Team Associated SC10.2 4wd
09-06-2013, 09:24 PM
#691
Tech Adept
Bumping up the thread.
I'm aiming to place Proline's True Scale Ford Raptor shell on my RTR RC8.2e. Even on the SC10 and Slash, extended body mounts are required for the Raptor shell, mounts that Proline sells.
A few things I don't understand:
1) Do I have to use different shock towers for this conversion? Why can't I just get T Bone Racing bumpers for the SC8? I would think they just mount up from four screws on the bottom and then snow-plow all the way up to the front (or rear, for the rear bumper). I don't understand what those holes in the carbon shock towers are for. Are they neccesary?
I was going to buy TBR bumpers anyway so for this conversion if I can get away with keeping my stock aluminum towers, that would be great.
2) Someone mentioned that SC10 body mounts would also work and have some advantages over the SC8. Is this true? Or does none of this matter to me if I'm going to be using a shell that requires extended body mounts?
I'm aiming to place Proline's True Scale Ford Raptor shell on my RTR RC8.2e. Even on the SC10 and Slash, extended body mounts are required for the Raptor shell, mounts that Proline sells.
A few things I don't understand:
1) Do I have to use different shock towers for this conversion? Why can't I just get T Bone Racing bumpers for the SC8? I would think they just mount up from four screws on the bottom and then snow-plow all the way up to the front (or rear, for the rear bumper). I don't understand what those holes in the carbon shock towers are for. Are they neccesary?
I was going to buy TBR bumpers anyway so for this conversion if I can get away with keeping my stock aluminum towers, that would be great.
2) Someone mentioned that SC10 body mounts would also work and have some advantages over the SC8. Is this true? Or does none of this matter to me if I'm going to be using a shell that requires extended body mounts?
Last edited by Yello; 09-06-2013 at 09:46 PM.
09-07-2013, 11:35 AM
#693
Personally not the best when it comes to design or engineering .
But feel just a stiffer material for some of the parts would bring a huge improvement in handing ...
But feel just a stiffer material for some of the parts would bring a huge improvement in handing ...
09-08-2013, 11:14 PM
#695
Just a little FYI for anyone out there thinking about doing this conversion. I have a tekno converted 8.2 that I did this on. Was racing the car as a buggy, but I race weekly at an indoor 1/10 scale track so changed it over. The SNR towers are nice, but to anyone that isn't looking to drop $80 here is an idea for you. I purchased AE 4x4 body mounts. Use the rear body mount on the front and the front on the rear. (they just worked better that way for me) I drilled two wholes in the rear body mount that lined up with my front shock tower shock standoffs and bolted it on. In the back I used some small aluminum pipe (standoffs for sc10.1 2wd aluminum rear body mount) and I drilled wholes in the other body mount (technically the front) and made two wholes in my rear shock tower. Was very easy and at $10 was much more in my price range. Hopefully that is helpful to someone out there.
09-09-2013, 03:49 AM
#696
Tech Regular
can you post a pic of that?
09-09-2013, 09:44 AM
#697
09-09-2013, 11:32 AM
#698
Tech Master
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Bumping up the thread.
I'm aiming to place Proline's True Scale Ford Raptor shell on my RTR RC8.2e. Even on the SC10 and Slash, extended body mounts are required for the Raptor shell, mounts that Proline sells.
A few things I don't understand:
1) Do I have to use different shock towers for this conversion? Why can't I just get T Bone Racing bumpers for the SC8? I would think they just mount up from four screws on the bottom and then snow-plow all the way up to the front (or rear, for the rear bumper). I don't understand what those holes in the carbon shock towers are for. Are they neccesary?
I was going to buy TBR bumpers anyway so for this conversion if I can get away with keeping my stock aluminum towers, that would be great.
2) Someone mentioned that SC10 body mounts would also work and have some advantages over the SC8. Is this true? Or does none of this matter to me if I'm going to be using a shell that requires extended body mounts?
I'm aiming to place Proline's True Scale Ford Raptor shell on my RTR RC8.2e. Even on the SC10 and Slash, extended body mounts are required for the Raptor shell, mounts that Proline sells.
A few things I don't understand:
1) Do I have to use different shock towers for this conversion? Why can't I just get T Bone Racing bumpers for the SC8? I would think they just mount up from four screws on the bottom and then snow-plow all the way up to the front (or rear, for the rear bumper). I don't understand what those holes in the carbon shock towers are for. Are they neccesary?
