Team Associated SC8 Setup and Tips
11-12-2008, 08:18 AM
#31
Went out to Hotrods last night and tried out the new diff fluid. I went 7-10-7 and it helped in the corners. Gotta try some other combos to see what works best. Also went 50wt front and 45wt in the rear. Still dunno if its better or not. Need more testing but its tough when its so much fun to drive!
There was a decent SC8 turnout last night. I think there were 6 signed up.
There was a decent SC8 turnout last night. I think there were 6 signed up.
11-12-2008, 10:35 AM
#32
After seing Associated's Ryan Maifield drive one at my track, it was the easiest sale in the world. I won't drive mine like that, but we all have dreams right?
He told me he did 3 changes right off:
1. Thicker oil in the rear (didn't ask what weight, but 45 sounds right from what you guys are doing).
2. Aluminum clutch shoes.
3. Different pipe (I've put a JP1 on and the exahust is very short. The stock pipe has an extention on it to get the exhaust away).
His was taking a MASSIVE beating. I got no worries.
Coolest RC car I have ever seen. Period.
He told me he did 3 changes right off:
1. Thicker oil in the rear (didn't ask what weight, but 45 sounds right from what you guys are doing).
2. Aluminum clutch shoes.
3. Different pipe (I've put a JP1 on and the exahust is very short. The stock pipe has an extention on it to get the exhaust away).
His was taking a MASSIVE beating. I got no worries.
Coolest RC car I have ever seen. Period.
Last edited by markhat250; 11-12-2008 at 10:46 AM.
11-12-2008, 10:41 AM
#33
I have a few questions to people that have driven these.....
Do you feel the .28 motor is a bit much? I was thinking of sticking a spare .21 in there. A few people at my track that drove it thought it was a handful.
If so, it seemed I was stuck with using the AE motor mount that comes with it, cuz mine wouldn't match up. There's some funky plates on there that the motor mount attaches to.
Anyhoo...here's mine:
Do you feel the .28 motor is a bit much? I was thinking of sticking a spare .21 in there. A few people at my track that drove it thought it was a handful.
If so, it seemed I was stuck with using the AE motor mount that comes with it, cuz mine wouldn't match up. There's some funky plates on there that the motor mount attaches to.
Anyhoo...here's mine:
11-12-2008, 12:29 PM
#35
markhat250 - This is my first .28 and 1/8th scale so i dont really know. To me it feels like the motors meat is all down low. Kinda seems it drops off pretty quick on the top end. I still need to get the motor tuned a little better. More then anything, more driving time.
NitroLuver - Ya I thought that was pretty lame they put us in with the crt.5s and 1/10ths. We even asked if we could have our own class because we had 6 entries. I felt bad bumping into some of those smaller trucks.
NitroLuver - Ya I thought that was pretty lame they put us in with the crt.5s and 1/10ths. We even asked if we could have our own class because we had 6 entries. I felt bad bumping into some of those smaller trucks.
11-12-2008, 12:30 PM
#36
man would have thought with 6 of you they would put you on your own
11-12-2008, 02:59 PM
#37
Tech Regular
iTrader: (20)
Im running 777 and 45 in the rear now. The truck is a little easier to drive but like Cru, this is my first 1/8 scale and its a whole different animal. I need to fine tune my brake bias and it should be much better. I found that my engine runs best around 230 deg. It is also getting better mileage as i run mure gas through it.
CRU- they should have put us in our own class, noone likes to race with a 1/8 scale unless they have one.
CRU- they should have put us in our own class, noone likes to race with a 1/8 scale unless they have one.
11-12-2008, 03:25 PM
#38
INDEED!!!
11-16-2008, 04:00 AM
#39
UPDATE!
Team Associated SC8 screw kits are now in stock!
Team Associated SC8 373-piece high grade 12.9 alloy steel socket head screw kit. Kit includes all applicable cap, flat and button head screws, as well as nuts, washers, lock washers and set screws. Please note that the 2x4mm button heads screws that hold the bead lock rims together are not included (Associated Part # 89416 or 89417). Please obtain these from your nearest Associated parts supplier.
Thanks and best regards,
Team Associated SC8 screw kits are now in stock!
Team Associated SC8 373-piece high grade 12.9 alloy steel socket head screw kit. Kit includes all applicable cap, flat and button head screws, as well as nuts, washers, lock washers and set screws. Please note that the 2x4mm button heads screws that hold the bead lock rims together are not included (Associated Part # 89416 or 89417). Please obtain these from your nearest Associated parts supplier.
Thanks and best regards,
11-16-2008, 07:24 AM
#40
awesome thanks for the update!
11-20-2008, 06:26 PM
#41
Suspended
iTrader: (1)
From a freebee site. You want it? I like your name and it fits that better. Go ahead and use it if you want, cause I'll be switching mine soon anyway.
I still love watching old episodes of the show on MTV2 even though I've already seen most all of them when they first came out.
I still love watching old episodes of the show on MTV2 even though I've already seen most all of them when they first came out.
11-21-2008, 08:49 AM
#43
I earlier wondered about the .28 possibly being too much motor. I asked this FIRST so I could possibly sell it off. Anyhoo, I decided to keep the stock motor and now after driving it feel the .28 is perfect for this car. I do drive on a smaller track where I need a little oomph in small bursts. I too noticed that once I hit the straight that it tops off fairly quick.
The stock motor is pretty decent. The car as a whole, for being an RTR is actually really nice. I switched over to the AE Factory chromie pipe, took the threaded shocks from my RC8, and going to bling it with the annodized blue chassis supports (RC8T). That's about it.
This really isn't setup talk......but just praising the truck in it's stock form I guess. I love this thing!!
The stock motor is pretty decent. The car as a whole, for being an RTR is actually really nice. I switched over to the AE Factory chromie pipe, took the threaded shocks from my RC8, and going to bling it with the annodized blue chassis supports (RC8T). That's about it.
This really isn't setup talk......but just praising the truck in it's stock form I guess. I love this thing!!
11-26-2008, 10:31 AM
#45
Tech Adept
another cool video on race dezert, shows the offroad gp and the sc8
http://www.race-dezert.com/vom/2008/...vember_qt.html
http://www.race-dezert.com/vom/2008/...vember_qt.html