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Old 12-19-2011 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ABN Hoosier
question...I am considering the Exotek chassis. I have 2 SC10 4X4's 1 for me and 1 for my son. I have already invested in eight 2S lipo stick packs. Would it be worth it to run the standard battery setup with the exotek chassis or is it that much better running the saddle pack set up? I run on a med/low traction track. We just club race, not really a big deal. Just wondering.

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That's a good question. Were da pros at?
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Old 12-19-2011 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by IRM616
That's a good question. Were da pros at?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with running the Stick packs.

Saddles do allow for more balance adjustment but your eight packs with the standard array of Performance increase parts (exotek included) are sufficient for any podium club racer.
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Old 12-20-2011 | 12:42 AM
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2 more questions...

Are most people building the shocks with bladders or emulsion style? and why?

2nd. Does anyone have a how to on the saddle conversion. I bought all of the stuff, but need to know how to do it before getting started with the build.

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Old 12-20-2011 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by MooseDrool
2 more questions...

Are most people building the shocks with bladders or emulsion style? and why?

2nd. Does anyone have a how to on the saddle conversion. I bought all of the stuff, but need to know how to do it before getting started with the build.

Thanks
Emulsion is such a great ride in this truck. I think most are running emulsion, but some are sticking with Bladder. I like how "dead" the shock feels. I'll post a better answer why when it's not 1am.

There is a guide or two in this thread for your saddle pack.
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Old 12-20-2011 | 02:34 AM
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I recently purchased the blue aluminum hex nut for my 4x4. Before it got worse or damaged to the point of no return, my wheel hex nut side was almost meshed. I was able to run the original plastic black hex nut and save the old wheels.

Now, I recently purchased hazard wheels and im afraid to use my aluminum hex nut. its seems like the original hex nut are more durable. Any ideas? Has anyone had same issue?

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Old 12-20-2011 | 03:01 AM
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Looking for saddle lipos. Is this the right size?

Option one

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&P=7&I=LXASTT

Option two/ or can I buy two of these

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXASTU&P=7
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Old 12-20-2011 | 04:09 AM
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Oh how tunes change...
Dude, you seem like a nice kid. But your capricious nature is irritating. Not only to "the noobs", trying to find ever diluting information among 800 pages of off and on drama. But also to guys like me who remember the first page of this thread and all the helpful, logical discussion it brought.

Please, see if we can't get back to that.
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Old 12-20-2011 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Farmer_John
Dude, you seem like a nice kid. But your capricious nature is irritating. Not only to "the noobs", trying to find ever diluting information among 800 pages of off and on drama. But also to guys like me who remember the first page of this thread and all the helpful, logical discussion it brought.

Please, see if we can't get back to that.
I just sit back and ignore what I need to. I've been here since the original thread that got started AND CLOSED. I don't really post, just read. This is a great truck. I'm just really looking forward to my center ball diff.
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Old 12-20-2011 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ABN Hoosier
question...I am considering the Exotek chassis. I have 2 SC10 4X4's 1 for me and 1 for my son. I have already invested in eight 2S lipo stick packs. Would it be worth it to run the standard battery setup with the exotek chassis or is it that much better running the saddle pack set up? I run on a med/low traction track. We just club race, not really a big deal. Just wondering.

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I am a fan of inline saddles but, it is not a necessary mod. Stick packs will be more than adequate, especially on a club level.
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Old 12-20-2011 | 07:15 AM
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so, i bought this truck used from a friend i race with, and since i got it i have put a mmp in it, a x12l lrp motor, new belt, stiffer sways, team orion servo, bec, all the bells n whistles, bt my question is this, and please dont think me dumb b/c prior all i ran was 48p pinion/spur.. is a 32p pinion/spur supposed to b very loud> i mean my 48p setups are nearly silent, however this 32p is extremely loud...
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Old 12-20-2011 | 07:19 AM
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Lemme start by saying I HAVE searched, and older posts and conflicting opinions still have me confused. It's about the Castle SCT 1410 combo. Looks like some people have run the Sidewinder and been fine, some run a cooling fan, some mount on the rear shock tower and cut holes in the body for cooling. I could run it, or put it in my 2wd SC10. I have two options for the 4x4, I can run the Castle 1410 with a Tekin RS Pro that I own, or just purchase a MMP and run that. What is my best plan of attack here? Will the RS Pro be ok with the 1410?
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Old 12-20-2011 | 07:33 AM
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Lemme start by saying I HAVE searched, and older posts and conflicting opinions still have me confused. It's about the Castle SCT 1410 combo. Looks like some people have run the Sidewinder and been fine, some run a cooling fan, some mount on the rear shock tower and cut holes in the body for cooling. I could run it, or put it in my 2wd SC10. I have two options for the 4x4, I can run the Castle 1410 with a Tekin RS Pro that I own, or just purchase a MMP and run that. What is my best plan of attack here? Will the RS Pro be ok with the 1410?

I would imagine the rs pro would be just fine. But gear it low, watch temps and test it out. If it runs cool and is fast enough then you just saved yourself some $$.
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Old 12-20-2011 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Chad Smith
Hey guys, need some setup advice. I need alot more traction. My truck is loose coming out of corners like it is over rotating and also on sweeping turns my truck wants to spin out. It feels like I have to drive this truck like a 2wd buggy right know.

I also think it could be my chassis brace. Does taking away some of the flex have an effect on the traction or handling of the vehicle?
Since this thread grows so fast, I never really got an asnwer. I also attached my setup. So any tips will be greatly appreicated!
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Old 12-20-2011 | 07:43 AM
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Forgot to attach setup. Here it is
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Old 12-20-2011 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Chad Smith
Forgot to attach setup. Here it is
No camber link locations on the set up sheet, no upper shock locations, all important items to analyze a set up with.
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