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| Author: | cs-james [ Mon Aug 31, 2009 01:55:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Questions from a new 1/12 scale driver |
I normally run a T2 009, but have decided to run the XII as well at my local carpet track. I have a few questions. -What is the typical ride height I should be trying to achieve with the car? -Is it acceptable to shim the rear pod instead of changing the eccentric holders or does this not work? -will ceramic diff balls help the longevity between diff re-builds? -Are there any basic maintenance thing to look for after each run? -Is it typical to have ride height vary a 1/2 mm side to side or middle to rear or front to rear? Thanks [/list] |
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| Author: | Hurricane '007 [ Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:36:31 ] |
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Hey, - normal ride height: >3,0mm, but of course only on veeery flat surfaces (I normally set it to about 3,5mm) - I am not sure about shimming the rear pod; I did not see anybody yet doing it but I also would be interested if that really works properly - I use the original diff balls which are already pretty good and I do not have problems with the lifespan between the rebuilts (>25 runs no problem and it still works like brand new); just make sure you don't use too much grease because that attracts dirt which reduces the lifespan between rebuilts (especially in 1/12 cause the diff is open unlike in the TC) I don't know how your experiences with ceramic diff balls in the TC are but you have to keep in mind ceramic balls will break pretty easily when treated wrong (tightened a bit too much) - maintenance: I recommend you to change tires between right and left (in a competition every run; just4fun about every 3rd or 4th run) because they wear differently; watch out the edges of the T-Bar - if they get a little white you should think about changing it when the car handles strange; watch out there is always a lubricant inside the friction dampener; besides these points just things you look for in the TC, too (any worn out parts like the steering blocks; does everything move freely...) - from left to right it must NOT vary! Rear should be a bit higher than the front; it's OK when it varies from front to rear Hope I could help you a bit! Regards |
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