Originally Posted by losifiend (Post 10085175)

I'm sure it will drive better than the last SC truck I had a year ago which was a 4x4 Slash. Thanks again guys.:nod:

Originally Posted by losifiend (Post 10084751)

Wow. So then why close to 900 pages with mixed reviews of what the truck needs fixed? Of course not all 87X pages are devoted to that but lots of great info on what to look out for and what preventive measures to take. I'm just saying, with shock pistons coming loose, slipper pads melting spurs, or not moving under load, the controversial center brace, saddle pack conversions, dual stage piston upgrades, and the request for a center diff.....I'm just going by what I have read. I have yet to build mine. I'm just looking to spend more time on the track and less in the pits. :nod:

So should I just build it and go?:confused:

Originally Posted by Mark K (Post 10085192)

Dude I built mine and all i did was fill the diffs properly and installed the high torque pads and NOTHING else. Ive been racing it hard and doing quite well with it. I'm not sure if all the mods are needed, but I don't run on a lot of different surfaces. I only run at one indoor track so conditions don't change for me. Build it as per the manual and run it. Then, upgrade what the truck is telling you it needs if any.

To be honest the only things I want to get for it are ft and rear swaybars, Mantis Works Garodiscs and shock pistions~

Originally Posted by Mark K (Post 10085192)

~not buy a 30 dollar one.

Originally Posted by clastovica (Post 10085212)

I found these build videos to be helpful when working on my truck, they cover almost everything. Sorry about the URL the site eill not let me post them yet.

teamassociated dot com/multimedia/videos/tech_tips/

Originally Posted by CoyoteSlash (Post 10085081)

This list is the "essential" list from my experience without breaking the bank. It only gets crazy from there on out. But the "crazy" stuff is awesome.

The Truck needs:
- Swaybars (front) (rear)
- Dif-oil changes (setup sheets)
- Springs (setup sheets) (front) (rear) - can be bought individually.
- Chassis Brace(CoyoteTech if you want a good price)
- Added and Balanced weight: This is a light truck, Helpful for Grip and when you're getting pushed around by Losi's. (not mandatory)


High End Suggestions:
- RCSHOX Garodisks
- RCSHOX Dual stage Pistons
- MTK Slipper Clutch Basket
- Exotek AL Chassis
- Reflex Racing Top Deck
- FT Shock upgrade Kit (front) (rear)
- AL Hex adapters

(AL: Aluminum)

PLUG: The CoyoteTech Chassis Brace is 15.00 shipped and is an easy bolt on "nearly" necessity for this Truck with the Belt flex that CraigMBA showed you guys from the relinked pictures. PM me if you're interested.

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Originally Posted by losifiend (Post 10085175)

Tekin 5.5 4X 550 motor. Thanks for the link:nod:





Thank you both, and Coyote Slash as well. I will quit over thinking the build and just build the truck with what I have so far which is RPM arms, Aluminum clutch basket, sway bar set, HD slipper pads, and M3 BowTies on DE Wheels. I'll add the center brace just because I already have the materials.

Originally Posted by CoyoteSlash (Post 10085081)

I use the Mamba Max Pro SCT edition. It's sensorless, but the torque, power, and raw punch that we guys use with 4wheeldrive. The "smoothness" is not 'nearly' as important as a 2wheel drive smoother drive. (totally debatable, I know.) We are on power, off power, on po........ etc. BUT: It is certainly a better smoother sensored motor. I race with my Sensorless just fine though. I'm at the throttle band that makes sensored superior maybe 1% of the time? (I hope that made sense, I typed it how I talk)


Careful everyone. He might talk about looking at his Pink ass too. He's such a BAMF.



PM me if you'd like to purchase one. I sell for just a buck or two above cost. I only want to help the truck grow in popularity, not make a fortune.





:lol::lol: Naw, I expected this. It was you guys who buy it to 'race' and want to be bottle fed. You know who you are. :p
75% of the new guys are going to be Casuals. I wish I had control of the Page 1 post. I would update it.



Cherry is a RC God. He has had his Truck many more moons than even me, who received it the weekend before it was released. Making him far superior in experience to what the truck needs. IE: saying he doesn't need upgrades /featherfluff








This list is the "essential" list from my experience without breaking the bank. It only gets crazy from there on out. But the "crazy" stuff is awesome.

The Truck needs:
- Swaybars (front) (rear)
- Dif-oil changes (setup sheets)
- Springs (setup sheets) (front) (rear) - can be bought individually.
- Chassis Brace(CoyoteTech if you want a good price)
- Added and Balanced weight: This is a light truck, Helpful for Grip and when you're getting pushed around by Losi's. (not mandatory)


High End Suggestions:
- RCSHOX Garodisks
- RCSHOX Dual stage Pistons
- MTK Slipper Basket
- Exotek AL Chassis
- Reflex Racing Top Deck
- FT Shock upgrade Kit (front) (rear)
- AL Hex adapters

(AL: Aluminum)

PLUG: The CoyoteTech Chassis Brace is 15.00 shipped and is an easy bolt on "nearly" necessity for this Truck with the Belt flex that CraigMBA showed you guys from the relinked pictures. PM me if you're interested.

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Originally Posted by rickybobbyxxx (Post 10085310)

U guys know whats really funny?? When people post questions about this truck and then have them on the "for sale" thread the same day wtf is that??

Originally Posted by rickybobbyxxx (Post 10085310)

U guys know whats really funny?? When people post questions about this truck and then have them on the "for sale" thread the same day wtf is that??

Originally Posted by rickybobbyxxx (Post 10085182)

Well amain hobbys sells viper combos for 150 dollers thats motor and esc, they also sell there 4 pole 550 in a 4500 kv version if u feel 5200 is to much, imo u cant beat vipers setup as far as performance to cost ratio