9LikesLosi 1/10 TEN-SCTE ARR 4x4 Short Course Truck Thread
03-06-2011, 06:30 AM
#2221
Looks good Jerry. What motor and gearing are you running?
yup yup, agreed. Toooo much grease. But enough of that! Time for some fun! I got my motor in today and was able to get some practice laps at the local hobby shop. This truck is awesome all around. Drives well, a little loose for me with the 5/7/3 but we'll see what happens when the track is prepped for race day and I get some different tires on there.
Hopefully we get to race tomorrow but looks like rain out here in N. Cali
Enjoy the vid!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuDMECQp_x4
Hopefully we get to race tomorrow but looks like rain out here in N. Cali
Enjoy the vid!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuDMECQp_x4
03-06-2011, 06:34 AM
#2222
all i can say is this truck has made this hobby fun again.
after just getting back into racing again after 10 years off.
the truck does have issues with the lack of glue used on tires.keep a eye on them.
won my first 2 heat races with the losi and 2nd in main being caught up in lap traffic near end of race.(1st was a losi ten convert)
running a 5.5 tekin with 12 pinion,mmp with cheat to get top end back.
the 17 pinion created way too much heat o my small tight track.
after just getting back into racing again after 10 years off.
the truck does have issues with the lack of glue used on tires.keep a eye on them.
won my first 2 heat races with the losi and 2nd in main being caught up in lap traffic near end of race.(1st was a losi ten convert)
running a 5.5 tekin with 12 pinion,mmp with cheat to get top end back.
the 17 pinion created way too much heat o my small tight track.
03-06-2011, 07:42 AM
#2224
Tech Regular
iTrader: (21)
Thanks Chris, I got a new Tekin SC4X 4.5 with 16t RR mod-1 pinion.
The stock tires (remind me of bow-ties) are ok, but they gotta be reglued. Rear alum hub carriers are on order and f & r chassis brace as well. Stock wheels too! Hopefully they'll be at the local hobby shop by mid week.
Please post up if there's another 'must have' upgrade. I just subscribed to this thread (instant email update) so I'll be here more often now.....I will try to read all the previous pages to catch up to speed but some posts are just..........yeah.
4x4SC is fun again! If your still thinking about getting the 'other' brands....good luck! Imo, this is the real deal.
The stock tires (remind me of bow-ties) are ok, but they gotta be reglued. Rear alum hub carriers are on order and f & r chassis brace as well. Stock wheels too! Hopefully they'll be at the local hobby shop by mid week.
Please post up if there's another 'must have' upgrade. I just subscribed to this thread (instant email update) so I'll be here more often now.....I will try to read all the previous pages to catch up to speed but some posts are just..........yeah.
4x4SC is fun again! If your still thinking about getting the 'other' brands....good luck! Imo, this is the real deal.
03-06-2011, 07:46 AM
#2225
They were dominating at mikes hobby shop
03-06-2011, 08:13 AM
#2226
What would the grease(in the diffs) be compared to in oil weight?
03-06-2011, 08:27 AM
#2229
OK, so I got one of these on order. So the big questions:
What are the weak points of this truck? WHat should I replace right off the bat to make near bullitproof? Nothing pisses me off more than a DNF because of a part breaking. Are there optinal parts available yet for this truck?
What are the weak points of this truck? WHat should I replace right off the bat to make near bullitproof? Nothing pisses me off more than a DNF because of a part breaking. Are there optinal parts available yet for this truck?
03-06-2011, 08:46 AM
#2230
OK, so I got one of these on order. So the big questions:
What are the weak points of this truck? WHat should I replace right off the bat to make near bullitproof? Nothing pisses me off more than a DNF because of a part breaking. Are there optinal parts available yet for this truck?
What are the weak points of this truck? WHat should I replace right off the bat to make near bullitproof? Nothing pisses me off more than a DNF because of a part breaking. Are there optinal parts available yet for this truck?
I get mine later this week.. here is what I'm changing out.
1) Rear shock tower, going right to the upgraded losi aluminum as most everyone says the stock is too soft, and will bend. (front staying stock for now)
2) Slapping on some AKA Enduro SS tires
That's it.. I've seen a couple people say the rear hubs should be swapped.. but then others say they have not broken one of the stockers. I don't crash a lot and I'm a pretty good jumper so I'll stick w/ stock for now. I'm afraid if I move to the alum ones all it does is guarantee a rear arm breaks instead, they cost more ;P Time will tell.
