SC10 Build tips?

[Team No Idea]

After a nice week in the new forest i could resist a trip to Lesro Models on the way home. And now im about to start the build of my new spangly SC10. Does anyone have any setup tips/suggestions or mods i can do along the way through the build? or is it simply a case of follow the instructions and the truck will be as good as its ever going to be.
I only ask as the last car i built was my X6 and the first time it got near trackside i was told by other, more experienced racers that i could do this, that and the other to make it better.
Thanks in advance for any ideas....

[Garry Spice]

dude,its an AE kit....build away i say!

[poopers]

Possibly worth a quick review for any known problems before getting started:

http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric...ld-thread.html

http://www.rcshortcourse.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=15

[HKP]

The stock shock oil is a bit soft I thought.. I think Andy went up to 35 in the front and 40 in the rear?? He might be able to chip in with some suggestions in this thread. Alternatively, read the Racer review as all our tips are in there!!

[Gnarly Old Dog]

I would definitely recommend a quick read of the recent Racer review but from memory, yes, i did go up is shock oils - I think it was maybe even heavier on the front - possibly 45wt and 35 - 40wt in the back.
I also dropped a ballstud washer all round to lower the inner pivot height to help the truck corner a little bit flatter.

Use the black grease (supplied) for the diff build up and shim it using 2 shims per side.
Also, check for drive-cup rubbing on the wishbone bracing - I had to dremel my wishbones a touch to prevent any binding at full droop.

Also, as soon as possible, invest in the superb JConcepts underbody cover - that will help keep everythin nice and clean / dry.

Rear wheels - before you run the truck, it's worth filling the recesses surrounding the drive pin recess (not the pin recess itself - obviously) with epoxy. The wheels can come a little loose and then the drive pin becomes unseated - you power up and shred the inner face of the wheel. Worth checking out beforehand although I do believe that perhaps AE have addressed this in later kit batches???

HTH - see you Sunday.

[mark christopher]

anyone post the settings or got a link to the article?. I dont get the mag......

[HKP]

Hi mark,

Its the October 2009 issue mate.

http://www.rcracer.com/shop-wrapper

[Team No Idea]

Thanks for the top tips chaps!
Most appreciated! Nearly finnished, just got the shocks to build and sort out the rear wheels.
Just out of interest, what motor/gearing would you suggest? i was going to head for something like a 10.5?

[simon]

Hi Team no idea,

I see your from sandwich in kent?...is there anywhere in kent that races these trucks as i was thinking of getting one..

Cheers simon

[brookie]

Check out:

http://www.edenparkraceway.com/

or

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35239

We will be racing both Stadium and Short Course trucks at this event and ALL subsequent rounds of our Winter Warmer series.
I've just done a head count and we will definitely have a heat of trucks..........maybe TWO

Keep checking our club thread for the latest announcements

[Team No Idea]

Originally Posted by simon

Hi Team no idea,

I see your from sandwich in kent?...is there anywhere in kent that races these trucks as i was thinking of getting one..

Cheers simon

Hi Simon, as suggested above, Eden Park is a fantastic venue for racing these trucks and buggys in general competitivley. There is a race meeting being held there this Sunday, sadly my SC10 wont be ready in time but i'll be there with the B44 buggy instead. Where abouts are you? i take it your local to me? If you are into off road racing in general there is also another fantastic club that alot of us go to in Boughton village hall, near Faversham. We race 4wd buggys indoors every wednesday night.. Check out www.forcc.co.uk. If you fancy a look feel free to pop on up!

[Team No Idea]

Originally Posted by brookie

I've just done a head count and we will definitely have a heat of trucks..........maybe TWO

Oh yes!, that is going to great to see!
Sooooo wish mine was going to be ready, maybe the next round!