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TQ SX10 4WD...how does it hold up?

Old 05-14-2011, 07:11 AM
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Monks - if you take the rear hex off and add some spacers to take up the slack - a B44 rim fits with the correct offset. I use J Concepts rims sometimes (just because I like Jason's products!!).

Also if you remove the front hex and put a B44 hex, you can run the fronts as well.

When your ready to redo the shocks check the pistons. The factory has the white pistons in from which make the front end really soft. Black in the front and white in the rear gives a better balance.

As for the new gearcase. When you look at the chassis from the side, the rear shaft should appear to have a very little to non exsisent angle, much less than the front. If the front and rear look the same - it's the old part.
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Originally Posted by nikos2002
Monks - if you take the rear hex off and add some spacers to take up the slack - a B44 rim fits with the correct offset. I use J Concepts rims sometimes (just because I like Jason's products!!).

Also if you remove the front hex and put a B44 hex, you can run the fronts as well.

When your ready to redo the shocks check the pistons. The factory has the white pistons in from which make the front end really soft. Black in the front and white in the rear gives a better balance.

As for the new gearcase. When you look at the chassis from the side, the rear shaft should appear to have a very little to non exsisent angle, much less than the front. If the front and rear look the same - it's the old part.
I do have the white pistons in the front, now I need to find some black pistons. After inspecting the buggy the last owner must have had a bad crash. The right front of the buggy has the wrong hinge pin, shock shaft, and lower shock ball joint. As for the rear diff case, I have the old part.
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Old 05-23-2011, 11:21 AM
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What are you guys doing to get more overall steering. My friend has a tight track in his back lot and my car was pretty slow getting around the tight and technical layout. Is there a one way out there that will work on the pinion shaft or slipper shaft? looking for options.


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Old 05-23-2011, 05:09 PM
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No one way sorry but I am sure we can get the car working
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Old 05-23-2011, 05:43 PM
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STU - PM me what set up you were running or post it here. As with anything - tires are a big part. so look at that first. I have posted my set up on here a couple pages back - I have used that at 3 different tracks with three different track layouts.

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Old 05-23-2011, 07:31 PM
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What other wheel will fit the SX10 4wd buggy other then the stock ones?
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i have one of these and love it, no breakage. i use my zx5 kyosho wheels, axles are a little bigger so but just had to ream them out a tick and walla, hexes are the same.
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Originally Posted by Darrin70
What other wheel will fit the SX10 4wd buggy other then the stock ones?
i have seen people use the kyosho ones. but maybe the easiest is to jump on ebay and get the hexes and washers from a b44. can usually get a complete set for under $10 and then you can use ae wheels or even losi wheels. more places carry those then the kyosho or tq wheels.
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Ran my 4wd this last weekend on an indoor super tight carpet offroad track. It worked well. I only got a little practice and then we ran quals. The car was very predictable and stable. I made some ride height and camber changes in practice to help with traction rolling. I tried some diff shock positions during qualifying and checked my lap times for comparisons. Ended up with basically my starting point.

front end:
black piston 35wt medium spring
inner hole on tower outer on arm
al. 10 deg hubs no spacer for camber or bump, -2 deg camber on tire
camber link inside on tower
outside hole on ackerman and bellcranks
ride height bones level

rear end:
white piston with 3 holes drilled to #56 30wt medium spring
middle hole on tower outer on arm
al rear hubs spaced middle
camber link inside on tower inside on hub -3 degrees camber
ride height bones just below level
wing with most downforce.

b44.1 punisher body
swith 2.0 (clay) rear tires
losi blockhead (red) front tires
checkpoint 13.5 geared at 22 pinion
lrp spx
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Originally Posted by stu541
What are you guys doing to get more overall steering. My friend has a tight track in his back lot and my car was pretty slow getting around the tight and technical layout. Is there a one way out there that will work on the pinion shaft or slipper shaft? looking for options.


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Did u dremel your gearcases in order to gain more steering throw? See attached pic...
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Old 05-31-2011, 02:00 PM
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dave, I have not done that mod. I had noticed lack of throw in the steering but hadn't driven the car to get any feedback. This is something I will look into for sure. thanks
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if anybody is looking for a TQ 4wd buggy with extras i have one for sale let me know..pm for faster response....
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Only complaint about the car is the soft material on the diff rings. Otherwise its solid.
Anyone try mounting the rear shocks on the back of the tower?
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the shocks on the 4wd mount on the back of the tower. They do by my manual anyways.
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Oops i meant front...
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