I have my factory team kit coming and ordered the exotek chassis with their saddle pack in-line mounts. I'm assuming this should be fine. But, are you saying that the new exotek will fit the new factory team kit, it just won't work with the b44 saddle pack mount? However, if you have the saddle pack in-line mount, that should be fine, correct?

What is everyone's experience with the exotek saddle pack in-line mount? I haven't seen any issues posted in this thread.

thanks,

With or without the Exotek chassis Max can drive, he races at my local track here and there.

Exoteck sells two different saddle pack mounts, def get the inline setup, i dont know if the new ft trucks saddles will work with the exoteck chassis, id say prob not though

They are redesigning the exotek chassis to work with the new FT saddle pack mounts ;-), I'll be ordering one as soon as they come out in a few weeks.......

If you are using all exotek parts I don't see why you would have an issue.

I have the exotek chassis and inline mounts, what I found is that if you are using large lipos like Hyperion 6000s or Gens Ace 6000s, you will want to go with a longer screw to hold them in. You don't necessarily want to use that extra battery post spacer as when you put that on, it makes it hard to get the lipos in and out as they are just too tall, not enough room to lift them out.

I went with the spacer on the front most posts, then nothing on the rear. I can barely flex the rear post now and the batteries come out fine. I probably can take the front spacer out too.

I also used what I think comes with the SC10 4x4 kit, this self sticking battery foam spacer. I cut it so that it would go between the opening on the battery tray and that raised portion on the center of the chassis. this takes up any slack between the batteries and the tray as there is some, at least, from what I am seeing with my batteries.

I would also recommend you loctite the heck out of the lower mounting screws for the battery posts so you don't have them spin when you remove the top screws holding down the strap. What would have been really cool is if exotek had made the battery posts with a small notch on them and a matching one on the tray they stand on. That way the lock together so the post doesn't spin.

That's fine. I figured there might be an issue. I already ordered the exotek saddle in-line mounts with the exotek chassis.

Thanks.

Thanks. I forgot about that aspect of the mounts. Any experience with orion saddles fitting?

Cool that they are updating so that the ft parts work without drilling. I'll be ordering mine as soon as the new ones are ready.

Thanks

Get in line jk jk, but yeah I'll be ordering one as well........ I'm glad exotek is doing this for those that bought the FT version. And a big ups to trickparts for having outstanding customer service.......

Need a little feedback please.
I just finished assembling my FT SC10 4x4. I have assembled several Tamiya kits on road and off. I also have an Associated SC10.
I equipped the FT with a Reedy 550 size 4.5 motor, LRP Sphere Competition TC spec ESC that I've had for a while in other cars and 1/10 buggies and 32 pitch 62/12 gearing as recommended.
Drive train is free albiet a little stiff compared to a 2wd or 4wd belt Tamiya buggy and mesh is not too tight.
Are these trucks very noisy when you run them slowly on a bench? Went to run in the drive train at maybe 20% throttle and was surprised at how rough sounding they are.

Not sure about running on bench but they are very quiet on track. At least all the ones I have been around. You may have something going on there.

Main thing will be the dimensions. My Hyperion 6000s are big like the Gens Ace 6000s. Heck, wouldn't be surprised if they come from a similar plant.

I personally would just run the posts without the extensions only and get a longer cap head 2.5mm screw when securing the battery straps. I like the 2.5mm cap heads as I have an MIP ball driver that I can get at them with.


I thought the same thing when I ran mine on the bench the first time. It is very noisy in comparison to my 2wd stuff, but similar or lower than my 1/8 buggy. On the track, its quieter than other brand 4wd SCTs.


Has anyone gotten a part number for the new gear cover?

my truck is loud as the slipper slips

Yup, it's yelling at you "get those garodiscs in me...STAT"!

Is the ft saddle pack mount better than the exotek mount?