TM2

[sascha_rccm]

Hi Freaks, :lol:

The well known 2wd Prototyp now's named TM2 and will be available in January! :woot:

http://absima.e-vendo.de/2WD-Buggy-TM2-.htm?shop=absima&SessionId=&a=article&ProdNr=TM2

I've tested this baby and let me just say:

It's awesome! :wub

[john333]

Looks awesome, is this an actual team c product or one from absima the distributer? Not that it's a problem either way :lol:

[marcel]

Real teamC .distributed by absima.de for europe

[adon30]

The well known 2wd Prototyp now's named TM2 and will be available in January! :woot:

http://absima.e-vendo.de/2WD-Buggy-TM2-.htm?shop=absima&SessionId=&a=article&ProdNr=TM2


The links not showing me anything but an empty shop page. Anyone post a Pic??

[john333]

Real teamC .distributed by absima.de for europe

Excellent news :drool:

[john333]

45108

[Tbone]

Hy Guys,
here some pics of my TM2 :)

regards Tom

[policeman0077]

Just want to what's the benefit of this design? It's unique I love it:D, but what's the benefit?

What I can tell is maybe the momentum of motor affects less the traditional transverse layout?:eh?:

[Muzzie]

Put my name down :woot: When in Jan and how much?

[gixxer]

I'm havin one to look pretty along side my db1 :drool:

[johan neyens]

is the front of the new car smaller than the previous car so it will be smaller than the max width?

[Lee24h]

No offense when i say this as i want one however it looks like x2c and x4 combination done properly by the manufacturer not much new other than the chassis but at least you will be able to run a gear diff and rear anti roll bar another plus is my spares for my x2c wont be useless

[sascha_rccm]

The front of the TM2 comes right from the other 2wd-cars, like the TC02C. The rear comes from the T4V2 with the gear diff build in! In the middle we will find some TS4 parts on an new chassis ....:woot:

On carpet it works really fine! We will try it on Astro ... :p

[sascha_rccm]

Not sure if I'm right but rumors tell that the first batch will be delivered for the EOS in Langenfeld => first weekend in January!!!!

I heard a price like 299€ .... not cheap, but as the car is just like cheating ... :wub

[mr_g]

Curious to know if the standard or cab forward TC02C will will fit?

Looks like it should! :)

Be nice to see a conversion kit too as I have a ton of spare cars that don't get used a lot.
Would be good to use as donors to cut cost.

[john333]

Curious to know if the standard or cab forward TC02C will will fit?

Looks like it should! :)

Be nice to see a conversion kit too as I have a ton of spare cars that don't get used a lot.
Would be good to use as donors to cut cost.

It may well fit but could look a bit weird as the spur gear is not in the same place, also the cut out at the rear of the shell will be different. The car is a mix of 2 and 4wd so the shell will be too lol

[john333]

Ive just placed a pre order with SMD for 2, one for me and one for a friend

[Muzzie]

Ive just placed a pre order with SMD for 2, one for me and one for a friend


:woot: Bring on 2013..

[gixxer]

Ive just placed a pre order with SMD for 2, one for me and one for a friend

How/where on smd's website do you place a pre order?

[wrighty]

Nothing on the Official team c forum :bored:

[richardj]

TM2 release January.

Pre-order from SMD Direct. http://www.smddirect.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=3857

[john333]

Ooh can't wait! Is it January yet? :drool:

[deano43]

Pre ordered mine from pbm carnt wait just need a team c T shirt to complete the set lol and I may attempt to do all the regionals this year with it

[/tobys]

Will be interesting to see how this handles on Astro tracks - both wet and dry!

The chassis and layout looks good...but whats the shell like?

[sascha_rccm]

I have a TC02C body on my TM2!

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183864_4725587698128_919044004_n.jpg

[john333]

I happily stand corrected, that shell looks a fine fit!

[sascha_rccm]

The TC02C Body works on the TM2 but isn't a perfect match!

You have to push it a little backwards (attention with the hole in the front for the clip) and it will look like mine!

[mr_g]

I'm also wondering if the wheelbase has been extended slightly?

[Muzzie]

Ooh can't wait! Is it January yet? :drool:

All sorted, one ordered for me :woot: Just got to get the shorty packs

[Muzzie]

The TC02C Body works on the TM2 but isn't a perfect match!

You have to push it a little backwards (attention with the hole in the front for the clip) and it will look like mine!

Will the production TM2 have a bespoke body?

[Chalkie]

I had a quick go with a 'bitsa' car running this layout at silverstone last night and it's going to be very good on high grip, the biggest improvement over my TC02C was through a quick chicane where it just changed direction that bit quicker, not so good on the slippy sections though.

[mof]

A few more pics:

http://fi.eurorc.com/tuotekuvat/900x600/tm2-3.jpg

http://fi.eurorc.com/tuotekuvat/900x600/tm2-2.jpg

http://fi.eurorc.com/tuotekuvat/900x600/tm2.jpg

Images from http://www.eurorc.com/product/3205/teamc-tm2-2wd-mid-motor-buggy---kit

[Muzzie]

It could do with the Ali C Holders :eh?:

[goos]

The production car will feature orange aluminium instead of red.

[marcel]

Orange?
Prob black or gun metal .why do you think orange?

[mof]

Orange?
Prob black or gun metal .why do you think orange?

Maybe he knows instead of "thinks"? :)

[marcel]

Why do you know sounds so strange:) haha.
I hope just black or gun metal. :)
Orange has nothing to,do with teamc? I think:)

[goos]

Why do you know sounds so strange:) haha.
I hope just black or gun metal. :)
Orange has nothing to,do with teamc? I think:)

Well its orange :) Was quite baffled myself why orange, I liked the red one :) Luckily we got one proto with red ones :)

As usual we will probably have the first kits in the world to ship to customers.

[Philim]

[QUOTE=goos;

As usual we will probably have the first kits in the world to ship to customers.[/QUOTE]

Hope so - i ordered mine from you last night. :thumbsup:

[Robbiejuk]

Gutted, My 1:1 car has just decided to kill it's own engine, doesn't look like I will be getting myself one in january... :cry:

I look forward to the Jono strength testing in the new year :lol:

[tdi250]

Why is there such a big price difference between the kit on SMD and Euro RC?

