9LikesLosi 1/10 TEN-SCTE ARR 4x4 Short Course Truck Thread
04-07-2011, 05:20 PM
#5987
Next sat ill be there for sure!
04-07-2011, 05:39 PM
#5989
I can see about stopping by OCRC on saturday...as for the gear, have to hunt one down but I should be able to rip something apart. I dont know about boiling the arms...certainly not in california weather. Maybe if you are racing in 30 degree weather. But, if it works, then sweet.
I don't quite boil them, The technique I read about says to boil the water, turn off the heat, then let them soak for 10-20 minutes. They still feel just as stiff as they did. I read it doesn't soften so much as relieve the stress points.
04-07-2011, 05:48 PM
#5990
Ryan thanks, but no need to come by just for me, just thought if you were going to be there anyway, I'd ask.
I don't quite boil them, The technique I read about says to boil the water, turn off the heat, then let them soak for 10-20 minutes. They still feel just as stiff as they did. I read it doesn't soften so much as relieve the stress points.
I don't quite boil them, The technique I read about says to boil the water, turn off the heat, then let them soak for 10-20 minutes. They still feel just as stiff as they did. I read it doesn't soften so much as relieve the stress points.
04-07-2011, 06:37 PM
#5991
Or taco bell!!!! Yeehaaww taco bell saturday for meee.
04-07-2011, 07:00 PM
#5993
It depends on if your running 2 cell or 3 cell lipos?
04-07-2011, 07:06 PM
#5994
Id guess 16-18 would work, on my slash 4x4(back up) I run an 18 which is 5 teeth higher than stock.Very good motor just needs the gear, im sure someone who has it in the Losi4x4 can chime in for you
We are usually set up at the last table by the door with all the Losi trucks, stop by and say hi!
Last edited by BmainStar; 04-07-2011 at 07:12 PM. Reason: cuz russ needs to change his diaper
04-07-2011, 07:12 PM
#5995
Well, yes, you are right. After being out of the hobby for 10+ years and getting back in, its taking some time to get used to all the power of the LiPo powered 4.5 BL I have in the truck. Its REAL easy to overdrive the truck. LOL. As a matter of fact, I did try slowing it down and just trying to keep a line, etc in my races last night and ended up qualing 2nd (to my surprise). Now in the main, the same discipline was a little harder to maintain. 
My thought to many with broken stuff??? Motor down, drive the truck and NOT let the truck drive YOU!
And enjoy an excellent product that is durable under NORMAL use!!!!
04-07-2011, 07:16 PM
#5996
Hey Ret ,you wanna gear up with the 2400 for sure,
Id guess 16-18 would work, on my slash 4x4(back up) I run an 18 which is 5 teeth higher than stock.Very good motor just needs the gear, im sure someone who has it in the Losi4x4 can chime in for youWe are usually set up at the last table by the door with all the Losi trucks, stop by and say hi!
Id guess 16-18 would work, on my slash 4x4(back up) I run an 18 which is 5 teeth higher than stock.Very good motor just needs the gear, im sure someone who has it in the Losi4x4 can chime in for you
We are usually set up at the last table by the door with all the Losi trucks, stop by and say hi!Oh and I got somethin for yall in 2wd stock sc this wEekend!
look at my edit
Last edited by russp; 04-07-2011 at 07:24 PM. Reason: cuz riverdale eats his poop
04-07-2011, 07:38 PM
#5997
Ok, I have a question. I have had my truck since first shipment and it has been spot on perfect since I got it. Yes, I had the diff pin wear but just got some pins from Chris and I am good to go. My question is, my truck seems to developing a loud gear whine under excelleration. I have checked my gear mesh on the motor and it is fine. I have rebuild all my diff's (5-5-3) so I believe they are fine. Other trucks at my track don't seem to be bad that are the same age mine just sound like a buzz saw.
I think something is binding up due to the rear end is loose entering fast corners (off the gas).
Any idea's ?
I think something is binding up due to the rear end is loose entering fast corners (off the gas).
Any idea's ?
Last edited by timannnn6; 04-07-2011 at 08:10 PM.
04-07-2011, 07:54 PM
#5999
And this brings me to one of my pet peeves; that being many people over motoring these trucks (from the amount of breakage, I'd say beyond their ability to control them). It's fun as heck to PULL THE TRIGGER but on the race track, it's not normally productive for the majority of us. I'm NOT a top level driver, the truck has done wonders for my abilities on the track but in comparison to most, I'm drastically UNDER motored with a Fantom 10.5 but in control and enjoying the truck! PLUS, nothing is broken!!!! Temps are fine (15 tooth) and my old Fantom 50C 5200 packs still only require around 2600 mah re-charge after a 6 minute race!
My thought to many with broken stuff??? Motor down, drive the truck and NOT let the truck drive YOU!
And enjoy an excellent product that is durable under NORMAL use!!!!
My thought to many with broken stuff??? Motor down, drive the truck and NOT let the truck drive YOU!
And enjoy an excellent product that is durable under NORMAL use!!!!
Get to wheeling one of those around for awhile....and anything you can throw in the SCTE on 2s will feel like molasses in Alaska
Personally, I haven't even found anything "fast enough" in this truck, let alone "over motored", lol. You guys must be holding out secrets on this forum
04-07-2011, 08:02 PM
#6000
Tech Adept
I have never done the boiling trick but I hear it does work. How would that work on the bumpers? Anyone try boiling the bumpers? My rear bumper is basically just zip ties but the front cracked right on the oval that is suppose to flex. I have been holding off on new ones but of boiling works I will get some.