c0sie
New Drifter
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Post by c0sie on Mar 30, 2005 21:18:53 GMT 7
does anyone here run a dedicated tc3 drifter?..
i need a GOOD starting set up for my RTR TC3. im running a EA Motorsports 27T motor, 6 cell GP3300's and ABS/PVC rims.
need some good advice on caster/camber/toe, shock mounting points and spur/pinion sizes please!!!!
look forwards to some replys
cheerz
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Post by dabomb on Mar 30, 2005 23:53:03 GMT 7
caster and camber not needed...
toe out your front one or two degree
toe in rear two or three degree
gear to about 5..
(take spur size divide by pinion then multiply by the internal gear ratio...)
setting is base on yokomo drift kit so result may vary..but the chassis is similiar so should be around there...
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c0sie
New Drifter
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Post by c0sie on Mar 31, 2005 20:31:10 GMT 7
dabomb, thanks for the reply  why the toe-out?..better turning?  |
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c0sie
New Drifter
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Post by c0sie on Apr 4, 2005 0:24:33 GMT 7
im running on abs now (tape sucks nuts man), soft springs up front with medium soft on the rears. standard tc3 gearing and i cant stop it spinning out or whipping round to fast. i think i need to tighten the rear diff as the only way i can get the back end to break free is by full throttling it..then it spins out too much. anyone able to help me set this thing up?.. i cant even hold a drift yet  also, where can i watch rc drift vids with no backing music?...i want to hear the motor revs to get an understanding of throttle control through drifting..anyone know any links at all? |
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Ghostfit
Regular Drifter
I'm so sidewards, I goto open my boot to get out !
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Post by Ghostfit on Apr 4, 2005 3:02:05 GMT 7
Hi Cosie, I think you need to jab the throttle to break the rear traction and then quickly release it to a point where the car maintains the drift.... ;D Setup 2 dinner plates about 8 feet apart and practice a figure 8 drifting pattern round them. Remember to use the steering wheel just to control the direction eg: Left or Right and to use the throttle to control the amount of turning/steering. Good Luck !  |
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c0sie
New Drifter
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Post by c0sie on Apr 5, 2005 3:21:42 GMT 7
   my TC3D1 as it is now, with the shock tower settings for you to have a look at. any suggestions?..what do ya think guys?..and whens SG5 coming out lol |
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Post by awbachellor on Jan 17, 2007 22:47:14 GMT 7
I'm not sure if you still need help setting up your TC3, but I've found having 1 degree camber at all 4 wheels, and my front toe is at 0 degrees. I don't have adjustment for rear toe. I use soft spring in the front, and medium in the rear with 30wt oil in the shocks. As far as technique goes, you've got to practice with that. Maybe upgrade to an ESC with braking function to enduce e-brake slides.
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