory set up. I run on a paved track, so I had to change springs, dampening, remove swaybars, change rear arm mounts, and more that I don't remember. I realy wish they would have offered a paved edition and a carpet edition. If you're running on pavement you may want to look into the Cyclone or the Xray.
The only thing about the TC5 that I didn't like was the factory set up. I run on a paved track, so I had to change springs, dampening, remove swaybars, change rear arm mounts, and more that I don't remember. I realy wish they would have offered a paved edition and a carpet edition. If you're running on pavement you may want to look into the Cyclone or the Xray.
My first time bringing my TC5 to the races I knew it wasn't set up properly, so i got there early and keep trying different set-ups until i got it right. By the time the races rolled around my car handled like it was on rails, and having the power of a mamba 7700 on li-po's didn't hurt
.I was also very happy with the cars durability. I got clipped at the end of a long straight and ended up hitting the wall with the front right side of the car. When the turn marshall handed me my car the body was all cracked on the right side, but the car only suffered a broken steering knuckle.
My speech is over now
Bottom line is that all of these cars are going to perform extremly well when they are set-up properly. It was such are close decision for me when i had to choose a touring car that i went for the tc5 because i liked the blue aluminum.(Probably not the best way to choose are car, but it worked out for me.)
OK, im done now. LOL
12-27-2007, 06:59 PM
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RE: TC5
The factory provided springs are super stiff, along with the near vertical, outward shock position.
After having driven mine on pavement for the past few months, I have found that 45wt shock oil and stock silver TT-01 springs yeild the best traction.
Currently, I'm running HPI belted X-pattern soft tires, front spool, and rear aluminum out drives with a Novak Brushless. Handling is very neutral. There is a bit of understeer under power, as can be expected with brushless.
After having driven mine on pavement for the past few months, I have found that 45wt shock oil and stock silver TT-01 springs yeild the best traction.
Currently, I'm running HPI belted X-pattern soft tires, front spool, and rear aluminum out drives with a Novak Brushless. Handling is very neutral. There is a bit of understeer under power, as can be expected with brushless.