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11-06-2012, 09:32 PM

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Thanks Casper & Greener380. I might try the stretch method first as it seemed to work for the Losi ones.

They will stretch over just fine. It is not a bad idea to have some shock shaft pliers in your box though.

11-06-2012, 09:47 PM

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They will stretch over just fine. It is not a bad idea to have some shock shaft pliers in your box though.

+1, a very handy tool to have on hand!

11-06-2012, 10:20 PM

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Hi all,

Sorry for the noob question, but what is a nice safe way to remove the shock end (the plastic screw-on bit with the eyelet) from the shock shaft? I'm wary of bending the shaft or damaging the coating.

I'm trying to install some Associated shock boots.

Thanks!

you can use one end of ur shock tools that came with the kit... it snaps in on the one end and if u need more holding power you can use pliers and it will not damage the shock because ur holding on the plastic piece.

11-06-2012, 10:27 PM

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I got advice from one guy but would like more opinions.

I am fixing to try a turnigy 4.5 550 can 4560 kv motor. What size pinion should I start with? He suggested a 17t for a starting point.

11-06-2012, 11:44 PM

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I got advice from one guy but would like more opinions.

I am fixing to try a turnigy 4.5 550 can 4560 kv motor. What size pinion should I start with? He suggested a 17t for a starting point.

i would say 13-14 and go from there, if it was me i would start with a 13, i run a 13 myself and go from there.

11-07-2012, 12:06 AM

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2wice in 3 years? You race right? I rebuild mine at least 1nce a month.

The diffs are all prolly empty.

11-07-2012, 12:18 AM

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Thanks Casper & Greener380. I might try the stretch method first as it seemed to work for the Losi ones.

Put a drop of shock oil on the eyelet first so the new boot can slip on easily without tearing.

11-07-2012, 12:22 AM

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I got advice from one guy but would like more opinions.

I am fixing to try a turnigy 4.5 550 can 4560 kv motor. What size pinion should I start with? He suggested a 17t for a starting point.

Depends on the track, I'd say 17 would be for a biggish track with long straights.
I'd go with 14 as a nice average, then you can move up/down to 17 or 12 as you see fit.

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11-07-2012, 12:57 AM

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Depends on the track, I'd say 17 would be for a biggish track with long straights.
I'd go with 14 as a nice average, then you can move up/down to 17 or 12 as you see fit.

Ok thanks.

11-07-2012, 01:03 AM

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I got advice from one guy but would like more opinions.

I am fixing to try a turnigy 4.5 550 can 4560 kv motor. What size pinion should I start with? He suggested a 17t for a starting point.

To get a rollout about 1:1 as a starting point use a 13-14t. Check temps, after that use timing and boost to get more speed if needed. If temps allow and the track needs it, might go up in pinion size.

Gear calc:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/community/gearwizard.cfm

SCTE gear ratio is 3:89.

Last edited by nanoverse; 11-07-2012 at 01:24 AM.

11-07-2012, 01:27 AM

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Sounds good. I forgot to mention earlier that I will be mostly running on small indoor and medium outdoor tracks. I rarely go to a large outdoor track.

11-07-2012, 04:34 AM

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My SC401 4600 runs about 170 with a fan. I'll see how much my temps go down this week since my truck has all new bearings. Btw i'm @ 13t pinion as it seemed just the right balance of power and temps.

Really? Damn, I'm running the same motor and gearing and I think the hottest my motor got was like 155 or so. That's without a fan too.

11-07-2012, 04:47 AM

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Put a drop of shock oil on the eyelet first so the new boot can slip on easily without tearing.

Thanks for the hint - yep, did that with the Losi ones.

Anyway, thanks for the hints - got all the Associated shock boots on with no dramas at all. They are certainly a thicker rubber and look like they will do the job!