5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
08-19-2012 | 08:20 PM
I have a buddy's brand new ran "1 pack" Factory Team Sc10 4x4. ~
He got the Exotek locker for the slipper and mounted it up all wrong. So it melted some stuff. (put the pad in the wrong spot etc) - I fixed this and rebuilt all that.
The other problem he had during this same event was suddenly the truck started clicking.
- Clicking started half way through his first run (guessing around the time the VTS melted from stated reason above)
- It's rhythmic to the rotation of the system.
- Truck is put together correctly. I just went through it myself.
+ There's no drag on the system, it's one of the smoothest truck's i've seen roll. Mine doesn't roll this nice.
+ Again, Brand new 1 pack through it Factory Team kit.
Anyone help me? Nothing's got any scratch marks, it is not the clicker, it is locked and I know the sound it makes, and it doesn't sound like metal on metal.
He got the Exotek locker for the slipper and mounted it up all wrong. So it melted some stuff. (put the pad in the wrong spot etc) - I fixed this and rebuilt all that.
The other problem he had during this same event was suddenly the truck started clicking.
- Clicking started half way through his first run (guessing around the time the VTS melted from stated reason above)
- It's rhythmic to the rotation of the system.
- Truck is put together correctly. I just went through it myself.
+ There's no drag on the system, it's one of the smoothest truck's i've seen roll. Mine doesn't roll this nice.
+ Again, Brand new 1 pack through it Factory Team kit.
Anyone help me? Nothing's got any scratch marks, it is not the clicker, it is locked and I know the sound it makes, and it doesn't sound like metal on metal.
08-19-2012 | 08:20 PM
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I have a buddy's brand new ran "1 pack" Factory Team Sc10 4x4. ~
He got the Exotek locker for the slipper and mounted it up all wrong. So it melted some stuff. (put the pad in the wrong spot etc) - I fixed this and rebuilt all that.
The other problem he had during this same event was suddenly the truck started clicking.
- Clicking started half way through his first run (guessing around the time the VTS melted from stated reason above)
- It's rhythmic to the rotation of the system.
- Truck is put together correctly. I just went through it myself.
+ There's no drag on the system, it's one of the smoothest truck's i've seen roll. Mine doesn't roll this nice.
+ Again, Brand new 1 pack through it Factory Team kit.
Anyone help me? Nothing's got any scratch marks, it is not the clicker, it is locked and I know the sound it makes, and it doesn't sound like metal on metal.
He got the Exotek locker for the slipper and mounted it up all wrong. So it melted some stuff. (put the pad in the wrong spot etc) - I fixed this and rebuilt all that.
The other problem he had during this same event was suddenly the truck started clicking.
- Clicking started half way through his first run (guessing around the time the VTS melted from stated reason above)
- It's rhythmic to the rotation of the system.
- Truck is put together correctly. I just went through it myself.
+ There's no drag on the system, it's one of the smoothest truck's i've seen roll. Mine doesn't roll this nice.
+ Again, Brand new 1 pack through it Factory Team kit.
Anyone help me? Nothing's got any scratch marks, it is not the clicker, it is locked and I know the sound it makes, and it doesn't sound like metal on metal.
08-19-2012 | 08:28 PM
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all gears are pretty and clean. No buffed contact or grit. Motor spins to a perfect hum, and the pinion is true.
Diffs are beautiful. I know that sound too. Hate it very much. Thanks for the suggestion though!
08-19-2012 | 08:32 PM
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Found it.
The thrust washer has a notch in it. I'm really not sure how the hell that happened since i've had my truck the past 15 months with no issue, and on pack 1, his gets a ding from what looks like a rock.
Oh RC. Thank you so much for the immediate responses. Made my brain reboot, been staring at the truck for 2 hours.
The thrust washer has a notch in it. I'm really not sure how the hell that happened since i've had my truck the past 15 months with no issue, and on pack 1, his gets a ding from what looks like a rock.
Oh RC. Thank you so much for the immediate responses. Made my brain reboot, been staring at the truck for 2 hours.
08-19-2012 | 08:47 PM
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[QUOTE=vito;11110923]
remove some plastic off the belt guide. i thought i had a picture but i dont. next time i have the cover off ill take one.
no you dont need to pull the motor and anyway the pinion wont fit through the motor plate hole.
yea have to take a little off the belt guide plastic to get a pinion wrench on or drill a hole in the bottom of the chassis to access the pinion gear.[/
if it dont fit in the hole how do i get it on and off
yea have to take a little off the belt guide plastic to get a pinion wrench on or drill a hole in the bottom of the chassis to access the pinion gear.[/
if it dont fit in the hole how do i get it on and off
remove some plastic off the belt guide. i thought i had a picture but i dont. next time i have the cover off ill take one.
08-19-2012 | 09:43 PM
I have a 4x4 sc10 I recently put a viper copperhead 4500 in it .this thing rocks.Now I recently got my hands on a losi scte I have a sidewinder esc with a 4 pole 1410 y motor
what do you all think?Im sure the motor will be ok but i have my doubts with the sidewinder speed controll.It will be running 2 cell.should i invest in a better esc? or do you thing this sidewinder will be ok if i pull the copperhead combo and install it in the losi and put the 3000 4 pole in my sc10 4x4? also have a 550 novak 6.5 sensored motor should i try that in the sc10 4 wheel drive i put a 10.5 viper vtx combo in my 2 wheel drive that thing run.ok let me know.Please also any tips on a decent escc for the 3800 or should i try the sidewinder?
what do you all think?Im sure the motor will be ok but i have my doubts with the sidewinder speed controll.It will be running 2 cell.should i invest in a better esc? or do you thing this sidewinder will be ok if i pull the copperhead combo and install it in the losi and put the 3000 4 pole in my sc10 4x4? also have a 550 novak 6.5 sensored motor should i try that in the sc10 4 wheel drive i put a 10.5 viper vtx combo in my 2 wheel drive that thing run.ok let me know.Please also any tips on a decent escc for the 3800 or should i try the sidewinder?
08-19-2012 | 11:17 PM
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For guys running the VTS slipper, are you running it stock or with the Exotec inside slipper locked.
Anyone have thoughts on both who has actually used both setups?
Anyone using the MIP bypass pistons that has any setup tips for a bumpy outdoor loose track?
Anyone have thoughts on both who has actually used both setups?
Anyone using the MIP bypass pistons that has any setup tips for a bumpy outdoor loose track?
Last edited by RossNZ; 08-20-2012 at 01:52 AM.
08-20-2012 | 02:02 AM
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Pretty sure if it was my job and could practice all day i'd be pretty good as well, not knocking anybody, but come on, somebody's got to say it.
08-20-2012 | 06:32 AM
I ran the vts with the inside locked. It pulls pretty hard from the front. Kinda weird, I could see my front wheels balloon while the rear stay normal. Might need to tighten my slipper more though, lol. If you tighten too much you wont be able to feel the difference.
08-20-2012 | 08:58 AM
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So he was racing on a large blowin out dusty bumpy track like joe blokks race's on, or an offroad track you could drive a touring car around?
Pretty sure if it was my job and could practice all day i'd be pretty good as well, not knocking anybody, but come on, somebody's got to say it.
Pretty sure if it was my job and could practice all day i'd be pretty good as well, not knocking anybody, but come on, somebody's got to say it.
O I get it , like Mayfield had a advantage on all the other drivers ?
O-sure ...
Your right...
After all, he drove a Ae and had the best team in the world behind him for help.....
08-20-2012 | 09:31 AM
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With the 15T can go maybe 33mph ?
check the motor temps after the first few minutes, and never run more than 8 to 10 min with the 15T....
so maybe the 15T goes faster , but the 12T will run way longer & cooler
08-20-2012 | 09:33 AM
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guessing with that 12T you can get maybe 28mph with your Novak .
With the 15T can go maybe 33mph ?
check the motor temps after the first few minutes, and never run more than 8 to 10 min with the 15T....
so maybe the 15T goes faster , but the 12T will run way longer & cooler
With the 15T can go maybe 33mph ?
check the motor temps after the first few minutes, and never run more than 8 to 10 min with the 15T....
so maybe the 15T goes faster , but the 12T will run way longer & cooler