5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
01-08-2012 | 05:52 PM
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I just got home from the track after running the exotec for the first time. I run the sc4x 4.5 and was worried about temps after adding 5 ozs. After 7 or 8 mins motor was 132, temp outside was about 70 (nice day in GA). It's geared 13/62. Track is medium sized where lap times are mid to high 30's. I am thinking about going to the pro 4 4600, the sc4x just doesnt have the top end on the straight. I know someone is going to say gear up but I lost a little bottom end already with the added weight and we have a couple of good sized jumps with short run ups. I may try a 14 this week and see how it does. Motor does great every where on the track, then I hit the straight and just kinda cruise when I would rather fly.
01-08-2012 | 06:06 PM
Okay. Mantis owes me 4 lipos too! 
Anyone know why it's done that to my bullets? All 4 (negatives and positives depending on batteries) are doing that? Truck runs great, batteries charge fine, and run fine even after I charged them like this and ran again... I haven't had this happen before.
Anyone know why it's done that to my bullets? All 4 (negatives and positives depending on batteries) are doing that? Truck runs great, batteries charge fine, and run fine even after I charged them like this and ran again... I haven't had this happen before.
01-08-2012 | 06:11 PM
Pro4 vs castle 1410 3800
What is the performance difference between the Tekin Pro4 4000 and a Castle 1410 3800 with a mmp esc? I run a Novak 5.5 550 at a 1/8 scale track. I am also going to run at a 1/10 scale track that doesnt allow 550s in sct class. A few have answered a motor question for me in the past and I have read a lot lately that the Pro4 seems to be THE motor. Any recommendations before I purchase this week? Just wondering if the performance is worth it since the castle 1410 can be bought for under $70.
Last edited by Resqnu; 01-08-2012 at 06:13 PM. Reason: Added text
01-08-2012 | 06:24 PM
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Hi guys, I’m having trouble with my truck feeling 2WD'ish. It feels like 80% power to the rear and like 20% to the front. I come from nitro truggy racing and wanting to feel the front pull more. Any suggestions on how to make it feel that way? I run the slipper and clicker locked down, but it still feels mostly like a 2WD.
Would the pin mod or aftermarket center diff help in this area?
Would the pin mod or aftermarket center diff help in this area?
01-08-2012 | 06:24 PM
Anyone know why it's done that to my bullets? All 4 (negatives and positives depending on batteries) are doing that? Truck runs great, batteries charge fine, and run fine even after I charged them like this and ran again... I haven't had this happen before.
The problem seems to be the bullet connectors that have the little springy basket plus real high bite track.
They switched to I think Castle bullets that are solid and haven't had the problem since.
Always figured it had to do with how heavy they were and all the drag in their driveline.
01-08-2012 | 06:30 PM
Hey guys.. quick question. What is the measurements of the battery tray? I need to pick up some new lipos. What seems to be the most common or popular for this truck?
I ordered my kit and can't wait to build it!! It's supposed to be at my door thursday
Thanks in advance!!
I ordered my kit and can't wait to build it!! It's supposed to be at my door thursday
Thanks in advance!!
01-08-2012 | 06:32 PM
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Hey guys.. quick question. What is the measurements of the battery tray? I need to pick up some new lipos. What seems to be the most common or popular for this truck?
I ordered my kit and can't wait to build it!! It's supposed to be at my door thursday
Thanks in advance!!
I ordered my kit and can't wait to build it!! It's supposed to be at my door thursday
Thanks in advance!!
01-08-2012 | 06:33 PM
01-08-2012 | 06:33 PM
Hi guys, I’m having trouble with my truck feeling 2WD'ish. It feels like 80% power to the rear and like 20% to the front. I come from nitro truggy racing and wanting to feel the front pull more. Any suggestions on how to make it feel that way? I run the slipper and clicker locked down, but it still feels mostly like a 2WD.
Would the pin mod or aftermarket center diff help in this area?
Would the pin mod or aftermarket center diff help in this area?
01-08-2012 | 06:35 PM
Hey guys.. quick question. What is the measurements of the battery tray? I need to pick up some new lipos. What seems to be the most common or popular for this truck?
I ordered my kit and can't wait to build it!! It's supposed to be at my door thursday
Thanks in advance!!
I ordered my kit and can't wait to build it!! It's supposed to be at my door thursday
Thanks in advance!!
01-08-2012 | 06:44 PM
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If it's cogging the motor will stutter at low rpms. The internal bec in the mmp maybe bad, castle sells external ones for around 20 bucks. Also you may want to get a higher c rating, 20c is low for this truck. Gens ace sells a 40c for $30. The low c rating maybe tripping something in the esc and shuting it down.
01-08-2012 | 06:46 PM