If I feel like the front end drops a little un-natural as a few have noted, I will most likely order the front carbon shock tower and leave the beefier alum on the rear. From there I'll tweak the battery position if needed.
I'm starting w/ the tekin 4.5, but really wish I ordered the 5.5. I'll run the 4.5 if I'm not happy then i'll decide if I want to go to the 5.5 or the castle 1410. A lot of people are pretty happy w/ the 4.5 so I'll give it a go.
Good luck, I'm sure someone w/ some real usage will chime in but that is what I've pulled from this thread, the ten-t thread and some PM's.
03-06-2011, 08:53 AM
#2231
I'm the same way..
I get mine later this week.. here is what I'm changing out.
1) Rear shock tower, going right to the upgraded losi aluminum as most everyone says the stock is too soft, and will bend. (front staying stock for now)
2) Slapping on some AKA Enduro SS tires
That's it.. I've seen a couple people say the rear hubs should be swapped.. but then others say they have not broken one of the stockers. I don't crash a lot and I'm a pretty good jumper so I'll stick w/ stock for now. I'm afraid if I move to the alum ones all it does is guarantee a rear arm breaks instead, they cost more ;P Time will tell.
If I feel like the front end drops a little un-natural as a few have noted, I will most likely order the front carbon shock tower and leave the beefier alum on the rear. From there I'll tweak the battery position if needed.
I'm starting w/ the tekin 4.5, but really wish I ordered the 5.5. I'll run the 4.5 if I'm not happy then i'll decide if I want to go to the 5.5 or the castle 1410. A lot of people are pretty happy w/ the 4.5 so I'll give it a go.
Good luck, I'm sure someone w/ some real usage will chime in but that is what I've pulled from this thread, the ten-t thread and some PM's.
I get mine later this week.. here is what I'm changing out.
1) Rear shock tower, going right to the upgraded losi aluminum as most everyone says the stock is too soft, and will bend. (front staying stock for now)
2) Slapping on some AKA Enduro SS tires
That's it.. I've seen a couple people say the rear hubs should be swapped.. but then others say they have not broken one of the stockers. I don't crash a lot and I'm a pretty good jumper so I'll stick w/ stock for now. I'm afraid if I move to the alum ones all it does is guarantee a rear arm breaks instead, they cost more ;P Time will tell.
If I feel like the front end drops a little un-natural as a few have noted, I will most likely order the front carbon shock tower and leave the beefier alum on the rear. From there I'll tweak the battery position if needed.
I'm starting w/ the tekin 4.5, but really wish I ordered the 5.5. I'll run the 4.5 if I'm not happy then i'll decide if I want to go to the 5.5 or the castle 1410. A lot of people are pretty happy w/ the 4.5 so I'll give it a go.
Good luck, I'm sure someone w/ some real usage will chime in but that is what I've pulled from this thread, the ten-t thread and some PM's.
Ill probably swap out all the hubs and shock towers just to play it safe and will boil the stock a-arms.
03-06-2011, 08:55 AM
#2232
Tech Master
iTrader: (90)
I raced this truck yesterday with a Novak Havok Pro SC/Ballistic 4.5 with a 15tooth pinion, Reedy 2c 60c/5500mah and the power was INCREDIBLE! No problems clearing any jumps, tons of speed down the straight. Was a little warm, would have liked a 14t but couldn't find one anywhere. Nothing broken or bent. Handled like a dream. I love you can drive it like an 8th scale.
03-06-2011, 09:17 AM
#2233
I'm the same way..
I get mine later this week.. here is what I'm changing out.
1) Rear shock tower, going right to the upgraded losi aluminum as most everyone says the stock is too soft, and will bend. (front staying stock for now)
2) Slapping on some AKA Enduro SS tires
That's it.. I've seen a couple people say the rear hubs should be swapped.. but then others say they have not broken one of the stockers. I don't crash a lot and I'm a pretty good jumper so I'll stick w/ stock for now. I'm afraid if I move to the alum ones all it does is guarantee a rear arm breaks instead, they cost more ;P Time will tell.
