Stock SCX10 Performance Tech.

[scale jim]

sharky, again want to thank you for the posting. I also have a new dingo and will do the changes you have recommended, they make since. Iam going to have to purchace from axial there upgrade links set don't really want to but I don't have traxes part numbers for the ends and don't know where to get all thread, can get the brake line from the auto parts store but they also didn't have threaded rods. again thank you...jim

[Justin82]

Hey jim not sure what you may have where you live but fastenal ordered in the all thread for me, look around for an industrial supply store

[Justin82]

5347 is the traxxas ends you want

[6sharky9]

Originally Posted by scale jim

sharky, again want to thank you for the posting. I also have a new dingo and will do the changes you have recommended, they make since. Iam going to have to purchace from axial there upgrade links set don't really want to but I don't have traxes part numbers for the ends and don't know where to get all thread, can get the brake line from the auto parts store but they also didn't have threaded rods. again thank you...jim

Ty...I bought all my material from ebay...Just type in "8-32 all thread" and you should find it..If you can afford it get stainless steel all thread.

The part number is 5347 for the traxxas ends...youll need 2 packs if your going to 4 link the front and the rear ....only comes with 12 ends and balls per package..Around 8 or 9 dollars per pack.. youll need 16 ends in total to do the 4 link up front as well

Tools?..either a hacksaw or a tubing cutter or a dremel with a cut off wheel and it makes life easier if you can get yourself an 8-32 tap to thread the the traxxas ends first.
You don't have to its just a lot harder to get them threaded straight and not very easy to thread.

Keep in mind you will have to relocate the battery to do one of the mods on the front ..re read it and make sure that's what you want to do before doing it.

[johnnyh66]

Come on Jim... you have Google.

Revo: Traxxas ROD ENDS REVO LARGE W/ HOLLOW BALLS (12)
Jato: Traxxas Rod Ends/Hollow Balls (12ea): Jato

Threaded Rod: McMaster-Carr

[Johnnysplits]

Originally Posted by 6sharky9

and it makes life easier if you can get yourself an 8-32 tap to thread the the traxxas ends first.
You don't have to its just a lot harder to get them threaded straight and not very easy to thread.

First, it's an 8-32 bottoming tap, not a standard tap. Second, wouldn't you have less chance of the rod end pulling out if you just screwed the threaded rod into virgin plastic as opposed to cutting threads in it first?

[mike253905]

Thanks for posting this bro! Just got my scx10 a couple of days ago and am a newb RC'er on a budget! Appreciate your experience and time you took out to write this up! Keep up the great work man

[scale jim]

thanks guys, info I needed. theres a fastnal here ,I'll try them. I have a small tube cutter. and the bottom taps. sharky am running nimh foe now because my charger is last years model so I'll move the battery tray up front, am trying to stay in class 1 so I watch what am doing....jim

[6sharky9]

Originally Posted by mike253905

Thanks for posting this bro! Just got my scx10 a couple of days ago and am a newb RC'er on a budget! Appreciate your experience and time you took out to write this up! Keep up the great work man

Ty and youre welcome..Hoping to see a thread from you on your progress.

[6sharky9]

Originally Posted by scale jim

thanks guys, info I needed. theres a fastnal here ,I'll try them. I have a small tube cutter. and the bottom taps. sharky am running nimh foe now because my charger is last years model so I'll move the battery tray up front, am trying to stay in class 1 so I watch what am doing....jim

You can get a very good charger and battery here especially if on a budget or even not..been using GensAce batteries 5 yrs and not a single issue and they all still perform very well...The charger hasnt let me down yet either.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/

I recommend the Thunder AC6 charger and the gens ace roar approved batteries with the hard cases...the 4000mah 2s 25c for a single pack or the 4800 25c 2s saddle packs for skid rail mounting...if you decide to move up to 3s in the future you can get good ones from there as well...They even have a 3300mah I think for 20 something dollars ..lol

Its not that much more power only being rated 2 tenths of a volt more over an Nimh but you can notice it and it maintains a much higher voltage throughout the discharge rate.

A simple comparison would be say you raced on an rc track...You go 2, 3 maybe 4 laps and your power is already dropping off a considerable amount and showing as your speed gets slower and slower ..With a lipo its like a freshly charged pack throughout the entire race..You do lose voltage but not near as much within that period of time.,,Just a much better power source in general.

keep us informed on your progress..Start a thread and show us some pics

[johnnyh66]

Sharky, you should update your first couple of post with all the new info: Traxxas part numbers, where to find threaded rod and sleeves, etc.

[T I N Y]

Cheapest place I've found to get the threaded rod is Lowes.It's like $3.00. No shipping no waiting no nothing. that way just walk in and grab it and you're ready to go.

[WHITE-TRASH]

Originally Posted by T I N Y

Cheapest place I've found to get the threaded rod is Lowes.It's like $3.00. No shipping no waiting no nothing. that way just walk in and grab it and you're ready to go.

Around here we have Ace hardware. Any hardware store should have it on hand. Coincidentally many also sell small diameter tubing too.

[johnnyh66]

Originally Posted by WHITE-TRASH

Around here we have Ace hardware. Any hardware store should have it on hand. Coincidentally many also sell small diameter tubing too.

That's where I used to get both my threaded rod and ss tubing from till I broke their threaded rod rolling down a hill.
Now I order the ss threaded rod from Mc Master Carr

[Johnnysplits]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

ss threaded rod from Mc Master Carr

[1tonscout]

Stainless allthread is much stronger than the a36 zinc plated mild steel 304 stainless rod is almost the same strenght as B7 hardened rod

[scale jim]

Hey guys, found all the parts, fastners had the ss rod and fine line had 1/4 ss brk line hurricane hobbies had the rod ends. great now I can move forward, wife is going to work w/ me on photos, again thanks to all of you...jim

[6sharky9]

For those interested in this thread ill be doing some updating and adding some info as well and some editing to maybe re word a few things..Thanks to those who have supported the thread.
I will have more info coming.

[Louisbaby]

Originally Posted by 6sharky9

For those interested in this thread ill be doing some updating and adding some info as well and some editing to maybe re word a few things..Thanks to those who have supported the thread.
I will have more info coming.

Awesome, just inform us what you change.

[jeepscx10]

Nice thread I have heard of most of the mods you mentioned but i wanted to make sure that there werent any that i hadnt heard of so i thought i would check out the thread. but its a great thread for those who need help and awesome explanations people understand. Nice work