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ttown180 · 11-01-2009, 09:57 AM

Just got my new tr and it topples over like nothing, i was wondering what all ways there are to help get it not so top heavy, i looked into wheel weights but how well do those help?

Pappy · 11-01-2009, 10:45 AM

I don't know if you are into comp crawling too, but the same principals apply.....Get as much of the truck's weight as low as you can, wheel wheight is good for this. Suspension adjustments can also help, but as a rule, scalers are usually more prone to rolling over as their bodies weigh more, thus putting more weight up high. And the more lights, luggage racks, driver/ passenger figures, spare tire(s) you add the worse it gets. But bear in mind, these are built for scale realism, and 1:1 trucks are similar in roll overs.

nickvig · 11-01-2009, 11:33 AM

I dremeled the inside lip of my wheels at a 45 degree angle and put in some proline wheel weights. The 6oz. of weight in each front wheel made a huge difference. With no spare mounted on the cage, I could get away with 1.5oz in each wheel, but it was still a little top heavy. Ditch the spare tire and add some stick-on weight to your front wheels and you should be rockin'.

Just Zach · 11-01-2009, 12:00 PM

Switching from a stick pack to a smaller Lipo pack will make the biggest difference. The farther forward on it the better. Adding wheel weight will help a ton too.

DonsATV · 11-01-2009, 02:07 PM

What body are you running?? Is this your first scaler??

ttown180 · 11-01-2009, 06:05 PM

Thanks everyone! I gt a stick pack and it's relocated to the front but it is a little higher up because it's above the elctronics but it used to be in the back right on the chassis which spot would be better?

And it is my first scaler and it's a TR scx10

EvilTwin v2 · 11-01-2009, 06:09 PM

Get the battery as low & forward as you can on the chassis. Those stick packs weigh a ton, and they will tip you over if they're mounted too high.

Post up some pictures of your truck with the body on and with the body off. It'll help alot if we can actually see what you're dealing with instead of guessing.

ttown180 · 11-01-2009, 07:40 PM

ill get those up asap, gotta study first lol

Reflection · 11-01-2009, 07:56 PM

Going to a lipo would definitely help a ton. If you can't do the lipo,even going to a 2/3a pack would be a big help.

Put about 3 1/2-4 ounces in each front wheel,like stated already,that helps allot.

DonsATV · 11-01-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ttown180

Thanks everyone! I gt a stick pack and it's relocated to the front but it is a little higher up because it's above the elctronics but it used to be in the back right on the chassis which spot would be better?

And it is my first scaler and it's a TR scx10

Take your electrics out and move your battery tray up front (if you haven't done so already), then you can put your electrics on top of your battery. I ballooned my rx and put it on top of the battery and put my XL-5 ESC over the rear axle.

Sorry for the crappy pic and no the wires are not touching the spur gear. It works good and it's no where near as tippy as my F350 Hi-lift and I haven't put any weights in the tires yet.

ttown180 · 11-01-2009, 08:40 PM

thanks for the pic, not so sure id want to move all those electrics though lol, does it get hairy?

Marpek · 11-01-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ttown180

Just got my new tr and it topples over like nothing, i was wondering what all ways there are to help get it not so top heavy, i looked into wheel weights but how well do those help?

Hehehe... same problem here.

Felt definitely the high profile and weigh heavy shell plays a major part for the topples... just have to be real slow when crawling some difficult obstacles with the stock 27 turn motor. I ditched the stock radio, and uses my own with TH EPA and EXP settings to overcome the speed problem... and gonna changed to a 45T motor soon perhaps.

ttown180 · 11-01-2009, 10:36 PM

let me know how the motor swap goes if it happens! i want to do that myself

Marpek · 11-01-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ttown180

let me know how the motor swap goes if it happens! i want to do that myself

Sure dude, and perhaps many SCX10 owners can tell you the difference in performance is great... not too sure the tipping issues actually...

DonsATV · 11-02-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ttown180

thanks for the pic, not so sure id want to move all those electrics though lol, does it get hairy?

