So I just went though the first thread. Only took a couple weeks.
I feel I've learned some some, probably forgotten much more, but it's cool to have such a resource available. I bought an RS and a XXX-SCT last week. I bought both because I'm not a fanboi and wanted to see what works best FOR ME. Plus, my kids show an interest. My 8yo daughter ran the SCT in novice last week at SRS.
The RS was horrible out of the box. Most frustrating was the powerplant. It seems to be either on or off. Didn't take much throttle at all to break it loose. I would either case the front straight jump, or try to clear the triple. First thing I'm gonna do is go to the softest profile, but I am also going to swap the radio and install a receiver for my DX3c.
From reading the other thread, these are the other things I'm going to do first...
B44 hubs, bearings, tubes
ballast (does this only work with the 3.5° block, or others too?)
Either glue the rack or replace
Savox 1258
Make or buy a cap.
Since the RS already has hexes, I assume I don't need AL ones. I will replace the pins though. I'm keeping the gear diff for now.
Does the FT pin brace really help, or is more of a durability item?
Does anyone else have suggestions? I'm not looking for perfection right away, but if there's more that I should do at the same time, I'd appreciate knowing before I place an A-Main order. I should probably get some shock/diff oil, maybe springs, washers etc.