Official Thunder Tiger ST-1 Thread

[DAVEC-NITRO-RS4]

It looks like rain.

[Casketman]

So it might be a good idea that I change out that stuff sooner rather then later? You make it sound like it is going to be a pain to switch out if I wait.

[DAVEC-NITRO-RS4]

Not a pain, just more worn out when you do. And like Mike pointed out, you can check all the shimming clearances while you are in there, unless you feel Ok with the job that the $2/day Tiawanese kid did on it..... ......did I mention the bad linkages before? If you are gonna run the truck hard for a long time, I'd do the oil fill job.

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

it just may hurt the gears depending on how it breaks down. TTR diffs are prolly the best out there, but with a chitty lube in them they may wear quickly

[Casketman]

It is on the list of things to do with the revo and ST. Just when will I get around to it is the question LOL. I dont have any big races till late sept when I plan to go to mahomet and race at Glitchers RC. Other then that,I might race once or twice at LH. So I do have plenty of time to do all the work I wish to do.

What were the numbers I was told to use? 7-30-3? I like to have a somewhat lose setup. Like to fishtail the truck in the corners. Not all the time,but I dont need the thing to turn like a bus or something. Basicly,have the power split 60/40 or somewhere in that area.

[Tex]

Diff oil is more for tuning your diffs not making them last

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

ya but tex u have to understand that if there is no oil on ur diffs, especially on a truggy u will destroy them

Try 7-30-1 if u like loose setup, I go from 1 to 3 depending on the track

[Tex]

understood....but you guys said there is grease in there stock, that will keep them from wearing fast. Changing to oil won't make them last longer than grease it will just allow you to tune the diffs for your driving style.

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

i have to disagree, with so much diff action because of the light grease, the diffs are going to get extremely hot after time u will prolly end up seizing up the diff because the gears with melt to the case.

[Sh1nn3r]

3 strikes your out, yo Gabe ill be over there about 6:30 unless you want to go earlier.

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

dude i would make u look sick man u dont want any of this

[HAGASAN]

TTR diffs are the best out there? Then why do you blow so many of them? Boom!!!

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

what you mean the ONE i had take a dump on me in my truggy? the center diff that all the oil leaked out of? ya pud

[Tex]

that makes alot more sense mikey, damn your smart for a youngster

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

im not smart, i just do alot of reading

[kevinF]

arent you in some summer reading thing mikey????? lol, i thought you hated reading. lol

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

i have to read books for AP english over the summer no history this year.....u will see when u get into hs lol

I try to learn as much as i can about setup and stuff thats why i always read the grid

[kevinF]

lol, I know just messin wit ya

[DAVEC-NITRO-RS4]

One the subject of TTR diffs, last night I got the rear unit pulled and opened up. I only ran this truck maybe 5-6 tanks before getting to this task, and all, and I mean ALL of the stock grease was evenly distributed everywhere but on any tooth surface of any gear. It was in the nooks and crannys, on the pins, around the gears....just not on the gears. SO, mechanically inclined minds would presume that the minute amount of lube left on the surfaces of the gears is doing little to tune the diff action or protect the gears from wear.

My analysis, stock grease sucks, silicone oil rules.....PM your diffs sooner than later.

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

update on the ttr website

http://dealers.acehobby.com/newweb/ttr_drivers.htm

[Ponch]

Lets see who I recognize on team TTR-


Joe, Joey


Mike



And this kid I want to meet if he's already sponsored!

[Casketman]

Hmm.. a kid as a driver. Well either he is the next tiger woods of RC racing. Or these trucks are just that easy to drive.

[kevinF]

good job mike and joey

[Casketman]

Team Rep? What is the job role of that? Just go out and drive and put in a good word about TTR?

[Tex]

50% deal?

Damn Joe Gordon, I had no idea you were with team TTR, good work...