Euro RC have it on their site for 219 Euro's which is about 185 quid?

Is this correct?

[john333]

When I looked it was 299 on euro rc, which is about the same as SMD. Something strange going on there

[Muzzie]

Why is there such a big price difference between the kit on SMD and Euro RC?

Euro RC have it on their site for 219 Euro's which is about 185 quid?

Is this correct?

Yep, I've pre-ordered mine from SMD £250 and was thinking the same thing :eh?:. Just had a email confirming my order, so I will reply and ask the question..

[tdi250]

If they are 185 quid from euro rc, I may get one. Lol.

There will be some upset smd customers though.

[Robbiejuk]

I am guessing the Tax man is probably the cause of that.

[mof]

It is 219eur
http://www.eurorc.com/product/3205/teamc-tm2-2wd-mid-motor-buggy---kit

[mof]

I am guessing the Tax man is probably the cause of that.

219eur includes tax (at least in Finland), it would be around 170eur or so without tax.

[Muzzie]

I am guessing the Tax man is probably the cause of that.

That's because we live in rip off Britan :mad:, we pay more for everything!! 20% VAT :wtf:

[mof]

That's because we live in rip off Britan :mad:, we pay more for everything!! 20% VAT :wtf:

20% is less than in Finland ;)

[tdi250]

Once I've paid for delivery I don't suppose I'll save the full 65 quid but it'll defo help pay for a shorty lipo. Lol

[john333]

I don't know this so don't shoot me down, but maybe the price has been finalised by team c in Hong Kong? And maybe euro rc have been quicker to put the new price in place? It WAS up at 299 euros last week on their site, and yes it's now 219. That surely can't be a discounted price already? Madness if it is

[goos]

Why is there such a big price difference between the kit on SMD and Euro RC?

Euro RC have it on their site for 219 Euro's which is about 185 quid?

Is this correct?

Guess it has much to do with volumes, we are a big TeamC store with a large stock of products. We also always give discounts on pre-ordered products. This means the price will probably be more in line with SMD when the product itself arrives.

[tdi250]

Thanks for the info Axel.

Do you know how much delivery to the UK would be for this kit?

Wes

[goos]

Thanks for the info Axel.

Do you know how much delivery to the UK would be for this kit?

Wes

for 20e you can get anything shipped fast to UK from our shop. For 10e you get anything that fits an envelope. Over 300e orders are free shipping.

PS. We actually had a pricing error on the kit so those who bought it early got a very good deal.

[tdi250]

Ah thanks, I thought it was a bit too cheap to be correct!

Now that your price has gone up and SMD's has come down there is nothing in it once you add delivery charges on.

[john333]

Ah thanks, I thought it was a bit too cheap to be correct!

So did I, there is no way that price was ever correct, they would have lost money on every sale

[welshmerlin]

Nothing on the Official team c forum :bored:

Still nothing on the official Team C website! Anybody know why?

[wrighty]

Still nothing on the official Team C website! Anybody know why?


dont know :cry::cry::cry::cry:

[ben44]

Beacause they inform they cutomer on the website just when the product is selling and they used there facebook for the teesing.

[goos]

Ah thanks, I thought it was a bit too cheap to be correct!

Now that your price has gone up and SMD's has come down there is nothing in it once you add delivery charges on.

Except that we probably will have the product first :) We have managed that sofar for all new products and we try to be nr1 this time also :)

[john333]

Except that we probably will have the product first :) We have managed that sofar for all new products and we try to be nr1 this time also :)

Pretty sure SMD are getting theirs in the uk at the same time you are :)

[Kusal]

Noooo!!!
I was going to pre order one at that price during the weekend together with some spare parts for my other Team C cars:cry::cry:.
Oh well, should have been quicker.

[Teamcracing]

first lot will arrive Germany head office after X'mas, first priority to all pre-order customers

[ben44]

Dear, The official picture from Team C

The tires are produce by Team C but no inculed, need to test the Team C mini pin
http://forum.teamcracing.net/data/attachment/forum/201211/23/101942k94k0z4c7knn67p4.jpg
http://forum.teamcracing.net/data/attachment/forum/201211/23/101552hsxp4rsikhqh01kr.jpg
http://forum.teamcracing.net/data/attachment/forum/201211/23/100418cgw5guukxwkxathk.jpg

[Robbiejuk]

Is it my imagination or are those front wishbones shorter in length. Plus it has the shorter turnbuckles on it to. Have we decreased width front end on the new car to? :drool:

[ben44]

No, for me it's the same front as the family TC02.
The front crumber have the long position on the picture and if the look my car i see nearly the threading.

[adon30]

Looks good in those pics. The burnt orange is different.

My only comment on the package would be why not include the alloy front and rear hubs and rear hangers. They are the only parts likely to break and this kit is priced at the upper range of the market so an extra £30-40 to include all the alloy bits (in orange of course). Maybe the will do a team version like this.

[budgio]

Will there be an upgrade kit?

[budgio]

Will there be any sort of upgrade kit?
Seems to have a lot of familiar parts from the 2wd/4wd

[Jaune]

I like the shock cap.

[adon30]

Will there be any sort of upgrade kit?
Seems to have a lot of familiar parts from the 2wd/4wd

I'm not 100% sure but I think most of the current upgrade parts would fit. Front and rear hubs look like the current 2wd version. I don't know whether the rear hangers are off the 2wd or 4wd but expect upgrades to be available.
I expect someone will know more info than me.

[jasonrcb]

Nick,looking at it all the alloy off the back of the x4te will go straight on,wishbone hangers,hubs,carbon shock tower,same with the front off the x2c,so im guessing all upgrades that are already out will go straight on,so your ok you can have all your bling:thumbsup:

Question is,have they put the correct seals in the shocks this time and improved the slipper unit,as thats going to need to be alot better than what was on the 4wd.

[john333]

I've built small bore and big bore team c shocks and neither have leaked any oil whatsoever, maybe ansmann had different seals but the team c ones are spot on.

