5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
06-13-2012 | 10:05 PM
There was some discussion a few pages back about the std kit arms vs RPM version, general consensis was RPM much less flex therefore performance upgrade.
Has anyone done the FT kit arms vs RPM yet?
I sold my std kit weeks prior to buying the FT so didn't get a chance to directly compare, but i swear the plastics are upgraded to harder / stronger throughout the FT truck. Either that or i forgot what clean plastic looks like
Has anyone done the FT kit arms vs RPM yet?
I sold my std kit weeks prior to buying the FT so didn't get a chance to directly compare, but i swear the plastics are upgraded to harder / stronger throughout the FT truck. Either that or i forgot what clean plastic looks like
06-13-2012 | 10:14 PM
I had the same problem yesterday and I ended up running the correctly sized drill through the hole and it took out the binding. Believe it or not, it was mostly if not all dirt that got packed in there.
06-13-2012 | 10:54 PM
Daryl80-There is no need to instal those RPM arms on ur new truck...I've yet to see someone break a stock arm. The truck should handle better with the stock arms as they are stiffer. Be careful with that Strc alum steering rack. I tried a alum sc10 bulkhead a couple years back and it developed slop very quickly due to the softness of the alum used.
I'd suggest you build the truck and race it stock before you change things on it. Team Associated spent alot of time and effort developing the new parts and setup.
Jg
I'd suggest you build the truck and race it stock before you change things on it. Team Associated spent alot of time and effort developing the new parts and setup.
Jg
The stock (or rpm) arm does not need to be broken for them to need to be replaced. Stock arms are not stiffer than rpm's buy some and find out for yourself, you'll be happier with them.
I have run the strc steering rack from the initial build in October and it is money well spent with no issues. Strc makes quality parts.
Jsut sayin...
06-13-2012 | 10:54 PM
hey coyote, sry i haven't posted my setup, i'm just wanting to try one more thing tomorrow night at racing before i post it.
06-13-2012 | 11:05 PM
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Daryl80-There is no need to instal those RPM arms on ur new truck...I've yet to see someone break a stock arm. The truck should handle better with the stock arms as they are stiffer. Be careful with that Strc alum steering rack. I tried a alum sc10 bulkhead a couple years back and it developed slop very quickly due to the softness of the alum used.
I'd suggest you build the truck and race it stock before you change things on it. Team Associated spent alot of time and effort developing the new parts and setup.
Jg
I'd suggest you build the truck and race it stock before you change things on it. Team Associated spent alot of time and effort developing the new parts and setup.
Jg
06-14-2012 | 06:34 AM
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The 550 run's cooler & smoother ..
You already have a great motor and recommend saving money or purchase
new tires or something better like the VTS slipper ect ...
06-14-2012 | 06:41 AM
My last motor was the sc4x 4.5. Great motor.
Replaced with a tenshock 411 4600kv motor and its in a whole other leauge. A lot more bottom end a little more top end. Both motors with a 13t pinion.
Runs cooler.
I thought the sc4x was a fast motor till I ran the 550 can 4 pole... I was impressed.
I have not run the pro4, I'm sure its a great motor but it costs 30% more and it's a 540 can. My $ went to the German motor.
Replaced with a tenshock 411 4600kv motor and its in a whole other leauge. A lot more bottom end a little more top end. Both motors with a 13t pinion.
Runs cooler.
I thought the sc4x was a fast motor till I ran the 550 can 4 pole... I was impressed.
I have not run the pro4, I'm sure its a great motor but it costs 30% more and it's a 540 can. My $ went to the German motor.
Last edited by fq06; 06-14-2012 at 06:54 AM.
