Originally Posted by njnewc (Post 10084271)

No you don't shim the Diff, it will work perfect if you build it right, There is a thread on here about how to build it. I will find it and send you a link. I would not put the RPM arms on there. I have had a few FT SC10's and have not broken a arm yet. The RPM stuff is very durable but for racing purposes it is not needed... I have RPM bumpers on my trucks now, it makes the front end pretty durable.

The stock tires that come with the FT truck are pretty good, at least the rears are. They are JConcept Sub Cultures I believe. I run HB Beams front and rear and they are the best that I have found IMO.

I also have 12mm Hexes all the way around. I use the proline set up because that was all that was available at the time. I know you can get the RS setup on ebay or some other sites for cheaper. The benefit of this is strength factor on the rear. The pin rears on the stock FT tend to strip. Also if you put these on the front and rear you can interchange your tires. The fronts and rear will run the same rims. So this will give you more options with tires.

I run a VIPER VTX10 ESC, I personally love it. I run a few different motors and haven't had a bad one. Reedy Sonic 17.5, Viper VST 17.5, Icon 17.5, etc... I know the Tekin RS and RS pro are great ESC's. I would personally stay away from Castle and Novak. But again just my opinion.

Make sure you get a good servo, these trucks turn on a dime so take advantage of it.

Sorry for writing so much, hope it helps

Tim

Originally Posted by njnewc (Post 10085393)

http://www.rcshortcourse.com/forum/t...fect-diff.html

Here is the link. I have used this numerous times. Works perfect every time.

Originally Posted by Lake Ober (Post 10085301)

I don't mind the long post at all, I need all the help I can get :) So, yeah, maybe I will leave the RPM's off for now and see how the FT arms handle. A lot of people have said the RPM's aren't so hot for racing.

If you don't mind me asking, what wheels are you using? Stocks, beadlocks? Also, what is a good servo you would recommend?

And also, if you could send me a link to that post you were talking about, that would be GREAT! Hope to hear back from you.

Originally Posted by brent701 (Post 10085439)

watch these
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...er-clutch.html

RPM arms are good for bashing. Most people do not need them for racing. You hit less crap. well try to anyways.

Rims. I use the Stock RS rims. and DE racing rims.
I just tested out a set of Jconcept hazard rims with the 3mm offset. on my 4x4 and 2wd and they worked great..

servo
Can't go wrong with a Savox 1258TG

I know the questions above were not toward me but the more info the greater in the long run.

Originally Posted by Lake Ober (Post 10085500)

You guys are awesome! I just came from posting on the Traxxas forums (for my Mini Erevo) and you guys on here are wayyyy more helpful then on there!

So, I checked out those videos, and of course... bookmarked them for once I receive my kit in the mail. I think they will come in handy greatly.

One question, what DE rims specifically will work on the FT SC10, and will I need adapters? Also, the FT comes with subcultures for the rear, and I would like to also install them on the fronts. Do you know what size I need to get? I was looking on tower hobbies, but they had a few different sizes and I wasn't sure which ones I'd need. Thanks!

Originally Posted by brent701 (Post 10085525)

You need to get the rims for the FT kit. rear pin style (Non-Hex) front non-hex. the bearings go into the rims.

the tires you are looking for are these.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXAACX&P=0

You need any SCT 3.0"x2.2" tire

Your part numbers for the rims are
Front - 3317
Rear - 3318

those are non-hex rims. for the SC10 FT kit

If you wanted to upgrade to Hex.
I would run the Jconcpets rear 12mm hex
I would also do the stock RS front conversion instead of the pro line (I like to stay as factory as I can with stuff)
Need RS steering blocks
Hex kit from AE or anyone else that uses them. I use the plastic AE ones. I found the others add offset to the front.
RS Hex axles
ball stud lock nuts.
use the same bearings from your wheels in the hubs.

this is just in case you wanted to upgrade.
If you do. don't mount your tires on the FT rims. lol. might as well get Hex rims and mount them on there. lol

Originally Posted by forwardonly (Post 10086336)

One question, what DE rims specifically will work on the FT SC10, and will I need adapters? Also, the FT comes with subcultures for the rear, and I would like to also install them on the fronts. Do you know what size I need to get? I was looking on tower hobbies, but they had a few different sizes and I wasn't sure which ones I'd need. Thanks!

Originally Posted by 20 SMOKE (Post 10084986)

there a different height and changes the bump steer

EFFECTS OF BUMP STEER
More bump steer
(wheels more parallel under
compression)
• Increases steering in mid-corner
• Steering may become “twitchy”
• Easier to control on smooth tracks
Less bump steer
(wheels open more under
compression)
• Decreases steering in mid-corner
• Smoother steering response
• Better on rough or bumpy tracks

Originally Posted by Lake Ober (Post 10086352)

I think I am going to put the 12mm hex adapters on my FT SC10, because I am interested in using the Pro-Line Split Six wheels. I have always been a fan of the beadlocks and would like to get them again. Do you know what the part number is on the 12mm hex adapters that fit on the FT SC10?

Originally Posted by forwardonly (Post 10086336)

One question, what DE rims specifically will work on the FT SC10, and will I need adapters? Also, the FT comes with subcultures for the rear, and I would like to also install them on the fronts. Do you know what size I need to get? I was looking on tower hobbies, but they had a few different sizes and I wasn't sure which ones I'd need. Thanks!