I was going to buy TBR bumpers anyway so for this conversion if I can get away with keeping my stock aluminum towers, that would be great.
2) Someone mentioned that SC10 body mounts would also work and have some advantages over the SC8. Is this true? Or does none of this matter to me if I'm going to be using a shell that requires extended body mounts?
The TBone bumpers are bullet proof and will mate up perfectly regardless of what shock towers you use.
On the topic of shock towers...
Just a little FYI for anyone out there thinking about doing this conversion. I have a tekno converted 8.2 that I did this on. Was racing the car as a buggy, but I race weekly at an indoor 1/10 scale track so changed it over. The SNR towers are nice, but to anyone that isn't looking to drop $80 here is an idea for you. I purchased AE 4x4 body mounts. Use the rear body mount on the front and the front on the rear. (they just worked better that way for me) I drilled two wholes in the rear body mount that lined up with my front shock tower shock standoffs and bolted it on. In the back I used some small aluminum pipe (standoffs for sc10.1 2wd aluminum rear body mount) and I drilled wholes in the other body mount (technically the front) and made two wholes in my rear shock tower. Was very easy and at $10 was much more in my price range. Hopefully that is helpful to someone out there.
I will say that the AE SC8 towers are also a great fit too.
I have since converted mine back to a buggy so I I have the SnR graphite towers and chassis for sale. Anyone interested PM me for info as I do not have an add posted up yet.
09-09-2013, 03:38 PM
#699
Tech Adept
Just a little FYI for anyone out there thinking about doing this conversion. I have a tekno converted 8.2 that I did this on. Was racing the car as a buggy, but I race weekly at an indoor 1/10 scale track so changed it over. The SNR towers are nice, but to anyone that isn't looking to drop $80 here is an idea for you. I purchased AE 4x4 body mounts. Use the rear body mount on the front and the front on the rear. (they just worked better that way for me) I drilled two wholes in the rear body mount that lined up with my front shock tower shock standoffs and bolted it on. In the back I used some small aluminum pipe (standoffs for sc10.1 2wd aluminum rear body mount) and I drilled wholes in the other body mount (technically the front) and made two wholes in my rear shock tower. Was very easy and at $10 was much more in my price range. Hopefully that is helpful to someone out there.
But you gave me an idea -- brake lines, from an auto parts store, with holes drilled out and then fabbed into mounts and then maybe I can brace these mounts together or something for strength. I'll have to get the shell in before I see what I'll need to do.
But I'm still hoping for items that I can purchase. TBR bumpers for the SC8 are a green light for me. Now I just need to buy the mounts if I can.
11-27-2013, 05:21 PM
#700
Just picked up an dialed in 8.2e for racing buggy and getting some help from scshawn to convert my old rc8b into sc for bashing and possibly racing.
I'll post pics once its done.
Momo
I'll post pics once its done.
Momo
02-24-2014, 04:32 PM
#701
Struggling with gearing.
Rx8 esc
5.5 550 tekin motor
2s lipo (70c)
I tried 11 and 15t mod 8. Do I need to go really big on this? 20+t pinion?
Momo
Rx8 esc
5.5 550 tekin motor
2s lipo (70c)
I tried 11 and 15t mod 8. Do I need to go really big on this? 20+t pinion?
Momo
02-25-2014, 09:09 AM
#702
You need Mod 1
how much KV does this motor have.
how much KV does this motor have.
02-25-2014, 12:39 PM
#703
Around 4k kv iirc
Momo
Momo
03-15-2014, 05:50 AM
#704
i ran the 3800KV Castle 1410 on 2S with 46/16
currently i run 46/12 on 3S with the same motor
So with 4000 KV you should be in the range of 14-15 teeth
Some pic's from my current version
using the stock RC8B shock towers and the Atos Match+ ESC
Love this car
currently i run 46/12 on 3S with the same motor
So with 4000 KV you should be in the range of 14-15 teeth
Some pic's from my current version
using the stock RC8B shock towers and the Atos Match+ ESC
Love this car
10-31-2014, 02:40 PM
#705
Tech Fanatic
Hey guys, my local hobby shop has the SC10 4wd team factory on sale. Probably because it has been discountinued. Do you know if there is going to be a new version soon? I hate to have to kick myself for buying a dated kit only for the new one to come out in a few months. I did that with the b44.2. I do really dig the SC 4wd Trucks!! Thanks!!
Gary
Gary