locky Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 My Tenshock runs at similar temperatures to yours. Tenshock do run hot but your temperatures look OK from what I understand. What pinion size are you using? Temps starting to creep to 80 deg C and just above after bashing on full battery. Think this is too close to the recommended max of 180 F. I had a Warp 5700kv that always seemed to run hot, even after repeatedly dropping pinion size, and then it expired. I dont really want the same to happen with the Tenshock. My bashing is mainly short bursts of acceleration, so not sure that smaller pinion is always going to cure the problem. At least now I'm regularly measuring temps and stopping when it gets to 180 F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolebay Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 We run on high bite short grass or broken surface loosely compacted dirt. We use 13T or 14T pinions. The 14T is fast enough but does get hot. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolebay Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Who needs a lawn mower when you have a short course truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1103 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 hey troops!!! going to be getting the 2.0 and was wonderin if the hexes are metric or imperial just so I know that I will need to get new drivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 hey troops!!! going to be getting the 2.0 and was wonderin if the hexes are metric or imperial just so I know that I will need to get new drivers Imperial. I went for Fastrax interchangeable drivers from MS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1103 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Cheers dude added to the list getting it ordered on Thursday any tips on the build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolebay Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) This guy gives a great explanation an almost every step; http://www.rcshortcourse.com/forum/losi-ten-scte/39028-gary-katzers-ten-scte-2-0-build-thread.html Edited July 21, 2013 by Poolebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1103 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 hey peeps still building this list up lol. nut drivers. what sizes would i need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolebay Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 The wrench for the wheel nuts is included in the kit. The only other nut is for the top of the shock mounting and that is 1/4 inch. There is also a selection of the smaller allen keys included in the kit. They even supply losi lok thread lock, a small quantity of shock oil and a tube of shock grease. Really good of them to include those. You will need black grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1103 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 are they good quality tools, or are they just like the wee tools that you get with rtrs? also is there enough shock oil to do a couple of services? hope im not being a pain, just want to get everything i need for the build in one shot instead of waiting for different bits and bobs arriving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) are they good quality tools, or are they just like the wee tools that you get with rtrs? also is there enough shock oil to do a couple of services? hope im not being a pain, just want to get everything i need for the build in one shot instead of waiting for different bits and bobs arriving I didnt use the supplied allen keys, based on past experience, as you cant easily use them and they usually are softer and will round. Fastrax hex drivers have been reliable for me in the past. The amount of shock oil is only enough for one build of four shocks. I havent needed to change to date the oil either due to leaks or change characteristics. I have other shock oils in 25 and 30 from the past which I will try. Some people had problems with the diffs screws rounding and they swapped to HPI screws. I didnt have any problems during the initial build, but I got some just in case. Some people had problems with screwing bottom shock caps on, as they were very hard to fully tighten. I had this problem, but they are working OK to date. Horizon UK will send replacements if you ask. I didnt get any black grease and used the supplied yellow/brown grease where the instructions requested. Edited July 21, 2013 by locky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1103 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks i think i will get separate tools to make the build easier and plus when I have for them I won't need to go about looking for the ones that are supplied. The ones I got with the trophy and hyper are spare tools just incase something goes wrong with my decent ones lol. Read in this thread about the diff screws what size are they or do you have a part number that I could use for the beefier hpi ones? I've heard about the shock ends, is it the hole that is too small to get it started and just needs opened up at the top a bit or is it really tight all the way? It is a beauty of a kit so I want the build to go nice and smooth, is there any other issues that will need to be addressed? this thread has helped me already with the other external links that you have previously put up thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolebay Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I used M2.5 x 12 mm hex sockets for the diffs. HPI part number Z449. There are 10 in a pack so you will need 2 packs to do all 3 diffs. Although they are longer than the TLR supplied pieces there is plenty of room (10 mm compared to 12 mm length). Obviously as well as your imperial drivers you will need a 2.5 hex driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1103 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 8 hours into the build. Just done the rear diff in bag D. This kit is amazing the attention to detail is really good, I would of liked all the screws to be silver in colour but that's me just being picky. Going to get a build guide written up at the end of it all I can't believe how light this thing is!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1103 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Hey guys just wondering how do you mount the esc and rx in the scte 2.0 and where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolebay Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 On mine the ESC is stuck down onto chassis using double sided tape. Using same method the RX is stuck to the side of the steering servo cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.f.s Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I used the same method as Poolebay Sent from my android device using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolebay Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Gratuitous action shot to keep you motivated to get it running. Since the photo was taken I've switched back to the Losi Eclipse tyres and the handling has improved (even on this scrub surface). This truck is built like a tank. Love it. Edited August 2, 2013 by Poolebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1103 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Just waiting on the esc and motor went for the tenshock 411 motor and the xerun 120a esc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1103 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Wow this thing is lovely to drive!!! Stays nice and flat whilst airborne. Stuck to the ground throughout corners a little tail happy which is always fun as well going to change the shock oil, feel like it is a bit soft for my driving style. Chassis is slapping the ground when landing got a couple of we scrapes on it now over all I an really pleased with it. Will need to tweek things about on the suspension set up so I get it how I want. Steering/Ackerman set up seems a bit prone to collecting small stones. Need to cut out the vents in the shell. I'm a very happy bunny though. Thanks for all you help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-z-awd Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Wow this thing is lovely to drive!!! Stays nice and flat whilst airborne. Stuck to the ground throughout corners a little tail happy which is always fun as well going to change the shock oil, feel like it is a bit soft for my driving style. Chassis is slapping the ground when landing got a couple of we scrapes on it now over all I an really pleased with it. Will need to tweek things about on the suspension set up so I get it how I want. Steering/Ackerman set up seems a bit prone to collecting small stones. Need to cut out the vents in the shell. I'm a very happy bunny though. Thanks for all you help guys. it looked good today apart from the landing on your roof part but it was fun to see one run in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlP Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hey folks I'm after some battery and wheel/tyre advice, I Picked up a very nice SCTE (thanks Noj) a while back and I'm looking to see what would be a suitable battery for it I have a few 2s turnigy nano techs 65-130c I run in my DRX VE would these be upto the job? the trucks currently running the stock motor and esc and what I believe is a 18t pinion, also the tyres are pretty worn and I'd like to replace them I mainly run on short grass and dusty/hard packed dirt, any advice welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1103 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 What is the mah rating of the batts? I went with the nanda short course wheel and tyre combo, I like them a lot!!! http://www.modelsport.co.uk/wheel-tyre-sets/rc-car-categories/9960/996020&MSAttributeID[58]=714&ManufacturerID=1137 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1103 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Also what rating is your esc in amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlP Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Doh forgot to put in the rating my bad sorry, they are 6000 MaH, also i think losi rebadged a CC MMP esc and from a spot of googling i think the amps are 65A and 120A burst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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