[jasonrcb]

The ansmann big bore shocks had 1 small seal on the bottom cap and leaked like hell,so did the teamc versions i had from hong kong,so either they changed them after a while or you had the only non leaking set as it was common knowledge they leaked and there have been quite a few threads on the subject,hence i hope the situation has been sorted on this car

[mof]

The ansmann big bore shocks had 1 small seal on the bottom cap and leaked like hell,so did the teamc versions i had from hong kong,so either they changed them after a while or you had the only non leaking set as it was common knowledge they leaked and there have been quite a few threads on the subject,hence i hope the situation has been sorted on this car

I have had teamc big bore shocks for around 2 years (3 sets total, 2 for 10th buggy and 1 set on my TS2TE), there were always two o-rings for the shock shaft, iirc all the versions also has two outrings between the bottom cap and cylinder. I never had any leak issues.

[john333]

Well I can guarantee you any problem that ansmann shocks may have had in the past have been well and truly fixed on any current team c car.

[goos]

I'm not 100% sure but I think most of the current upgrade parts would fit. Front and rear hubs look like the current 2wd version. I don't know whether the rear hangers are off the 2wd or 4wd but expect upgrades to be available.
I expect someone will know more info than me.
The front is from the TC02 family, so all upgrades will fit just as normal. The rear is from the TC04 family meaning any upgrades fitting the t4, tc04 or tr04 pro will fit the rear.

Basically this means all the upgrades you will ever need is already available in shops.

[Teamcracing]

The ansmann big bore shocks had 1 small seal on the bottom cap and leaked like hell,so did the teamc versions i had from hong kong,so either they changed them after a while or you had the only non leaking set as it was common knowledge they leaked and there have been quite a few threads on the subject,hence i hope the situation has been sorted on this car
Ansmann version is the old one from year 2011, Team C has improved it in year 2012

[ben44]

The body

http://forum.teamcracing.net/data/attachment/forum/201211/26/112207n28dm786lsxyeyvs.jpg

[Gonky]

Just a little picture! :lol:

[DCM]

I hope they make the body out of lexan/polycarbonate now and not the split and crack PEP material!!

[marcel]

Yes it wil be polycarbonate.

[Robbiejuk]

Just a little picture! :lol:

Could you make it a bit bigger. Then I can up my resolution more.

So they haven't made a new body, it is just the cab forward Tc02c shell then? Doesn't look a particularly good fit round the bottom :cry:

[Kusal]

Looks like it.
There is still a place foreseen for the slipper of the TC02C while the slipper of the TM2 is not there anymore!
I would prefer a new body but if I have to choose for the TM2 with the "old" body asap or TM2 with a new body later on, then give me the car with the "old" body (yesterday preferably!!):thumbsup:

[mof]

Could you make it a bit bigger. Then I can up my resolution more.

So they haven't made a new body, it is just the cab forward Tc02c shell then? Doesn't look a particularly good fit round the bottom :cry:

Seems like the rear bodypost hole is not drilled and that causes the rear end of the body to raise slightly.

[Chalkie]

Well I guess you can just swop shells with a TC02C, will make life easy when the kits first get here.

[goos]

Looks like it.
There is still a place foreseen for the slipper of the TC02C while the slipper of the TM2 is not there anymore!
I would prefer a new body but if I have to choose for the TM2 with the "old" body asap or TM2 with a new body later on, then give me the car with the "old" body (yesterday preferably!!):thumbsup:
The TM2 has the slipper in the middle beside the motor. Just like the T4

[Kusal]

The TM2 has the slipper in the middle beside the motor. Just like the T4
Correct; so it is a re-use of the TC02C cab forward body and not a new one (yet).

[adon30]

Correct; so it is a re-use of the TC02C cab forward body and not a new one (yet).


Have a look at post #25. The body looks like it fits ok there and looks quite good.
They still have over a month if they need to produce a new bodyshell though. But it's great you still have the TC02C options available.

[JezT]

When mine arrives :thumbsup::wub First thing I'm going to do is borrow someones DB1 shell and see if it lines up! - from comparing plan view photos they look very similar and I love the flatter rear part of the DB1 shell.

......Unless Team C come up with an uber sexy shell, that is.

[jlucas]

Is there any video footage of this on track?

[welshmerlin]

When mine arrives :thumbsup::wub First thing I'm going to do is borrow someones DB1 shell and see if it lines up! - from comparing plan view photos they look very similar and I love the flatter rear part of the DB1 shell.

......Unless Team C come up with an uber sexy shell, that is.

Where did you order it from Jez?

[marcel]

Is there any video footage of this on track?

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dLnh2qOZDww" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Robbiejuk]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dLnh2qOZDww" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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The one that was on pole?

[marcel]

Jup the white /red ish:)

[Skye]

Where did you order it from Jez?

I'd say this looks like your best bet.... :thumbsup:

http://www.smddirect.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=3857

[JezT]

Yep - Pre-ordered from SMD. Thought I'd stay with a UK company

[Tbone]

Jup the white /red ish:)

The Driver is Oliver "Oli" Scholz,
was his first outing with the car and his pace was awesome.
Dominating a real strong driversfield.

regards Tom

[sascha_rccm]

Tibone's ride: :drool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTeyHtE5DBA

[ben44]

Nice, did you do some in indoor with mini pin?

[Tbone]

Hy,
we raced the mini spike and low cut staggers. Mini pins are way to aggressiv on that track. Faster but harder to drive so we prefer the mini spike cause its also the handout tire for there big race in february so we used the practise day for finding the right setup :)

regards Tom

[nosequehacer]

The body



Well, maybe I need a 60" monitor to see it well ;)

[ben44]

Hy,
we raced the mini spike and low cut staggers. Mini pins are way to aggressiv on that track. Faster but harder to drive so we prefer the mini spike cause its also the handout tire for there big race in february so we used the practise day for finding the right setup :)

regards Tom

Ok, black contry it's astro, but did you try the mini pin on carpet.
Because at the EOS on capet you used the Dboots.
In french we use the mini pin on carpet and the mini spike on astro.

