TC3...learning the basics of racing
03-18-2011, 05:18 AM
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TC3...learning the basics of racing
I picked up a cheap Factory Team TC3 roller for $60. However on these old TC3's thewheel nuts are such an odd-ball size at 8/32"
Luckily oneof my racing buddies had theplastic T wrench thatcame withthe kit to change tires. I've been to all 5 LHSaround here and still cannot find a SINGLE 8/32" nut driver.
Is there a way Ican change the nut size and still fit the axle with a different nut?
Obviously a standard 4mm nut won't work....</p>
03-18-2011, 01:32 PM
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RE: TC3...learning the basics of racing
ORIGINAL: alexchen86
I picked up a cheap Factory Team TC3 roller for $60. However on these old TC3's thewheel nuts are such an odd-ball size at 8/32"
Luckily oneof my racing buddies had theplastic T wrench thatcame withthe kit to change tires. I've been to all 5 LHSaround here and still cannot find a SINGLE 8/32" nut driver.
Is there a way Ican change the nut size and still fit the axle with a different nut?
Obviously a standard 4mm nut won't work....</p>
I picked up a cheap Factory Team TC3 roller for $60. However on these old TC3's thewheel nuts are such an odd-ball size at 8/32"
Luckily oneof my racing buddies had theplastic T wrench thatcame withthe kit to change tires. I've been to all 5 LHSaround here and still cannot find a SINGLE 8/32" nut driver.
Is there a way Ican change the nut size and still fit the axle with a different nut?
Obviously a standard 4mm nut won't work....</p>
03-18-2011, 03:36 PM
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RE: TC3...learning the basics of racing
ORIGINAL: dragnse7en
My cousin used a regular socket screwdriver from the hardware store, on his AE wheels.
ORIGINAL: alexchen86
I picked up a cheap Factory Team TC3 roller for $60. However on these old TC3's the wheel nuts are such an odd-ball size at 8/32''
Luckily one of my racing buddies had the plastic T wrench that came with the kit to change tires. I've been to all 5 LHS around here and still cannot find a SINGLE 8/32'' nut driver.
Is there a way I can change the nut size and still fit the axle with a different nut?
Obviously a standard 4mm nut won't work....</p>
I picked up a cheap Factory Team TC3 roller for $60. However on these old TC3's the wheel nuts are such an odd-ball size at 8/32''
Luckily one of my racing buddies had the plastic T wrench that came with the kit to change tires. I've been to all 5 LHS around here and still cannot find a SINGLE 8/32'' nut driver.
Is there a way I can change the nut size and still fit the axle with a different nut?
Obviously a standard 4mm nut won't work....</p>
03-18-2011, 03:44 PM
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RE: TC3...learning the basics of racing
on both tc-3's i have the nutdriver iuse is 11/32. most associated 1/10 scale cars and trucks use the same sizewheel nut, and dragnse7en is right just go to the hardware store,or sears toolterritory and they have the driver
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RE: TC3...learning the basics of racing
My TC3 is also 11/32" and a regular 11/32" socket works great.
If you remember basic math, 8/32" is realy 1/4 inch and the wheel nuts are bigger than that.
If you remember basic math, 8/32" is realy 1/4 inch and the wheel nuts are bigger than that.
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RE: TC3...learning the basics of racing
I guess the previous owner put on 8/32" nuts since they weren't the FT blue...I used a 8/32" socket from a Dynamite tool kit from a buddy and it was dead on snug. 11/32" had a lot of slop but I could still remove the nuts.
I'm thinking I can just get a set of 11/32" and a socket driver if you all are saying it should thread in just fine?
I'm thinking I can just get a set of 11/32" and a socket driver if you all are saying it should thread in just fine?
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RE: TC3...learning the basics of racing
ORIGINAL: alexchen86
I guess the previous owner put on 8/32" nuts since they weren't the FT blue...I used a 8/32" socket from a Dynamite tool kit from a buddy and it was dead on snug. 11/32" had a lot of slop but I could still remove the nuts.
I'm thinking I can just get a set of 11/32" and a socket driver if you all are saying it should thread in just fine?
I guess the previous owner put on 8/32" nuts since they weren't the FT blue...I used a 8/32" socket from a Dynamite tool kit from a buddy and it was dead on snug. 11/32" had a lot of slop but I could still remove the nuts.
I'm thinking I can just get a set of 11/32" and a socket driver if you all are saying it should thread in just fine?
03-19-2011, 12:57 PM
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RE: TC3...learning the basics of racing
yes a factory team option was what they called halfnuts. associated used them on the touring cars as well 1/12 cars. that was way back in the day.
