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[Armistice]

Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

Should I waterproof them?

Yes, that way if you go in water, you don't have to worry about having wet tires for the climb out. The waterproofing will make them act as if they were dry in wet conditions. I have this done to my tires and it works very well

[Devil Inc]

Will it work for mud too?

[RcBro]

I think because the cool kids hang out in the 1.9 or 2.2 scale builds and this is considered the newb section of the scx10 now?

[bmuzz1]

Originally Posted by RcBro

I think because the cool kids hang out in the 1.9 or 2.2 scale builds and this is considered the newb section of the scx10 now?

It sure feels that way. Maybe we do need a scale newb section for questions like the ones I've been seeing so much lately.

[bmuzz1]

Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

I want to build a truck. What tires are the best?

Reduced 2.2 Axial Rock Lizards are the Shiz!

Originally Posted by Mr.Joshua

Rubber ones

I always figured round was more important then rubber.

Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

Should I waterproof them?

You should most definitely spray Armor-all on your tires before every run so that mud and water will just roll off.

Originally Posted by Armistice

Yes, that way if you go in water, you don't have to worry about having wet tires for the climb out. The waterproofing will make them act as if they were dry in wet conditions. I have this done to my tires and it works very well

See, what did I tell you n00b

Originally Posted by Devil Inc

Will it work for mud too?

Yes!

[bmuzz1]

Originally Posted by juswin24

Trail and error is fine if you got a deep pocket book. When you don't, then having sites with info from 100's to 1000's of members really help. You also have young kids here and old folks like me who lack funds, knowledge or friends to help. I spend more time reading now than I did when I was racing. Had the money and friends to help with trail and error. We also didn't have the Internet.

For the scale build section I felt it was for more true to scale builds. That's why I didn't put mine there. I'll admit, half my build has gone more scale than I planned on.

I'm not saying to spend more and more money to get the right set-up. What I'm saying is to look at other builds in the 1.9, 2.2, and here for ideas on how to set up your rig and then just make adjustments until it suites your liking and driving style.

I like the direction you're taking your build and you're showing some good "how to" as well. Keep up the good work!

[Devil Inc]

I've got some Rain-X in the garage, time to go soak some tires.

[mitchr97]

You should most definitely spray Armor-all on your tires before every run so that mud and water will just roll off.
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Where you being serious?

[Mr.Joshua]

Where you being serious?

Only if you don't like traction

[Armistice]

Originally Posted by Devil Inc

I've got some Rain-X in the garage, time to go soak some tires.

Make sure you heat them up first. This allows the rubber to expand and thus allows the waterproofing agent to become impregnated in the rubber and last a lot longer so you don't have to apply the waterproofing as often

[Devil Inc]

So, what should I heat them up with? Mapp torch, boil them, or microwave? Should I generously rub the WP agent in or quench it into it?

[bmuzz1]

Originally Posted by Armistice

Make sure you heat them up first. This allows the rubber to expand and thus allows the waterproofing agent to become impregnated in the rubber and last a lot longer so you don't have to apply the waterproofing as often

Originally Posted by Devil Inc

So, what should I heat them up with? Mapp torch, boil them, or microwave? Should I generously rub the WP agent in or quench it into it?

[pardonmyn00b]

Ok, ok, serious question. Would I need a BEC if I waterproof my tires? I thought the internal BEC on the AE-2 would be sufficient if I dipped the ESC in blue paint. Help a noob out.

[CrawlinMike]

Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

Ok, ok, serious question. Would I need a BEC if I waterproof my tires? I thought the internal BEC on the AE-2 would be sufficient if I dipped the ESC in blue paint. Help a noob out.

Yep, the extra traction will stress it more. When in doubt- ext bec it! Blue paints a myth, I think it's ky jelly to dip the esc in.

[demonoid369]

Well the lazy non search days are hopefully over, got a new search on the site, pretty big too, so none of the "couldn't find the search button" or some other dumb excuse should happen, if not it's their fault for getting flamed

[Devil Inc]

Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

Ok, ok, serious question. Would I need a BEC if I waterproof my tires? I thought the internal BEC on the AE-2 would be sufficient if I dipped the ESC in blue paint. Help a noob out.

I thought it was yellow paint, something about adding extra horsepower needed for the increase in traction when you waterproof you tires. Stickers too, I know I've heard stickers work for 1:1 vehicles, should work for 1:10 stuff too.

[toyotatrucks83]

Cool kids hang out in the 2.2, 1.9, and 1.5 scaled section. Be realistic. Experienced users are building very custom builds and don't need the "axial SCX-10" section. Let new guys and cheap guys run wild in the axial SCX-10 section and get their start. Everyone has their own newbie product specific question. Obviously the scaled sections are not product specific.

[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by Devil Inc

I thought it was yellow paint, something about adding extra horsepower needed for the increase in traction when you waterproof you tires. Stickers too, I know I've heard stickers work for 1:1 vehicles, should work for 1:10 stuff too.

Blue makes things waterproof. I think yellow is an increase in power. Stickers and scale accessories get more chicks.

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

no ...

sticker's increase horsepower by 5 for each sticker..



noobs..

[LBrown867]

If there is newbie sections, then the questions people are asking wouldnt get answered. We come in here because maybe we are new to the hobby and have questions. I agree that people need to value that search bar but 75% of the time it doesnt give you what you want and these people are not about to go through all the these pages looking for what they want. Instead of starting a new thread bashing the newbies that have questions about their rigs, realize that I am sure you were a newbie one day and asked the same questions whether it was here or somewhere else. If it bothers you that bad just ignore the thread and move on. I have been one to start a thread asking a question that was important to me because I can gain knowledge from other guys experiences. Respectfully speaking.

Originally Posted by bmuzz1

It sure feels that way. Maybe we do need a scale newb section for questions like the ones I've been seeing so much lately.