[Tbone]

Hy,
no i didn't test the mini pin on carpet.
But Oli did it at the indoor dirt race and I'm sure it is even better then mini spike on astro cause for the tm2 its easy, the more grip you have, the better is the car:)

since now we dind't see any wheely on that car and no traction rolling :p

regards Tom

[ben44]

Very nice, i wait the new French season :thumbsup:

[OneKiwi]

IS there any hop up or upgrade to lose the c clips around the hubs?
I hate c clips?
Is there a c clip or two in the shocks?

[Tbone]

IS there any hop up or upgrade to lose the c clips around the hubs?
I hate c clips?
Is there a c clip or two in the shocks?

Hy,
no there is no Upgrade to use this without the c clips.

In the shocks there are 2 c clips to hold the piston.
regards Tom

[ben44]

The link of the manual
http://forum.teamcracing.net/forum.php?mod=attachment&aid=NzA2fDdlNzZmNWUzfDEzNTY5Njg3MjV8NDcxfDU1NA%3D% 3D
The first setup on line
http://forum.teamcracing.net/forum.php?mod=attachment&aid=NzA4fGJkNzdlZDkwfDEzNTY5Njg4MTR8NDcxfDUzNg%3D% 3D
The 1st driver just received the box :super:
http://forum.teamcracing.net/data/attachment/forum/201212/31/1530556n1mch22662acg1q.jpg

Know i wait mine :)

[john333]

:drool::wub

[JezT]

The 1st driver just received the box :super:


What shell was in the box?????? Old cab-forward TC02C I guess :(

[StevenBest]

What shell was in the box?????? Old cab-forward TC02C I guess :(

Jez, get the penguin cab forward, i love them i think they look much better than the team c standard and cab.

Paul has sprayed mine, it looks great:thumbsup:

[JezT]

But Steven - thats also got the "sticking up bulge" for the old mid motor spur which is superfluos on the TM.

Only alternative still looks like Rudebits DB2 shell.

[Arn0]

Editable setup sheet was update with Tom's input.
Available on petit

[StevenBest]

But Steven - thats also got the "sticking up bulge" for the old mid motor spur which is superfluos on the TM.

Only alternative still looks like Rudebits DB2 shell.

Yes i was still a bit annoyed by this but who's guna see it when all the TM2's wizz past at lightspeed front row of the A final at Silverstone:woot:

Also th DB1 shell will be a bit wide wont it?

[adon30]

Has the tm2 been released now? I don't plan on getting one as I don't race indoors.

[OneKiwi]

Whats parts carry over going to be like?
Or is there pricing somewhere?

[DrPaul]

I've heard Mr Speedy at Phat Bodies is working on a aftermarket shell for the TM2 already, going on their previous shells this will be worth waiting for!

[metalmickey0]

I like the look of that car and i think between my Monkey and SC4 I got most of it. I could put the two together and away i`d go;). If i dont do that then the shell Si`s is sposed to be doing may fit my Monkey/TC02.
And with regards to `E` clips, you can change them as i have. I just put long M3 cap screws and a nut .Job done

[DrPaul]

Rych,

The TM-2 comes with a mid motor shell from the TC02C with the spur cover etc at the back. The TM-2 doesnt need the high spur cover due the the motor being in the middle of the car, thats why Phat Bodies are doing a shell to wrap around the TM-2 more like the DB-1.

[JezT]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[KooBee]

http://eos.redrc.net/2013/01/chassis-focus-oliver-scholz/

[zaquiz]

When mine arrives :thumbsup::wub First thing I'm going to do is borrow someones DB1 shell and see if it lines up! - from comparing plan view photos they look very similar and I love the flatter rear part of the DB1 shell.

......Unless Team C come up with an uber sexy shell, that is.


Does the DB1 shell fit?

[DrPaul]

New shell coming from Phat Bodies :)

[zaquiz]

New shell coming from Phat Bodies :)

I hope it is a nice one, but I kind of like the DB1 shell!

[OneKiwi]

Is the TM2 going to come with the alu bits?
Front hubs
Front bulkhead and link mounts?

Also specially the front alu chassis support? Don't want to be breaking the CF chassis often.

[Tbone]

Is the TM2 going to come with the alu bits?
Front hubs
Front bulkhead and link mounts?

Also specially the front alu chassis support? Don't want to be breaking the CF chassis often.

Hy,
when I'm well informed the chassis will not come with alloy parts.
ans also you don't need them ...At the EOS a car was in B final with the completely basic kit.

When you seal the sides of the CF plate you will also not break the plate normaly ..you will not run it on asphalt I think :)

with front alu support I think you mean the plate from Oli, this is self made and not availably since now ..this is also not done for not braking the plate but for adding weight in front of the car:D

regards Tom

[JezT]

....
with front alu support I think you mean the plate from Oli, this is self made and not availably since now ..this is also not done for not braking the plate but for adding weight in front of the car:D


There is a chap at Silverstone club that was making them... very high quality - PM Geocar

[john333]

It does come with the ally front wishbone holder

[Ross]

I was told today that they should be with SMD on Wednesday/Thursday at the latest :)

[john333]

They were shipped from Germany today so yes that sounds about right :drool:

[Muzzie]

I was told today that they should be with SMD on Wednesday/Thursday at the latest :)


Got my email today, mine is being posted on Friday :D ..

[Muzzie]

Hy,
when I'm well informed the chassis will not come with alloy parts.
ans also you don't need them ...At the EOS a car was in B final with the completely basic kit.

When you seal the sides of the CF plate you will also not break the plate normaly ..you will not run it on asphalt I think :)

with front alu support I think you mean the plate from Oli, this is self made and not availably since now ..this is also not done for not braking the plate but for adding weight in front of the car:D

regards Tom

Does anyoe have a picture of the Ali front chassis plate (off the car), I want to get one made...

[JezT]

As said previously Geocar is machining the bottom plate (replaces 125000107) very high quality. Look at the original black plastic part and imagine exactly that in uber sexy alloy and thats what you get.
Contact Geocar

[welshmerlin]

Looks like you're getting your TM2 before us Jez. EuroRC told me today it could be another 2 weeks before they get their delivery.

