5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
03-21-2013, 03:01 PM
On another note, how about some actual tech on the RCTech Sc10 4x4 thread?
I decided to convert to big bore springs. Here's how you can too.
You will need this Kyosho parts tree:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...hock-End-Set-4
Detailed instructions:
Snip off the bucket and the top adaptor washer thing, it slips right over the ride height adjuster like its supposed to be there. Remove old spring buckets and springs. Install new parts. Go have a soda. Your done.
Other than the spring rates which were a flat out wild guess (I ordered Hot Bodies 60mm white F and Losi 2.3" green R, they feel pretty close on the bench but I haven't been able to measure them yet), this flat works. The buckets are a slight bit loose on the AE spring eyes, but they are so far on them I'm not worried about losing them. Plus they are solid and will never break. And the springs don't drag the shock bodies anymore.
Truth be told, I got lucky when I guessed at something that I thought would work (the part numbers), and it did. Hopefully I'll get to go practice or race here this weekend.
I decided to convert to big bore springs. Here's how you can too.
You will need this Kyosho parts tree:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...hock-End-Set-4
Detailed instructions:
Snip off the bucket and the top adaptor washer thing, it slips right over the ride height adjuster like its supposed to be there. Remove old spring buckets and springs. Install new parts. Go have a soda. Your done.
Other than the spring rates which were a flat out wild guess (I ordered Hot Bodies 60mm white F and Losi 2.3" green R, they feel pretty close on the bench but I haven't been able to measure them yet), this flat works. The buckets are a slight bit loose on the AE spring eyes, but they are so far on them I'm not worried about losing them. Plus they are solid and will never break. And the springs don't drag the shock bodies anymore.
Truth be told, I got lucky when I guessed at something that I thought would work (the part numbers), and it did. Hopefully I'll get to go practice or race here this weekend.
03-21-2013, 03:03 PM
Best bet, try it yourself and see. The main thing that I see that controlled how much bite I had in the rear was the height of the inner ball stud by the tower. Raising this up freed the rear end up, lowering it, more grip.
the output hub position seemed on face value to give more traction.
Just what I saw on a loose track.
03-21-2013, 03:07 PM
Gray 4.14
White 4.54
Blue 4.98
Orange 5.49
03-21-2013, 03:11 PM
I'm certain the Hot Bodies are consistant with each other for their stated rates. What I'm not certain of is what those numbers mean in AE rates and against AE springs. For example, I'm not certain if HB White is stiffer or softer than AE Blue fronts.
FWIW, I would of ordered grays, but they were on backorder.
03-21-2013, 03:17 PM
Yes.
I'm certain the Hot Bodies are consistant with each other for their stated rates. What I'm not certain of is what those numbers mean in AE rates and against AE springs. For example, I'm not certain if HB White is stiffer or softer than AE Blue fronts.
FWIW, I would of ordered grays, but they were on backorder.
I'm certain the Hot Bodies are consistant with each other for their stated rates. What I'm not certain of is what those numbers mean in AE rates and against AE springs. For example, I'm not certain if HB White is stiffer or softer than AE Blue fronts.
FWIW, I would of ordered grays, but they were on backorder.
My numbers are just conversions of the gf ratings that HB uses. from usage comparison as I do use the AE fronts on my sct410, the AE rates I have used feel right in comparison to the HB counterparts.
I wish I had that old school integy spring dyno, if it would fit, could find out for sure.
03-21-2013, 07:19 PM
I usto have a hb ve8.. I used the grey in front and white in rear for what it's worth the car was about 6.5 lbs I remember. The car came with white front and grey rear and everybody swapped them. I think I would go grey too. Those springs are good! And there short too
03-21-2013, 08:36 PM
03-22-2013, 12:05 AM
Bought the new diff kit associated put out.. Kit was terrible. Gears aren't meshing, the cross pins were miscut, and case doesn't close properly.. Gotta love quality control right? In other news, got my Exotek Chassis today. Can't drive it though because of horrible diff kit mentioned above -_-x.
03-22-2013, 06:50 AM
Bought the new diff kit associated put out.. Kit was terrible. Gears aren't meshing, the cross pins were miscut, and case doesn't close properly.. Gotta love quality control right? In other news, got my Exotek Chassis today. Can't drive it though because of horrible diff kit mentioned above -_-x.
03-22-2013, 06:57 AM
Assuming the values hold, Hot bodies 60mm whites or 68 mm reds would offer a 4.54 rate for anyone curious.
03-22-2013, 06:58 AM
thanks much WC!! Got my truck yesterday and getting things together for it!! First thing i am ordering is the Mc2.
Last edited by MODELTECH22; 03-22-2013 at 07:09 AM.
03-22-2013, 07:10 AM
I want to put out a huge thanks to Wild Cherry and Cain for aall there help so far!!! Good guys here!!
03-22-2013, 07:39 AM
your welcome. Please report back on what your results are, questions, tips, etc. This will also help others in getting situated with the vehicle.
03-22-2013, 08:48 AM
I am using the 8mm mod outdoors with only 4mm of inner ball stud washers and it works pretty good on medium to low traction surfaces. I am planning to keep this set-up for high bite tight tracks.
03-22-2013, 10:05 AM
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sounds like i'm gonna have to try this 8mm mod. i run on lose to medium track sometimes. What Is the ball stuff part number need to raise it that high i only have the stock ball stuff not sure of it works.