We need some pics of your rig with and without the body dude.

tklatti · 11-02-2009, 05:03 PM

Have a scx10.Run a 3cell lipo(2170mah) mounted over the front servo and axle.put the receiver in the receiver box that comes with it.(put dielectric grease in the hole were wires come out of the box,as a precaution)Only esc sits in the rear. Run 3oz of lead weight in Each front wheel. 1oz in Each rear.(i like the rear to stay calm on desents) The rig is super stable! Try that for starters.lmk

Also what body did you end up running lexan or a hardbody??

ttown180 · 11-02-2009, 06:14 PM

the tr is lexan i believe, and the f350 thats on its way is a hardbody if im not mistaken

tklatti · 11-02-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ttown180

the tr is lexan i believe, and the f350 thats on its way is a hardbody if im not mistaken

Yes the f350 is hardbody. Try the setup i suggested it will help ya

ttown180 · 11-02-2009, 11:25 PM

will do, will the proline titus 1.9 tuner weights fit on the stock scx10 wheels?

ttown180 · 11-02-2009, 11:29 PM

i just found they are only for titan wheels

so would these work on my stock scx10 tr wheels? http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Team-Asso...5-p-16765.html

11-01-2009, 09:57 AM	#1
ttown180 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 154	Tipping trouble Just got my new tr and it topples over like nothing, i was wondering what all ways there are to help get it not so top heavy, i looked into wheel weights but how well do those help?

11-02-2009, 05:03 PM	#16
tklatti Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Beloit,ohio Posts: 653	Have a scx10.Run a 3cell lipo(2170mah) mounted over the front servo and axle.put the receiver in the receiver box that comes with it.(put dielectric grease in the hole were wires come out of the box,as a precaution)Only esc sits in the rear. Run 3oz of lead weight in Each front wheel. 1oz in Each rear.(i like the rear to stay calm on desents) The rig is super stable! Try that for starters.lmk Also what body did you end up running lexan or a hardbody?? Last edited by tklatti; 11-02-2009 at 05:40 PM.

11-01-2009, 10:45 AM	#2
Pappy Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southwestern Pa. Posts: 866	I don't know if you are into comp crawling too, but the same principals apply.....Get as much of the truck's weight as low as you can, wheel wheight is good for this. Suspension adjustments can also help, but as a rule, scalers are usually more prone to rolling over as their bodies weigh more, thus putting more weight up high. And the more lights, luggage racks, driver/ passenger figures, spare tire(s) you add the worse it gets. But bear in mind, these are built for scale realism, and 1:1 trucks are similar in roll overs.

11-01-2009, 11:33 AM	#3
nickvig Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal, SFV Posts: 104	I dremeled the inside lip of my wheels at a 45 degree angle and put in some proline wheel weights. The 6oz. of weight in each front wheel made a huge difference. With no spare mounted on the cage, I could get away with 1.5oz in each wheel, but it was still a little top heavy. Ditch the spare tire and add some stick-on weight to your front wheels and you should be rockin'.

11-01-2009, 12:00 PM	#4
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,585	Switching from a stick pack to a smaller Lipo pack will make the biggest difference. The farther forward on it the better. Adding wheel weight will help a ton too.

11-01-2009, 02:07 PM	#5
DonsATV RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States of the Offended Posts: 1,184	What body are you running?? Is this your first scaler??

11-01-2009, 06:05 PM	#6
ttown180 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 154	Thanks everyone! I gt a stick pack and it's relocated to the front but it is a little higher up because it's above the elctronics but it used to be in the back right on the chassis which spot would be better? And it is my first scaler and it's a TR scx10

11-01-2009, 06:09 PM	#7
EvilTwin v2 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: EvilCrawlerDesigns@comcast.net Posts: 3,510	Get the battery as low & forward as you can on the chassis. Those stick packs weigh a ton, and they will tip you over if they're mounted too high. Post up some pictures of your truck with the body on and with the body off. It'll help alot if we can actually see what you're dealing with instead of guessing.

11-01-2009, 07:40 PM	#8
ttown180 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 154	ill get those up asap, gotta study first lol

11-01-2009, 07:56 PM	#9
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	Going to a lipo would definitely help a ton. If you can't do the lipo,even going to a 2/3a pack would be a big help. Put about 3 1/2-4 ounces in each front wheel,like stated already,that helps allot.

11-01-2009, 08:40 PM	#11
ttown180 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 154	thanks for the pic, not so sure id want to move all those electrics though lol, does it get hairy?

11-01-2009, 10:36 PM	#13
ttown180 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 154	let me know how the motor swap goes if it happens! i want to do that myself

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11-02-2009, 06:14 PM	#17
ttown180 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 154	the tr is lexan i believe, and the f350 thats on its way is a hardbody if im not mistaken

11-02-2009, 11:25 PM	#19
ttown180 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 154	will do, will the proline titus 1.9 tuner weights fit on the stock scx10 wheels?

11-02-2009, 11:29 PM	#20
ttown180 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 154	i just found they are only for titan wheels so would these work on my stock scx10 tr wheels? http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Team-Asso...5-p-16765.html

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