[john333]

Looks like you're getting your TM2 before us Jez. EuroRC told me today it could be another 2 weeks before they get their delivery.

Should have bought British :p

(Hope it arrives soon)

[passy]

My local model shop has a couple sat on the shelf :p

[Tbone]

Hy guys,

Only reason why Oli is running this kick plate is that he wants to add weight on the fornt, he was those plates in differnet thickness and in different material to add the amount he like. he is always running a lot of weight in his 2wd cars.
here is his complete setup attached and a good starting point for carpet.

regards Tom

some advices:
very important !!!!
please dremel a little bit of the batteryholder away where the plugs are cause depending the plugs it can touch the holder an this one is carbon. so just take a little material away from there. safety fist:thumbsup:

another is for those who want to run the car on astro, please try also the old 2wd rear wishbones etc cause they give you a lot more drop and I found it way better on low /mid grip astro.

[KooBee]

Does anyoe have a picture of the Ali front chassis plate (off the car), I want to get one made...

Here are a few pics of Olivers car.

http://eos.redrc.net/2013/01/chassis-focus-oliver-scholz/

[goos]

Looks like you're getting your TM2 before us Jez. EuroRC told me today it could be another 2 weeks before they get their delivery.
They are actually almost at the warehouse. Should be at the warehouse tomorrow.

[jlucas]

Does anyone know what oil or grease oli is using in the gear diff?

[KooBee]

Does anyone know what oil or grease oli is using in the gear diff?

The setup posted above says 2000W (AE).

[welshmerlin]

They are actually sitting in the customs, I just filed the papers for them. Should be at the warehouse tomorrow.

Great news Axel. When do you think they will arrive in the UK?

[Tbone]

its shown in the setup...AE oils
regards

[ben44]

@tbone : do you have the new setup file where we can putt our modification?

[Tbone]

@tbone : do you have the new setup file where we can putt our modification?

salut Ben,
here we go :)
thx to Arnaud for his work on that sheet...
http://www.petitrc.com/setup/teamc/SetupSheetsTeamCTM2.html

regards

[john333]

Hi Tom, that is a great set up page, thanks for sharing that :thumbsup:

[Arn0]

salut Ben,
here we go :)
thx to Arnaud for his work on that sheet...
http://www.petitrc.com/setup/teamc/SetupSheetsTeamCTM2.html

regards
Thanks Tom!
Your support is always appreciated.

[Tbone]

Hi Tom, that is a great set up page, thanks for sharing that :thumbsup:

No problem John ,
on Arn0's Setup data base you will always find the latest setups...
as soon as I got them I will transfer them and so we have a cool platform to make it available for all the drivers:)

@arn0, no problem your welcome ...you do a great work:woot:

greetzzz

[goos]

Great news Axel. When do you think they will arrive in the UK?

I would guess you will receive an email today :woot:

br, Axel

[welshmerlin]

I would guess you will receive an email today :woot:

br, Axel

Thanks Axel

Looking forward to some good news - be great if we can build it this weekend and run it next week :lol:

Regards

Mike

[Ron Burgundy]

You must use shorty lipo?

[JezT]

Yes thats the only 2 cell lipos that will fit

[Philim]

I would guess you will receive an email today :woot:

br, Axel

Thanks Axel. Confirmed posted today. :woot:

Currently in TERVAKOSKI.............3 miles south of NOTFURKINHERESKI :D

[welshmerlin]

I would guess you will receive an email today :woot:

br, Axel

Thank you Axel - got email saying it's shipped :lol:

Tracking not working yet - should be later

[Kusal]

Thanks Axel; I also just have received that the car shipped!!:woot:
Now I just have to finish my TR04 Pro Evo before it arrives!!

[john333]

Ooh look what I got from SMD today :thumbsup::thumbsup:

47628

[Muzzie]

Ooh look what I got from SMD today :thumbsup::thumbsup:

47628

Yep the kit looks good and you get a nice Team C bag to.. :p

Thanks for the help with the build John, racing mine on Sat night :thumbsup:

[john333]

Yours is about finished :woot:

[Muzzie]

Yours is about finished :woot:

Did you get up really early or was it that easy? I know you can build these things with your eyes shut :D Post a picture when its done :drool:

[john333]

Woo hoo, it's done. Oople not letting me upload a pic at the moment so ill try in a bit. It looks real nice and the electric install can be done super neat.

Just got to build mine now!

Double woo hoo I've got 1000 posts lol

[john333]

47653

Rubbish iPhone photo sorry

[Smartalec]

Built mine last night, will post some pictures later

[eyeayen]

Will be interested to hear what you think of this car when you've done a few races Alec !

[Smartalec]

Will be interested to hear what you think of this car when you've done a few races Alec !

Hopefully racing tomorrow mate so i'll let you know how it goes. I love the TC02C so it will be great if it's even better.

[Mr Eccleston]

Is that how it comes as std, all the red alloy and silver C hubs.

47653

Rubbish iPhone photo sorry

[Smartalec]

Is that how it comes as std, all the red alloy and silver C hubs.

All the ORANGE alloy is standard but the silver hubs are options (probably 30 degree)

[Muzzie]

All the ORANGE alloy is standard but the silver hubs are options (probably 30 degree)

Yep your right! I brought the 30 deg C hub as a option part, there not standard.

[Smartalec]

Here's a picture of mine as promised earlier :o

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312352_10151272403293449_1533457576_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/580684_10151272403388449_906083226_n.jpg

[DrPaul]

Are the kit plastic C hubs 25 or 30 deg?

[marcel]

I wil say it here also.
Please pay atention to the batery brace with some lipos and plugt the neg an pos -+ wul hit the carbon. That can create cire and a destroit lipo. Please dremel the brace as much to clear and seal the side with ca glue.
Shame to see a burned tm2:)

[Philim]

Here's a picture of mine as promised earlier :o


Alec did you stay with the gear diff?

[john333]

Are the kit plastic C hubs 25 or 30 deg?

25 degree

[Matt Butcher]

It will be interesting to see how these go againest db1s etc :cool:

[Smartalec]

Is that how it comes as std, all the red alloy and silver C hubs.

