Associated TC5-R build
 

Just finished the build, I love kits. I wished more Co's would do kits and they don't always have to be the higher end stuff either. I't would be great to buy a Slash or somthing in kit form, save some money and experience the complexities of these awesome little cars/trucks.

As usual, AE build instructions are pretty good. I had only a couple small problems and they were easily remedied by rereading the instructions a few times.

Here's the shocks, they are redesigned for the TC5. Personally, I think the TC4 style are better and def easier to build. They are designed with a "rebound foam", one disc goes into the bladder and a small barrel shaped one inside the cap. It was next to impossible to get all that in the shock and not have air bubbles or spill oil all over. A quick reference to the option/set-up sheet I found these were left out for my application, so I was very happy to see that because they are a PITA !


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The diffs were very easy to assemble, typical ball diff for AE nothing new here. The front one was intended as a spool so assembly was even easier due to no ball bearings but with a white pad made of some sort of plastic and locked down tight.

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CVD's were a cinch also, AE has a spring steel clip/band that covers the pins. So if the grub screw comes loose the pin will not be ejected.

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Everyones favorite thing, *$%#@ Turnbuckles

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Bell crank steering assembly. Doesn't look like much, but when the car is together and this in sandwiched between the lower and upper plate it's stout and is very smooth.

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The Carbon/Graphite chassis pieces and towers. Very High qaulity looking stuff.

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I've been wanting to build one of these... so I'll be watching this thread and asking a lot of questions:lol:

Alien

A wounderful sight, numbered bag with lots of little parts.
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Heres the arms assembled ans awaiting the bulkheads

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All the parts laid out, the fit and finish of the aluminum parts is top notch.

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Heres the four corners assembled ready to be added on.

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With it being a Little TC and space being in short supply I decided to shorten all the wires.

It takes guts to open and solder wires on a new $80.00 servo. One thing I noticed that I didn't like with this Spektrum Servo is that were the wires are soldered to the board is more inside the servo instead of being more accesable like the JR's. So rather than desoldering the wires form the board I chose to cut then instead. Not as neat as I would have liked but it suites the purpose.

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I decided to mount the RX on top of the servo and made a antenna mount.

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Shortened wire for the MMPro also.

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100% complete chassis
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Heres everything intalled, I still have to align all 4 tires yet and test drive it. Maybe later today after HoneyDoo's. My first Oval race is Monday night and I have yet to receive the body I ordered from RC-Boys, I guess I'll have to use what I have on hand ?

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Nice... a very clean build... :yes: what's the final weight of that setup with batts?

looks good man! tc is a lot of fun. i see you have an invaluble tool for assembly many also use lurking in a photo up there! lol

NO body, with a 5000mah 2s Turnigy 30C lipo 2lbs 12.6ozs

I never noticed till you mentioned it, Doh!

In case anyone is wondering I chose the TRX BL motor, it's due to the track being very short (70' straights), so the avaible torque and no need for high RPMs I felt it was a good choice.

Also, when the need for speed hits I can drop in a 3s and probably not regear for some blazing speed runs.

Lol, busted. Looks like a great build though. I've always wanted to build one of those.

:oh: Gosh!! needless to say that thing will fly!... Great job on the build man... will you be making any vids during testing... I would love to see how well it moves.

Alien

Yes, very light indeed !
Probably no video during testing, I will try to get some Monday night at the races and if worthy I'll post them up

He's got the hook up, how far are ya from UF Bondo? :whistle:

Don't know, Wheres University of Fruitcakes ? :na:

Lmao, University of Florida is in Gainesville, just above Ocala

Isn't that where Tim "I think I invented the jump-pass" Elbow went? What a tool bag!


Very nice build there Bondo!! I like the kit and the tidying up of wires. very clean assembly!

A bunch of Gator haters on here I see. What did Tebow ever do other than be a well-rounded player? Oh well when you're on top people will envy.

That is one ludicrously nice touring car for dirt oval. Nice build. Looks enjoyable. I could never justify getting a touring. They look so damn nice, but that is what bald tires on a buggy are for.

