matisse 1581 Posted September 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, rwordenjr said: what other upgrades you putting on? Personally I’m sticking to the DF03 dampers with a few mods that I mostly had in the parts bin, then of the hop ups announced it will be the slipper and a set of CVDs for the front, both those are essential imo. I also grabbed a pair of captured thrust races and HCCA diff balls for the diffs, as they will be easier to maintain and last longer that way. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted September 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, rwordenjr said: what other upgrades you putting on? I've ordered: 22028 Assembly Universal Shafts ( 2) 22029 Differential Nut and Screw Set 22030 Aluminum Servo Stays 22031 TD4 Slipper Clutch Set 53823 5mm Aluminum Hexes Will probably order (when they are released): 22032 Aluminum Steering Bridge 22033 Aluminum Steering Arms 22034 Aluminum Crank Arm I've got a 10.5t Tamiya TBLM motor. Not sure on which esc or servo yet though. I've sold a couple of my build vehicles to put the money in to this one. Really looking forward to it. What about you:? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted September 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, matisse said: I also grabbed a pair of captured thrust races and HCCA diff balls for the diffs, as they will be easier to maintain and last longer that way. Are they Tamiya parts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted September 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, matisse said: Personally I’m sticking to the DF03 dampers with a few mods that I mostly had in the parts bin, then of the hop ups announced it will be the slipper and a set of CVDs for the front, both those are essential imo. I also grabbed a pair of captured thrust races and HCCA diff balls for the diffs, as they will be easier to maintain and last longer that way. nice! im gonna do the slipper, gear diffs, and the alu steering to hopefully stop it getting sloppier than already is and will get from the plastic loosening up over time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted September 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, toyolien said: I've ordered: 22028 Assembly Universal Shafts ( 2) 22029 Differential Nut and Screw Set 22030 Aluminum Servo Stays 22031 TD4 Slipper Clutch Set 53823 5mm Aluminum Hexes Will probably order (when they are released): 22032 Aluminum Steering Bridge 22033 Aluminum Steering Arms 22034 Aluminum Crank Arm I've got a 10.5t Tamiya TBLM motor. Not sure on which esc or servo yet though. I've sold a couple of my build vehicles to put the money in to this one. Really looking forward to it. What about you:? Slipper gear diffs alu steering As for motor/esc/servo. No idea on motor/esc yet but will use Savox 1251 black edition servo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted September 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, toyolien said: Are they Tamiya parts? Yup, 53136 / 53379 forgot about wheel hexes, they are kind of a given…. stering rack wise, I’m actually quietly confident in the glass reinforced plastic parts, i kinda feel that the alu parts will be a bit overkill for my use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted September 12, 2021 13 minutes ago, matisse said: Yup, 53136 / 53379 forgot about wheel hexes, they are kind of a given…. stering rack wise, I’m actually quietly confident in the glass reinforced plastic parts, i kinda feel that the alu parts will be a bit overkill for my use. Magic, thanks. I also think that the stock plastic parts will be quite durable. I'll decide about the alu parts when I see the price! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 685 Posted September 13, 2021 I've already ordered the slipper and the DF03 dampers. I'm guessing I may also get the front cvds, but those will have to wait. I mean, you gotta space these orders out to stay safe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honza 936 Posted September 13, 2021 7 hours ago, matisse said: Yup, 53136 Isn't this one 1150 size? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted September 13, 2021 46 minutes ago, Honza said: Isn't this one 1150 size? Yep. I got the info from here: https://www.rcmart.com/tamiya-one-piece-ball-thrust-bearing-53136-00020393 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honza 936 Posted September 13, 2021 @toyolien, @matisse That won't fit into TD4 diffs, it uses 6026 (2,6x6) bearings. Also, I think that these ball diffs use 3/32" balls instead of 3mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted September 13, 2021 55 minutes ago, Honza said: @toyolien, @matisse That won't fit into TD4 diffs, it uses 6026 (2,6x6) bearings. Also, I think that these ball diffs use 3/32" balls instead of 3mm Might be a typo, might have bought the wrong one, let’s find out when it arrives… if it is 3/32 then that’s a bit silly tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honza 936 Posted September 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, matisse said: Might be a typo, might have bought the wrong one, let’s find out when it arrives… if it is 3/32 then that’s a bit silly tbh Only other captured bearing I know is 2x6 used in older TRF and TA/TB cars. That one requires 2mm screw and nut. Cageless design uses 2,5mm screw. 