Todd Hodge talk Slipper and Diff setting on the TLR 22-4 buggy. He talks about the correct setting for the 22-4 and what different adjustments can do for the handling of the car on the race track.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Tech Tip – TLR 22-4 (One-Way Clicker Assembly)
Before assembling your new one-way clicker assembly, or if
you are experiencing some binding in the assembly, here is a simple
modification.
Step 1: Take a
Scotch Brite pad and remove the black anodizing from the slipper shaft
(TLR232022) on the clicker side, see figure 1. Once completed, the shaft should
be a metallic color and have a smooth finish, see Figure 2.
Step 2: Using TLR black Grease, place a small amount on the clicker
gear, and gently spread between all teeth, see Figure 3. Note: only a very small amount is needed, as
you just want a small film-like coating layer to prevent the clicker from
binding under load.
Step 3:
Apply a small drop of oil (bearing oil works well) on the slipper shaft and
work-in using your fingers, see Figure 4.
Step 4: Assemble
the clicker assembly, see Figure 5, and if needed remove any excess grease
between the clicker teeth.
Step 5: Complete
and seal your vehicle and enjoy your TLR 22-4!
A special thanks to Team Losi Racing Driver Jose Zayas for providing this excellent tech tip article and photos for the Team Losi Racing 22-4.
Monday, February 10, 2014
16mm Spring Rate Chart
Hello Racers!
We've had a few questions about the specifics of the 8IGHT-T 3.0 Spring Rates, so I created a spring chart for all 16mm Spring, including those for the 8IGHT 3.0 and 8IGHT-E 3.0. The chart includes the rate (lb/in), color, part number, and overall length in MM.
Race On!!
Frank Root
We've had a few questions about the specifics of the 8IGHT-T 3.0 Spring Rates, so I created a spring chart for all 16mm Spring, including those for the 8IGHT 3.0 and 8IGHT-E 3.0. The chart includes the rate (lb/in), color, part number, and overall length in MM.
Race On!!
Frank Root
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Drake wins TLR Winter Series at Revelation Raceway
Round 1 of the Team Losi Racing Winter Series was this past
weekend at Revelation Raceway. TLR, Nova Rossi, Pro-Line driver Adam
Drake Tq’ed both rounds of qualifying in 1/8th expert buggy and
truck. Drake checked out in the 25 minute buggy final and won by two
laps. Drake used Nova Rossi’s Keep Off 4 engine to power his TLR 8ight
3.0 buggy and Pro-Line M4 Holeshot 2.0’s were the tire of choice for qualifying
and the final. In the 20 minute truck final Drake powered away from the
competition with Nova Rossi’s Keep Off 7 engine and Pro-Line M3
Holeshots. Drake’s 8ight T 3.0 set-up is available at http://www.tlracing.com/ProdInfo/Files/TLR04001-Adam_Drake_Standard_Setup_Sheet.pdf
TLR 22-4 Ride Height Tips
Check out this video on the proper way to check your ride height on the TLR 22-4 buggy. Todd Hodge also gives you a few pointers on what changing the ride height can do to the handling of your buggy. Check back soon as we will have a slipper and Diff video on the TLR 22-4 up in the next few days.