Thank You Cory

I know where UF is, Ben in Fl for 40+yrs. I personally dont follow sports much as all nor do I care to.

Not dirt, asphault oval. Thanks.

Don't run that car on the pavement. There all most finished with the indoor carpet track in plant city. They are going to have indoor road & offroad & i belive oval tracks, all on carpet. There is info on this facility on rctech in the FL thread.

Great build, what are your plans for the body?

Mike, I looked and can't find anything on a track in Plant City and even tried the search ? Link please.

Thanks
I already have but yet to paint, Ford F-150 Flare side by HPI.
I want to get the PL Proto Nastruck body also.

[QUOTE=Bondonutz;374680]Mike, I looked and can't find anything on a track in Plant City and even tried the search ? Link please



Here is the thread i told you about on rctech.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/florida-...c-complex.html

Thanks, I'll lay off breaking your chops for the rest of the week. :wink:

EDIT: I see how I missed it now, I didn't scroll down far enough. Was looking in the wrong section. DOH ! Thanks .

Remember Real men munch carpet & not Aspahlt :lol:. You can bust my chops all you want, because thats the only exercise you get :na::lol:.

There no guessing what you've had in your mouth over the years ?

I just happen to have a body that doesn't require much excercise to maintain it, I can just tear the lid off a can of beer and chug and I'm like Popeye. Que theme song.

When that PlantCity place opens it's gonna hurt the Monday night races at Quaker Steak and Lube. There was quite a few people out there last night. Nobody really started showing until 8:30 or so. The first race didn't start till 8pm, we ran a open class of a mix of bombers,2wd Slashes and me w/the TC5. Beleive it or not I had the hardest time getting around that track with the shizz tires I had(Imex garbage). Gonna order some Jacos this week and get my new bodie painted.

We dont even know what nights they are going to run.

I realize that but I still forsee that if folks want to make one showing a week more than likely it'll be PlantCity ? The people I'm refering to are the more serious racers, the GS&L seems like it'll attract the noobs and shleps like me whom are more less "bashing".
I thinking outloud and hope I'm wrong, it's happened befor ?

I much prefer racing on carpet versus asphalt, i think you would to if you were to try it. It's cleaner, cooler, & your foam tires last alot longer.

A/C + Fat Guy = Happy Fat Guy

I'm gonna go to a few races at QS&L, if I decide to pursue this more I'm def gonna go check that place out. I'm afraid this might be more of a phase I'm going through, want to make sure first. I was heavy into TC years back at B&B and it just slowly wore off and I gravitated to off road instead. I like to jump the RC's more than anything.

I prefer pan cars instead of tourings cars. They are fast enough & cheaper. I run a CRC wgt car with a 13.5 on 1s lipo, with Jaco Lilac foam tires..

Ahhh nice fresh cars always look so pretty! Looks good!

And TC is where its at, off road and jumps is fun but theres nothing like a fast pace door to door battle with 5-6 guys in a race. Pan cars are super fun too! I want a 12th scale again now that we can run lipo in them

Nice choice with CRC. CRC is actually my home track. The guys there are amazing racers and are willing to help.

Finially a Painted Body ! ! !
 

I've ordered a few sets of foams and rubber "knock-offs" for the oval track. Anything will be better than the junky Imex shiz tires I bought. LOL

The hood scoop is off-centered due to the electronics lay out, kinda reminds me of the older SVO 4cyl Turbo Mousestangs.

I used Automotive Urethane Basecoat, Adheres like gangbusters !

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sweet.... :yes:.. can't wait to see it in action...

Alien

I'll do my best to get some video next Monday night.

That body is wicked. Not everyday I could call a truck body sexy.

Schwizzle!

Wow, Thank You brother ! Glad you like it, I appreciate the nice compliment.

I feel much the same about your home built MT, looking to see more of it !

Nice scoop!

You won't miss that Imex crap

Sweet ride Jeff...I always wanted a t/c for p-lot bashing, but with no one else around me interested, haven't pulled the trigger. Gets boring after a while racing by yourself