31LikesTraxxas 2wd Slash Thread
01-14-2013, 07:25 PM
#1501
You mentioned that you followed the setup sheet -- however, just to be sure, is the rear lower shock holder in the outermost hole on the a-arm (ie, close to wheel). I made the mistake of mounting the shock on the innermost hole on the a-arm and had the problem you just described.
01-15-2013, 04:31 AM
#1502
You may want to try the factory carbon fiber towers F & R. I think if you look at the setup sheet for the J-Concepts in Massachusets back in October Matt mentions using them them on the setup sheet. You can also try the blue springs up front. I've been pretty happy with this setup on a smallish indoor track.
01-15-2013, 11:41 AM
#1504
Tech Rookie
MIP chassis + King Headz Motor Mount
Hooked up my SCTEs with the MIP kit, some new kicks and a few other upgrades. However, I've run into a problem. The MIP chassis + dual bearing King Headz motor mount and center diff upright is less compatible than I had hoped. With the stock 40t spur, the gear is dangerously close to the chassis -- apparently with the MIP 41t it actually does rub the chassis itself. However, the problem I am having is that the spur rubs the rear part of the gear groove in the chassis. It is minimal, but nevertheless causes a bit of bind.
Matt Olson mentioned that uses spacers to lift the KHZ mounts slightly from the chassis when running the MIP 41t. What spacers were used? Any other suggestions to fix this issue?
It seems the issue with the spur gears only happens withe the MIP chassis + KHZ mounts. Stock chassis + KHZ mount = no issues. MIP chassis + stock mounts = no issues. KHZ chassis + KHZ mounts = no issues. MIP chassis + KHZ mounts = issues.
As an aside, the other issue I had with the KHZ mounts was that the set screw for the pinion gear needed to be dremeled down a couple of mm to properly fit the pinion and set the gear mesh (it otherwise sticks out too far on the motor shaft or hits the motor mount).
Matt Olson mentioned that uses spacers to lift the KHZ mounts slightly from the chassis when running the MIP 41t. What spacers were used? Any other suggestions to fix this issue?
It seems the issue with the spur gears only happens withe the MIP chassis + KHZ mounts. Stock chassis + KHZ mount = no issues. MIP chassis + stock mounts = no issues. KHZ chassis + KHZ mounts = no issues. MIP chassis + KHZ mounts = issues.
As an aside, the other issue I had with the KHZ mounts was that the set screw for the pinion gear needed to be dremeled down a couple of mm to properly fit the pinion and set the gear mesh (it otherwise sticks out too far on the motor shaft or hits the motor mount).
01-15-2013, 12:26 PM
#1505
Tech Regular
Matt am I still able to get CVDs for an old gold pan rc10? Broke my dog bones and want to get it running again.
Thanks
Mark
Thanks
Mark
01-15-2013, 12:47 PM
#1506
Can you take the MIP Shock towers for the scte and drill the exact same holes out on that shock tower to match the TLR shock tower?
01-15-2013, 12:55 PM
#1507
I just installed the chassis kit in my SCTE last week, and got to run it yesterday and today. I'm very impressed. As a new driver, I wondered if I would even know enough to detect a difference, but the difference is huge. Makes even my driving skills look good. The term I've heard used repeatedly is 'planted' and that describes it exactly. I'm having way more fun now.
But I'm confused about the springs.
I followed the instructions and the basic setup to the letter, using the Losi front springs in the rear, but they just don't seem long enough. I've got ride height at about 27mm but at droop, both the front (MIP yellow) and the rear springs have zero tension on them. At the end of each day, the springs are askew on the retainers/mounts. I'm actually surprised I have not lost a mount.
Putting the TLR Orange rear springs on, and setting the adjustment rings all the way up, I get about 29mm ride height in the rear.
I'm sure I'm missing something.... any idea about what I'm missing?
But I'm confused about the springs.
I followed the instructions and the basic setup to the letter, using the Losi front springs in the rear, but they just don't seem long enough. I've got ride height at about 27mm but at droop, both the front (MIP yellow) and the rear springs have zero tension on them. At the end of each day, the springs are askew on the retainers/mounts. I'm actually surprised I have not lost a mount.
Putting the TLR Orange rear springs on, and setting the adjustment rings all the way up, I get about 29mm ride height in the rear.
I'm sure I'm missing something.... any idea about what I'm missing?
01-15-2013, 01:12 PM
#1508
01-15-2013, 01:31 PM
#1509
... and it is a big, ugly, rough 1/8 track
01-15-2013, 01:36 PM
#1510
What MIP Spring is the equilivant of the tlr orange rear spring for the scte?
01-15-2013, 01:39 PM
#1511
I know i said this before but the weight thing is kind of overrated . For one because ive seen guys with the quote racer trucks add a ton of lead weights because there to light so i dont see the advantage really.
However if your running the STRC conversion kit i would get the lighter upper graphite piece and the bottom fiberglass piece for sure to lighten it up a little more makes a diffrence in handling for sure !
However if your running the STRC conversion kit i would get the lighter upper graphite piece and the bottom fiberglass piece for sure to lighten it up a little more makes a diffrence in handling for sure !
01-15-2013, 02:31 PM
#1513
...Putting the TLR Orange rear springs on, and setting the adjustment rings all the way up, I get about 29mm ride height in the rear...
01-15-2013, 02:42 PM
#1514
I have what i beleive to be the Rear Stock Springs, but that is all i have for the rear. Would it be better to use the stock rears or the MIP fronts? if so which one?
01-15-2013, 03:55 PM
#1515
What shock locations are you using? Do you have your shock eyes unscrewed or anything?