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nzdans · 04.24.2009, 05:59 AM

OK I really enjoyed the build, I have had much trickier more R/C nut oriented kits. Here's mine built with GTB, Losi 8.5, Nomadio transceiver, RPM GT2 front arms&bulk, GPM knuckles, T4 FT Ti Tie rods, Futaba S9402, sway bar kit, steering bearings and plenty of LiPos to keep it going..

..it is nice and dirty now and even has a crack in the shell so looks like it's had some fun. The crack could have been avoided by mounting the rear of the body a hole higher to help clear the rear bumper, never mind (note to others-rear of body top holes).

Again, I'm really impressed with the packaging and assembly process, I went pretty hard to try and get this truck dialed spot on from the beginning so took my time.

Having previously owned 4 B4s (incl 2 FTs) and an FT T4 I noticed that some of the common parts between these three cars had been beefed up for the SC10, most notably the steering knuckles, unfortunately I am such a tosser I fitted some GPM alloy / Ti knuckles I already had. My main peeve is the tyres; all 4 have the same tread pattern i.e. they are not evenly matched as the chevrons oppose each other when reversed. You can only mount these tyres one way as each bead is a different size (as per Slash).

I also fitted alloy top caps to the shocks (found them in my TC4 goodies box), 50k wt oil to the diff (only had 2k, 50k, and 120k to choose from) and steering bearings from a new set I had for my B4, oh yeah had a sway bar kit in the box as well so fitted that with the medium bar.

I used some new Core 5000mAh LiPos, the truck was far too fast for the 1/10 track at Keilor although I was still getting runtimes well in excess of 30 min :eek: I will be changing the motor to the Losi 13.5 before the next run.

Without further ado, some pictures...

Beside other 1/10 scales:

Beside 1/8 scales:

I know someone that now has both SC8 and SC10, they use same body and have same tyre size!

Back to my new toy.. It handles in a very similar manner to the T4 (no surprise I know). I had my T4 setup with 7.5 Novak and from memory the Losi 8.5 plus the extra length / weight of the SC10 seem to balance out to the same thing - although the SC10 pops more high speed wheelies along the straight. Obviously traction is very different although again to be expected. The stock rubber does work very well on track though (although the track could have done with a going over with the leaf blower).

At the risk of sounding cocky; I did not expect any breakages although did have bigger stacks than I was expecting. This is one tough truck.

Of course I arranged for my mate Pedro to come along with his near new (totally stock) Slash, not really a great match except for in looks and size. Pedro was also running LiPos but seriously; the stock Slash motor is 12T, what does that mean-12 tonne?? We did swap cars after a while and decided it was the Slash (not Pedro's driving) that meant you had to keep turning the downside up Traxxas back onto its wheels. Putting the SC10 in the same class with the Slash would be as per matching Rustler with T4 or Bandit with B4 - go figure. Next time Pedro and I play 1/10 CORR we will both be running B/L 13.5s which should be a bit more fun.

More pics...
RPM arms, GPM knuckles, Ti buckles - yum!

Slash & SC10

Oooh, together naked!!

Now seriously - check out that centre of gravity difference, are we suprised the Traxxas likes to go downside up?!!

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nzdans Choice Bro! Offline Posts: 6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia	04.24.2009, 05:59 AM OK I really enjoyed the build, I have had much trickier more R/C nut oriented kits. Here's mine built with GTB, Losi 8.5, Nomadio transceiver, RPM GT2 front arms&bulk, GPM knuckles, T4 FT Ti Tie rods, Futaba S9402, sway bar kit, steering bearings and plenty of LiPos to keep it going.. ..it is nice and dirty now and even has a crack in the shell so looks like it's had some fun. The crack could have been avoided by mounting the rear of the body a hole higher to help clear the rear bumper, never mind (note to others-rear of body top holes). Again, I'm really impressed with the packaging and assembly process, I went pretty hard to try and get this truck dialed spot on from the beginning so took my time. Having previously owned 4 B4s (incl 2 FTs) and an FT T4 I noticed that some of the common parts between these three cars had been beefed up for the SC10, most notably the steering knuckles, unfortunately I am such a tosser I fitted some GPM alloy / Ti knuckles I already had. My main peeve is the tyres; all 4 have the same tread pattern i.e. they are not evenly matched as the chevrons oppose each other when reversed. You can only mount these tyres one way as each bead is a different size (as per Slash). I also fitted alloy top caps to the shocks (found them in my TC4 goodies box), 50k wt oil to the diff (only had 2k, 50k, and 120k to choose from) and steering bearings from a new set I had for my B4, oh yeah had a sway bar kit in the box as well so fitted that with the medium bar. I used some new Core 5000mAh LiPos, the truck was far too fast for the 1/10 track at Keilor although I was still getting runtimes well in excess of 30 min :eek: I will be changing the motor to the Losi 13.5 before the next run. Without further ado, some pictures... Beside other 1/10 scales: Beside 1/8 scales: I know someone that now has both SC8 and SC10, they use same body and have same tyre size! Back to my new toy.. It handles in a very similar manner to the T4 (no surprise I know). I had my T4 setup with 7.5 Novak and from memory the Losi 8.5 plus the extra length / weight of the SC10 seem to balance out to the same thing - although the SC10 pops more high speed wheelies along the straight. Obviously traction is very different although again to be expected. The stock rubber does work very well on track though (although the track could have done with a going over with the leaf blower). At the risk of sounding cocky; I did not expect any breakages although did have bigger stacks than I was expecting. This is one tough truck. Of course I arranged for my mate Pedro to come along with his near new (totally stock) Slash, not really a great match except for in looks and size. Pedro was also running LiPos but seriously; the stock Slash motor is 12T, what does that mean-12 tonne?? We did swap cars after a while and decided it was the Slash (not Pedro's driving) that meant you had to keep turning the downside up Traxxas back onto its wheels. Putting the SC10 in the same class with the Slash would be as per matching Rustler with T4 or Bandit with B4 - go figure. Next time Pedro and I play 1/10 CORR we will both be running B/L 13.5s which should be a bit more fun. More pics... RPM arms, GPM knuckles, Ti buckles - yum! Slash & SC10 Oooh, together naked!! Now seriously - check out that centre of gravity difference, are we suprised the Traxxas likes to go downside up?!!