My thoughts on the SC10 kit... - RC-Monster Forums

Semi Pro · 04.24.2009, 01:54 AM

well linc i hope it is alot more fun to drive than it was to build

lincpimp · 04.24.2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hootie7159

its a good thing they're releasing a RTR then... LOL...

Not sure if I would want someone else building it... Maybe maybe not. Either way you will have to take the diff out and replace the grease with fluid. That will require taking half of the truck apart to get to...

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Originally Posted by Semi Pro

well linc i hope it is alot more fun to drive than it was to build

It looks like it will be super light, and most likely handle well. Big difference in weight compared to the slash.

Also forgot to mention that while they provide o rings to go in the drive cup and tranny output there is still alot of slack in the dogbones... As it is a kit it should have universals, but I will add another o ring to the tranny side and see if that helps, there is enough slack for the o rings to fall out now...

These are oversights that just scream that assc were rushing this to the market. I will say the box it cam in is very nicely made, thick cardboard and loely shiny color graphics on it, almost photo quality... I of course would prefer a sh**y box with some decent instructions and some "hopups", or even a few spare screws...

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?!!

RUSTY XL-5 · 04.24.2009, 09:26 AM

Hey Linc,

I know its a long shot, but by chance do you think the Associated SC10 diff will work in a Rusty tranny? I'm getting very tired of the current diff and the Associated one looks very nice.

lincpimp · 04.24.2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RUSTY XL-5

Hey Linc,

I know its a long shot, but by chance do you think the Associated SC10 diff will work in a Rusty tranny? I'm getting very tired of the current diff and the Associated one looks very nice.

Most likely not going to work, it is smaller in diameter (going by memory here).

nzdans - thanks for all of the pics and info. I plan to run a reedy neo one 2 star (like a 6.5 novak) on 2s. I am guessing that might be too much?!?!?

I also have a 13.5 hacker, and a novak ss8500. I will give the 2 star a try and then go to the 8500 if it is too much. Not sure if I want to go as low as the 13.5, but I can if needed. All will be run with a GTB, and 2s 5100 lipos.

nzdans · 04.24.2009, 10:52 AM

Hey Linc,

I think motor choice depends on your application and driving style. I am primarily a basher but do have a nice technical 1/10 offroad track very close to my work place (there's a BMX track even closer hehe). I may put another few packs through with the 8.5 although I really need to dial about -50% expo on my throttle curve to keep traction.

I have a pretty decent selection of motors from 3.5 to 13.5 but don't have a 10.5; I want to use either 8.5 or 13.5 as they are shiny (new) blue Losi motors. My slipper doesn't noticably slip on the dirt although slips like crazy on sealed road so I'm thinking it's probably as good as it'll get for off road.

I look forward to more info and pics on your build, sorry for filling up your thread with my pics.

lincpimp · 04.24.2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nzdans

Hey Linc,

I think motor choice depends on your application and driving style. I am primarily a basher but do have a nice technical 1/10 offroad track very close to my work place (there's a BMX track even closer hehe). I may put another few packs through with the 8.5 although I really need to dial about -50% expo on my throttle curve to keep traction.

I have a pretty decent selection of motors from 3.5 to 13.5 but don't have a 10.5; I want to use either 8.5 or 13.5 as they are shiny (new) blue Losi motors. My slipper doesn't noticably slip on the dirt although slips like crazy on sealed road so I'm thinking it's probably as good as it'll get for off road.

I look forward to more info and pics on your build, sorry for filling up your thread with my pics.

No prob, I like pics!

I will see how the 6.5 does, but I think the 8500 motor (8.5) might be a better bet. What gearing are you using with the 8.5 and what top speed do you think you are getting? I figured that I would gear for about 30-35mph, is that too much? I always geared the pedes and rustlers for 55mph, but I bashed them pretty hard on the street and think the sc10 may need to be a bit more relaxed...