Alec did you stay with the gear diff?

I have the geared diff in at the moment but will test both and post results here

[1rcdad]

Hi,is the front end legal or is it too wide,or will i need to put the kyosho front spindles on?

[Smartalec]

Hi,is the front end legal or is it too wide,or will i need to put the kyosho front spindles on?

I'll measure tomorrow and report back ;0)

[adon30]

Are the kit plastic C hubs 25 or 30 deg?

I thought the plastic ones were 25 degree...... Unless its different for this kit?

[john333]

You could be right, I'm very tired after building 2 of them lol.

Not measured the front end but having built it seems like it could be ok, the wheel spindle finishes inside the edge of the wheel if you see what I mean, which it didn't on my tc02c

[Smartalec]

I thought the plastic ones were 25 degree...... Unless its different for this kit?

You are correct

[JezT]

Peps,

What shell did you get with yours? Mines got an old TC02C rear cab shell - not happy.

Everything else spot on - only a third built but looking good already - especially with with added bling......

Finish at the weekend. - race on Tuesday

[gainsy]

Am i right in thinking this car only uses stubby lipos?

[jlucas]

Am i right in thinking this car only uses stubby lipos?

Yes that is correct

[DrPaul]

Hi John,
As you have both would you mind confirming as there is nothing on the web site specs.
Thanks

QUOTE=john333;731440]30 degree[/QUOTE]

[john333]

Hi John,
As you have both would you mind confirming as there is nothing on the web site specs.
Thanks

QUOTE=john333;731440]30 degree[/QUOTE]

Er...........no because I think I was wrong lol, as someone else has corrected me they are 25 deg, sorry for my incorrect info :blush:

[Philim]

£24 quid a pop from hobbyking is not too bad.

[JezT]

+1 from Hobbyking

[StevenBest]

Peps,

What shell did you get with yours? Mines got an old TC02C rear cab shell - not happy.

Everything else spot on - only a third built but looking good already - especially with with added bling......

Finish at the weekend. - race on Tuesday
Jez, people were saying this on the TeamC forum, maybe its all kits

[JezT]

That'll definately be Plan B then.....

[1rcdad]

Hobbyking all the way,ordered at 2am wednesday morning,delivered this morning,can't fault the delivery times and that was from Holland.

[DrPaul]

Phat Bodies have avery nice cab forward coming for the TM2 watch this forum. :thumbsup:


Jez, people were saying this on the TeamC forum, maybe its all kits

[ben44]

Did you have the like of your shorty from hobbyking.
I don't find some with the EFRA homologation

[imull]

+1 for hobbyking stubbies, ordered Tuesday night, delivered this morning.

Building my TM2 this weekend, can't wait :D

[OneKiwi]

Did you have the like of your shorty from hobbyking.
I don't find some with the EFRA homologation

The 4200mah shortys are on the ROAR list. Not sure if that helps.

[Smartalec]

Excellent first club night with the TM2, fast and consistent straight away and TQ by a lap and four seconds. Stripped a spur in the final but hey ho, these things happen from time to time.

Found the car extremely easy to drive, even on the slippy sections. The yrack certainly wasn't high grip so i think this shows great promise for the car.

Will post a full set up on here tomorrow, i'm off to bed ;0)

[johnboy]

With the car having a gear diff what is the pros and cons to the gear diff over a ball diff

[Muzzie]

All ready for tonight :D

[nicVEGAchildJR]

Excellent first club night with the TM2, fast and consistent straight away and TQ by a lap and four seconds. Stripped a spur in the final but hey ho, these things happen from time to time.

Found the car extremely easy to drive, even on the slippy sections. The yrack certainly wasn't high grip so i think this shows great promise for the car.

Will post a full set up on here tomorrow, i'm off to bed ;0)

We would have been much closer in the final :)

[Smartalec]

Hi,is the front end legal or is it too wide,or will i need to put the kyosho front spindles on?
The front end will need to be modified to get it in the box at regionals, there are several options, i'll be using the AE front axles as I already have them but others will use Kyosho parts as said earlier.

[Smartalec]

We would have been much closer in the final :)
Maybe ;)

[SamRCRacing]

Apex Models still have one in stock for anyone wanting one.

Sam

[Ross]

Apex Models still have one in stock for anyone wanting one.

Sam

How much please

[Chalkie]

Excellent first club night with the TM2, fast and consistent straight away and TQ by a lap and four seconds. Stripped a spur in the final but hey ho, these things happen from time to time.

Found the car extremely easy to drive, even on the slippy sections. The yrack certainly wasn't high grip so i think this shows great promise for the car.

Will post a full set up on here tomorrow, i'm off to bed ;0)

Didn't look bad out the box, it looks like it has potential to work on normal tracks ok as well as high grip.

[DrPaul]

Perhaps as Team Manager you could get Team C to sort something before the BRCA events start :eh?:

The front end will need to be modified to get it in the box at regionals, there are several options, i'll be using the AE front axles as I already have them but others will use Kyosho parts as said earlier.

[Muzzie]

All ready for tonight :D

The car went really well, easy to drive and planted. I just put the car down and it felt nice. It was a very high grip surface tho..

I had one big crash on the straight when I forgot to brake and no bits broke, Happy day's. The one thing I noticed was how long the car is compared to other cars :o. I measured the it against a 210 with an 8mm longer chassis and the TM2 was longer.

3 of us at Mansfield have them, so Wed night will be TM2 night :p

[Muzzie]

Perhaps as Team Manager you could get Team C to sort something before the BRCA events start :eh?:


Could we not get some low profile serrated wheel nuts and trim down the axal?

Not 100% sure, but there's not much differance in width to the T02c and that ok at BRCA events

[nicVEGAchildJR]

Could we not get some low profile serrated wheel nuts and trim down the axal?

Not 100% sure, but there's not much differance in width to the T02c and that ok at BRCA events

Yes that is another way to get it to fit in box

[john333]

Yeah I just dremmelled a bit off each axle on the tc02c, it fitted a treat into the BRCA box at last years veterans

[gaz1318]

you can get some low profile wheel nuts from hpi ,pbm has some in i think

[fastinfastout]

interested in the front/rear weight bias......

