Micro sct or Foff?

[Slambaam]

this is prob the wrong forum to post this in but every one here is pretty knowledgeable. Any one have a micro sct brushless? im thinking of getting one or making a foff out of a redcat like some guys on here have done. i want a go fast rig. any insight from you guys would be awesome!

[DANALLY]

Most guys on here build one with Redcat axles, Losi tranny, and a good power-plant like a big block.

I built one and it got parted out. It was fun but I lost interest. Search on here for foff and you will find some ideas. Good luck!

[Midlife Crisis]

I've built both. The FOFF rig had it's pros and cons as did the SCT build. All in all, the SCT dud better and was easier ti keep together. I

[Slambaam]

thanks guys! so far the sct is taking my eye, due to the fact its already running a brushless set up.

[Midlife Crisis]

Rally wheels, crawler tires of your choice, soft springs/bladder mod, big spur/little pinion, and a low kv motor and you are FOFF'n! The Sct is light, basically a sled( smooth bottom) and durable as hell.

Edit...
BL isnt mandatory, mine runs a DDT 80t predator motor and melts pinions every run almost!

[boy&hisdogs]

I have the brushless micro SCT! I actually really like it, it's a blast to drive. One issue though is sometimes the throttle doesn't respond. Often this is when you punch it, and you have to release and reapply to get the car to move. I'm not sure why it does this. I say this because I know throttle control is a crucial part of FOFF. I keep meaning to figure it out and fix it but haven't gotten around to it yet. Check out my review that I posted on RC Short Course. Lots of big, clear pictures.
Losi Micro SCT Review - RCShortCourse.com Bulletin Board

[akrcguy]

i have the losi micro sct brushless with 2.4 .....its amazing the only thing you might want are aluminum lock nuts,progresive rate spring set(if you have peticular needs) and possibly a lipo i have the venom 250mah 7.4 volt 15c its made for it and well this baby goes

[Slambaam]

thx for the replys. i might just pick up a sumo like others have on here and throw the brushless system into it and make a foff.

[89redranger]

Sure hope you guys with Micro SCTs have a secret for me. I haven't taken mine outside but twice. Every time the tires hit anything other than the carpet, my swept garage floor, or the linoleum the pinion is gone! One little pebble killed that fancy little chromed brass pinion Losi gives you with the brushless model last time, and before that it got a piece of sand stuck in it that locked it up. I'm lucky to get 30 seconds outside before the damn thing sits lifeless...

[Mastah Kyler]

is that a sumo with a losi tranny?

[smuggl1n]

Originally Posted by Madjones

I love my FOFF!!!! Simple but effective....





Also I got some irok drift tires if I want to get sideways

What kind of tires are those in the first pic? I also think there on backwards or is that right?

[Mastah Kyler]

Originally Posted by smuggl1n

What kind of tires are those in the first pic? I also think there on backwards or is that right?

believe it or not they are losi mini sand paddles

Losi Mini T Sand Paddle Rear Tires with Foam Inserts | eBay

and nope thats how they go

[Intashu]

not going to lie, they're backward. google the tire and you'll see they are all mounted so that they scoop as opposed to vee.

[Mastah Kyler]

Originally Posted by Mastah Kyler

and nope thats how they go

just kidding

[Intashu]

It's okay I've made the same mistakes with other tires.

[smuggl1n]

Ha I was right just kidding but I was right.

[chevy55]

Originally Posted by Intashu

It's okay I've made the same mistakes with other tires.

Looks like you made the mistake again....Those tires perform better in the sand that way.
The scoop's are rather tall & when spun around they dig bad, like your trying to leave the line & now your stuck in a hole on the line
The way they are in the pic lets you float over the top of the sand like a magic carpet ride

Ha smuggl1n you was wrong bro

[89redranger]

Originally Posted by chevy55

Looks like you made the mistake again....Those tires perform better in the sand that way.
The scoop's are rather tall & when spun around they dig bad, like your trying to leave the line & now your stuck in a hole on the line
The way they are in the pic lets you float over the top of the sand like a magic carpet ride

Ha smuggl1n you was wrong bro

How about trimming each paddle down in height and running them in the "correct" orientation? Not trying to poke or anything, but I would've tried it because I'm anal about the details. Then again, you have a running FOFF rig, while I nitpick the details of my 1/18 MRC FOFF build, which is sitting in pieces...

[chevy55]

Originally Posted by 89redranger

How about trimming each paddle down in height and running them in the "correct" orientation? Not trying to poke or anything, but I would've tried it because I'm anal about the details. Then again, you have a running FOFF rig, while I nitpick the details of my 1/18 MRC FOFF build, which is sitting in pieces...

Well I tried it both ways & this worked the best I think madjones would agree because in those pics up above, those are my tires on his rig during testing....I have seen plenty of sandrails run in the same direction at the dunes & they tear it up.

& as soon as my b1r gets back from tekin mine will be running again..
Little Focker- Micro FOFF-Test Vid-

I will get a recent pic with the bug body up soon..

Nice start on the mini I can't wait to see it throw'n rooooost, looks real mean!

[Intashu]

Originally Posted by chevy55

Looks like you made the mistake again....Those tires perform better in the sand that way.
The scoop's are rather tall & when spun around they dig bad, like your trying to leave the line & now your stuck in a hole on the line
The way they are in the pic lets you float over the top of the sand like a magic carpet ride

Ha smuggl1n you was wrong bro

I was going off the images of them mounted on other cars.

I'll agree about the dig issue however. guess it depends on how soft of sand your used to running. everything near me is gritty and thick. And i've never actually ran paddles myself yet. waiting till I can afford a Axial Wraith for my FoFF build.