which TC?

[walla]

the screw missing out of my tourer was stratigically taken out for a comfortable driving car and its all secure i think so its fine otherwise its all great.

[rcluke]

walla, how do you forget to put screws in?

[walla]

i idn't forget it just kind of didn't fit back in

[cjm_2008]

...It arrived today, and is literally brand new.

it looks like the dude I bought it from ordered it in from the states. I ended up paying £150 plus postage, which can't be bad

now all I have to do is put the thing together. oh, and find wheels, tyres, a bodyshell, and spend more money on a trakpower lipo brick.

any recommendations for a bodyshell & tyres (assuming I'll be running on carpet for now)? I love the look of the mazda speed six!

[DAVIDZX5]

mazda 6 or stratus 3 is good on carpet

[Craig]

Get the Mazda speed 6, ive tried all the main stream shells, and its the one i keep coming back to. Which version was it?

[cjm_2008]

there doesn't seem to be any mention of foam or rubber on the box, or in the instruction booklet, so I still don't have a clue.

I'll look up the kit part number tonight.

[tony6187]

is it the original tc5 kit.that had the thicker 2.5mm chassis but the softer suspension components

[cjm_2008]

Originally Posted by tony6187

is it the original tc5 kit.that had the thicker 2.5mm chassis but the softer suspension components

the bottom chassis plate does feel pretty substantial. I'll check the thickness tonight when I nail varnish the bad boy.

[Body Paint]

CRAIG... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! don't look into the eyes of the touring car...... oh crap, I fear I may be to late

[cjm_2008]

Originally Posted by Body Paint

CRAIG... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! don't look into the eyes of the touring car...... oh crap, I fear I may be to late

don't worry mr harris, buggies still have my loyalty

this time round, my eyes have really been opened regarding how much driving and setup skill off road needs. and last friday at caldicot I had a crash course in how to tackle large jumps....

I just really fancy having a crack at the 19t / 10.5 class in the carpet thrashnals this year, as well as the welsh indoor.

are you running at talywain on sunday?

[Craig]

Defo sounds like the standard one, get yourself some O-rings and a few washers for the top deck. When building you might want some softer springs, blue and silver are about what everyone runs indoor or out.

[DCM]

I shall be at Talywain with my flock of Durga's

[cjm_2008]

Originally Posted by Craig

Defo sounds like the standard one, get yourself some O-rings and a few washers for the top deck. When building you might want some softer springs, blue and silver are about what everyone runs indoor or out.

cool. I'll probably just buy the spring set.

where would the o rings go?

[qatmix]

The Rf-9 is the new carpet king (if you can find one in the Uk)

[Craig]

O-rings for the rear four holes of the top deck, adds a little flex unless you got macined bulkheads like ive seen on other proples cars.

spring set is ok, but you wont use most of them!

[cjm_2008]

well, I got as far as laquering the carbon fibre bits.

I made the mistake of jumping to the end of the manual to look at the setup section.

one word - daunting

this might take a while

[Craig]

you got any further with the build?

The setup of the car is actually quite easy, once you have one setup its usally just a matter of playing around with some basic things.

Need a setup for cobra? I could give one to you but it would give a bad name to the club.

Your choice PM me if you need one.

[i4n]

Originally Posted by Craig

you got any further with the build?

Need a setup for cobra? I could give one to you but it would give a bad name to the club.
.

[Craig]

Its ok ian, you wont understand that was for the cobra bots to pick up on.