DUdes !
that old saying ,third try always the charm ?

O-man......

Its going as fast as the buggy.

I think that chassis in question may have been passed around a few times now LOL. or, that breaking the screw in that spot is common. Which, from memory the holes are not deep enough so the stock screws go too far in?

Anyway, I'd say thats not a bad price, $50 - $60 is better though

Good question. I don't think so if the holes are there that the stock one has. I had no issues with the receiver box. I didn't do stick packs though on it.


I would say I would purchase the following next personally:

- Front spring kit
- RC Shox Pistons, dual stage if outdoor loose and rough.
- M2C Toe in block, especially for loose stuff. locks in the rear end with more toe.
- AE or RC Shox ackerman bar. You will need shorter ball studs with the AE one. Krio's website is a great plate to get the part (AE) cheap
- Ball diff (get extra pins, they are cheap), excellent on loose stuff from what I have seen. Look forward to seeing how it goes on carpet this weekend.
- If you want to do the 8mm mod, I would get the Exotek Rear carriers
- Get the 12mm ball studs, doesn't have to be the FT kind
- Weights

That would be at a minimum what I would get.

If I were you, I'd buy the FT upgrade kit (w/ a chassis brace, gear cover, VTS slipper, and a new Ackerman bar) and the Exotec clutch/hub whatever and just run that. Between these parts and a 540 can motor (I use a 4kv Hobbywing) I think the truck is competitive in most situations. If you want to do saddle packs, go for it, but stick packs and the extra weight you need in the front is about the same.

The truck is hyper durable outside of the brass diff inserts and the a arms. Wish it had droop screws.

^ agreed 100% ^

Thanks for the helpful list I didn't even think about weights
8mm mod? Don't tell me I'll use the search box
No really if its in the thread I'll get to it soon
I was waiting to read more before I decide if I was going garodisk or ball diff but I might just pick it up off the seller as he has a pretty good amount of hop ups for this truck and I'm a sucker for a deal
Got the exotech chassis
He sold me a front spring kit and the total was $70 shipped so I still feel good

I like how you think most bang for my buck FT upgrade kit is $40 on ebay.
I really have enjoyed reading your posts and agree with your stance on people being able to do their own research


Now to only get someone to sell me a ball bearing diff or make one if coyote is still making them

Sc104x4

*Ae factory upgrade kit
*8mm C brace mod for indoor clay
*team set-up , www.rc10.com
*sway bars
*double up .2mm shims under sun gear for front & rear diff
*Li-po saddle packs


all U need .....

And don't forget the A Arms jk
I'm running Ryan M's current setup sheet off teams website
Thanks for the help will be getting more into the diff problems like the phantom clicking and noises but so far my truck is really quiet and I want to keep that way so really want a ball bearing diff but will shim my sun gears soon.
I think I might just get the mantis touch full detail LOL

quick question,if a buy a team factory do i need to mod something to be more durable??

I made mine on a mill, but if you have a have a caliper you can make yours easy enough with 80'grit sandpaper.

Measure the bearing, measure the housing, lay the sandpaper on something flat, and sand away till you get the housing reduced by the width of the bearing.

I advise you start with new housings.

You will find I'm a max performance/minimum bucks kind of guy.

Th diff housings.

I have 2 v1 ball diffs sitting in a bag (it was barely used and I lost 2 of the balls so I ordered a whole extra diff) I'll send to you if you pay the shipping. Then all you'll need is the v2 upgrade kit from mantis which he sells for 15 bucks. Let me know.

As for the exotek chassis, yes the radio box and all other pieces for the stock chassis fit into it. And yes the nerf bar screw holes on the exotek chassi are to shallow so you will need 4 3x10 cap head screws. Also the 3x14 chassis screw holes are too shallow as well so use the 3x12s from the nerf bars for them instead.

Anyone interested in a v1 exotek chassis? Let me know

Zero Force Team Asso SC10 (4x4) (20pcs) (ZF-B11006)



www.rcgoods.com

Hey..I "thought" you were going to make me up some..I've got a few new housings..let me know..and I still get a chuckle when guys want to put parts from our "buddy" on..

associated has changed the inserts for the diff gear from brass to steel.

Plus 1

Just got yesterday , still have to install though ....
Big improvement ...