bilinvic's SCX10 II

[bilinvic]

Yes I am....I'm using the kit shocks. I substituted the upper red o-ring with a Traxxas X-rings and used Teflon tape on the threads for the shock caps; no leaks.

[honchojoe]

Originally Posted by bilinvic

Yes I am....I'm using the kit shocks. I substituted the upper red o-ring with a Traxxas X-rings and used Teflon tape on the threads for the shock caps; no leaks.

What weight oil?

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[bilinvic]

I don't recall...most likely 30wt. I may have mentioned the weight earlier in this thread.

[ossipeecrawler]

Thanks

[Say what?]

Here you go;

" The rear shocks were drained of the 30wt shock oil and were filled up with 60wt....feels much better now".

My bad, i have read this thread 3 times I know i know, i just love what bill has done with his SCX10 II

~D

[Say what?]

Originally Posted by bilinvic

Yes I am....I'm using the kit shocks. I substituted the upper red o-ring with a Traxxas X-rings and used Teflon tape on the threads for the shock caps; no leaks.

The Tamiya x-rings also work.
See link;

Tamiya Damper X Rings 50 Durometer 8 TAM42214 | eBay

~D

[bilinvic]

Finally had an opportunity to take out my 10.2 today and test out the new Promodeler v4 servo.....which performed flawlessly. For a 1.9 rig, the servo has more than enough torque to get the wheels turned even in a potential bind situation. I had one really bad tumble where the rig landed on one of the front wheels from about 5 feet of air and thought for sure something would be broken, in particular the servo; to my surprise, everything was perfect (except my ego).

I have numerous 2.2 rigs that are outstanding at crawling....but this SCX10 II rig is definitely my most capable crawler and this is with the least amount of money and upgrades invested! It truly blows me and my buddies away from it's awe-inspiring crawls that it accomplishes.

Axial FTW!!!!!!!!!!

[bilinvic]

I must also add, the stock shocks are still have not leaked one single bit.

[luckster]

Originally Posted by bilinvic

I must also add, the stock shocks are still have not leaked one single bit.

I am having good luck with my stock shocks too.
I have really enjoyed your build thread.

[Motorider]

Originally Posted by bilinvic

Finally had an opportunity to take out my 10.2 today and test out the new Promodeler v4 servo.....which performed flawlessly. For a 1.9 rig, the servo has more than enough torque to get the wheels turned even in a potential bind situation. I had one really bad tumble where the rig landed on one of the front wheels from about 5 feet of air and thought for sure something would be broken, in particular the servo; to my surprise, everything was perfect (except my ego).

I have numerous 2.2 rigs that are outstanding at crawling....but this SCX10 II rig is definitely my most capable crawler and this is with the least amount of money and upgrades invested! It truly blows me and my buddies away from it's awe-inspiring crawls that it accomplishes.

Axial FTW!!!!!!!!!!

What tires are those in your pictures?

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[allanon1965]

if i recall, those are 1.9 VooDoo KLR's

[bilinvic]

Correct allanon1965....silver compound.

[Motorider]

I know you like the performance of those klr tires, but I thought you were going to change it up due to wanting a more scale look. That is the first time I have paid attention to those tires. I'm looking to go with either the voodoo klr silver or the new pit bull xl tire.

Also, my brother has a new rtr scx10.2. Mine is the kit with my shocks set up the same as yours. While mine does some things better, I noticed that he has slightly more ground clearance in the rear and it allowed him to drive right up this one stone while I had to use just a bit of a run at it to get the rear tire on the rock. I'm assuming that is a trade off for running the shocks forward mounted like that? Thanks for the advice.

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[bilinvic]

I couldn't do it Motorider.....I couldn't live with sacrificing performance for looks! The KLR tires are by far the best tires I have ever used....but I do like the reports of the new P-L Hyrax tires have been generating....might have to try them out to compare!

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by bilinvic

I couldn't do it Motorider.....I couldn't live with sacrificing performance for looks! The KLR tires are by far the best tires I have ever used....but I do like the reports of the new P-L Hyrax tires have been generating....might have to try them out to compare!

I've got them both, and I don't think I'll be using the KLR's after mounting up the Hyrax's.

[luckster]

Originally Posted by imthatguy

I've got them both, and I don't think I'll be using the KLR's after mounting up the Hyrax's.

I have been looking at the Hyrax tires too. What foams work well?

[imthatguy]

Originally Posted by luckster

I have been looking at the Hyrax tires too. What foams work well?

I'm using their Dual Stage ones.

[Say what?]

The new Pro-Line 1.9" Single Stage Closed Cell Foam Insert (2)

And the new Dual Stage http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/pro617600.htm

I want to try the Dual Stage in the front Hyrax Tires and the Single Stage in the rear Hyrax Tires.

What do you think about mixing the two this way?.

~D

[Motorider]

When you guys get the tires ironed out I'll just buy the set you all say is best. Save me the cash.

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[flatfoot]

Originally Posted by bilinvic

I have a crawler's dream backyard for testing and have some very specific crawling lines that can only be accomplished with larger 2.2 rigs that are dialed in or finely tuned and balanced 1.9 rigs. If I can make these lines, then I know my rig will perform phenomenally out on the mountains.

It took months and months for the Ascender to make these lines after infinite tuning sessions and upgrades. After today's very first test session and a couple of hours of tuning the suspension and shocks, my SCX10 II has owned these extremely difficult lines already...it's ready to take on the Rocky Mountains! Needless to say, the performance is off the charts already and will only get better with the inevitable upgrades the future has in store for this newest favourite rig!

that back yard is horrific, and you should be ashamed! I don't know how you can post those pix and sleep at night? jk, looks like a perfect spot, congrats on the great space.