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Old 04-24-2012 | 04:45 AM
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What components would you replace with aluminum on an SC10 to improve performance? Not talking about adding bling.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Leadfinger2011
Whats up all!!
I put a gear diff in my kid's SC10 as the tuning flexibility wasnt a big deal to him and I like the idea of less maintenance than the ball diff. My problem, I've built it to the instructions using the black grease but I find that thing loosens up really quick, to the point that he loses diff action withing three race days. My ball diffs go about 5 race days. Is anyone else experiencing this? Is the black grease not the way to go? Any input you can lend is appreciated!!!

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Use the black grease for the thrust balls and the diff lube for the diff balls. Make sure you break it in after you are done building it. You also might need a rebuild kit with the little T nut in it. Those do where out after time and the diff screw can loosen up. A loss diff that slips/chatters will tear itself apart in a heartbeat.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Leadfinger2011
Whats up all!!
I put a gear diff in my kid's SC10 as the tuning flexibility wasnt a big deal to him and I like the idea of less maintenance than the ball diff. My problem, I've built it to the instructions using the black grease but I find that thing loosens up really quick, to the point that he loses diff action withing three race days. My ball diffs go about 5 race days. Is anyone else experiencing this? Is the black grease not the way to go? Any input you can lend is appreciated!!!

Kevin
5k silicone works well.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bds81175
Use the black grease for the thrust balls and the diff lube for the diff balls. Make sure you break it in after you are done building it. You also might need a rebuild kit with the little T nut in it. Those do where out after time and the diff screw can loosen up. A loss diff that slips/chatters will tear itself apart in a heartbeat.
He is talking about a gear diff, not a ball diff. I do not have any help though because I have only ran a gear diff for maybe one hour in my life.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kdub
Thanks for the compliment! Remember that when you install the rear aluminum hex adapters on a B4 or SC10, remove the blue washer and all outer axle shims. Only run the axle cross pin, and then slide the adapter over the pin and against the bearing. If your cross-pins are bent or mangled from pliers, install new pins before installing and brand hex adapters.
Love the steering rack and wheel hexs. You guys have good taste as far as looks and design.

Is Avid considering making stuff for other brands? I would sell my left you know what for a steering rack for my Jammin scrt-10 and Slosi scb.

I have a small gap between the hex and bearing on the rears with one shim. It's about the thickness of a piece of paper. Is this maybe a roll pin issue? I have the ft alum hubs.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by drtdvl4
What components would you replace with aluminum on an SC10 to improve performance? Not talking about adding bling.
The only thing I replaced was steering bellcrank with AVID bellcrank.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 07:18 AM
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you could do the rear carriers like the FT T4.1 comes with. Suprised the FT version of the SC10 doesn't include the alloy carriers.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Cain
you could do the rear carriers like the FT T4.1 comes with. Suprised the FT version of the SC10 doesn't include the alloy carriers.
Yep, already have the aluminum AE -1* hubs. What else?
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Old 04-24-2012 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by drtdvl4
What components would you replace with aluminum on an SC10 to improve performance? Not talking about adding bling.
Clamping hexes, steering rack, front hinge pin brace, and, as Cain mentioned, the rear hubs are the only aluminum pieces I would consider performance/key durability bits.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Krio
Clamping hexes, steering rack, front hinge pin brace, and, as Cain mentioned, the rear hubs are the only aluminum pieces I would consider performance/key durability bits.
Thanks everyone, seems like I am good as I already have the hubs, clamping hexes, and steering rack. Just need the front hinge brace.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by drtdvl4
Yep, already have the aluminum AE -1* hubs. What else?
Vented slipper plates, Avid steering rack, Avid hexes, aluminum rear hubs, and thats it for aluminum performance upgrades.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by budget man
Quick question guys. I will be installing a Mamba Max esc with 5700kv four pole motor. I'd like to be able to run 2 and 3 cell lipos safely. What size pinion should I use? Thanks.
Update. I finished the install yesterday. OMG I used a 18t pinion and its retarded. Honestly its overkill. I have to ease into it on speed passes. I like that it doesn't lift up at speed like a slash. With a 3s the motor was Luke warm. I could probably gear up but trust me, its pointless. If anyone trys this setup, please find a huge parking lot or learn trigger control real fast. Thx for the advise.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by budget man
Update. I finished the install yesterday. OMG I used a 18t pinion and its retarded. Honestly its overkill. I have to ease into it on speed passes. I like that it doesn't lift up at speed like a slash. With a 3s the motor was Luke warm. I could probably gear up but trust me, its pointless. If anyone trys this setup, please find a huge parking lot or learn trigger control real fast. Thx for the advise.
I would stick a 16 pinion on there. It is a lot more controllable, keeps temps down, and is still plenty fast.
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Old 04-24-2012 | 08:47 AM
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So, is anyone planning on picking up a set of the new Avid BB shock springs when they go on sale tonight?

http://www.avidrc.com/product/19/spr...T-springs.html
http://www.avidrc.com/product/19/spr...T-springs.html
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Old 04-24-2012 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by drtdvl4
What components would you replace with aluminum on an SC10 to improve performance? Not talking about adding bling.
I have added the Avid bell cranks, F/R hexes, ceramic thrust and diff balls, GEHA collars for big bore springs, the new VTS slipper.

Originally Posted by Lake Ober
So, is anyone planning on picking up a set of the new Avid BB shock springs when they go on sale tonight?

http://www.avidrc.com/product/19/spr...T-springs.html
http://www.avidrc.com/product/19/spr...T-springs.html
No, I already have all the Kyosho and Losi springs. But if I didn't....
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