5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
03-29-2012 | 09:17 AM
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No one said that you HAVE to have the exotech chassis. When you race for the factory team you have to use factory parts and figure out a way to make them work. His truck would have been better with the chassis for sure but he is obviously a better driver than most of us. You cannot compare him to the struggles that most of us have with this truck on large jump tracks, there are 1000's of us and only a handful of the factory guys. If YOU had an SCTE do you think you would have been any closer to him? probably not and that goes for most of us on this thread. He is a different driver and there is a reason why he is sponsored by AE!! Simply put , you cannot compare him or any other driver to the "masses", they are elite and we are not.
03-29-2012 | 09:20 AM
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Sc 10 4x4 tire tip
Slicks wear out like a threaded tire ..
They
get thin &
they stretch out ....
Fastest slick is a brand new set of tires grounded down....
Insert wear is not really the problem with slicks as you can replace a slick with a fresh insert and still have a bad set of slicks that do not perform ...
Many use a old set of tires to make a set of slicks , don't do it ...
They
get thin &
they stretch out ....
Fastest slick is a brand new set of tires grounded down....
Insert wear is not really the problem with slicks as you can replace a slick with a fresh insert and still have a bad set of slicks that do not perform ...
Many use a old set of tires to make a set of slicks , don't do it ...
03-29-2012 | 09:23 AM
No prob. They may have changed there membership stuff. you may only need to register now to see the discounted prices.
have you ran on the conditions that MantisWorx reported and handed it to the losis? if so, please post your setups.
For the track that is going to be going in place somewhat local here, definitely looking for info on this to get it setup to win as my conditions will be oriented to 1/8 scale racing vehicles.
For the track that is going to be going in place somewhat local here, definitely looking for info on this to get it setup to win as my conditions will be oriented to 1/8 scale racing vehicles.
03-29-2012 | 09:37 AM
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have you ran on the conditions that MantisWorx reported and handed it to the losis? if so, please post your setups.
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already posted the set-up many times, posted on www.rc10.com
Kody's Spektrum set-up
I beat Losi's almost every race I run , fast Losi's too .
However, the Durango is faster if you ask me ...
have you ran on the conditions that MantisWorx reported and handed it to the losis? if so, please post your setups.
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already posted the set-up many times, posted on www.rc10.com
Kody's Spektrum set-up
I beat Losi's almost every race I run , fast Losi's too .
However, the Durango is faster if you ask me ...
03-29-2012 | 09:55 AM
If I understand your post correctly, you are running Jconcepts treaded tires in green compound.
If the track is good enough a lot of guys are running slicks, you're going to be in agony compared to them if you're running treaded tires. But that's the easy part, the compound is going to be ultra critical, as is the condition/selection of the insert. Depending on where you run, the inserts will wear out/break down before the tire gives up. The guys I know who run at WCRC and OCRC tell me that the tires are only good for three race days once they go to slicks because the inserts start to break down and then they are junk.
So, IMO, this isn't necessarily a chassis problem. It might be, but you gotta get the tires right first.
IMO those are the best ones.
If the track is good enough a lot of guys are running slicks, you're going to be in agony compared to them if you're running treaded tires. But that's the easy part, the compound is going to be ultra critical, as is the condition/selection of the insert. Depending on where you run, the inserts will wear out/break down before the tire gives up. The guys I know who run at WCRC and OCRC tell me that the tires are only good for three race days once they go to slicks because the inserts start to break down and then they are junk.
So, IMO, this isn't necessarily a chassis problem. It might be, but you gotta get the tires right first.
IMO those are the best ones.
03-29-2012 | 10:00 AM
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already posted the set-up many times, posted on www.rc10.com
Kody's Spektrum set-up
I beat Losi's almost every race I run , fast Losi's too .
However, the Durango is faster if you ask me ...
Kody's Spektrum set-up
I beat Losi's almost every race I run , fast Losi's too .
However, the Durango is faster if you ask me ...
I started at his Spektrum setup and changed the rear diff to 5k, front shocks to 35wt and added 1mm to the rear inner ball stud. I'm also overdriving the front.
I added 2mm more front ball stud spacer (4mm total) and found I didn't like the change (wanted to traction roll easier).
I think I'm almost at the point I'm done chasing a setup and will just focus on driving for a while. I would like to know more about the hub towers though.
03-29-2012 | 10:12 AM
So...I've been reading this thread for a while and it seems like 90% of you guys aren't to happy with this truck..did I make a mistake in buying this "thing"..or is their hope for it..
..I do have other SC's..
..I do have other SC's..
03-29-2012 | 10:16 AM
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How does the rear hub mod work into this setup? Are you using the "C" hub and how many washers on the inner ball stud compared to Kody's 1mm?
I started at his Spektrum setup and changed the rear diff to 5k, front shocks to 35wt and added 1mm to the rear inner ball stud. I'm also overdriving the front.
I added 2mm more front ball stud spacer (4mm total) and found I didn't like the change (wanted to traction roll easier).
I think I'm almost at the point I'm done chasing a setup and will just focus on driving for a while. I would like to know more about the hub towers though.
I started at his Spektrum setup and changed the rear diff to 5k, front shocks to 35wt and added 1mm to the rear inner ball stud. I'm also overdriving the front.
I added 2mm more front ball stud spacer (4mm total) and found I didn't like the change (wanted to traction roll easier).
I think I'm almost at the point I'm done chasing a setup and will just focus on driving for a while. I would like to know more about the hub towers though.
Using a 1m on the ft stud on chassis ..
Suggest to give the hub mod a try , promise you will like as it helps control the roll ....
Advise 10K Ft & 7k rear for diff's & no overdrive ....
also have switched to a 1.8 ft sway bar
Last edited by Wild Cherry; 03-29-2012 at 10:45 AM.
03-29-2012 | 10:48 AM
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I've had mine since June 2011 and it took a little while to get it setup the way I want it. I've had alot of help from users here on RCTECH and with all the mods that others have come up with like Mac the Knife clutch baskets, pinning the top shafts, Exotech alum chassis and creations from MantisWorks and his RCSHOX products. If you just bought the truck then you are lucky that all of those who have had the truck from it's first release have blazed the trail and have thru trial and error come up with mods available piece by piece. These have now led to what AE has taken and calls their FT SC10 4x4. Stick with it as it's a great truck.
03-29-2012 | 10:58 AM
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I've had mine since June 2011 and it took a little while to get it setup the way I want it. I've had alot of help from users here on RCTECH and with all the mods that others have come up with like Mac the Knife clutch baskets, pinning the top shafts, Exotech alum chassis and creations from MantisWorks and his RCSHOX products. If you just bought the truck then you are lucky that all of those who have had the truck from it's first release have blazed the trail and have thru trial and error come up with mods available piece by piece. These have now led to what AE has taken and calls their FT SC10 4x4. Stick with it as it's a great truck.
I can't wait to start dominating all of the losi's at my track.
03-29-2012 | 11:06 AM
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I am assuming no clutch basket of any sort or garodiscs? What really surprised to see how much a difference that made between my SC104x4 and another drivers RTR SC104x4. Pretty much had to pull his throttle like 1/3 of the way to get it to move.
One of the those items should really put some power down.
LOL. does the impossible ...
One of the those items should really put some power down.
LOL. does the impossible ...
