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2 stage pistons, and max flure's seup on ae's website

will this setup still work with saddle packs?

Coyote- I really wish you'd come back to the fold. After hating the V1 diff indoors, I loved it outdoors. I put a setup on her that makes her very easy to drive. Probably the easiest car I've ever driven off-road! The only reason I haven't dominated at my track is because of me, not the truck. I run against mostly Losi's , one converted Mugen buggy, and a Durango. The Durango guy beat me this week. I just didn't have it for him. I run (announce) a majority of the race program, so my practice and setup time is severely limited.
I use Marcus's setup except I use 32.5 front, 27.5 rear oils. I build my shocks emulsion, not bladder, even though Marcus says not to.
I was ready to dump this truck, but now I almost love it.

Yep, but as with all setups you may need to tweek to fit your driving style and track on that day. But don't stray to far.

Thanks for the advice guys. I've been racing for years but have very limited time with 4x4. I went with a SC10 because I love my 2wd, and was hoping to use my 540 based motors. Gave up on the 540 stuff after the first week with overheating problems.

What's a good starting point for shock oil using the RC Shox 2-stage pistons along with the Exotek chassis?

Thanks for the tips. I also appreciate your concern on the "search before post" garbage everyone else spews. Problem is, I can't really search for something that i've got no idea on.

Of the few 4x4's i've looked at, i've seen numerous things that didn't look stock (chassis brace, etc).

This is why i've come here to ask, the people who do KNOW exactly what a person should buy from the get go.

I've got the RC Shox stuff in another page pending order. Anything else I should order from there besides the diff and pistons?

I plan on running a saddle pack config, so i'm assuming I should get the exotek saddle pack conversion as well?

Anyone else know of a place I can actually order the chassis right now? All the big places i've seen have them out of stock.

What other must haves are there?

I am reading a lot about the ceramic bearings offered for this truck. Are they considered a maintenance free type of bearing? Do they roll that much better? What are the upside points for putting these in? IS there a downside? Are most people just putting them in the axles or throughout? I would think the bearings in the diff's are rather well protected (understanding that I am sure no bearing is completely protected from dust).

What weight shock oil would you use with the stage 2 pistions if you dont add any weight?

AE shock oil 30 to 27 front and 25 to 22 rear.

[QUOTE=rem37411;10729136]I am reading a lot about the ceramic bearings offered for this truck. Are they considered a maintenance free type of bearing? Do they roll that much better? What are the upside points for putting these in? IS there a downside? Are most people just putting them in the axles or throughout? I would think the bearings in the diff's are rather well protected (understanding that I am sure no bearing is completely protected from dust).[/]


you still need to oil them

I ran Dualstage, V1/2 as well. It's not a matter of how "good" the truck is. My truck is great, I get compliments all day long for how smooth is drives and how much faster I am than the large annoying 4x4's. But i'm just as fast with a Slash 4x4. (highly modified "employee edition" the guys call it) I can run the Slash far more aggressively than i'm comfortable with and it says "kay?". The Sc10 4x4 is on pins and needles the whole time. I have to take a deep breath and relax after a heat because I feel like i'm "barely" in control just hanging on by a hair when I get those laps that people compliment. Is that most likely me? I'm fine with that honestly. I will 'never' buy a Losi, but I'm going to have to be a two truck man since I no longer have the same amount of time to spend hours going back and forth from Track to bench (or the money)

I've been with this as long as some of the best, But I think it's getting ahead of me now. Going to relax and work on it more calmly while the Slash can go and go. Y'know?

And Beaven, I'm not going anywhere. I don't know what part you got me "mothballing" my truck. It remains my fastest truck and remains my favorite. But it's like being married to a Stripper. (think about it)

So is anyone running 8mm spacer on the rear ball stud? Or how high?

coyote, understood as i have several trucks and cars like that.....