9LikesLosi 1/10 TEN-SCTE ARR 4x4 Short Course Truck Thread
05-04-2012, 07:20 PM
True, hadn't thought of it in reverse.
I want the answer to be, to keep cost down
but we know in this industry that never flies for long!
My take is well I want to try the 8eight but what motor to buy? do I have to buy new batteries? thinking of ways to keep my costs down. Another RX8 and a T8, plus the cost of the buggy alone, is a pretty big investment. Sounds like though, it will work on what we put in the SCTE, you just wouldn't be competitive with everyone else.
I want the answer to be, to keep cost down
but we know in this industry that never flies for long!My take is well I want to try the 8eight but what motor to buy? do I have to buy new batteries? thinking of ways to keep my costs down. Another RX8 and a T8, plus the cost of the buggy alone, is a pretty big investment. Sounds like though, it will work on what we put in the SCTE, you just wouldn't be competitive with everyone else.
You could come int a lot cheaper with a ESC Motor combo like the HW SCTPro w/ 2000KV motor Combo ($160 or so w/ shipping).
SCT-Pro ESC
http://www.hobbyhot.com/HOBBYWING-XE...ler-SL246.html
ESC Motor Combo
http://www.hobbyhot.com/HOBBYWING-XE...mbo-ME222.html
Lipo
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html
Tekin was from Ebay - new, $152 w/ free ship.
I'm sure other electrics are good, but I've had great success and stick with HW ESC, Turnigy Lipo, Hitec Servo, and Tekin Motor and find they all come as a package within reasonable cost.
Pro 4 is fun, but eBuggy outdoors is crazy fun.
05-04-2012, 07:24 PM
05-04-2012, 07:51 PM
05-04-2012, 08:29 PM
RPM Front Bumper
Got the RPM front bumper a few days ago, modded it a little.
Initial impression: it's beefy, and heavy. Heavier than stock. Cut down it's about the same weight. I think I cut off about 1/2 the material and added some holes.
Not a huge fan of the grill/front part of the bumper mostly because the screws that come with were all too long and had to be cut and I'm not certain they won't pull out based on the material. Time will tell.
For now I like it. Stock front bumper doesn't have much style, but is very functional. Aesthetically I like the RPM bumper.
Built in front skid is ok I suppose (I'm not a big fan of skid plates).
File this under "Great for bashers".
Initial impression: it's beefy, and heavy. Heavier than stock. Cut down it's about the same weight. I think I cut off about 1/2 the material and added some holes.
Not a huge fan of the grill/front part of the bumper mostly because the screws that come with were all too long and had to be cut and I'm not certain they won't pull out based on the material. Time will tell.
For now I like it. Stock front bumper doesn't have much style, but is very functional. Aesthetically I like the RPM bumper.
Built in front skid is ok I suppose (I'm not a big fan of skid plates).
File this under "Great for bashers".
05-04-2012, 08:57 PM
Got the RPM front bumper a few days ago, modded it a little.
Initial impression: it's beefy, and heavy. Heavier than stock. Cut down it's about the same weight. I think I cut off about 1/2 the material and added some holes.
Not a huge fan of the grill/front part of the bumper mostly because the screws that come with were all too long and had to be cut and I'm not certain they won't pull out based on the material. Time will tell.
For now I like it. Stock front bumper doesn't have much style, but is very functional. Aesthetically I like the RPM bumper.
Built in front skid is ok I suppose (I'm not a big fan of skid plates).
File this under "Great for bashers".
Initial impression: it's beefy, and heavy. Heavier than stock. Cut down it's about the same weight. I think I cut off about 1/2 the material and added some holes.
Not a huge fan of the grill/front part of the bumper mostly because the screws that come with were all too long and had to be cut and I'm not certain they won't pull out based on the material. Time will tell.
For now I like it. Stock front bumper doesn't have much style, but is very functional. Aesthetically I like the RPM bumper.
Built in front skid is ok I suppose (I'm not a big fan of skid plates).
File this under "Great for bashers".
05-04-2012, 09:03 PM
Frnt bumper is fine withe some dense foam in the oval hole. Rear is a different story lOl im using the zip tie tecnique
05-04-2012, 09:34 PM
Rebuilt my shocks with the anodized shock bodies,Tini shafts,low friction orings,and new pistons. Every thing is "Silky Smoothe". Cant wait to race Sunday.
05-04-2012, 09:51 PM
Try the m2c pistons with that combo, amazingly smoove, 1st out door club race this weekend. Hopefully vids to follow im a top o the b main bottom of the A driver . I jinx the top a drivers before we race and give em the woozoo guzu . Lol i try to mess with their heads.
05-05-2012, 02:12 AM
and here is my scte with newly painted shell
05-05-2012, 03:01 AM
i was running with 5 5 2 in the diffs car handled well in the front end but the rear was oversteering nothing that wasnt controllable though.
any tips on how to dial this oversteer out ?
any tips on how to dial this oversteer out ?
05-05-2012, 03:39 AM
Tech Adept
Mine was doing that with 5 5 3 in it. I switched out to 7 5 3 and it went away, on top of that I added about 8 grams to the chassis right in front of the rear diff for more rear traction.
05-05-2012, 04:42 AM
05-05-2012, 09:15 AM
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05-05-2012, 03:15 PM
man of 100 questions
Use matching tires,,,,... deep pinz for loose conditions,,, shalow for high grip
05-05-2012, 04:00 PM
Question, had my center diff fluid actually seep out completely... i think it just might be the ae fluid i used, are you guys doing anything to the center diff I'm not? i have other Losi cars and my 8E diffs are quite similar...but don't leak....also they seem to be a little loose are you guys shimming them? I refilled the diff with Losi fluid and she hauled As* lol!!! Any help will be appreciated!!!
Thanks guys!!! oh i purchased a new diff housing as well!!!