5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
06-01-2013, 02:41 PM
I'm trying to run the +3 mm wheels and the lug nuts are not tighting up witch lugs nuts do I need I am just useing the ones that came in the kit?
06-01-2013, 02:47 PM
Traxxas
4mm serrated wheel nut
TRA 2747R
4mm serrated wheel nut
TRA 2747R
06-01-2013, 05:27 PM
06-01-2013, 05:55 PM
06-01-2013, 06:26 PM
Im getting a striping noise towards the rear of my SC104x4 pinion gear side. Its light at full throttle going straight but when i make hard left turns with throttle it's aggressive. It sounds like pinion and spur gear or belt but checked both off those and they look fine. Do you think i have to go into the tranny? I am the origanl owner of this truck and i only had it 2 Months now with not alot of run time.
06-01-2013, 06:57 PM
Geo's gettin it handed to him tonight!
06-01-2013, 11:17 PM
Tech Apprentice
Thanks for your insights. Wow...2608gms is really good. The ROAR specs are 2505gm. Did you add any weight? What is your weight balance?
For Shorty packs I noticed most are locating them transverse and forward. Any chance that a central mounting works even better? I have the my ESC on the right side so the center chassis area is free for whatever I want to do. Placing in along the center line would reduce chassis role but may require more added weight to balance out the chassis.
Once I get a chance I plan to get 4 scales so I can see what added weight I will need to add to get a 25/25/25/25 weight balance.
For Shorty packs I noticed most are locating them transverse and forward. Any chance that a central mounting works even better? I have the my ESC on the right side so the center chassis area is free for whatever I want to do. Placing in along the center line would reduce chassis role but may require more added weight to balance out the chassis.
Once I get a chance I plan to get 4 scales so I can see what added weight I will need to add to get a 25/25/25/25 weight balance.
My battery is mounted as far forward and right as possible. I did that to get as much weight forward as well as help to balance things left to right. I have tried a full stick down the middle as well as the shorty but found that the best balance and handling for me is the current setup. Once you get the scales try not to go nuts balancing the thing, you may be able to get it perfect but as soon as you take it off and put it back out the weight will be different
As of tonight I have the following:
Front left - 600.1g Front right - 596g Rear left - 695.7g Rear right - 717.2g. Tonight it weights 2609 ... no clue why but it pretty much changes every time I weight it like I mentioned before.
All the fancy math tells me that I have 45.8% front , 54.2% rear, 49.7% left with 50.3% right giving a cross wedge of 49.5%.
The biggest gains for me have been Marcus' pistons and v2 center diff. They work wonders for loose rough tracks.
06-01-2013, 11:28 PM
No weight added, I have had great luck keeping it light and do not have larger jumps that most seem to find the added weight beneficial for.
My battery is mounted as far forward and right as possible. I did that to get as much weight forward as well as help to balance things left to right. I have tried a full stick down the middle as well as the shorty but found that the best balance and handling for me is the current setup. Once you get the scales try not to go nuts balancing the thing, you may be able to get it perfect but as soon as you take it off and put it back out the weight will be different
As of tonight I have the following:
Front left - 600.1g Front right - 596g Rear left - 695.7g Rear right - 717.2g. Tonight it weights 2609 ... no clue why but it pretty much changes every time I weight it like I mentioned before.
All the fancy math tells me that I have 45.8% front , 54.2% rear, 49.7% left with 50.3% right giving a cross wedge of 49.5%.
The biggest gains for me have been Marcus' pistons and v2 center diff. They work wonders for loose rough tracks.
My battery is mounted as far forward and right as possible. I did that to get as much weight forward as well as help to balance things left to right. I have tried a full stick down the middle as well as the shorty but found that the best balance and handling for me is the current setup. Once you get the scales try not to go nuts balancing the thing, you may be able to get it perfect but as soon as you take it off and put it back out the weight will be different
As of tonight I have the following:
Front left - 600.1g Front right - 596g Rear left - 695.7g Rear right - 717.2g. Tonight it weights 2609 ... no clue why but it pretty much changes every time I weight it like I mentioned before.
