fastest_ntc3

What are the best gears to have for racing on a small parking lot track?

iacolb12

Honestly, I wouldn't change a thing on the NTC3. Now if you were running a larger mor wide open track youd want to make a change.

iacolb12

Now for a question of my own. I am putting a new .12 in my NTC3 and want to use my stock .15 (from the Plus) for another project. How do I disassemble the clutch? I must be missing it in the manuals and guide if it's there.

Any tips or links would be great.

Igotntc3andrevo

its simple take everything off until you are down to the crank shaft which you won't be able to revmove then put it exacly back on the .12 make sure u take note of the clutch shoe directon and also you can take the spring off with a pair of needle noses and there should be a eclip or a screw holding the clutch onto the crankshaft

AJ DRAGON

Hi

Her you go.

What combo of pinion and spur gears can be used in the 2 speed to have the right gear mesh?

21/25 with 54/50 = 2.57/1 2.00/1
22/26 with 54/50 = 2.45/1 1.93/1 (stock in kit)
23/27 with 54/50 = 2.34/1 1.85/1
20/26 with 54/48 = 2.70/1 1.93/1
21/27 with 54/48 = 2.57/1 1.77/1

There are more pinion/spur gear combinations with the right mesh. They are:

20/22 with 52/50 = 2.60/1 2.27/1 (Use this combination for a small track.)
21/23 with 52/50 = 2.47/1 2.17/1
22/24 with 52/50 = 2.36/1 2.08/1
23/25 with 52/50 = 2.26/1 2.00/1
24/26 with 52/50 = 2.16/1 1.92/1
25/27 with 52/50 = 2.08/1 1.85/1

But these have less difference in speed and acceleration than the others earlier posted. This kind of combination could be very useful in small and tight tracks, where you usually run your car with single speed gearbox instead of a two-speed gearbox.

iacolb12

Thanks, but I actually needed to know how to remove the springs without destroying the shoes. There is hardly any room for the pliers so I wonder if there is a special tool? (I plan on saving them for backup purposes only as I;m putting a new clutch on the .12.)

The shoes are hinged on posts on the flywheel and till I remove the springs and shoes I can't turn the nut. I have the downloadable NTC3 guide, my manual and nothing seems to cover the removal of a clutch. [:@] Maybe it's easier than my feeble mind is making it out to be but I am stumped outside of cutting the springs with edge cutters! [X(]

fastest_ntc3

Is there a way to adjust the 2 speed without taking the whole thing apart?

Igotntc3andrevo

U wont damage the clutch shoes just grab one end of the spring and pull it out the springs then return to normal


yes you can ajust the 2 speed there are 2 screws that you will see as the car rolls you have to align the hole in the two speed housing with the screw that sits on on the side of the two speed there will be two that you have to ajust don't lossen the larger siver ones

iacolb12

I actually got help taking the clutch off. My LHS showed me this hook tool which you can use. The plier thing just wouldn't have worked because the RTR comes with a 2-shoe and you'd need tiny needle nose pliers.

But hey, you learn something new everyday.

Thanks for all the advice guys!

Igotntc3andrevo

I love my .18 os cvr i was drag racing this past sat and i was sticking with a ported and polishe .18tz and the guy had a highly modified hpi rs4 he thought i wasn't coming to the table with anything but boy was he surprised when he saw the little .18 fly he didn't know what i had in my drive train or how light my car was it was funny he gave me my props afterwards though all's good in the neighborhood.

rcextremer

How do you know when the 2 speeds shifting? Does it make noise when it shifts or some kind of sudden acceleration?

Thanks

Igotntc3andrevo

there might be a small noise but if u hold it in the air the car will lurch up alittle bit when it hits second

zxknight

just a nother quick question?
what is the best battery pack to with my car?

AJ DRAGON

Hi

This is a good one.

[link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHUJ2&P=R]Venom Receiver 6V 1200mAh NiMH Flat [/link]

NRA4EVR

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sylntklrz

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the ntc3 is deffinetly my favorite of all my cars, haven't had any problems yet, except I think its time for an os 18

Bank and Yank

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What temp are you guys running your engines at?

Also are the front/rear diffs ball diffs or are they just gears.

I have the RTR plus. What parts would I need to turn it into the team version? I can't find a list of the differences any where. Thanks.

zxknight

I just had a thought is it possible to use the roto start unit and back plate from a hip RS4 Evo on the stock TC3+.

zxknight

Can someone answer my question???
I know it’s crazy but just wanted to know if it could be done.

FE_Chris

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Dude, do you have the roto start already? try it out yourself! I would imagine it would work, aslong as the roto start screwed onto the engine properly and you could get the little shaft to it from the back of the car...but i dunno.

As far as the temp thing goes... have the old AE .12 engine and am curious about temps also. 220F good?....Thanks in advance.

Igotntc3andrevo

between 220 and 265 is good any hotter or lower you risk premature engine wear

zxknight

Has anyone heard if they plan to release a nitro TC4?

fastest_ntc3

I have been hoping they would, but it probably won't be in the near future. The nitro tc3 plus is kinda like a nitro tc4. If they do come out with a nitro tc4, I hope it is before I start on my nitro tc3 project.

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3439728/anchors_3441684/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm]My nitro tc3 project[/link]

What do you guys think?

fastest_ntc3

Has any seen this engine from Associated? It comes out this month and runs for $209.
Do you think it would be a good engine for the ntc3?

zxknight

i have not seen that engine before, do you have any specs on it?