5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
05-08-2012 | 04:45 AM
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Also good point about the glitch buster, the extra weight could be causing the servo to pull more power in the turns making the transponder weak.
I mount mine where the brace would mount on the front.
05-08-2012 | 05:59 AM
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So I'm racing an SC10 FT 2WD right now, and want to to add a 4x4 to the mix. My problem is that this thread has 1500+ pages... Where can I go? What can I read? To get up to speed on what works and what does't on this truck?
Are there acknowledged setups and hop ups for this truck that I can start with?
I'd love the guidance and help... don't want to start any new threads, willing to do research... just need to be pointed in right direction.
Thanks!
-kyri
Are there acknowledged setups and hop ups for this truck that I can start with?
I'd love the guidance and help... don't want to start any new threads, willing to do research... just need to be pointed in right direction.
Thanks!
-kyri
05-08-2012 | 07:07 AM
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I use the Avid Revolution Ceramic bearings. They are metal shield on one side and rubber on the other. You run the rubber side out that is exposed to dirt.
As for your speed being slower on the straight with the slightly smaller spur, the only reason you would notice your truck being slower with the center diff vs. the slipper is due to slip. The main reason that the center diff would slip is due to your spring being sacked out. A new FT V2 SC10 diff spring is less than $2. I will bet you that if you compare the new spring to your existing, the old spring is shorter. This will cause you to not get enough tension on the diff and will cause it to slip. This will not happen with the new diff spring. I replace the diff spring at least once a month depending on use to prevent this from happening.
As for comparing the Center Diff to the standard or even FT VTS slipper, no comparison. I have a new FT VTS slipper. The V2 Center Diff is staying in my truck. The truck launches hard and is crazy fast down the straight. Diff action is more consistant and now tunable thanks to the new V2 design.
As for your speed being slower on the straight with the slightly smaller spur, the only reason you would notice your truck being slower with the center diff vs. the slipper is due to slip. The main reason that the center diff would slip is due to your spring being sacked out. A new FT V2 SC10 diff spring is less than $2. I will bet you that if you compare the new spring to your existing, the old spring is shorter. This will cause you to not get enough tension on the diff and will cause it to slip. This will not happen with the new diff spring. I replace the diff spring at least once a month depending on use to prevent this from happening.
As for comparing the Center Diff to the standard or even FT VTS slipper, no comparison. I have a new FT VTS slipper. The V2 Center Diff is staying in my truck. The truck launches hard and is crazy fast down the straight. Diff action is more consistant and now tunable thanks to the new V2 design.
Thanks for the advice on the Spring and Bearings. I'll get those ordered today!
05-08-2012 | 07:14 AM
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05-08-2012 | 07:28 AM
Transponder issues
Transponders can have issues when mounted flat to a metal chassis. It was a topic on another thread. Most solved the issue by elevating the transponder but it has to stay parallel to the ground. That's why most aluminum chassis buggies and truggies have a plastic transponder mount spaced above the chassis.
05-08-2012 | 08:18 AM
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05-08-2012 | 09:08 AM
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05-08-2012 | 09:17 AM
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JConcept SC Tire Tip
Trimming JConcepts Pressure Points
Told you guys bout removing the arrows in the middle of the tire to help improve forward bite .
Can try removing the dots on each side of the arrows for even more forward bite .
Also ....
Try trimming the arrows off on the outside thread of Ft tire for smoother steering ....
Told you guys bout removing the arrows in the middle of the tire to help improve forward bite .
Can try removing the dots on each side of the arrows for even more forward bite .
Also ....
Try trimming the arrows off on the outside thread of Ft tire for smoother steering ....