RC10B4.1 FT/WC
05-12-2012, 05:24 PM
What has everyone been liking for the Avid springs? I was on Reds/Whites with my Losi springs so I'll be looking to match that. I plan on starting with Yellows all around.
05-12-2012, 05:39 PM
the avids just feel better and make the car even more predictable
with my shorty, I had so much grip in the rear with the battery closer to the rear but also had so much more steering i needed to throw on yellow fronts.
05-12-2012, 06:49 PM
I have the Traxxas spring retainer #3768 on upper and lower. The Losi BB spring cups are slightly easier to remove than the Traxxas parts, but the offset on both of them are identical.
I can take a picture of it to prove it if you want.
05-12-2012, 07:15 PM
Have you looked into radio settings? or even better whats you speedo set at like drag brake wise... Many over look these.! also like was posted 1 mm of rideheight will effect the carb a ton... What kinda weight are you running? like ballast,1/4 in the triangles,up front?..
Also OMG the avids are amazing..
Also OMG the avids are amazing..
I was able to hit the track again last night after missing a week and made a number of changes. Still using the shorty pack, I ended up with 2 pads forward and 4 in the rear pulled one shim from under the front inner ballstud. Car still pushes through mid and exit with very aggressive turn in. After that, I shimmed the rear hubs all the way back. No change to the steering but the car seemed to have a more neutral attitude off the jumps (had a tendency to nose up a tiny bit). Tried gold Barcodes up front (green Barcodes rear) and they ran just like the super soft Vektors. Car has pretty good forward bit (not oustanding but good) and adequate side bite. Other than 1/2oz of weight in front of the servo, the rest is from the Worlds Car kit setup.
I ordered the Avid springs, a couple full size batteries, some other tires, the C hubs, a new u-brace to try the shaved setup, carbon front arms, and some other crap to mess around with next week so we'll see how that goes.
I ordered the Avid springs, a couple full size batteries, some other tires, the C hubs, a new u-brace to try the shaved setup, carbon front arms, and some other crap to mess around with next week so we'll see how that goes.
05-12-2012, 07:22 PM
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Also, my transmission is pretty noisy. Everything is stock, no binding, built properly. Other racers at my track have the same car/motor and whisper quiet, yet mine is the loudest on the track. Run JC Silent Spurs, Robinson Racing pinions.
Anything I can change/check?
Anything I can change/check?
05-12-2012, 09:22 PM
CraigMBA I would like to see pictures. I have the traxxas parts and have been thinking about dooing this converstion for some time now. Thanks in advance.
05-12-2012, 09:39 PM
I have the hi-tech GHEA collars and 22 buckets on my SC10. Those fit too, easier to adjust, but certainly no worse functionally than the cheapo Traxxas parts.
Look close at those AE plastic ball cups. Real close. Because that's the last time you or anyone else will see them.
05-12-2012, 09:53 PM
Sure:
I have the hi-tech GHEA collars and 22 buckets on my SC10. Those fit too, easier to adjust, but certainly no worse functionally than the cheapo Traxxas parts.
Look close at those AE plastic ball cups. Real close. Because that's the last time you or anyone else will see them.
I have the hi-tech GHEA collars and 22 buckets on my SC10. Those fit too, easier to adjust, but certainly no worse functionally than the cheapo Traxxas parts.
Look close at those AE plastic ball cups. Real close. Because that's the last time you or anyone else will see them.
Ball cups...I switched to the long RPM ones and have never looked back. You have something else in mind?
Thanks for the pic.
05-12-2012, 10:11 PM
05-12-2012, 10:15 PM
It looks like there is no mods done to the tower either?
Ball cups...I switched to the long RPM ones and have never looked back. You have something else in mind?
Thanks for the pic.
05-12-2012, 10:22 PM
I don't like the black grease in the transmission, as I feel it's too sticky. I'm running this car in 17.5 so I need that to be as free as possible. I use the clear diff grease and make sure everything has a very light coating.
Also, does anyone know where I can find a machined 72T spur for this car? I've looked at a few places online already, but it's either the correct size but not machined, or it's the correct size and machined, but not a slipper spur.
05-12-2012, 10:22 PM
05-12-2012, 10:34 PM
I have 60 weight shock oil on the gears right now, but I might as well have a 2 stroke chainsaw motor. OMFG is it noisy.
05-12-2012, 10:56 PM
05-12-2012, 11:02 PM