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  1. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Somewhere in that spaghetti junction bundle of snakes wiring is a new motor install. 3300Kv out and 3800Kv in. New 3800Kv features longer 60mm can and 5mm pinion shaft. Rain came before I could get a 2S test run in. Eventually she'll get 3S power. Cheers. 'AC'
  2. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    95PGTTech's excellent 1/10 ECX Ruckus 4x4 project put the hook in me to try my hand at off-road grass track speed runs. So begins the cut over and learning process with the MT10. Took the Rival out yesterday to get baseline runs for improving speed. 36kph (~22mph) was the best it could...
  3. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Finally found a set of non-serrated wheel nuts. Even better, stainless steel to boot. Replacing the aluminum wheel nuts was an easy do and my preference for this application. Passing along the maker and p/n in case anyone else is looking for a set. Cheers. 'AC'
  4. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Fabricated a stiffener/spreader to the newly installed DuraTrax front body posts today. 1/8in G10 fiberglass. MT10 is close to ready for test runs once the back yard track is done. Really needs a set of chevron MT tires to set it off. Not sure I can jamb them into this month's budget. May...
  5. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Adapting the Rival for a try at the back yard monster truck course. Fit a pair of DuraTrax 2 1/2in body posts up front raising the body to clear the larger P-L 2.8 Trencher tires. Body posts came out of the basher stash without collars. Had to drill a couple of nylon spacers for 3x5mm BHCS as...
  6. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Hey Isaac, You got the bearing basics down, o.k. And correct that the sealed bearing is best for all-around bashing and off-road use. A shielded bearing is special application only. Sees limited RC use. Yes, a difference in drag is felt when comparing rotation of the two types of bearings...
  7. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    HaHa. Heck, I can't even think straight when not tired. . . Regarding wheel bearings: Given ideal circumstances, a shielded bearing will turn with less friction than its sealed counterpart. A rubber or rubber-like material completely seals a bearing against entry of contaminants. The seal...
  8. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Pulled a pair of 52mph (83kph) runs out of her last month on 3s LiHV low-charged as a LiPo. 16T pinion. Seemed stable at that speed, albeit taking a long run to get up to speed. Ran out of room to hold speed for a full 2sec. She may have been faster. GNSS didn't have time for full register...
  9. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Soldered a XT-90 connector to the 3S x 4500 LiHV today. Put in an extra step attaching the XT-90. As a precaution, put heat shrink on each of the exposed connectors before securing the cap in place. Just in case. Shorty 3S. Only one battery strap secures the pack. Added a strip of Velcro...
  10. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Thanks, Kevin. Finished the beta install of the rear wing today. Using existing AE adjustable wheelie bar bracket and hardware with two nylon spacers and a set of aluminum bracket spares from a previous build. Was going to fabricate a new set of brackets, but these seem up to the task. Have...
  11. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Spent time working on the FSS MT10 project today. Noticed last time I ran she wants to squat in the rear under acceleration. Can use a bit of nose down attitude. Installed a pair of 9mm internal spacers on the shock shafts. Refilled the FR shocks with AE spec 40wt. RR shocks got emptied and...
  12. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Test run of the FSS MT10 today. No body. Minimum throttle. Checking out steering circle and set steering trim. So far, so good. First runs on 2s. 3s comes later. 'AC'
  13. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Love it when a plan comes together. Stick around this hobby long enough and sooner or later things go your way. Almost embarrassed. Power unit practically a drop in. Servo too. Starting with a 14T pinion. Checked fit with an 18T and can probably fit a 19T before running out of adjusting...
  14. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Thanks 500 Mike. You not too far north of me. ~25-30miles or so? BW8/290 here. Did a similar perimeter fade way back when on my 2008 electric top fuel dragster. Always liked that paint job and this was the opportunity to replicate it. Bring it back to life in a manner of speaking. That...
  15. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Houston, we have a roller. P-L Street Fighter LP pre-mounted to Raid wheels arrived. Test fit wide adapters front and narrow adapters rear. Not the final set-up. A beginning, though. In goes the Futaba 4PLS receiver. Will "probably" be the one I use. Still not a 100% with it over the...
  16. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Moving apace to get the project out of slider status. Mounted a set of Pro-Line Trencher 2.8in tires. Alas, much too big for my liking. FR wheel interference with the body at full lock; RR wheels almost zero clearance. One wheel/tire combo weights in at a whopping 8.5oz. That's a full...
  17. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Going with the Futaba 4PLS on this project. Been waffling back and forth between it and the Spektrum DX4C. Have three 4CH receivers for the Fut, only one for the Spektrum. Need that third channel for the running lights on both MT's. That was the deciding factor. Actually, prefer the simpler...
  18. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    That method is great for conventional paper backed stickers. It becomes a little more difficult applying die-cut stickers like come with the MT10. With those, one has to handle and position the entire sticker surface all at once. 'AC'
  19. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    I'm flying Mark across the pond to sticker my next body. :happy: Excellent video, possibly the definitive video on stickering I've seen. That and it is my all-time favorite rallye car and livery to boot. That makes the vid an easy watch. Mark makes use of a wooden dowel rod. I have a...
  20. ahr43

    Project Rival MT10

    Great tip. Thanks, Kevin. Would have liked to have had that tip yesterday. Laid down the window stickers of the FSS MT10. Windshield sticker did not want to lay down without creases where it curves over onto the roof. Driver side sticker had a crease in it from the sticker sheet getting...
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