Cynan
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I’ve been away but just checked and the Bigwig/Boomerang part would fit with some filing down. The hotshot parts tree you need is super rare and will be very hard to find.
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Could maybe try a Boomerang or Big Wig C6 part? It’s blue of course and not exactly the same but if you’re desperate…
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I used a guy called K Worx before. Very happy with the results. Can’t compare to anyone else though.
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On the super rare chance that anyone has one and is willing to let it go… please get in touch.
Thanks so much.
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25 minutes ago, EsotericRC said:
I guess now you can actually use the Tamiya blue wing screw hop-up. Heh.
Yeah definitely! I was quite confused why those were listed as a hop up with no way to use them before.
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The carbon stay is not keyed to the bulk head. What you see in the official part photos of the stay that look like it’s keyed is in fact recesses for the screws.
It’s a bit too fast with this motor to be honest! But it sure is a blast! The stock gears were holding up remarkably well but I was always worried.
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Swapped out the stock rear damper stay for the carbon stay today, along with swapping out the ball diff for geared diffs and metal bevel gears. The geared diff is much smoother in my opinion and works very well.
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I’ve some other hop ups spare if you need any.
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2 hours ago, BloodClod said:
Hey guys, finally had some time to try some ideas I've been toying around with for the TD4. There are a few things I'd like to improve on for this car (like better dust proofing...) but over the weekend I designed a battery mounting system.
To be honest, the stock system isn't really that bad IMO, after some getting used to it really isn't that hard. That said, I wanted to see if I could work out a system that:
(i) would easily fit a shorty pack
(ii) would be easier to install and remove (hopefully without a hex driver or even snap pins)
(iii) would allow me to still run the driver figure (which I really like)
(iv) would not require any cutting or mods to the chassis itself
Here's my solution. First, I designed and printed a new top brace that gives me direct access to the lipos 4mm terminals.
It also allows me to run the driver figure - woohoo!
On the other side I have a new battery retaining system that involves 2 3D printed parts - a bar that swings open give me access to the battery cover and secondly a battery cover that holds the battery in.
The bar swings open and the battery slides right out. This system uses the stock holes on the chassis available so I don't need to make any new holes or mods to the chassis.
Why did I not use the stock battery cover? Well... it was a bit too thick to fit the shorty and I didn't want to shave it down. This new piece is just the right thickness to retain the lipo snugly.
Just thought I'd share my version of a battery mounting solution with you guys. The availability of 3D printing has really changed what we can do with our hobby these days.
One added plus to this mounting system is that the space in front of the chassis next to the steering servo is now empty so when I get the chance I will relocate the ESC there for a cleaner look and lower center of gravity.
Let me know what you think. I have some mods to test out to improve the dust seal of the gearbox too - this is a real pet peeve of mine with offroad cars with gearboxes that don't effectively seal out dirt. Hopefully the mods work and I'll post them up in a future post.
Love it! One thing I found was that mounting the ESC behind the driver meant I could not attach the plastic part that attaches to the shell that sits behind the driver as there was just not enough room. This solution looks ideal.
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17 minutes ago, BuggyGuy said:
I've read on the TRF Facebook group that the big bore TRF dampers don't fit on the front and it's advisable to only use the DF03/TT02B hopup front dampers. Has anyone tried front big bores? Part #54504 specifically?
Thanks!
Running big bores front and back on mine.
They are included in the official hop up list and also in the manual at the back.
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Just the decals to go now on mine.
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Still finishing off the shell for mine so I’ve only run ‘er on a stand for testing, you’re all making me nervous for a real world run. Best try locate some gearing spares ahead of time.
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Holly…. those look sweet!
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31 minutes ago, rwordenjr said:
Body is done! On way back to me.
Looking good! Who did you use?
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Just now, XJman said:
No issues with crap getting in the motor? I thought the v10 was a vented case and not sealed?
I’ve not run it outside yet.. wet weather and not finished the shell yet. But I presume you can cover the vents if needed.
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8 minutes ago, matisse said:
any idea if other spurs might fit?
No sorry. Had the same issue myself. Only realised once the slipper arrived.
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1 hour ago, matisse said:
Q; the slipper spur gear, 0.6 mod or 48dp?
asking for a friend who’s already ordered pinions……..
and please let’s not start then gear pitch equivalence discussion again…..
Kit spur is 0.6 mod, slipper is 48dp.
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1 hour ago, XJman said:
Has anyone happened to find a brushless motor that fits. What I have lying around the side tabs are in the way.
I’ve used a Hobbywing V10.
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7 hours ago, BelknapCrater said:
Are those Wing washers bolted on top of the rockers?
Yeah. So Tamiya list them on the hop up guide but they do not fit the wing mounts. So unless you can get different mounts for the racing wing this seems the place to put them
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Last few hop ups arrived.
Rear stabiliser and rear suspension mount…
Front stabiliser…
Alu rocker arms…
Just waiting in the shell to come back from being painted now and she’s ready to rock.
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54 minutes ago, matisse said:
I’ll take the TD4 mount sir!
It’s yours.
Everything gone now.
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24 minutes ago, mman2005 said:
Mamy thanks and merry Christmas
Please could I take the wrench?
All yours.
Only the TD4 rear stabiliser mount left now.
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Reamer gone.
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Hi everyone.
A mistake on ordering and I ended up with two adjuster wrenches and two TD4 rear suspension mount. I’ve also got a reamer but I don’t believe it’s a genuine Tamiya part.
In any case they are all free to a good home! All I ask is that it’s one per person. I’ll post to the first three members that put their name down for each in early January. Just PM me your address details.
Merry Christmas all.
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ESC Detached Capacitor?
in All things electric...
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Pure speculation on my part but I believe it’s for space reason’s and so you can easily replace them if they blow.