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[Joe doyle]

Hi I have just finished my team Associated t4.2 build kit , but it will drive just very slow but if I put pressure on the car it won't even try to move even tho spur and pinion gear are spinning.

 

[9x19]

Welcome to RCT

Sounds like the slipper may be too loose?

Try cranking the nut down all the way, then back off 1/2 turn.

 

[Joe doyle]

Hi I have just finished my team Associated t4.2 build kit , but it will drive just very slow but if I put pressure on the car it won't even try to move even tho spur and pinion gear are spinning. View attachment 209788

Hi I have just finished my team Associated t4.2 build kit , but it will drive just very slow but if I put pressure on the car it won't even try to move even tho spur and pinion gear are spinning. View attachment 209788

Here is a video

 

[jimdavis577]

Here is a video

dont see a video ....... and it could be the slipper pads .... the slipper is too loose ( as mentioned) and / or either a trans issue or a bad differential / or diff too loose as well

 

[WickedFog]

Welcome to the forum @Joe doyle

I agree, it might be the slipper clutch is too loose. I tighten mine all the way and back it out about 3/4 turn or so.

The slipper is just meant to safeguard the motor and drivetrain in the event you get a bind (like in a hard landing or crash), or to allow for a bit of slip in the system during hard acceleration.

If you adjust it, pay attention when you give it gas. You might hear the motor and gearing spool up ever so slightly before the car takes off on a high traction surface. A very slight delay there is ok on full throttle launches, but for the most part, you don't want to hear the motor turning the gears without the car springing into action. The slipper clutch will get extremely hot and melt the entire transmission. So you're better off having your slipper clutch a little too tight than too loose.

 

[fstnd]

Welcome

 

[Tunedfrog]

Welcome in @Joe doyle . Pull up a chair, there is tons of great threads here.

 

[Doom!]

Welcome!

 

[RustyUs]

The VTS setup on the T4.2FT consists of three slipper pads. During the spur gear/slipper assembly, the normal slipper pad (behind spur gear) might not have gone in the proper recessed area on the spur gear. Follow instructions manual for setup. You will not need to fully tighten down the spring after initial build/compression.

 

[RustyUs]

Oh, and by the way, welcome!
Stadium Trucks sub forum category can be found HERE if you want to talk more specifically about the T4...one of the greatest RCs to rock Mother Earth!

 

[Joe doyle]

Thanks for the help everyone it was the slipper clutch.

 

[Joe doyle]

Oh, and by the way, welcome!
Stadium Trucks sub forum category can be found HERE if you want to talk more specifically about the T4...one of the greatest RCs to rock Mother Earth!

Thanks pal , another question, what would be a good setup for racing ie, motor esc and battery ?

 

[Joe doyle]

I bought this servo but it doesn't fit in this car

 

[CertifiedMike]

Hi Joe! WELCOME TO RCTALK.COM!
If you use the search function and look up T4.2 builds, you might get some good ideas for set ups and common upgrades too!
Nice truck!!!

 

[RustyUs]

I bought this servo but it doesn't fit in this car

View attachment 209893

Looks like a mini servo. Is that a standard size servo? A standard size servo is roughly 40mm (L) x 20mm (W) x 38mm (H).

 

[RustyUs]

Thanks pal , another question, what would be a good setup for racing ie, motor esc and battery ?

You will want a sensored setup, especially for a tighter track, for the ultimate in throttle control. I got no idea what class you are running in (spec/mod), or how deep your pockets are. There are so many variables and price points. I've been out of the racing scene for quite some time now. When I raced modified classes, I always went with the "middle of the road" type gear that better fit my budget. Spec classes nowadays... I couldn't begin to tell what the "hot ticket" motors are.