8rads first RC10 build.

Post by **8rad** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:06 pm

So I got everything but the front shock tower and the tranny gasket but that is not an essential item so I am going ahead with the build.

These are the FT parts I will be anodizing, you guessed it, RED!

Post by **vintage AE** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:11 pm

start assembling already, don't fight it any longer

Post by **8rad** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:01 pm

Soon brother, soon!

Post by **Orange** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:57 pm

Nice...

Ya, I can't wait, even for pictures. I start building and then think "oh ya"

Post by **teman** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:38 pm

I admire your build restraint, personally I can't help myself so I dive into it immediately and build/upgrade items at will

I'm looking forward to seeing this build finished

-Kevin

Post by **flipwils11** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:07 pm

What's the typical shipping time for Fibre-lyte parts? I ordered from them and the tracking number shows they got into the US on 2/7 but I still don't have them. Seems a bit long...

Post by **LTO_Dave** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:44 pm

flipwils11 wrote:What's the typical shipping time for Fibre-lyte parts? I ordered from them and the tracking number shows they got into the US on 2/7 but I still don't have them. Seems a bit long...

It took 18 days from the time I placed my order to the time my parts were delivered from Fibre-Lyte.

Post by **8rad** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 4:01 pm

18 days seems about right. To be honest I dont remember. I do remember my wallet groaning when I placed the order though.

Post by **Orange** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:10 pm

Ya, I made sure I ordered extra stuff for a rainy day when I placed my order... The waiting sucks... Bout the time you forget you ordered it, it shows up,

Post by **8rad** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:20 pm

One of the parts of this build I was dreading was cutting the under tray but it is done. The TBG under tray fits pretty good.

The A&L bell crank screws are just a hair too short. So I replaced those. The right one is extra long for.....

The body post.

My RC10 noobness rears its ugly head for the first time! I did not realize the RR adjustable arm mounts require new holes to be drilled. DOH! I am rethinking the whole thing now. Not sure I want to drill the chassis.

Post by **scr8p** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:30 pm

2 holes to mount it, and then a slot to adjust it (easily).

Post by **8rad** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:56 pm

2 holes to mount it, and then a slot to adjust it (easily).

Well that aint happenin! So plan B. Source some arm mounts. Pretty tough to find I hear.

Post by **Charlie don't surf** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:38 am

8rad wrote:
2 holes to mount it, and then a slot to adjust it (easily).
Well that aint happenin! So plan B. Source some arm mounts. Pretty tough to find I hear.

Now you know why I sold it

Thought you knew that part, I have some 1.5 rear mounts for ya if you don't already have them

Post by **8rad** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:58 am

Now you know why I sold it Thought you knew that part, I have some 1.5 rear mounts for ya if you don't already have them

Ha! I knew it wasnt my fault!

Are 1.5 mounts a good choice for a tight technical track?

Post by **Charlie don't surf** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:30 am

1.5 per side will rotate in the corner more, but the 3 deg ones are hard to find most of the time. 3 get per side is the gold standard in current buggies-

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