All the fancy math tells me that I have 45.8% front , 54.2% rear, 49.7% left with 50.3% right giving a cross wedge of 49.5%.
The biggest gains for me have been Marcus' pistons and v2 center diff. They work wonders for loose rough tracks.
06-01-2013, 11:31 PM
06-02-2013, 12:03 AM
Tech Apprentice
If you had fixed rods as opposed to shocks, you would get the same readings. Using scales with rods gives you chassis weight bias f/r & l/r. Use shocks and your spring collar height is changing the corner balance. How the spring settles when you place it on the scales, too many variables.
06-02-2013, 12:18 AM
Tech Apprentice
Nice that those are working for you in those conditions.. next time I race indoor glass smooth clay I will make sure change my setup accordingly. Tho I will probably start with the vts and a pair of garos as they worked great when I was pavement racing.
06-02-2013, 12:22 AM
06-02-2013, 08:49 AM
Hey guys,
Trying to get my SC104x4 ready for the track now that it is finally almost open (yay long winters followed by lots of rain!!)
Any suggestions to help with the issue described below will be greatly appreciated!
Current layout is the same as the end of last year, and I loved my truck through 90% of the track, but the middle rhythm section was killing me. Coming into the first jump, you could hear my truck slap the face of the jump and then again on the landing. which would cause me to lose a ton of speed, and the truck just would not fly consistently.
I currently have (Front/rear):
blue front spring/blue rear spring,
30/25 AE oils, emulsion with almost zero rebound (I see bladders with no bleed screw is recommended....may have to order some new bladders....)
24/23mm ride height
I'm running almost everything else stock (no added weight, no exotek chassis, just garodiscs and dual-stage pistons bought in 2011), but I do have a 550, RX8, and heavy Reedy batteries. Total truck weight, ready to race, is 2870g, and from a crude measurement, I've got about a 44/56 front/rear weight distribution....(that seems excessive, even for this truck, yes?)
Here's our track, and I've got the video set up to start right when the lead truggy comes into the rhythm section....it's kind of a double double double, but it's the first double that kills me. I don't seem to have trouble on any of the other jumps that seem just as steep....
Sorry I don't have any video of me on the track....we've been rained out since the snow left.... If we get a practice night this week, I'll get someone to record my truck....
Trying to get my SC104x4 ready for the track now that it is finally almost open (yay long winters followed by lots of rain!!)
Any suggestions to help with the issue described below will be greatly appreciated!
Current layout is the same as the end of last year, and I loved my truck through 90% of the track, but the middle rhythm section was killing me. Coming into the first jump, you could hear my truck slap the face of the jump and then again on the landing. which would cause me to lose a ton of speed, and the truck just would not fly consistently.
I currently have (Front/rear):
blue front spring/blue rear spring,
30/25 AE oils, emulsion with almost zero rebound (I see bladders with no bleed screw is recommended....may have to order some new bladders....)
24/23mm ride height
I'm running almost everything else stock (no added weight, no exotek chassis, just garodiscs and dual-stage pistons bought in 2011), but I do have a 550, RX8, and heavy Reedy batteries. Total truck weight, ready to race, is 2870g, and from a crude measurement, I've got about a 44/56 front/rear weight distribution....(that seems excessive, even for this truck, yes?)
Here's our track, and I've got the video set up to start right when the lead truggy comes into the rhythm section....it's kind of a double double double, but it's the first double that kills me. I don't seem to have trouble on any of the other jumps that seem just as steep....
| + YouTube Video | |
Sorry I don't have any video of me on the track....we've been rained out since the snow left.... If we get a practice night this week, I'll get someone to record my truck....
06-02-2013, 09:05 AM
Only thing I would change if running out doors would be switching the yellow rear spring for the blue & the tires ...
Lite setup will kick azz ...
BTW
Good luck with those garos ........
candrell
Good times yesterday, was a little burnt out for the main from hanging out at the track all day long ...
Blue BOY !!!
Sorry Bro Ham , would of watched the video but its too early in the morning for stinky trucks ....
06-02-2013, 11:04 AM
Tech Rookie
Also, can anyone suggest the optimal servo for SC10 4x4?
Thanks!
