Originally Posted by 1Fastpede (Post 9447707)

Aren't those saddles 20C? or 25C? how are they in this truck?

1Fastpede has been thinking about this set-up but does not own a saddle pack!

Originally Posted by Matt Howard (Post 9447814)

Matt Howard has two saddle packs, just sayin:sneaky:

Originally Posted by Matt Howard (Post 9447369)

Matt Howard has the trackstar O rings. Two trackstar O rings feel just a bit smoother than one X ring. Matt Howard has noticed no leakage/seepage at all from the O rings and recommends them:nod:

Originally Posted by 1Fastpede (Post 9447890)

Well 1fastpede thinks Matt sucks! :ha:

what brand / rating packs do you use?

Originally Posted by freefallmarine (Post 9447897)

Freefallmarine can't wait to check out Matt Howard's Sc10 4x4 this weekend to get idea's, to set up Freefallmarine's own truck! Freefallmarine can't wait to put this thing on the track for the first time.

Originally Posted by Outtacontrol58 (Post 9448093)

Can you PM me or post a pic of your setup? Thanks.... I have a losi 4x4 that i really like but the sc10 4x4 looks so good too especially with that saddle setup. So i really in a "pickle". Let me know and thanks!!:tire:

Originally Posted by macke (Post 9447681)

You don't mention how many watts your iron has but... if it is 50W or less you will not get the job done on the RX8. The heat will dissipate through the post to the heat sink and you will never get a good solder joint. If you need to hold the iron more than a few seconds then your iron is too weak. In fact, if you hold the iron for too long to the post you can actually desolder/damage things internally in the RX8. Buy a 80W iron, it is soooo much easier to solder with.

Also, you can solder the RX8 with a big tip, just place the iron on the side of the solder posts.

There is a video on Youtube where Randy from Tekin show how to solder the RX8. You should check it out.

Originally Posted by omaha_racing (Post 9448183)

I called Tekin last week and asked them the same question. Only difference is that I have the RS pro. He asked what car, I told him sc10 4wd. Said the it should be "OK", but if it was a Losi then no don't do it!. So I would think that the RS would not be able to handle it. Also Matt would you send me your setup for your SC10? Just curious...not that it will probably work here anyways...and all bets are off once the new building is up!

Originally Posted by turbowop (Post 9448199)

I disagree. I've been soldering for years with a cheap Craftsman 45w iron. It's all about technique and preparation. A new iron tip needs to be tinned with solder, then tin the posts and wire and all should melt together without issue. I've even used my 45w iron on Turnigy 8awg wires.

That said, those Hakko setups look pretty sweet. But I wouldn't label them as "necessary".