[Smartalec]

Perhaps as Team Manager you could get Team C to sort something before the BRCA events start :eh?:

Hi of course I can ask the question but as with other makes that are available there are some minor tweaks that have to be carried out sometimes to get things exactly right. We'll have a look at it and find a solution :)

[Lee24h]

Just put some kyosho rb5/rb6 front axles on it job done

[goos]

you can get some low profile wheel nuts from hpi ,pbm has some in i think

TeamC has 4mm wide hexes to address this problem :)

[DrPaul]

Thanks for the info Axel.

[jlucas]

Has anyone else got a noisy drive train feels free and smooth but under acceleration it makes quite a noise. Any ideas?

James

[SamRCRacing]

Built it wrong :p

[welshmerlin]

interested in the front/rear weight bias......

Ours is 43/57 with aluminum front hubs, castle block and bottom plate upgrades. No other extra weight. Hope that helps

[welshmerlin]

Has anyone else got a noisy drive train feels free and smooth but under acceleration it makes quite a noise. Any ideas?

James

Ours is noisy too and so is Alecs. Think they all are. Should scare the competition!

[Smartalec]

Ours is noisy too and so is Alecs. Think they all are. Should scare the competition!

Mine was very noisy and the reason for this and the spur letting go was a bearing seized in the motor so all is well and ready for tomorrow

[JezT]

Mines very quiet...... sitting here on the table :thumbdown:

Can't wait for tomorrow at 'ton. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

I felt the drive train was smooth but quite tight so I've replaced the rubber sealed 10x15x4 bearings for the Diff and Slipper assemblies with metal sealed... feels a bit looser, Maybe a bad move...thoughts?

Also, were anyone elses front axles really sloppy? - ie sliding in and out by at least a mil.... gonna try and find some shims to take out the play.

BTW Alec were'nt you going to post your setup? Pretty please!

[welshmerlin]

Mines very quiet...... sitting here on the table :thumbdown:

Can't wait for tomorrow at 'ton. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

I felt the drive train was smooth but quite tight so I've replaced the rubber sealed 10x15x4 bearings for the Diff and Slipper assemblies with metal sealed... feels a bit looser, Maybe a bad move...thoughts?

Also, were anyone elses front axles really sloppy? - ie sliding in and out by at least a mil.... gonna try and find some shims to take out the play.

BTW Alec were'nt you going to post your setup? Pretty please!

Should be fun tomorrow with 6 TM2s in action! Our front axles are the same Jez. Shims might be the way to go.

I believe Alecs set up was standard with 40 front and 20 rear shock oils. I'm sure Alec will comment.

[Smartalec]

Mines very quiet...... sitting here on the table :thumbdown:

Can't wait for tomorrow at 'ton. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

I felt the drive train was smooth but quite tight so I've replaced the rubber sealed 10x15x4 bearings for the Diff and Slipper assemblies with metal sealed... feels a bit looser, Maybe a bad move...thoughts?

Also, were anyone elses front axles really sloppy? - ie sliding in and out by at least a mil.... gonna try and find some shims to take out the play.

BTW Alec were'nt you going to post your setup? Pretty please!
Hi Jez,
I've been trying to post the setup sheet for 3 days lol ...... It will be up on here later this evening, fingers crossed :thumbsup:

[Smartalec]

Indoor Setup coming soon ;0)

[Gonky]

Indoor Setup

Team Binoculars needed! :lol:

[JezT]

Sorry Alec - any chance of something bigger than a thumbnail :confused:

[Smartalec]

Sorry Alec - any chance of something bigger than a thumbnail :confused:

Sorry Jez it's a real pain trying to upload a file this size, I've a man working on it ;)

[Smartalec]

Finally :thumbsup: still bit small but readable

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s480x480/306680_10151280224163449_1702823852_n.jpg

[mr_g]

How are you guys getting the tco2c rear hubs to work?

I thought the 4wd hubs were 2 mm wider so there would be a lot of shimming to the hex. Am I missing something?

Trying to work this out as I have built a home brew tm2 from a tc02c chassis as the tm2 is not yet available in AUS.

Cheers

[marcel]

Wow compleet diferent setup from wat i drive.
Wat.sort of track is that for.
And was this your starting setup or dith you try the basic carpet start setup?
Just asking. Want to learn how the tm2 reacts to diferent driving and tracks:)

[Smartalec]

Wow compleet diferent setup from wat i drive.
Wat.sort of track is that for.
And was this your starting setup or dith you try the basic carpet start setup?
Just asking. Want to learn how the tm2 reacts to diferent driving and tracks:)

Hi that was my start set up with the car. The track was a mixture of grippy carpet and a slicker carpet with some vinyl and hardboard jumps. Overall grip level is medium I'd say and the car was very good with this set up.

The second meeting was on a high grip indoor astro track with wooden jumps and one section of vinyl. The start set up was identical to the one above and the car was again superb. This shows that the car is really easy to set up and very versatile.

I did try the 2wd rear wishbones on the car and this shortens the wheelbase
and makes the car a little more twitchy which will suit some drivers. :)

Will be making more changes to the set up and racing again tomorrow so will report back after that :)

[JezT]

Stats wise I probabely had my worst nights racing ever on Tuesday night at Silverstone with my TM2:

Practice - Succeeded in doing possibly 4 laps in total - couldn't steer, glitching etc - thanks Simon East for soldering an extra length in my ESC speedo signal lead - My fault using an extension connector.
Heat 1 - 6 laps running really happy then no power - Alec happened to be marshalling at that spot - him and me couldn't see anything wrong - later discovered the motor wire connections had worked free - My fault hadn't had time to solder
Heat 2 - broke ballstud on first jump - My fault - when building, I hadn't put the retaining screw in the rear hub pivot - so that that had worked free and jammed up the wheel.
Heat 3 - 7 laps in... a front tyre came completely off the rim and rolled down the track - yep, my fault - I hadn't glued it.
Final - Started last on the grid - within a couple of laps I was in 2nd chasing down a 4wd until I started glitching again so to avoid damage I pulled it off.

