TC3 building help

[teach]

I'm having trouble with step 2 Rear Arm Assembly (pg. 5) for my TC3 kit. My rear arm rear mount (3863 R+3+2) holes do not line up with the rear arm front mount (3863 R). The two parts don't align so that I can put the two hinge pins in. The rear arm rear mount holes are further out (4-5 mm)than the rear arm front mount holes. Even when I push the rear arms in, the hinge pins don't go into the hole. Not to mention that that would be some serious toe in for the rear arms. Do I have a defective part? Help!!!

[combones]

You sure you got the right arms/parts? Make extra super sure teach!
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[chizzler]

i had the same confusion when i built my first tc3....

this is normal
with the back of the car towards you there are those two hinge pin holder thingeys (i cant think of their name :))
with the inner one, insert the inge pins, then the arms, and the put the r+3+2 thingey on. it may be a little hard to do, just dont bend it!

them you hold both thingeys and set the inner one on the chassis and the outer one (R+3+2) on the bumper mount and that should be it

hope ive sorta helped :p

[FilthyPierre]

Chizzler is right, that's normal. These parts give the car it's default rear toe-in angle. To change the toe-in, you can buy optional parts. Best to stay with the default to start with.

I agree it looks weird, but it's correct. It'll work.

[TC3Racer]

yep dont worry about it... just put the first hinge pin mount thingy on, then slide the hinge pins in with the A-arms and then the rear hinge pin thingy.

BTW... good choice in going with the TC3!! you will love it.... whats ur set-up? radio, ESC, motor.. the whole set-up.. just curious. good luck.

[teach]

Hey guys thanks for all the help. I'll keep messing with it later on this afternoon and I'll let you know how I made out. TC3Racer, I'm running a Futaba Junior, LRP F1, P2K, Maxx Paxx, and a Intellipeak Digital. That's all my budget could afford. Any suggestions on future mods? Thanks again!!!

[Interceptor]

ya know, first time I took mine apart (bought it used) I did the same thing, only I was trying to stick the hinge pins in the wrong holes. I was trying to stuff em in the screw mount holes. Just rotate the piece and see if that helps.

[teach]

It just took a little muscle to get it in. I just wanted to be careful and not break anything. The car is almost done just a couple more steps. I'll keep you informed.

P.S. I wish I purchased those allen keys with handles. They would have saved me time, sanity, and my hands.

[chizzler]

i got everyone calling the toe-in mounts for the hinge pins "Thingeys" :D