9LikesLosi 1/10 TEN-SCTE ARR 4x4 Short Course Truck Thread
05-05-2011, 12:49 PM
#8671
I also agree you need to spring for some good tool (for those who don't). Bite the bullet it will help save you some headache. I have not had any issues with the screws. The only screw that hates me in the front king pin screws that thread into the sprindles (into the a-arm (and why I want aluminum ones like the 8ight)). Those funkers are always loose.
Just weighed the screws I replaced....(12) 8-32 flat head screws with AE aluminum, and (4)8-32 button heads replaced with titanium .71 ounce savings
(24) 5-40 steel locknuts with aluminum locknuts .32 ounces
At least another 1.5 ounces there for anyone with the cash to replace all the 5-40 screws. If anyone finds an affordable source for those in Titanium, please let me know.
05-05-2011, 12:49 PM
#8672
I added a link to Tony's screw kit for the SCTe on the first page. While they are not Ti, their is other options for screws. 45 bux isn't bad for the entire truck.
I also agree you need to spring for some good tool (for those who don't). Bite the bullet it will help save you some headache. I have not had any issues with the screws. The only screw that hates me in the front king pin screws that thread into the sprindles (into the a-arm (and why I want aluminum ones like the 8ight)). Those funkers are always loose.
I also agree you need to spring for some good tool (for those who don't). Bite the bullet it will help save you some headache. I have not had any issues with the screws. The only screw that hates me in the front king pin screws that thread into the sprindles (into the a-arm (and why I want aluminum ones like the 8ight)). Those funkers are always loose.
Are you talking the Larger 8/32 that go through the arms into the Caster blocks ? I dribble a drop of Thin CA on the inside when i thread mine in. Also pay attention to how much extra thread you have if you run alum steering knuckles as the screw's can and will touch on the knuckles making little notches.
05-05-2011, 12:56 PM
#8673
05-05-2011, 01:01 PM
#8674
05-05-2011, 01:08 PM
#8675
Pretty sure that's what RaceTek's planning there Ryan. 
05-05-2011, 01:12 PM
#8676
I'm testing these parts right now. Adjusting anti-squat and kick up can be done by having different hinge pin holders with holes in the correct place. After talking to Steve, we didn't like the idea of making them to fit the inserts since the plastics inserts tend to wear out and ovalize.
05-05-2011, 01:19 PM
#8677
SNR center diff plate
Not much weight savings, but carbon looks trick.
05-05-2011, 01:20 PM
#8678
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I'm testing these parts right now. Adjusting anti-squat and kick up can be done by having different hinge pin holders with holes in the correct place. After talking to Steve, we didn't like the idea of making them to fit the inserts since the plastics inserts tend to wear out and ovalize.
05-05-2011, 01:38 PM
#8680
I have not stripped a screw yet on the 8ight or Ten-SCTE and I use a power driver most of the time. I invested in MIP speed tips though which are as good as they get. Just saying with good tools you should not strip anything.
05-05-2011, 01:42 PM
#8681
lol, i agree, mine where so stripped the wrench didnt even grab.. you would swear i had the wrong size wrench.. and my tools are losi wrenches, barely used perfect tips. ether way no big deal, just replaced them with duratrax philips head screws..
05-05-2011, 01:42 PM
#8682
I don't mean to offend you but your normal shop tools don't hold a candle to hobby grade allen wrenches. Even snap-on hex wrenches are junk compared to the ground tips, MIP, Losi, AE, Hudy, EDS use. With small hexes the tool tip means EVERYTHING!
I have not stripped a screw yet on the 8ight or Ten-SCTE and I use a power driver most of the time. I invested in MIP speed tips though which are as good as they get. Just saying with good tools you should not strip anything.
I have not stripped a screw yet on the 8ight or Ten-SCTE and I use a power driver most of the time. I invested in MIP speed tips though which are as good as they get. Just saying with good tools you should not strip anything.
05-05-2011, 02:06 PM
#8683
Yup come on out !The amount of tracks here is really crazy ,some excellent indoor aswell as nice outdoor tracks.If your lucky like me or(unlucky) the unemployment check pays for Surfing and R/C car racing!It just doesn't stretch too far with the girls in bikinis ..Gotta keep the priorities strait LOL
05-05-2011, 02:07 PM
#8684
