This Spotlight is for the TC7/TC7.1 driven by Team Associated and Reedy Power team driver Myron "BATTMAN" Kinnard. The car is set up under full USVTA rules and guidelines. Over a three-month period, Myron TQ'd and won the USVTA Invitational title, the Thunder Jam IX title, and finished second place at the 37th Annual US Indoor Champs. With so many specs to the class, like tires, rims, bodies, ESCs, batteries, and the IR of motors (only class that does this), you can see why equipment, driver, and setup is extremely crucial.
Front End
Up front is a mostly stock/kit setup using the kit springs (blue), stock piston, and 40wt Factory Team Shock Fluid (#5423). For extra smooth shock travel, he is also using the Factory Team Low Friction X-rings (#91493). Myron is running the optional FT Floating Steering Bell Crank Post (#31668), which allows the steering rack to be completely off the chassis. The AE servo saver (#25584) provides plenty of protection for the Reedy LP Digital servo (#27108). Instead of the kit chassis, the optional FT TC7 Aluminum Chassis (#31652) is a must for the ultra high grip CRC Black carpet being used at most major carpet events across the country.
Rear End
The rear suspension and shocks match closely the front with the exception of the 37.5wt Factory Team Shock Fluid (#5433). Using the FT Aluminum Spur Gear Pulley (#31644) with the Xenon spur and pinion gears. Also used is the FT Belt Tensioner Kit (#31639), which helps make adjustments to the belt easy. To help keep the motor cool, the FT Fan Mount Set (#31640), with an R1 8.4v fan.
Inside Front End
Myron is running the optional FT Floating Steering Bell Crank Post (#31668), which allows the steering rack to be completely off the chassis. The AE servo saver (#25584) provides plenty of protection for the Reedy LP Digital servo (#27108). The FT Ceramic Bearing kit (#31379) is within the drive train. FT DCV kit (#31632) complete with FT Ceramic Ball Bearing 5x10x3 (#31380). And to complete the front end, the FT Delrin Spool outdrives (#31643).
Inside Rear End
On the ultra high bite carpet, 0.5 deg camber is used in the rear. Using the FT Aluminum Spur Gear Pulleys (#31644) with the Xenon spur and pinion gears and the FT Ceramic Bearing kit (#31379) make for a very smooth drive train. And for the extra measure of battery securit, the FT Hook and Loop battery kit (#31645) keeps the LiPos in place.
Body and Tires
The PROTOform 1971 Chevy Camaro Z28 is the newest line for the USVTA class. It utilizes a one-piece design, which eliminates the need to use Shoe Goo or bolts to add front ends or rear spoilers. It's lightweight and very durable for the door-to-door racing. Additional foam bumpers from PROTOform are used to keep the body firm and in place.
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Electronics
Powering Myron's TC7 is the very reliable Reedy Power Blackbox 800Z Zero Timing Esc (#27002), set with no drag brake. The servo is the Reedy Power LP Digital servo (#27108). Powering the electronics is a Zapper 6000mAh (#27300), which is also the limit on mAah for the USVTA rules. The USVTA allows any ROA-approved 25.5 for the class; currently Myron is running the Novak Boss 25.5, but stay tuned because a ROAR-approved Reedy Power Mach 3 25.5 is right around the corner!
Gallery: Myron Kinnard's TC7.1
