5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
02-28-2014 | 07:49 AM
Hey Marcus, odd question here, liking what Shark is doing with a 2wd version of the sc10 4x4, with your new mod 1 gear can you use it with the garodiscs to turn the 4x4 into a 2wd monster?
02-28-2014 | 08:16 AM
No, it will not work . The spur gears will not have pockets to fit the disc, dif setup only.
03-01-2014 | 05:45 PM
A lot of it comes down to issues with quirks of the design versus handling issues reported with the vehicle in comparison to other vehicles out there.
Personally, I feel when AE designed the vehicle, the class was at the time different, or at least the understanding of what it is was different than what it morphed into right now.
But, personally I feel it has lots of potential. Just needs to have the right push from AE in my opinion. There are some things that if they can make in a revision would be great.
Personally, I feel when AE designed the vehicle, the class was at the time different, or at least the understanding of what it is was different than what it morphed into right now.
But, personally I feel it has lots of potential. Just needs to have the right push from AE in my opinion. There are some things that if they can make in a revision would be great.
03-01-2014 | 08:22 PM
A lot of it comes down to issues with quirks of the design versus handling issues reported with the vehicle in comparison to other vehicles out there.
Personally, I feel when AE designed the vehicle, the class was at the time different, or at least the understanding of what it is was different than what it morphed into right now.
But, personally I feel it has lots of potential. Just needs to have the right push from AE in my opinion. There are some things that if they can make in a revision would be great.
Personally, I feel when AE designed the vehicle, the class was at the time different, or at least the understanding of what it is was different than what it morphed into right now.
But, personally I feel it has lots of potential. Just needs to have the right push from AE in my opinion. There are some things that if they can make in a revision would be great.
03-01-2014 | 09:33 PM
Few things off the top of my head:
- Disassembly is very involved. Getting to the servo for example involves taking apart a significant portion of the vehicle. Same with getting to the diffs.
- diffs not as sealed as they should be
- Vehicle is very rear biased. this can cause odd handling oddities
- Very little airflow to motor based on layout, so temps are more
- Rotation of motor relative to drivetrain causes issues with having proper in-air pitch control. So in comparison to other vehicles, you can't easily drop the nose or bring it up like a traditional 3 diff design vehicle
- Out of the box has no center diff option from AE, just a slipper pad setup
- No rear toe block options for more or less toe like other AE vehicles. This can make a world of difference in traction seen on low traction surfaces
- Doesn't appear to have the attention of AE like other vehicles, and has a lack of setups relative to loose traction conditions where the vehicle has come across as lacking.
The aftermarket has provided very nice solutions to a lot of the issues, with big benefits seen from M2C, RC Shox, and Exotek to name a few. Probably the last one to be worked would be in air attitude control. A counter gear setup like what RC Shox tried and what Shark413 has made seems to be very promising.
- Disassembly is very involved. Getting to the servo for example involves taking apart a significant portion of the vehicle. Same with getting to the diffs.
- diffs not as sealed as they should be
- Vehicle is very rear biased. this can cause odd handling oddities
- Very little airflow to motor based on layout, so temps are more
- Rotation of motor relative to drivetrain causes issues with having proper in-air pitch control. So in comparison to other vehicles, you can't easily drop the nose or bring it up like a traditional 3 diff design vehicle
- Out of the box has no center diff option from AE, just a slipper pad setup
- No rear toe block options for more or less toe like other AE vehicles. This can make a world of difference in traction seen on low traction surfaces
- Doesn't appear to have the attention of AE like other vehicles, and has a lack of setups relative to loose traction conditions where the vehicle has come across as lacking.
The aftermarket has provided very nice solutions to a lot of the issues, with big benefits seen from M2C, RC Shox, and Exotek to name a few. Probably the last one to be worked would be in air attitude control. A counter gear setup like what RC Shox tried and what Shark413 has made seems to be very promising.
03-02-2014 | 11:19 AM
Few things off the top of my head:
- Disassembly is very involved. Getting to the servo for example involves taking apart a significant portion of the vehicle. Same with getting to the diffs.
