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I recently got a hold of an RC10L roller. I think it's an original one for wider bodies. It needs a new t-plate. I've had pan cars and ran them on smooth pavement before but never really thought about the t-plate just used what it came with. There are different thicknesses. Would thicker usually be better for running on smooth hard pavement? Also one says it's 45-degree. What does that even mean?

Per one manual I have, "The .063" is best for slick track and the .075" is best for high traction track." I would think for pavement, the thicker the better.

I know I have seen CC t-bars listed as 45 degree, but I have no clue what that means. I would be interested in learning myself.

The cuts on the material are made at 45⁰. The layup of g10 is 0⁰ or sometimes 0⁰ 90⁰ so by cutting it from the material at a 45⁰ angle you are changing the way the material flexes.

morrisey0 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 8:58 pm Per one manual I have, "The .063" is best for slick track and the .075" is best for high traction track." I would think for pavement, the thicker the better.
I know I have seen CC t-bars listed as 45 degree, but I have no clue what that means. I would be interested in learning myself.

Thanks. yeah the 45 degree thing is only on the composite craft version. I just searched everyones favorite auction site and pleasantly surprised tons of t-plates came up incuding the aftermarket ones.

GoMachV wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:22 pm The cuts on the material are made at 45⁰. The layup of g10 is 0⁰ or sometimes 0⁰ 90⁰ so by cutting it from the material at a 45⁰ angle you are changing the way the material flexes.

Ah.. solved. thanks. makes sense it would be stronger as the thing is springing along in mostly one direction. If used a lot maybe less likely to fatigue if fibers are at 45 degrees.

I think you should run the softest t-bar on the street that you can find as traction on the street is generally always lacking. If you start picking up the inside front wheel or have too much rear traction then start to look at going to a stiffer t-bar

RC10th wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:15 pm I think you should run the softest t-bar on the street that you can find as traction on the street is generally always lacking. If you start picking up the inside front wheel or have too much rear traction then start to look at going to a stiffer t-bar

Agree, I raced my 10l a few times on parking lot street courses...you'll want the T-bar to be as smooth and soft as possible.