Car wise and potential - I HAD THE BEST NIGHT SO FAR - :thumbsup::thumbsup:
This car is brilliant - so stable it would be rude not to drive it fast :)

Just gonna spend some time preparing the car better - electrics, threadlock, glueing,etc.

Disappointed we're not at West Bridgeford this weekend, but roll on Tuesday at the 'tone.

[StevenBest]

Stats wise I probabely had my worst nights racing ever on Tuesday night at Silverstone with my TM2:

Practice - Succeeded in doing possibly 4 laps in total - couldn't steer, glitching etc - thanks Simon East for soldering an extra length in my ESC speedo signal lead - My fault using an extension connector.
Heat 1 - 6 laps running really happy then no power - Alec happened to be marshalling at that spot - him and me couldn't see anything wrong - later discovered the motor wire connections had worked free - My fault hadn't had time to solder
Heat 2 - broke ballstud on first jump - My fault - when building, I hadn't put the retaining screw in the rear hub pivot - so that that had worked free and jammed up the wheel.
Heat 3 - 7 laps in... a front tyre came completely off the rim and rolled down the track - yep, my fault - I hadn't glued it.
Final - Started last on the grid - within a couple of laps I was in 2nd chasing down a 4wd until I started glitching again so to avoid damage I pulled it off.

Car wise and potential - I HAD THE BEST NIGHT SO FAR - :thumbsup::thumbsup:
This car is brilliant - so stable it would be rude not to drive it fast :)

Just gonna spend some time preparing the car better - electrics, threadlock, glueing,etc.

Disappointed we're not at West Bridgeford this weekend, but roll on Tuesday at the 'tone.
Should of gone to specsavers Jez:woot:

[IntegraMark]

While I'm waiting for my TM2 to show up, Marcel posted his video on shimming the diff. does anyone know the part number for the shims? does anyone know where I can buy the shims (TeamC or any other brand) from and what sizes I need?

[Smartalec]

Hi i'm pretty sure the shims you need are TR4057 (team C), the size is 10x12x0.2

Alec

[IntegraMark]

Hi i'm pretty sure the shims you need are TR4057 (team C), the size is 10x12x0.2

Alec

those are the larger ones, any idea on the smaller ones that went on the prop shaft?

Marcel said it's Absima part number 86000 and the only place that has it in stock is SMD and they don't ship to Canada.

[mr_g]

You can use the Losi Shim set
Losi 5mm/6mm Metric Shim Set [LOSA6356]

obviously you want to use only the 5mm.

[jaywestwood]

Has anyone done a meeting outdoors in the wet yet? How did you find the grip compared to other cars?

[IntegraMark]

You can use the Losi Shim set
Losi 5mm/6mm Metric Shim Set [LOSA6356]

obviously you want to use only the 5mm.

perfect! Thank you! I can get these at my local hobby shop.




Has anyone done a meeting outdoors in the wet yet? How did you find the grip compared to other cars?

What's the surface you're running on?

[goos]

We ran the buggy at the DHI cup:

3L_WSieXxLE

our average Joe raced it to his personal best ever in a big race.

[Kusal]

While I'm waiting for my TM2 to show up, Marcel posted his video on shimming the diff. does anyone know the part number for the shims? does anyone know where I can buy the shims (TeamC or any other brand) from and what sizes I need?
Hi Mark,
Where is the vid of Marcel?
Cannot find it back?
Thanks.

[john333]

We ran the buggy at the DHI cup:

our average Joe raced it to his personal best ever in a big race.

Does he mind being called "average joe"? :p

[IntegraMark]

Hi Mark,
Where is the vid of Marcel?
Cannot find it back?
Thanks.

http://youtu.be/NPwRsEhYYug

[Smartalec]

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s480x480/306680_10151280224163449_1702823852_n.jpg

Club championship week 2 at Silverstone and the car justs gets easier to drive with another win.

Set up above except for the rear hubs changed back to kit which makes the car rotate in the corner a little more.

Excellent car, really enjoying the way it can be driven really hard when necessary.

Couple of things to take note of:
When assembling the kit make sure that the spur gear is facing slot downwards (pin slot in spur faces the spring).

The manual has the tapered shock pistons the wrong way up.

Replace the split pins in the rear wheel hexes with stainless pins or these will fail you at some point .

Alec

[StevenBest]

Replace the split pins in the rear wheel hexes with stainless pins or these will fail you at some point .

Why did they put spilt pins to hold the hexes on anyway. They may aswell of used peices of cheese:confused: :lol:

[JezT]

Alec,

Do you know where we can get some pins from? I think they are 1.6mm x 11 to 12mm

[StevenBest]

Alec,

Do you know where we can get some pins from? I think they are 1.6mm x 11 to 12mm
I think this might be them : http://smddirect.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=1030
Unsure though

Update : Maybe not they look to big, there not even hex mounts i dont think

[Smartalec]

Alec,

Do you know where we can get some pins from? I think they are 1.6mm x 11 to 12mm

Hi mate, I'll look into it tomorrow and get back to you :thumbsup:

[goos]

Does he mind being called "average joe"? :p

Hope not :)

[john333]

Couple of things to take note of:
When assembling the kit make sure that the spur gear is facing slot downwards (pin slot in spur faces the spring).


Alec

This is a good point and vital to do if you don't want to bugger a spur gear in minutes! Don't know the reason for it, but I've built 4 now with no issues but 2 that were built by others and both unfortunately had it the wrong way round wrecked their spurs in the first nights racing.

[jlucas]

First full meeting tonight and i must say i'm in love!!! Tq and the a final win

Ran the car outside on wet astro set up as per kit only changes were team c soft rear spring and 1.0 rollbar instead of the 1.2

Will run 1k in diff next time and report back

[Smartalec]

First full meeting tonight and i must say i'm in love!!! Tq and the a final win

Ran the car outside on wet astro set up as per kit only changes were team c soft rear spring and 1.0 rollbar instead of the 1.2

Will run 1k in diff next time and report back
Excellent result James, good to see the car working in the icky conditions, well done :thumbsup: