5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
11-09-2012 | 07:34 AM
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 398
From: Hamburg
Yes, it broke on the threaded side. The spring was also bent, that may be the cause. This time i turned the washer beetween spring and nut, that should reduce the lateral pressure that a bent spring applys to the driveshaft
11-09-2012 | 07:37 AM
Ooops, just saw your post. Depending on how bent your spring is you may want to replace it also. You are correct in that it can cause a lot of stress on the threaded part of the shaft if its bent too much.
11-09-2012 | 07:42 AM
from what I understand, using either the RC Shox one or AEs FT rack in the back position calms down the steering. though, the vehicle by default still has tons of steering of high bite as you noticed lol.
11-09-2012 | 08:07 AM
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From: Hamburg
this time i turned the side with the raised edge towards the nut, because i think when the spring is bent now, it won't apply that much pressure to the driveshaft, because it can kind of move free. Or shall i turn it towards the spring?
PS: i bought a new spring, but i didn't press it in the bench vice before assembly (like i did with my old buggy) because it wasn't mentioned in the manual
And how can the angle of my driver affect the spring? The nut will move straight on the driveshaft, no matter how i hold the driver, won't it?
PS: i bought a new spring, but i didn't press it in the bench vice before assembly (like i did with my old buggy) because it wasn't mentioned in the manual
And how can the angle of my driver affect the spring? The nut will move straight on the driveshaft, no matter how i hold the driver, won't it?
11-09-2012 | 08:09 AM
Well got my Exotek front locker in last night, hope to make big improvements tomorrow at the 2nd race in the winter series at Mike's Hobby shop.
Anyone running RX8 w/ Pro 4 4000kv motor? What gearing has worked best for medium size indoor track? I'm running 14/62 right now.
Anyone running RX8 w/ Pro 4 4000kv motor? What gearing has worked best for medium size indoor track? I'm running 14/62 right now.
11-09-2012 | 08:24 AM
Interesting, I hadn't heard anything. What do the larger holes do for the shocks to make them better? And are you sticking with the same oils?
11-09-2012 | 08:26 AM
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 22,595
From: TRCR Modified Driver
Cain
I watched every run he made , had motor or ESC problems a plenty ..
Talk to um too ...
Told um was not to be disappointed & not to give up the Sc10.
But that truck itself was great.
No problems with how it drove after he switched the set-up .
It had great traction , jumped the siszor's just fine ...
In fact the truck never miss behaved when I drove it , that was for about 8 or so laps .
Told um not to change it ...
lets here your story.....
sugs !!!!
Thanks for the spot , yes it was a typo ..
should say 1.2 piston ...
1.2 piston is recommended , most use . I have experimented with other sizes and styles .
Personally believe 1.2 still is your best choice ...
I watched every run he made , had motor or ESC problems a plenty ..
Talk to um too ...
Told um was not to be disappointed & not to give up the Sc10.
But that truck itself was great.
No problems with how it drove after he switched the set-up .
It had great traction , jumped the siszor's just fine ...
In fact the truck never miss behaved when I drove it , that was for about 8 or so laps .
Told um not to change it ...
lets here your story.....
sugs !!!!
Thanks for the spot , yes it was a typo ..
should say 1.2 piston ...
1.2 piston is recommended , most use . I have experimented with other sizes and styles .
Personally believe 1.2 still is your best choice ...
11-09-2012 | 08:41 AM
this time i turned the side with the raised edge towards the nut, because i think when the spring is bent now, it won't apply that much pressure to the driveshaft, because it can kind of move free. Or shall i turn it towards the spring?
PS: i bought a new spring, but i didn't press it in the bench vice before assembly (like i did with my old buggy) because it wasn't mentioned in the manual
And how can the angle of my driver affect the spring? The nut will move straight on the driveshaft, no matter how i hold the driver, won't it?
PS: i bought a new spring, but i didn't press it in the bench vice before assembly (like i did with my old buggy) because it wasn't mentioned in the manual
And how can the angle of my driver affect the spring? The nut will move straight on the driveshaft, no matter how i hold the driver, won't it?
The angle of the driver is mostly just a precaution I noticed when my layshaft was bent and I then bent it back into place, nothing really to do with the spring. If I didn't make sure my driver was straight when tightening, the theaded part would just bend again. I'm just a little more observant now when I put it back together and make sure the threaded part of the shaft doesn't wobble when I give the drivetrain a quick roll on the bench.
11-09-2012 | 09:12 AM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 20
From: Pittsburgh PA
Opinions vary, as does experiences ...
That said, your track conditions you race on will dictate what you see benefit to as far as aftermarket parts go. So keep that in mind.
Not a stupid question at all.
In my opinion having owned both now, bling mainly other than the chassis brace, sway bars, and VTS slipper setup. the stock kit is actually really good in comparison and can be had really cheap too.
For those wanting to build new, if you do I would highly suggest that you DON'T be the guy who switches vehicles a lot. You will take a bath on it if you do when you go to re-sell. Just a fair warning as right now, the forums are flooded with SC10 4x4s, mainly due to people finding it easier to run the losi, or, I should say, that is what a lot of those who do the switch are saying.
The vehicle I got now off of someone who did just that was pretty much new, and I think in the end cost me about $130 when all said and done.
That said, your track conditions you race on will dictate what you see benefit to as far as aftermarket parts go. So keep that in mind.
Not a stupid question at all.
In my opinion having owned both now, bling mainly other than the chassis brace, sway bars, and VTS slipper setup. the stock kit is actually really good in comparison and can be had really cheap too.
For those wanting to build new, if you do I would highly suggest that you DON'T be the guy who switches vehicles a lot. You will take a bath on it if you do when you go to re-sell. Just a fair warning as right now, the forums are flooded with SC10 4x4s, mainly due to people finding it easier to run the losi, or, I should say, that is what a lot of those who do the switch are saying.
The vehicle I got now off of someone who did just that was pretty much new, and I think in the end cost me about $130 when all said and done.
11-09-2012 | 09:13 AM
Cain
I watched every run he made , had motor or ESC problems a plenty ..
Talk to um too ...
Told um was not to be disappointed & not to give up the Sc10.
But that truck itself was great.
No problems with how it drove after he switched the set-up .
It had great traction , jumped the siszor's just fine ...
In fact the truck never miss behaved when I drove it , that was for about 8 or so laps .
Told um not to change it ...
lets here your story.....
I watched every run he made , had motor or ESC problems a plenty ..
Talk to um too ...
Told um was not to be disappointed & not to give up the Sc10.
But that truck itself was great.
No problems with how it drove after he switched the set-up .
It had great traction , jumped the siszor's just fine ...
In fact the truck never miss behaved when I drove it , that was for about 8 or so laps .
Told um not to change it ...
lets here your story.....
Don't recall you mentioning the various other problems he was having that day ...
Assuming those didn't happen when the VTS was on ...
Right ...
11-09-2012 | 09:14 AM
No prob, happy to help!
11-09-2012 | 09:26 AM
Tech Regular
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 398
From: Hamburg
Didn't know there was a "big bore slipper" xD Maybe you got me wrong, my post was refering to sugs post about the SC10 2wd slipper spring. I mean this one:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ing-Washer-Set
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ing-Washer-Set
11-09-2012 | 09:27 AM
Tech Legend
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 22,595
From: TRCR Modified Driver
Hey ! Guess you don't believe me , no big for me ...
Saw motor or ESC issues during each qualifier & main...
I think a fail safe was being tripped , every heat it kicked in ... don't know for sure , ask um ...
O that's right you did ask , sorry....
