Interest in Rally?

[monkeyracer]

Tb02 has similar bath tub chassis to the Tb01 but uses the EVOIII gear cases, ball diffs, etc. and uses the TA04 suspension components (shock towers, arms etc.) Car has a ton of adjustment options, definately aimed at the touring car crowd. No dirt cover/shield.

Eh, the ball diffs are not really suitable for rally so it might be something to stay away from for these purposes? Unless this one comes with a gear diff, I'll have to check. Dirt shield is not really an issue for me. I'm looking into making one for the above RS4 and it would only be a matter of time to make the one for whatever other vehicle I might get.

 

[flapjack]

Yep ball diffs suck for the dirt...that's why my sc10/df03/xx-cr/bk1 all have them...they suck so bad they hook up and translate grip horribly.... guess ill have to use my unsuitable diffs for hauling ass;-):lmao::lmao::lmao:

 

[monkeyracer]

Yep ball diffs suck for the dirt...that's why my sc10/df03/xx-cr/bk1 all have them...they suck so bad they hook up and translate grip horribly.... guess ill have to use my unsuitable diffs for hauling ass;-):lmao::lmao::lmao:

Just basing it off this:

Granted the TB02 has some characteristic suited for rally the TB01 is a better platform. The reason the TB01 lived for nearly 10 years is because of rally.
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As I have said before if you put a brushless motor to the ball diffs of the DF03RA you will melt the rear diff down, no way around it. There may be more tuning available for ball differentials, but they can not handle the power like a gear diff can. I know because I have gone through several diffs as have several people I know who have DF03RAs.
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You may have ok luck with the ball diffs, but drive it a couple times a week for a couple years with a 5700 or 3500kv motor and let me know how it works out.

And all the threads on other forums about melting TB02 diffs. Some of them suggest getting TB EVO III reinforced diff joints, or the one-way or spools. The reinforced joints go for $50 for one diff. Since I don't want to spend as much on the car just to prevent melted diffs, I'd rather just find another RS4 EVO 3 with hardened steel gears and gear diffs to begin with...

This vehicle would be for my brother, so really it's his decision, but he's a little more ignorant to this kind of thing, so I want to make sure he's getting something he doesn't have to worry about.

 

[flapjack]

the diffs have only been melting like that from using high burst batteries and brushless...using the slipper peg mod in the rear can be done with out the metal cups...im running it that way...just better with the metal ones...front diff is fine...ran the df on brushed 17t with no issues no mods...a ball diff with junk in it..one that has way too much power sent through it or one that just hasnt been taken care of right will nuke..so if your looking for a more bashable car then yes use gear diffs...but ball diffs do work very very well in the dirt if they are treated well

 

[C*H*U*D]

Trying to get the Rally and Trophy ready. How much water do you expect Ty? Grizz gave me his ESC waterproofing method, and I'm about to start on both tonight. Planning on ballooning both receivers as well.

 

[TURTLE]

Trying to get the Rally and Trophy ready. How much water do you expect Ty? Grizz gave me his ESC waterproofing method, and I'm about to start on both tonight. Planning on ballooning both receivers as well.

That is a good question. I heard rumor we may get more snow on Monday. I plan to go out there Monday afternoon and check it out.

If there is a bunch of snow I will dig most of it off the track. If it ends up being soupy again like a couple of races ago I will drag some sand down there.

So either way I am going to try and keep the track reasonably dry.

UNLESS its cold all week and snows close to next weekend then I will just snow pack the track.:mrgreen:

How is that for a flip floppy answer?:ror:

 

[C*H*U*D]

I came reeeeeeeally close to making an Ebay purchase today, but the voice of reason kicked in.

 

[TURTLE]

I came reeeeeeeally close to making an Ebay purchase today, but the voice of reason kicked in.

Next time punch the voice of reason right in the nuts and go for it.:mrgreen:

 

[C*H*U*D]

I've been thinking about adding a rally section to the site, what do you guys think?

Bump :mrgreen:

 

[Grizzly4x4]

Bump :mrgreen:

x2 "thumbsup"

 

[DeaDShorT]

I've been thinking about adding a rally section to the site, what do you guys think?

Yes!!! Add Rally! i'll mod it!

Here or RCSC, doesn't matter to me but it would be cool to have a section. I want to do a build thread on mine.

Bump :mrgreen:

x2 "thumbsup"

Yes, what they ^^^^ said"thumbsup"

 

[TURTLE]

I bug Jason all the time to do it. I think he is close to being convinced. :mrgreen:

 

[Rogue]

All Jason needs to do is come watch Rodney race and see how many rocks he hit :shock: :lmao:


J/K Rodney :ror:

 

[RPMJ]

All Jason needs to do is come watch Rodney race and see how many rocks he hit :shock: :lmao:


J/K Rodney :ror:

 

[Die-Laughing]

Anyone interested in my HPI MTDT? I've only used it twice.. I guess I'm not really into racing anymore.. I figured I would let you guys check it out first considering your part of the reason I bought it in the first place.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/non-crawler-rcs/352167-my-hpi-mini-trophy-truck.html

any questions PM me.

 

[Jocko]

Finally got around to cleaning my junk. What a mess!

Ordered a couple sets of dog-bones, so I should be ready to go soon.

 

[bendybus]

i need to rally when is the next time you run . i wanna be their:evil:

 

[Grizzly4x4]

i need to rally when is the next time you run . i wanna be their:evil:

Next one is planned for Feb 11th so far.

Check out the Rally Series thread.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/colorado/357916-colorado-rally-championship-2012-a-11.html

 

[C*H*U*D]

Finally got around to cleaning my junk. What a mess!

My Rally car finally had it's date with the Deepsink here at work...glad all that crap wasn't going down my drain at home :mrgreen:

 

[flapjack]

hose er down!