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I've used an old tire's closed cell insert on a RC that had that same ovalized (shock absorbing) area of the bumper. It stiffens up that area, but still allows the bumper to flex.Anyone have a suggestion for Front bumper support? When I let my kiddos drive, we break that thing constantly.
Discovered this and have put simular versions of other cars. Amazing impact absorption, low weight, dirt cheap. Reinforced PVC tubing or rubber tubing from hardware store. Other picture is Arrma senton rear bumper mount I built out of it just to show the versatility. Have speed a tree head on at 25mph, and took it like a champ!Anyone have a suggestion for Front bumper support? When I let my kiddos drive, we break that thing constantly.
Anyone have a suggestion for Front bumper support? When I let my kiddos drive, we break that thing constantly.
I so regret not getting the MT10 instead of our Granite. I am so tired of fixing that pos.Hey Kevin. Thanks for the like today on an earlier post in this thread. Been a while since reviewing this thread and brought me back for a re-read.
Reading Jess' excellent Ultimate MT10 Guide poked me into finally changing out those Trenchers. Too much tire for what I do now. Doubling down on Jess' comment on their weight - I have the belted version and with aluminum 12mm inserts. They weigh in at a hefty 9.3oz (265g) EACH. That works out to over 2lbs of tire/wheel assembly hanging out in the wind off the chassis arms. Asking a lot of a suspension, axle and 12mm hexes. Intent was to use them for 3S speed runs as the belted's are 70mph rated no-balloners.
Put on a set of P-L Gladiators as an interim. Much lighter at 5.3oz (152g) each - even with the 12mm AL hexes. Could almost hear the MT10 heaving a sigh of relief. . . Good grass tire too.
While doing the swap did a check and found out a 14mm STRC AL hex fits the MT10 and mounts the P-L Raid 14mm hub a.o.k. Ordered a full set of blue anodize (of course-it's an AE) for later refit.
To phm14's comments on his success with his bone stock MT10. +1. Have a stock one myself and have had no problems with it whatsoever. This one's my 'mod' built from a slider.
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Yeah, I hear you. Waffled back-and-forth b/w the MT10 and Granite before finally settling on the MT10. AE for me was a know quantity. That in the end was the tipping factor. Like any RC, MT10 has its good features and areas for improvement. Overall, though, it's a heck of a good 2S RC platform. 3S, yeah it'll do it but not as well as on 2S.I so regret not getting the MT10 instead of our Granite. I am so tired of fixing that pos.
Awesome post...really helpful. Thx!Ultimate MT10 Guide
Rival MT10. This was my first Hobby grade RC. Spent a lot of $ just playing around with it, in literally every way and finally have created an absolute, stable, non-overheating, 50mph, wheeling multiple blocks at a time, easy complete back flips off just a curb from low speed, beast.
What motor, ESC, and pinion are you running? Happy with 2s? I have 3 MT10s (picked them up for a song). Looking to heavily modify mine, and give a kick to my son & wife's trucks with a better ESC & Motor (runing 2s).Hey Kevin. Thanks for the like today on an earlier post in this thread. Been a while since reviewing this thread and brought me back for a re-read.
Reading Jess' excellent Ultimate MT10 Guide poked me into finally changing out those Trenchers. Too much tire for what I do now. Doubling down on Jess' comment on their weight - I have the belted version and with aluminum 12mm inserts. They weigh in at a hefty 9.3oz (265g) EACH. That works out to over 2lbs of tire/wheel assembly hanging out in the wind off the chassis arms. Asking a lot of a suspension, axle and 12mm hexes. Intent was to use them for 3S speed runs as the belted's are 70mph rated no-balloners.
Put on a set of P-L Gladiators as an interim. Much lighter at 5.3oz (152g) each - even with the 12mm AL hexes. Could almost hear the MT10 heaving a sigh of relief. . . Good grass tire too.
While doing the swap did a check and found out a 14mm STRC AL hex fits the MT10 and mounts the P-L Raid 14mm hub a.o.k. Ordered a full set of blue anodize (of course-it's an AE) for later refit.
To phm14's comments on his success with his bone stock MT10. +1. Have a stock one myself and have had no problems with it whatsoever. This one's my 'mod' built from a slider.
1. Springs: just head to Menards our local Ace, grab very light weight compression springs they are very cheap. I'd emphasize light weight springs. Can trim to size if needed.Awesome post...really helpful. Thx!
Few Questions:
1. What are those springs for the body mounts?
2. Did you end up dremeling the chassis to fit the motor?
3. Any overheating problems with the 4s /1415/ 2400kV motor?
4. What pinion did you try with the 4s setup? Any issues with the spur gear?
I'm looking to upgrade my MT 10 - however, I am somewhat fixated on making 4s work as I have large supply of 2s batteries and it is easy enough to series them...I like the speed & torque of a 3s setup, but am not really interested in buying more batteries (or splitting my 2s packs to make 3s versions).
What motor, ESC, and pinion are you running? Happy with 2s? I have 3 MT10s (picked them up for a song). Looking to heavily modify mine, and give a kick to my son & wife's trucks with a better ESC & Motor (runing 2s).