If I feel like the front end drops a little un-natural as a few have noted, I will most likely order the front carbon shock tower and leave the beefier alum on the rear. From there I'll tweak the battery position if needed.
I'm starting w/ the tekin 4.5, but really wish I ordered the 5.5. I'll run the 4.5 if I'm not happy then i'll decide if I want to go to the 5.5 or the castle 1410. A lot of people are pretty happy w/ the 4.5 so I'll give it a go.
Good luck, I'm sure someone w/ some real usage will chime in but that is what I've pulled from this thread, the ten-t thread and some PM's.
I get mine later this week.. here is what I'm changing out.
1) Rear shock tower, going right to the upgraded losi aluminum as most everyone says the stock is too soft, and will bend. (front staying stock for now)
2) Slapping on some AKA Enduro SS tires
That's it.. I've seen a couple people say the rear hubs should be swapped.. but then others say they have not broken one of the stockers. I don't crash a lot and I'm a pretty good jumper so I'll stick w/ stock for now. I'm afraid if I move to the alum ones all it does is guarantee a rear arm breaks instead, they cost more ;P Time will tell.
If I feel like the front end drops a little un-natural as a few have noted, I will most likely order the front carbon shock tower and leave the beefier alum on the rear. From there I'll tweak the battery position if needed.
I'm starting w/ the tekin 4.5, but really wish I ordered the 5.5. I'll run the 4.5 if I'm not happy then i'll decide if I want to go to the 5.5 or the castle 1410. A lot of people are pretty happy w/ the 4.5 so I'll give it a go.
Good luck, I'm sure someone w/ some real usage will chime in but that is what I've pulled from this thread, the ten-t thread and some PM's.
03-06-2011, 09:28 AM
#2234
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (25)
I'm the same way..
I get mine later this week.. here is what I'm changing out.
1) Rear shock tower, going right to the upgraded losi aluminum as most everyone says the stock is too soft, and will bend. (front staying stock for now)
2) Slapping on some AKA Enduro SS tires
That's it.. I've seen a couple people say the rear hubs should be swapped.. but then others say they have not broken one of the stockers. I don't crash a lot and I'm a pretty good jumper so I'll stick w/ stock for now. I'm afraid if I move to the alum ones all it does is guarantee a rear arm breaks instead, they cost more ;P Time will tell.
If I feel like the front end drops a little un-natural as a few have noted, I will most likely order the front carbon shock tower and leave the beefier alum on the rear. From there I'll tweak the battery position if needed.
I'm starting w/ the tekin 4.5, but really wish I ordered the 5.5. I'll run the 4.5 if I'm not happy then i'll decide if I want to go to the 5.5 or the castle 1410. A lot of people are pretty happy w/ the 4.5 so I'll give it a go.
Good luck, I'm sure someone w/ some real usage will chime in but that is what I've pulled from this thread, the ten-t thread and some PM's.
I get mine later this week.. here is what I'm changing out.
1) Rear shock tower, going right to the upgraded losi aluminum as most everyone says the stock is too soft, and will bend. (front staying stock for now)
2) Slapping on some AKA Enduro SS tires
That's it.. I've seen a couple people say the rear hubs should be swapped.. but then others say they have not broken one of the stockers. I don't crash a lot and I'm a pretty good jumper so I'll stick w/ stock for now. I'm afraid if I move to the alum ones all it does is guarantee a rear arm breaks instead, they cost more ;P Time will tell.
If I feel like the front end drops a little un-natural as a few have noted, I will most likely order the front carbon shock tower and leave the beefier alum on the rear. From there I'll tweak the battery position if needed.
I'm starting w/ the tekin 4.5, but really wish I ordered the 5.5. I'll run the 4.5 if I'm not happy then i'll decide if I want to go to the 5.5 or the castle 1410. A lot of people are pretty happy w/ the 4.5 so I'll give it a go.
Good luck, I'm sure someone w/ some real usage will chime in but that is what I've pulled from this thread, the ten-t thread and some PM's.
03-06-2011, 09:40 AM
#2235
Question for anyone who has broken a rear hub, WHERE did it break, how did you break it? I've always used the plastic rear hubs on my 8ight and 8ight-t for 3+ years and never broken a single one so I'm trying to decide if I should keep a spare set in my box.
Thanks!!