Senton 4x2 boost upgrades

[CanadianNEWB]

I am just getting back into hobby.What are the best upgrades for the Senton 4x2 Boost? I want to build mine up. I am in Canada so store recommended may be helpful. Price not relevant it is going to be my first full build

 

[DavidB1126]

Wheels and Tires always makes a huge difference, looks wise and also tires are like the most beneficial thing to setup. (If I am correct arrma uses 14mm hexes and most 1/10 Short Course wheels use 12mm hex so you might need to get adapters. ProLine and Jconcepts are pretty good aftermarket tire/wheel setups. Duratrax and Louise Tires are pretty good too)

Later down the road upgrading to a brushless esc/motor will make it alot more faster and less hassle. (Hobbywing, castle, ect)

Faster/speedier servo is also nice. (Savox, EcoPower, ProTek, PowerHD, just to name a few good brands)

If you aren't using lipos already, lipos are a huge game changer. (SMC, CNHL, Hoovo) And having a decent charger to view voltages/Internal resistance is helpful. (SkyRC, Hota, HiTec) (Coming from a average club racer but a once in a while basher kind of guy doesn't need a high fancy dollar charger imo. Just something that can do basic functions )

 

[CanadianNEWB]

I have an Slash with lipo and brushless with upgrades that is a project. My Senton will be my first full build

 

[ahr43]

Senton's a good choice for a first full build. Bought my Senton as a slider chassis and built her up from there. Eventually converting her to a 2WD buggy with a Typhon body.

Upgrades? I recommend the ARRMA 'Boost' steel diff and steel spur gear - and a steering servo upgrade eventually. -AC

 

[CanadianNEWB]

Senton's a good choice for a first full build. Bought my Senton as a slider chassis and built her up from there. Eventually converting her to a 2WD buggy with a Typhon body.

Upgrades? I recommend the ARRMA 'Boost' steel diff and steel spur gear - and a steering servo upgrade eventually. -AC

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Thanks for the tip

 

[RustyUs]

Possibly consider a few 'alot more faster' parts: https://www.arrma-rc.com/en/search?q="ARA4103SV4OptionalParts"&prefn1=brand&prefv1=ARRMA&srule=best-matches&sz=24
All depends on what direction you want to take with your platform.

 

[CanadianNEWB]

Possibly consider a few 'alot more faster' parts: https://www.arrma-rc.com/en/search?q="ARA4103SV4OptionalParts"&prefn1=brand&prefv1=ARRMA&srule=best-matches&sz=24
All depends on what direction you want to take with your platform.

These are upgrades I am going to do. I was going to start with motor then door 4wd and trans. upgrade

 

[RustyUs]

Senton's a good choice for a first full build. Bought my Senton as a slider chassis and built her up from there. Eventually converting her to a 2WD buggy with a Typhon body.

Upgrades? I recommend the ARRMA 'Boost' steel diff and steel spur gear - and a steering servo upgrade eventually. -AC

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I very much like the slider option for doing a Burger King build... don't have to worry about ripping out all that RTR 'stuff'.

 

[CanadianNEWB]

Yeah I needed a new hobby to blow money on. I bought my Slash first but it is a work in progress not RTR like seller told me. I was collecting knives but girlfriend put her foot down after I bought 2 knives at over $600cdn each one

 

[ahr43]

Yeah I needed a new hobby to blow money on. I bought my Slash first but it is a work in progress not RTR like seller told me. I was collecting knives but girlfriend put her foot down after I bought 2 knives at over $600cdn each one

Ha. Your GF thinking knives are expensive. Better hide you RC receipts . . .

Yeah, you'll find company in a few knife collectors on this site too. Relive the old days . . .

 

[RustyUs]

These are upgrades I am going to do. I was going to start with motor then door 4wd and trans. upgrade
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I think the 4x4 conversion would be a must do thing... for me anyways. I've done the 2wd thing for years, but that first pull of the trigger when I moved to 4wd SCT... that was a game changer! I then proceeded to sell off all my 2wd SCT platforms . My 2wd SCTs have been discontinued for quite some time now, and I thought I'd let someone else enjoy them or use them for parts. I would buy/run another 2wd SCT if someone would offer one in kit form and spur/pinion gears were sealed off from Mother Earth.

I can't wait to see your SCT progress.

 

[RetroThutmose]

These are upgrades I am going to do. I was going to start with motor then door 4wd and trans. upgrade
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That's what I did but never got around to making it 4wd. The brushless upgrade is great but i can't remember if you need a new receiver with the upgrade or if the 2-in-1 has an option to just be a receiver. I was planning to run my own receiver so it didn't matter to me at the time, but something worth checking and considering.

 

[CanadianNEWB]

That's what I did but never got around to making it 4wd. The brushless upgrade is great but i can't remember if you need a new receiver with the upgrade or if the 2-in-1 has an option to just be a receiver. I was planning to run my own receiver so it didn't matter to me at the time, but something worth checking and considering.

Thanks I will look into that

 

[space truckin]

Yes will need a new receiver.
I bought a senton boost as well and take all the used parts off my son's senton when he upgrades.

I just went on Jenny's and got the SLT3 sr315 combo for 25 bucks

 

[Lukedavis]

Welcome to the forum! Seems like these guys have got you sorted out so far!

 

[CanadianNEWB]

Welcome to the forum! Seems like these guys have got you sorted out so far!

Very helpful group I still deciding whether to do motor then 4wd

 

[RetroThutmose]

Very helpful group I still deciding whether to do motor then 4wd

Make sure you check out jennysrc.com like space trukin said. they are legit and have very affordable OEM parts and electronics. Great way to get a decent radio and receiver if/when you upgrade the motor

 

[biggman100]

Very helpful group I still deciding whether to do motor then 4wd

Another place to go to get ideas is the Arrma forum. They are absolutely dedicated to the Arrma vehicles. https://www.arrmaforum.com/

 

[CanadianNEWB]

THANKS everyone I never know what i am doing from one day to next. I have converted my truck to 4WD and going to run stock electronics on 2S LIPO. I have a Slash 2WD that is already set up brushless 3S LIPO and few other mods. I thought it was going to be a nightmare as it never worked properly from the minute I got home after buying off some kid. Turns out it was a combination of weak battery and lack of knowledge. I bought new batteries then learned u have to turn radio on then truck otherwise it doesn't work properly. Long story short it is fixed but I am going to do some upgrades and bash my Senton then upgrade parts as I break them.

 

[biggman100]

I'm currently doing that same truck, only I'm sticking with the stock power module, and using the 32P plastic spur from the Infraction: https://www.arrma-rc.com/en/product/spur-gear-55t-0.8-mod/ARA311112.html . I only ever run my stuff on 2S, so I don't see the need for some of the 3S parts. However, I'm going to "monster" mine a bit, and use the tires and wheels from the Vorteks.