Team Associated TC4 RTR - 30110 / 30111 - Radio Controlled Model

   Originally introduced by Team Associated in 2005, the 4WD TC4 RTR - # 30110 - came with an LRP "Ai" digital ESC, "AE by Airtronics" AM receiver and 15T motor. One year later the TC4 RTR was upgraded with a number of new features, and re-released with the same model number - # 30110. In 2009 TC4 RTR - # 30111 - was upgraded again, with an Associated XP2 radio system and Reedy Radon 17T motor.

   The model is shaft driven, on a molded composite chassis, with ball differentials, composite VCS Macro coil spring over oil filled dampers, composite MIP CVD drive-shafts and rubber sealed ball bearings.

  To race the Team Associated TC4, it requires a high level of tuning for improved stability when cornering, to keep it on the track and give you more grip under acceleration. Even the smallest change in your cars settings can make a Big difference. Our simple to follow instruction chart will show how to attain the best Set-up for your personal requirements.

Model Versions:

• #30110 TC4 RTR (2005)
• #30110 TC4 RTR (2006)
• #30111 TC4 RTR (2009)

Features:

• LRP "Ai" digital speed control
• Powerful 15 turn electric motor (Reedy Radon 17 turn for 30111)
• Street-tuner decal sheet
• Comes with painted body in one of two color schemes. Customize your ride with the included street-tuner decal sheet!
• "AE by Airtronics" AM receiver (Associated XP2 radio system for 30111)
• Treaded tires mounted on chrome 8-spoke wheels
• TC4 RTR Composite Shocks and CVDs
• Composite CVDs are included, along with ball diffs and VCS (Volume-Compensating Shocks) oil-filled composite shocks
• Double-decked impact-resistant plastic and lightweight foam bumper system
• Shock towers with four upper shock mounting hole options
• 6061 T6 blue anodized aluminum drive shaft fits in strong composite drive cups
• Machined aluminum motor mount for greater motor stability and functions as an integral heat sink to draw heat away from today's hotter modified motors
• Floating hinge pin system allowed us to develop an anti-dive, anti-squat suspension adjustment shim system front and rear
• Optimized steering system features a dual-bellcrank/ rack configuration
• Front and rear suspension links feature vertical ballstud adjustment for making precise changes in your chassis' roll-center

   At present, the RC Model Manufacturers, Brands and Distributors covered by us are: ABC Hobby, Academy, Acme Racing, Agama Racing, Amewi, Ansmann Racing, ARRMA, Team Associated, Atomic RC, Axial, AYK, Bolink, BSD Racing, Capricorn, Carisma, Carson, Caster Racing, Cen, Corally, Custom Works, Durango, Duratrax, ECX - Electrix, Exceed RC, FG Modellsport, FS-Racing, FTX, Fujimi, Gmade, GS-Racing, Harm, HBX, Helion, Heng Long, Himoto Racing, Hirobo, Hitari, Hobao, Hong-Nor, Hot Bodies, HPI, HSP, Intech, Integy, Jamara, JQ Products, Kawada, Kyosho, Losi, LRP, Maisto, Mardave, Marui, Maverick, MCD Racing, Megatech, Mugen, New Bright, Nichimo, Nikko, Nkok, Ofna, Pro-Pulse, Protech, PTI, RC4WD, Redcat Racing, RJ-Speed, Robitronic, Schumacher, Seben, Serpent, Smartech, Sportwerks, Step-Up, Tamiya, Team-C Racing, Team Magic, Thunder Tiger, Tomy, Top Racing, Traxxas, Trinity, Tyco, Vaterra RC, Venom, VRX Racing, WLToys, X-Factory, Xmods, Xpress, Xray, XTM, Yankee RC, Yokomo, ZD Racing and Zipzaps.

   This is an ongoing project, with new and "lost in time" RC Models and Brands being added as they are found and although most of those listed above have been covered in relative detail, some are still being researched and will be completed in the near future.

Wheel Caster Explained

   Caster is basically the angle the steering kingpins or steering pivot points, leans back in relation to the horizontal when viewed from the side of the chassis.

   To test the effectiveness of your cars caster, place your model on a flat surface, point the front wheels straight ahead, and push the chassis over to one side to simulate body roll when cornering. You will notice that as the car leans over, all four wheels also lean over in the same direction. Tires provide the most grip when the wheels are perfectly vertical and the full width of each tire is flat on the ground. Body roll pushes the wheels past the vertical and reduces the amount of tire contact. Now, if you turn the front wheels as if cornering, and again push the chassis over, you will see that in this position, the front wheels are now more vertical, giving you better ground contact and therefore improved grip.

   Another effect of caster can be seen by disconnecting your steering servo and pushing your car along the floor. Because of caster and the kingpins leaning back, your car will naturally roll straight ahead.

   Obviously, the more body roll your car induces, the more positive caster you need to counter it.

Shock Mount Settings

   The combinations of Shock settings available on the majority of on and off road cars are far too many for this article to cover, so I will endeavour to explain some of the basics, that should give you some idea what these changes might achieve. Some of the settings suggested may not be available on all RC model cars.

   If you look at the lower wishbones of you model, you may see a number of holes alongside where the ball studs for the dampers are positioned. If you were to remove those studs on the rear wishbone and reposition them in the hole further out from the center of the car, the first thing you will notice is the ride height has dropped, this can be corrected by adding C spacers above the springs. The second thing you will notice is the shocks are more sluggish, this can be compensated by using thinner oil.