- diffs not as sealed as they should be
- Vehicle is very rear biased. this can cause odd handling oddities
- Very little airflow to motor based on layout, so temps are more
- Rotation of motor relative to drivetrain causes issues with having proper in-air pitch control. So in comparison to other vehicles, you can't easily drop the nose or bring it up like a traditional 3 diff design vehicle
- Out of the box has no center diff option from AE, just a slipper pad setup
- No rear toe block options for more or less toe like other AE vehicles. This can make a world of difference in traction seen on low traction surfaces
- Doesn't appear to have the attention of AE like other vehicles, and has a lack of setups relative to loose traction conditions where the vehicle has come across as lacking.
The aftermarket has provided very nice solutions to a lot of the issues, with big benefits seen from M2C, RC Shox, and Exotek to name a few. Probably the last one to be worked would be in air attitude control. A counter gear setup like what RC Shox tried and what Shark413 has made seems to be very promising.
- Disassembly is very involved. Getting to the servo for example involves taking apart a significant portion of the vehicle. Same with getting to the diffs.
- diffs not as sealed as they should be
- Vehicle is very rear biased. this can cause odd handling oddities
- Very little airflow to motor based on layout, so temps are more
- Rotation of motor relative to drivetrain causes issues with having proper in-air pitch control. So in comparison to other vehicles, you can't easily drop the nose or bring it up like a traditional 3 diff design vehicle
- Out of the box has no center diff option from AE, just a slipper pad setup
- No rear toe block options for more or less toe like other AE vehicles. This can make a world of difference in traction seen on low traction surfaces
- Doesn't appear to have the attention of AE like other vehicles, and has a lack of setups relative to loose traction conditions where the vehicle has come across as lacking.
The aftermarket has provided very nice solutions to a lot of the issues, with big benefits seen from M2C, RC Shox, and Exotek to name a few. Probably the last one to be worked would be in air attitude control. A counter gear setup like what RC Shox tried and what Shark413 has made seems to be very promising.
03-02-2014 | 11:54 AM
No prob. If you are willing to work through the quirks of the vehicle and / or have the conditions where it excels, it can be a rewarding experience.
You just have to go in with open eyes and not just stick your head in the sand as some have in the past.
Personally if i was going to pick up another one, I would probably only go used. The market for resale if you don't like the vehicle is really not good. But, if you are a buyer, its great
You just have to go in with open eyes and not just stick your head in the sand as some have in the past.
Personally if i was going to pick up another one, I would probably only go used. The market for resale if you don't like the vehicle is really not good. But, if you are a buyer, its great
03-02-2014 | 04:07 PM
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I just passed my first year into the hobby. I now own 5. I'm still learning and asking questions. I have build my sc10 4x4 where it drives well, tons of speed and easy enough to work on. I'm running with stock electronics, and gears. I had to replace both front and rear diffs. But that was my fault. I went out and bashed with truck. I own the rival as well. In the rival I had to spend another $600 on top of the price I paid for it. The sc10 4x4 maybe 500. But I beat the crap out of it. I love this truck. Don't be Afread to work on it. It may take some time the first time you work on it but that the fun of learning the machine. It's relly not that bad to work on. Sit down have a few beers and enjoy it. I love the vts slipper and front clicker. It has the ability to drive the way I drive. I can tune it to me not me to it. Anything takes time to master. If it was easy we all would be pros in a week. Love this truck
03-03-2014 | 01:16 PM
I just passed my first year into the hobby. I now own 5. I'm still learning and asking questions. I have build my sc10 4x4 where it drives well, tons of speed and easy enough to work on. I'm running with stock electronics, and gears. I had to replace both front and rear diffs. But that was my fault. I went out and bashed with truck. I own the rival as well. In the rival I had to spend another $600 on top of the price I paid for it. The sc10 4x4 maybe 500. But I beat the crap out of it. I love this truck. Don't be Afread to work on it. It may take some time the first time you work on it but that the fun of learning the machine. It's relly not that bad to work on. Sit down have a few beers and enjoy it. I love the vts slipper and front clicker. It has the ability to drive the way I drive. I can tune it to me not me to it. Anything takes time to master. If it was easy we all would be pros in a week. Love this truck
+1, keepin it real
