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01-30-2012 | 09:33 AM

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Resqnu

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Thanks for the info

01-30-2012 | 09:46 AM

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Mizchief

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Originally Posted by Cain

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

Yep I use those packs Work pretty well, don't seem to start falling off till about the 8min mark with my MMP and Pro4 setup. Cain't beat them for the money, but don't forget to factor in shipping when making the decision.

01-30-2012 | 09:50 AM

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Mizchief

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Originally Posted by Misfit138

These work fine. They are just as good as my SMC packs. Great punch and runtime is right around 20 minutes. Lets see how long they last. If you order these you should pony up for the UPS 3 day shipping(not really 3 day more like 7). It will cost about 40.00 depending on the weight of what you get but you will receive them much quicker than the cheapest shipping method.

I live just north of atlanta, and if I order with 3 day on a Sunday, I usually get them by the next thursday or friday. They come into the US either in Anchorage or Louisville, KY, so the closer you live to KY the sooner you will get them

I try to offset the cost by stocking up on the dirt cheap stuff like heat shrink tube, connectors, etc.

01-30-2012 | 10:04 AM

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I'm finally going to get to run mine this coming weekend. The only piece missing will be saddle packs. I'm looking forward to it. The amount of information in this thread is amazing!

01-30-2012 | 10:51 AM

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For those running an MMP, is it necessary to use boost? I pulled mine off of my 2wd slash and wasn't sure where I should start.

01-30-2012 | 10:55 AM

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RossNZ

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Originally Posted by sugs

You running any advanced timing with that combo or is it at stock setting which I think is 10 degrees?

All stock settings so far, can't remember what they are, plenty of down low power on our loose track, and was clearly faster down the straight than some of the other trucks here, I have a program box on the way, I think I could add timing as it runs so cool, I do have a turbo fan running over the motor and an old Tamiya heat sink on the motor, it fits great and is pretty big, these were both on there before changing gearing tho, so gearing was the only change.

01-30-2012 | 10:55 AM

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Steve737

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I'm sure it depends on track size and layout, I definitely want to hear the answer. I'm running the same setup.

01-30-2012 | 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SkarTisu

I'm finally going to get to run mine this coming weekend. The only piece missing will be saddle packs. I'm looking forward to it. The amount of information in this thread is amazing!

looking forward to your input. Will do any video of the run?

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For those running an MMP, is it necessary to use boost? I pulled mine off of my 2wd slash and wasn't sure where I should start.

I didn't see a need. Used smart sense and low start power. Similar to what I do on my 1/8 buggy.

01-30-2012 | 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by racerob1983

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

I was reading this thread from before I got my truck so did the saddles right from the truck build, I love the way it comes of jumps nose down, and I have not run the truck any other way, I would rather take steering out than try to find it, I'm going thru that with another car and it sucks.

01-30-2012 | 11:01 AM

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RossNZ

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Originally Posted by Cain

I run these as well, love them and am buying more today!

01-30-2012 | 11:08 AM

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Chad Smith

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Originally Posted by tom2tone

For those running an MMP, is it necessary to use boost? I pulled mine off of my 2wd slash and wasn't sure where I should start.

Well if you need more power but are very close to where you want to be and dont want to change gearing then thats when boost is nice.
Also boost will make the motor come "alive" as well. Just run a couple degrees and see how you like it.

01-30-2012 | 11:21 AM

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hey chad,
Thanks for answering my questions I pm'd you the other day about motors. I have decided to go mild for my setup and found a lrp x12 8.5 just like my buddies motor. should take some guesswork out as far as temps lol. also going to rig up a fan and possibly heatsink setup for it.
thanks for helping out a total stranger!!

much appreciated

01-30-2012 | 11:32 AM

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looking forward to your input. Will do any video of the run?

Probably no video. The day will probably just be a shakedown run for the truck before racing starts. I haven't decided if I'll actually run the truck on the clock, and the track I'll be at is very small, so I won't get much of a feel for what it'll do over large jumps or how well it gets down a long straightaway. Just want to make sure it runs and that it doesn't chew up a gearbox with the Sonic 550 4.5 I'll have in it.