5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
01-30-2012 | 07:19 AM
My trucks running great, qualified 2nd, was in the top three all day after being turned around in the first corner, twice that happened so was off the back, way back, both times, I'm still running the CC 3800 with the SCT esc, still running great, most guys here now run RX8 pro 4 combo's, mine was all round faster on our large loose track, I run saddles side by side up front, light sway bars front and back, 25w front, 20w rear in shocks, stock springs and shocks, pinned, 2000 front diff, 3000 rear, stock slipper with HD pads, AKA Enduro's all round. Had 60g of weight behind saddles to try it and liked it. Truck turns almost to well so thinking of going to heavier front sway bar. One thing I did was go up in gearing from 20-93, (48 pitch) to 22-93, I don't have a temp gun, but I swear it ran even cooler, was only warm to touch after a race. Just thought i'd share my findings with you all, thanks for all the tips. BTW only two guys are still running the SC104X4 here, a few changed to Losi.
01-30-2012 | 07:42 AM
It was quieter than my 1/8 electric. I guess I am just not used to the noise as from what someone else said, it sounded fine from what they had seen of another SC104x4.
Anyone know of a vid where someone was bench testing an SC104x4. that probably would help.
Anyone have first hand experience with these packs:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=17266
01-30-2012 | 07:55 AM
I picked this up used but it didn't look like it had much time at all on it. So maybe that is the case.
The pinion gear appears to be a novak pinion , 32P gears. maybe that is part of it too the pitch.
I got some time on my hands so I may give it a full teardown and rebuild.
I have to say I was pretty impressed with it. using some of the recommended changes for carpet and the tires I had on hand, it jumps very nice and lands plush. No bounce etc but still goes through the ripple sections like they are not there.
Just had a tiny bit of traction roll but I am thinking maybe stiffer swaybar or some other minor change, but it was so barely noticeable compared to how it ran.
the Exotek chassis is money. Very impressed there too.
Question on belt setup: When you check tension, I believe the manual says like 3mm to 5mm drop when you push down on the belt (going from memory here). What are you guys seeing for real world usage on how you are setting your belt?
The pinion gear appears to be a novak pinion , 32P gears. maybe that is part of it too the pitch.
I got some time on my hands so I may give it a full teardown and rebuild.
I have to say I was pretty impressed with it. using some of the recommended changes for carpet and the tires I had on hand, it jumps very nice and lands plush. No bounce etc but still goes through the ripple sections like they are not there.
Just had a tiny bit of traction roll but I am thinking maybe stiffer swaybar or some other minor change, but it was so barely noticeable compared to how it ran.
the Exotek chassis is money. Very impressed there too.
Question on belt setup: When you check tension, I believe the manual says like 3mm to 5mm drop when you push down on the belt (going from memory here). What are you guys seeing for real world usage on how you are setting your belt?
01-30-2012 | 07:56 AM
Agreed. 80% of my noise was from the original stock slipper screaming at me. Once I got that fixed up, it was almost as quiet as my 2wd.
01-30-2012 | 08:04 AM
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adjust the slipper properly & you should only hear it slip a little for about 2 or 3 ft when accelerating ...
PS , new Ae slipper will be here real soon .....
01-30-2012 | 08:08 AM
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I am assuming you mean quiet in comparison to other SCT 4x4s.
It was quieter than my 1/8 electric. I guess I am just not used to the noise as from what someone else said, it sounded fine from what they had seen of another SC104x4.
Anyone know of a vid where someone was bench testing an SC104x4. that probably would help.
For your MMP setup, are you using a BEC or cap, or both?
Thanks for the info. Where did you pickup the Fantom packs?
Anyone have first hand experience with these packs:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=17266
It was quieter than my 1/8 electric. I guess I am just not used to the noise as from what someone else said, it sounded fine from what they had seen of another SC104x4.
Anyone know of a vid where someone was bench testing an SC104x4. that probably would help.
For your MMP setup, are you using a BEC or cap, or both?
Thanks for the info. Where did you pickup the Fantom packs?
Anyone have first hand experience with these packs:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=17266
01-30-2012 | 08:16 AM
Question
My trucks running great, qualified 2nd, was in the top three all day after being turned around in the first corner, twice that happened so was off the back, way back, both times, I'm still running the CC 3800 with the SCT esc, still running great, most guys here now run RX8 pro 4 combo's, mine was all round faster on our large loose track, I run saddles side by side up front, light sway bars front and back, 25w front, 20w rear in shocks, stock springs and shocks, pinned, 2000 front diff, 3000 rear, stock slipper with HD pads, AKA Enduro's all round. Had 60g of weight behind saddles to try it and liked it. Truck turns almost to well so thinking of going to heavier front sway bar. One thing I did was go up in gearing from 20-93, (48 pitch) to 22-93, I don't have a temp gun, but I swear it ran even cooler, was only warm to touch after a race. Just thought i'd share my findings with you all, thanks for all the tips. BTW only two guys are still running the SC104X4 here, a few changed to Losi.
So why did you change to Saddles? Do you like the change what did it bring you? I have a Exotec with std battery in stock location and added weight to rear sides and rear battery side. Trucks still about 1 second off the fast guys at my local track i am still a little green driving, but i was curious to if centering the weight was good? I have a Novak 550 or 540 Can motor and HV pro speed controller which is a monster. So i felt like my motor side weight was heavier than my battery weight. I guess i should weigh the stuff separate to find out real deal on the weight balance
01-30-2012 | 09:15 AM
01-30-2012 | 09:20 AM
I may take a vid or something of what I am hearing. In a way it just reminds of me of the old TAO2 from back in the day when everything was running.
01-30-2012 | 09:23 AM
Anyone have first hand experience with these packs:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=17266
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Would these be ok for a 10 min main running a Novak 550 5.5 with a mmp or Rx8?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=17266
[/QUOTE]Would these be ok for a 10 min main running a Novak 550 5.5 with a mmp or Rx8?
01-30-2012 | 09:23 AM
Anyone have first hand experience with these packs:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=17266
01-30-2012 | 09:25 AM
Anyone have first hand experience with these packs:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=17266
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...dProduct=17266
I'm getting 20 minutes with an RX8 Pro4 4000kv combo.