24LikesSC10 Thread Part 2
01-03-2013 | 09:06 AM
#2311
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I just raced tonight and the ambient temp was about 39F. On an outdoor 1/8th track with jumps that I do (not roll), I have yet to break a single part on my SC10.
It's probably got about 15 or so races on it now along with the appropriate amount of practice.
Haven't broken and axle, arm, nothing. Did crack the rear body mount support, but shoe gooed that a long time ago and it hasn't moved.
It's probably got about 15 or so races on it now along with the appropriate amount of practice.
Haven't broken and axle, arm, nothing. Did crack the rear body mount support, but shoe gooed that a long time ago and it hasn't moved.
I am going on year three with the sc10 ft and after building two cars, i have raced large 8th scale tracks, tight indoor tracks with plenty of concrete wall to hit-and i have to admit, I've only bent some hinge pins and replaced worn a-arms and front bulkheads.
a very well designed and built truck
a very well designed and built truck
01-03-2013 | 07:03 PM
#2312
RPM vs. Stock Bumber. I got my truck 2nd hand and it came with a RPM bumper. I purchased a stock bumper set to run on the truck after feeling the RPM bumper just "seemed" heavy hanging over the front wheels. Now I put them on the scale to compare. The RPM front bumper weighed in at 3.5 oz. The SC10 stock bumper weight was 1.5 oz. This was done on a cheep dietary scale I used for oval racing back in the day. 2 oz off the front of the truck I would bet would cause some difference in handling. Going to test this weekend and see. Will take the front bumper with me to try the RPM one as well.
01-03-2013 | 08:07 PM
#2316
well talked to ae about my rear bb shock shaft being defective,i got the response: we are out of stock at the moment and ill have to see when we are getting the new shipment in.
glad matt trimmings came to the rescue
glad matt trimmings came to the rescue
01-03-2013 | 08:08 PM
#2317
01-03-2013 | 08:21 PM
#2318
01-03-2013 | 09:29 PM
#2321
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RPM vs. Stock Bumber. I got my truck 2nd hand and it came with a RPM bumper. I purchased a stock bumper set to run on the truck after feeling the RPM bumper just "seemed" heavy hanging over the front wheels. Now I put them on the scale to compare. The RPM front bumper weighed in at 3.5 oz. The SC10 stock bumper weight was 1.5 oz. This was done on a cheep dietary scale I used for oval racing back in the day. 2 oz off the front of the truck I would bet would cause some difference in handling. Going to test this weekend and see. Will take the front bumper with me to try the RPM one as well.
I'm really glad you posted about the RPM stuff. I've never been a big fan of their stuff for various reasons, but, THIS is a very important variance IMHO.
01-04-2013 | 03:24 AM
#2322
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From: Wichita,KS.
RPM vs. Stock Bumber. I got my truck 2nd hand and it came with a RPM bumper. I purchased a stock bumper set to run on the truck after feeling the RPM bumper just "seemed" heavy hanging over the front wheels. Now I put them on the scale to compare. The RPM front bumper weighed in at 3.5 oz. The SC10 stock bumper weight was 1.5 oz. This was done on a cheep dietary scale I used for oval racing back in the day. 2 oz off the front of the truck I would bet would cause some difference in handling. Going to test this weekend and see. Will take the front bumper with me to try the RPM one as well.
01-04-2013 | 04:16 AM
#2323
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I made some more changes to try and help prevent the rear end coming out and also being more planted on acceleration. I drilled the 4th hole on rear shock tower and increased rear toe from 3.5 (stock) to 4. Also put battery all the way forward and experimented with 2.5oz and 3oz of weight under the rear pad. These changes seemed to help a lot and the truck is much more manageable now, I just need to work on driving more and I think it will be a good setup.
My front/rear suspension is basically the Maifield jconcepts setup but I use -1* camber front/rear with red/green springs, 35/30 shock oils, and barcodes.
My front/rear suspension is basically the Maifield jconcepts setup but I use -1* camber front/rear with red/green springs, 35/30 shock oils, and barcodes.
