Slotcarrod's RC10 SC5M Build & Test
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Re: Slotcarrod's RC10 SC5M Build & Test
Can someone tell me what the difference is between the SC5M and the T5M, apart from the obvious, eg Body mounts, body etc
are the 2 cars interchangeable with parts, i will have to pull my T5M out and start the Build, the SC Looks like a Nice car
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are the 2 cars interchangeable with parts, i will have to pull my T5M out and start the Build, the SC Looks like a Nice car
cheers
The Dreaded 7 - 10 Split
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Re: Slotcarrod's RC10 SC5M Build & Test
The suspension, transmission, towers, and steering rack/bulkhead are all the same.Oozzee wrote:Can someone tell me what the difference is between the SC5M and the T5M, apart from the obvious, eg Body mounts, body etc
are the 2 cars interchangeable with parts, i will have to pull my T5M out and start the Build, the SC Looks like a Nice car
cheers
From what I see, you will only need:
71025 Chassis
71027 Cradle
71028 Guards
71029 Bumper
71030 R Bumper
71031 Body mounts
71033 F axles
You will also need some metric hardware to install bumpers etc. I would just buy a screw kit if you can find one. Of course you also need body and 3mm plus offset wheels. Same body and wheels as SC10.2.
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Re: Slotcarrod's RC10 SC5M Build & Test
Yeh I know Ray, he was from Perth before moving over east,good bloke very fastidious about his rc stuff... Interesting you run his setup but like I said he does get right into setting his cars up and preparing them to an extremely high standard.. Thanks for sharing your build an test mate...
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Re: Slotcarrod's RC10 SC5M Build & Test
I forgot to show some pictures of weight difference. I have four scales and have been balancing my cars lately. These show an odd heavy weight on the left front corner. Every thing is built to spec. Note: During my test, I have not added any weight or changed location of electronics. You can see other weight comparisons on page one later.
A little extra weight on the right rear, normal giving the motor.
Strange weight difference on the front. ? Would love to know why?
A little extra weight on the right rear, normal giving the motor.
Strange weight difference on the front. ? Would love to know why?
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Re: Slotcarrod's RC10 SC5M Build & Test
No chassis tweak and the shock collars are equal. I do adjust my cars collars to compensate for minor tweak but I just thought the front was a bit much on my SC5. I have not added any weight or changed my collars yet. I have run it all 100% factory with great results.jwscab wrote:slight bit o chassis tweak, or maybe need to adjust one of the front shock ends a half turn.
TQ'ed my race this weekend but only managed a third in the main. My rear wheel fell off on the last lap because I stripped the 3Racing wheel nuts!
A little overzealous with the tightening for my main!
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Re: Slotcarrod's RC10 SC5M Build & Test
Yeah that is strange too be so far out at the front.... Keep us posted with this mate
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I love this truck. I didn't want one until I read this. Thanks a lot!
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Jconcepts nuts bite crazy hard onto the rims. Strange the nut stripped while driving though.
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Re: Slotcarrod's RC10 SC5M Build & Test
just figured Id throw this out there rod but with that futaba tx/rx system, The frsky 4ch fasst recievers are compatible with the tx's that use the 3p/4p systems. I got one in my cars and its been pretty bullet proof as well as 1/3 the price or so. I just tired of the $80 to $100 prices for those things.
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I use digital callipers on everything and the shocks are 100% perfect. I raced on road (nitro and electric) for many years and I know this is a critical setting. I have since carried over my OCD to my off road cars.jwscab wrote:Not the spring collars, the rod end. Effectively making the shocks different lengths. Slight, but enough to preload.
The wheel nuts I used were not J-Concepts, they were 3Racing. J-Concepts nuts would not strip. I like these Traxxas nuts the best, but my hobby shop has poor stock now: http://www.amain.com/rc-cars/traxxas-4mm-aluminum-flanged-serrated-nuts-blue-4-tra1747r/p23099
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Re: Slotcarrod's RC10 SC5M Build & Test
DMAT wrote:just figured Id throw this out there rod but with that futaba tx/rx system, The frsky 4ch fasst recievers are compatible with the tx's that use the 3p/4p systems. I got one in my cars and its been pretty bullet proof as well as 1/3 the price or so. I just tired of the $80 to $100 prices for those things.
You have a link for these?
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Re: Slotcarrod's RC10 SC5M Build & Test
A bit off topic but have you tried the V2 Fox shocks yet Rod? Are they noticably better?
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Re: Slotcarrod's RC10 SC5M Build & Test
I have not, mine are back ordered but I'm sure they are smooth. Are we going to notice a difference? Probably not!
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