Vintage RC10T Build - conversion to BL

[evownsu]

my son wants to take this truck to a dirt track this weekend.

Can anyone give me some suggestions on what tires to use? Its packed dirt.

Also, are there any other hop-ups i should start thinking about?

I havent modified that tranny at all, so i was wondering what else i should do.

thanks for the input

[evownsu]

well i finally took my kid to a pretty cool track this past weekend. OMG there were some really hopped up trucks/cars there. i basically realized i really need to get this truck into shape asap.

i recently purchased the RPM tranny. I will install it this weekend. However, i need a good suspension setup and desperately need to wheels and tires for VERY packed hard dirt. PLEASE HELP....any suggestions

[Charlie don't surf]

For lipo/brushless mod I would start with long wheelbase, f 37.5/#2/blue springs- r 32.5/#1/green springs- front end just above level, rear dogbones level. 25 deg caster blocks seem the most versital right now, a little front toe in, -1 camber front and rear and 3 deg rear toe if possible.

13.5 setup is similar with stiffer springs on both front ( silver ) and rear ( blue ) and 1.5 rear toe. T4 wheels are.the same offset, but you would or maybe already did change to a 3/16 rear cvd, and a good all around tire is. Jconcepts double see, or flip outs followed by the panther switch and switch 2.0. But I would look around at what is being used, or call the place and ask what works-

[evownsu]

WOW...that is great.

Thanks for the help

[evownsu]

so here is what i have been researching....i need to convert the axles to 3/16...will this work


http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAV59&P=M#tech



http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2557&P=M

[Charlie don't surf]

Neither will work- the cvd set is too short, and those hubs ate for 1/4 axels with flanged bearings. Look for a rc10gt/ t2 set and o deg rear hubs

[evownsu]

oh ok...but i need to change to the 3/16? correct?

[Charlie don't surf]

Yes, that and the bearings in the hubs

[evownsu]

so how about this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MIP-1082-CVD-Kit-3-16-Axle-RC10T2-/330593651142?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf8eac9c6

and T2 rear hub carrier 0 degree part number 7365

and of course the bearings, correct?

Sorry for the questions...i appreciate the help.

[Charlie don't surf]

Yup, that's it- and the bearing is the same as the front wheel bearings-

[evownsu]

so where would i find some of the misc. parts, i.e., upgraded shocks, shock towers, a-arms, bulk heads...etc. do the same parts for the RC10GT fit?

[Charlie don't surf]

The GT parts that don't fit are the rear arm mounts, rear bulkhead and towers- all gearbox parts are no good either- other than that all the other suspension etc is good to go-

there are a bunch of AE options to use to " current " your truck-

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including the V2 threaded shocks, the T4 rear alloy large bearing hubs ( you have to drill out the hinge pin and use T4 CVA's ) to RPM arms, etc etc- Also Jconcepts shells like the Illuzion and the High Flow fit well too-

[evownsu]

Update:

Installed the RPM tranny and took my kid to the track. didnt have the money to upgrade the CVDs yet. Overall, the springs that were on there are way to stiff...I have no idea what kind of springs they are or what spring rate. between the RPM tranny and the brushless motor, 1 of the stock dogbones got torqued causing it to pop out and chew up the a-arm. got a new body and had my kid design the paint scheme...not bad for a 9 year old.

i am finally going to upgrade to the MIP CVD 3/16 this week along with the other parts.

the only other thing is i need to figure out a better to strap down the battery. There isnt much room from the back of the chassis where the battery fits in and the steering servo. Any suggestions? see pics below.

[Charlie don't surf]

You can ( as I did ) move the battery box up so its just off the steering servo and then
use T4 battery spacer foams to get the battery snug. All you have to do is take the 4/40 screws out and move the box until it is about 1/8" from the servo and make new holes-

Those rear springs are red associated, and are the stiffest that they offer- try green rears- did you change any oil or pistons?

[evownsu]

thanks for the help man

i put losi 50wt in the schocks...but didnt do anything much other than that. i met this guy at the track recently and he has a BUNCH of Associated trucks and he was telling me that for the money i am going to spend on this truck that it would be more worth to just sell it off and get a T4. not sure i am ready to do that since this has sentimental value, and with the other trucks that i have...dont think i need another money pit...haha. with the money that i have spent on upgrades for our slash 4x4 and my revo 3.3 along with all the fixes that i have to do contstantly...not sure another high end truck will help the wallet.

besides...this truck is perferct for my 9 year old. he has a lot to learn about driving...but hes getting it.

i was going to upgrade to the V2 shocks that you had mentioned....

gunna now update CVDs, carriers, get some dirt tires, t4 battery holder, and some dirt tires finally...so not cheap