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Old 07-27-2013 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Jdunfee424
Did anyone else see the small mention of a lightweight version of the eb48 for indoor racing mention in RC car action. It was one line in a caption for RCX 2013. Been trying to find some more information about this but no luck so far.

Yep. Its the SCT410 with the 17mm wheel hexes and the eb48 wing mount and such. Been running one for about 6 weeks now. Love it.


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Old 07-27-2013 | 10:39 AM
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What strength springs do you use? Anything equivalent to Kyosho orange or lt blue? (70mm front, 84mm rear)

P.S. Are you going to open up that air scoop above your Pro 4HD motor for some cooling?

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Old 07-27-2013 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by RokleM
Add another EB48 first for me, front shock shaft snapped!
... The only parts I've broken are nose to nose encounters.
Ever considered getting an aftermarket front bumper for more protection, like the kind T-Bone racing sells?
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Old 07-27-2013 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Rufus2010
What strength springs do you use? Anything equivalent to Kyosho orange or lt blue? (70mm front, 84mm rear)
It been running kyosho green front and rear.
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Old 07-27-2013 | 10:58 AM
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Thanks. 70 and 84mm?

I looked them up. I see that greens are even lighter than the oranges. Makes sense with your weight.
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Old 07-27-2013 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jhautz
Yep. Its the SCT410 with the 17mm wheel hexes and the eb48 wing mount and such. Been running one for about 6 weeks now. Love it.


Why are you using these longer shocks, they seem to be for another car, I see you must put the screws all the way up, not so clever if you ask me?
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Old 07-27-2013 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Rufus2010
Ever considered getting an aftermarket front bumper for more protection, like the kind T-Bone racing sells?
One of their ridiculous easily broken basher bumpers? In short... no. Both of their products I've seen either were so brittle or had so much flex, I failed to see the point of them. It also wouldn't have helped much on either situation and possibly would have caused even more damage.
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Old 07-27-2013 | 11:22 AM
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We can agree to disagree. People have different experiences. I have found the one I own to be stiff and durable and a quality product.
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Old 07-27-2013 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RokleM
One of their ridiculous easily broken basher bumpers? In short... no. Both of their products I've seen either were so brittle or had so much flex, I failed to see the point of them. It also wouldn't have helped much on either situation and possibly would have caused even more damage.
no the Pro bumper

http://t-bone-racing.net/Brand-N-Z/T...-48-p1049.html
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Old 07-27-2013 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mullet1
This is what I use and it held up so much better than the stock bumper

I mainly use it as a skid plate on an abrasive track
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Old 07-27-2013 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Evilgies
Why are you using these longer shocks, they seem to be for another car, I see you must put the screws all the way up, not so clever if you ask me?
Actually.... I didn't ask you.

They are kyosho shocks. That first picture I posted was right after I finished assembling the car. I had not even set the ride height yet. They are fully adjustable and I can set the ride height with no problem using even the stiffest of springs. The Kyosho shocks are actually a little shorter than the Tekno. I needed to use the Hot Bodies Truggy long shock ends on the Kyosho shocks to get the length to match the tekno shocks and have the down travel needed.

I use the Kyosho shocks because I like them. Nothing wrong with the tekno shocks. Just my preference.

I just installed the new tekin T8i moor so I gained a little from the weight in the first picture. I also went to running just a little larger battery for saftey in finishing the 10 minute main. I could do it on the smaller 4s 3100mah pack, but it was super close. Rather have the extra oz and not have to sweat it.

Actual rtr weight now after working out all of the setup bugs and getting the car tuned is is about 6lb 5oz. The light car really suits my driving. I've been running it outside on large 1/8 tracks and its been durable as any other 1/8 car. Handles great and super nimble and really tuneable. My poor EB48 has been being neglected since I built this thing.


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I just finished race prepping it for tomorrow. This is the weight RTR and ready to hit the track as of today.

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Old 07-27-2013 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mullet1
Yeah, unfortunately that would not have helped either, but that one does indeed look better.
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Old 07-27-2013 | 01:35 PM
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I broke a front shock shaft too. There wasn't a crash, it just developed during a race, after the usual crashes I do. Single vehicle accidents.
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Old 07-27-2013 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jhautz
... I also went to running just a little larger battery ...
What mah battery did you go to?
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Old 07-27-2013 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Rufus2010
What mah battery did you go to?
4s 3700mah
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