17LikesTekno SCT410 Thread
08-20-2013 | 02:39 PM
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I've run a a 1256 and 1258 both did fine but moved the 1258 to my SC10 cause it needed the faster speed and less torque than the 1256. I would recommend the 1256 cause for me it's plenty fast enough and has an abundance of torque for the heavy truck. I also run it in my RC8.2 with no issues. Nice to use the same one in both cars so only need one spare set of gears, horns, etc.
08-20-2013 | 02:43 PM
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The SMC's are like $5 more than the A-Spsc packs... no reason not to go with a better battery and support for the extra coin.
Danny @ SMC did resistance tests between a ec5 or deans or something and an inboard bullet. The bullet style connection had more resistance but I think that was attributed to the connection inside the pack and not the bullet vs. ec5 itself. The inboard connection requires a tab to come off the cells to the inboard tubes where the other direct solders the wires to the cells.
I haven't changed because all my packs are bullet and changing on one pack means changing all of my packs. If you don't have any other 2 cell hard case packs, maybe the ec5 connector type (or deans or whatever) pack is the way to go... ask Danny in the SMC thread, he's a wealth of information.
Danny @ SMC did resistance tests between a ec5 or deans or something and an inboard bullet. The bullet style connection had more resistance but I think that was attributed to the connection inside the pack and not the bullet vs. ec5 itself. The inboard connection requires a tab to come off the cells to the inboard tubes where the other direct solders the wires to the cells.
I haven't changed because all my packs are bullet and changing on one pack means changing all of my packs. If you don't have any other 2 cell hard case packs, maybe the ec5 connector type (or deans or whatever) pack is the way to go... ask Danny in the SMC thread, he's a wealth of information.
08-20-2013 | 02:45 PM
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Are you referring to the bottom chassis
Attachment 1102872
the hole is counter sunk right next to the battery tray screw. either one can be removed without disturbing the other.
Battery strap is from ST Racing for the Losi XXX SCT cut down.
Attachment 1102872
the hole is counter sunk right next to the battery tray screw. either one can be removed without disturbing the other.
Battery strap is from ST Racing for the Losi XXX SCT cut down.
08-20-2013 | 02:47 PM
That would near double the difference in resistance. I'm good with bullets, was just mentioning that direct wires resistance will be slightly lower with direct wire if you don't have any packs and were buying a few to run the truck.
08-20-2013 | 02:48 PM
08-20-2013 | 02:49 PM
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Ya, what they said!
Seriously when running 10min mains with a battery hog you'd be surprised how far you can milk a dead battery. A lot of times the LVC will be tripped just from a cell dipping down under load. Hence why I ruin batteries. These SPC batteries have been ran down to the point of not being able to move the car and are still kicking.
Seriously when running 10min mains with a battery hog you'd be surprised how far you can milk a dead battery. A lot of times the LVC will be tripped just from a cell dipping down under load. Hence why I ruin batteries. These SPC batteries have been ran down to the point of not being able to move the car and are still kicking.
08-20-2013 | 02:52 PM
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Agreed, but just saying it would probably be ok if you really wanted a way off the bullets. Could get brave and open up the pack and wire your own. Hell SMC may do it for you for a price.
08-20-2013 | 02:53 PM
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Grimm, I've seen your truck run. LOL, no way you should loose any 4x4 SC drag races. That has to be one of the fastest 4x4 SC's I've seen down the straits. Rocket Ship!
To bad you didn't get the win, but I heard people back here talking about how good you drove last weekend. Looked pretty good in 1/8 Electric too.
To bad you didn't get the win, but I heard people back here talking about how good you drove last weekend. Looked pretty good in 1/8 Electric too.
My SCT410 is very capable of 1/8th scale laptimes, but that has more to do with the truck than me. I couldn't come close to those speeds and still maintain control with my SC10 4X4, it was just too squirly.EB48 was really good, I completely gave away the win. I got tangled up with lap traffic and then stepped on my weiner.
08-20-2013 | 03:40 PM
08-20-2013 | 04:19 PM
Alright guys, I got tired of referring to 3 different spring charts to compare different brands so I compiled all of them and sorted them by spring rate. Please feel free to pass this along.
It will also print nicely on a 8.5x11 piece of paper to keep in your track bag for quick reference while at the track. Also, if anyone wants any other springs added (I think I got most of the popular ones) please let me know and if you find any errors please let me know.
It will also print nicely on a 8.5x11 piece of paper to keep in your track bag for quick reference while at the track. Also, if anyone wants any other springs added (I think I got most of the popular ones) please let me know and if you find any errors please let me know.
Last edited by SMR 510RR; 08-20-2013 at 06:45 PM.
08-20-2013 | 05:32 PM
chart looks good. there are a few of us that run durango springs as well (they are very inexpensive).
http://www.team-durango.com/blog/201...-spring-chart/
http://www.team-durango.com/blog/201...-spring-chart/
08-20-2013 | 05:38 PM
6 sounds good
8 feels even better
it's a pretty heavy duty spring.......
probably should have left a stock spring in there