3/32 were used in the TRF201 ball diff, as well as TA06 ball diff so I think that TD4 will be no different. They are needed in those tiny 52T/48p gears 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matisse 1581 Posted September 13, 2021 42 minutes ago, Honza said: Only other captured bearing I know is 2x6 used in older TRF and TA/TB cars. That one requires 2mm screw and nut. Cageless design uses 2,5mm screw. 3/32 were used in the TRF201 ball diff, as well as TA06 ball diff so I think that TD4 will be no different. They are needed in those tiny 52T/48p gears Sigh, another mistake by me it seems. At least they were cheap and I can sell em on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted September 13, 2021 Well im pretty much replicating that ms looking body. I've contracted a painter to do the body for me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collin 1956 Posted September 13, 2021 Those two tiny metal hats, are the pressed into the spur gear to run the shaft into it? If it is so, nice feature. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyGuy 1106 Posted September 13, 2021 18 minutes ago, Collin said: Those two tiny metal hats, are the pressed into the spur gear to run the shaft into it? If it is so, nice feature. Might be used either side of the spring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted September 13, 2021 54 minutes ago, Collin said: Those two tiny metal hats, are the pressed into the spur gear to run the shaft into it? If it is so, nice feature. 35 minutes ago, BuggyGuy said: Might be used either side of the spring? Actually, if they did either of those things it would be great. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted September 13, 2021 23 hours ago, toyolien said: Which springs did you order ? I've ordered (hopefully correct): 54504 Front Aeration Dampers 54505 Rear Aeration Dampers 54506 Front Aeration Damper Springs 2wd 54507 Front Aeration Damper Springs 4wd 54508 Rear Aeration Damper Springs I don’t understand why you’d need 3 sets of springs. Surely only 2 sets? Or is this because it’s unsure which of the 2/3 are the right ones? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted September 13, 2021 16 minutes ago, Cynan said: I don’t understand why you’d need 3 sets of springs. Surely only 2 sets? Or is this because it’s unsure which of the 2/3 are the right ones? I watched the video on youtube with the 'translate to English' setting on. He was basically saying that depending on which battery you use (more about the weight than the capacity etc), you may find the 4wd front springs too stiff, and to use the 2wd front instead. So, as they were only $7 per pack I thought I'd try them. I like to play around with the dampers on most of my cars. I was planning on using the 54993 TT-02/DF-03 dampers I'd bought, but they went on my Super Hotshot. So, I was about to order another set for the TD-4, but then when I saw those Big Bores, I thought they looked fab. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted September 13, 2021 If you need something translated from Japanese, post up the link and time where you want translated. If it’s short enough I’ll watch it and translate it for you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted September 13, 2021 Just now, Willy iine said: If you need something translated from Japanese, post up the link and time where you want translated. If it’s short enough I’ll watch it and translate it for you guys. Thank you . That's really good to know. The video is an hour and a half long! The youtube translate is pretty poor, but good enough to get the gist. Apart from when they start talking about "the cat's panties" or "please choose your appropriate dongfeng" etc etc...! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted September 13, 2021 11 hours ago, djmcnz said: Actually, if they did either of those things it would be great. They definitely look like they hold the spring in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted September 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, toyolien said: I watched the video on youtube with the 'translate to English' setting on. He was basically saying that depending on which battery you use (more about the weight than the capacity etc), you may find the 4wd front springs too stiff, and to use the 2wd front instead. So, as they were only $7 per pack I thought I'd try them. I like to play around with the dampers on most of my cars. I was planning on using the 54993 TT-02/DF-03 dampers I'd bought, but they went on my Super Hotshot. So, I was about to order another set for the TD-4, but then when I saw those Big Bores, I thought they looked fab. Thanks. Watching the video it seems they used red springs in the rear and green in the front. The green seem to be the front 2WD ones from what I can see. The spring sets seem really hard to find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted September 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, Cynan said: Thanks. Watching the video it seems they used red springs in the rear and green in the front. The green seem to be the front 2WD ones from what I can see. The spring sets seem really hard to find. Stella models 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites