Tech Help, RC10TC3 Parts

No, their removal won't hurt. We add them for adjustments. When the injected parts cool, some spaces may be slightly larger or smaller. The shims are there for filling the spaces if needed.

3 I want longer body mounts.

You can put HPI's body mounts over the TC3's original mounts.

4 The new lightweight diffs don't fit into the tranny housing. The drive train doesn't spin freely.

They will be a tight fit, but once you run a couple of packs they will seat and free up.

5 The aluminum shock cap does not seal well. The oil continues to leak even after we tighten it down hard.

You need to replace the #3959 O-rings that are on the shock. The original cap has a different taper.

6 Which heat sink can I get?

If you have the black motor clamp on your car, then you would use the long heat sink, and if you have the blue clamp you will need to use the short clamp. They will both cover the motor up to the endbell.

7 What parts from the TC3 Rally Conversion Kit would I need to buy to convert my car to a 200mm (street touring) car?

A-arms front, #3982, $6.00.
Rear arms, #3984, $6.00.
CVD bones, #3889, pr., $22.00, or composite CVD bones, #3986, pr., $10.00.
Turnbuckles #1360, $34.00.

8 The Pro-Line Axis wheels that come with the TC3 - are they dyeable nylon?

No, they are not dyeable.

9 I had problems with the lower transmission cases stripping out. No matter how gentle I was, they both still stripped out.

So I used 1/2" socket head screws instead of the 3/8" that came with the kit. There is also one thing you should do when installing screws into plastic, composite, or graphite. The first time you install a screw into any of these types of materials, you have made cut threads into the material. Now when you remove them to change or repair something on your car and are going to reinstall them you should first turn the screw counter clock wise till you feel it drop into the original threads that you made when you first installed it, then begin to tighten it up. When you do this you use the original threads that were made and you do not cut new ones over and over which ends up making the hole bigger and the hole will have a less chance of stripping out.

10 What is the weight difference between the steel and molded out drives?

18 grams for each diff.

11 What is the transponder for?

At races equipped with electronic counters, a transponder is mounted on each car that races. As the car passes the counter, the computer senses the transponder, understands which car it is, and takes the info for later readouts. The fake transponder we supply is for those who want to fine tune their car under racing conditions. The weight of the transponder may throw off the tuning a small bit, so the experienced racer wants to take into account the weight of the transponder in their tuning. The fake transponder helps in this regard. If you do not race, or your race track does not use transponders, then you do not need this item.

12 I've searched MIP's site but can't find any information regarding the composite CVDs.

They do not sell the composite bones to the public; they make them for us. They wear as well, if not better, because they don't bend when you crash and they are lighter.

13 How do your graphite parts differ in strength from the standard composite ones?

They are stiffer and lighter. Graphite is actually less impact resistant.

14 How much lighter is the graphite chassis over the composite chassis?

1 oz. There is a little performance edge because it is stiffer and thus more responsive, but they may be prone to "easier" breakage as they actually have less impact resistance.

15 What's the purpose/advantage of having a One-way Diff?

Your one-way front differential will turn the front wheels when power is applied, just as though you didn't have a one-way installed. But when braking, the front wheels will be allowed to free spin, giving you better cornering ability. We recommend the one-way on high traction surfaces such as carpet where braking ability by the rear wheels alone is sufficient.

17 About the composite CVDs. Are these CVDs plastic?

I don't know what materials MIP used to create their composite. I think you would purchase either kit based upon budget. Then upgrade later where it will give you the best advantage for your driving style.

18 Could you take the CVDs off to disable the rear wheels?

You can disable the rear wheels for front wheel drive. Just remove the CVDs. You can remove the CVDs from the front for rear wheel drive only, too.

19 What size are the bearings in the steering rack?

.125 x .250 steering rack bushing/bearing size, unflanged.

20 What's the difference between normal bearings and "PTFE" bearings?

The seal is PTFE material. Now when the balls spin against the seal itself, there's even less friction. They require no more care than other bearings.

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