Not yet. Maybe in about a month or two when temps are favorable 😁 . I'm sure there are YouTubers out there with it already done. I just love the weight of the "superlight" platforms compared to my 2wd SCTs that I was always adding weight to. The SCT410SL just fits my driving style and track so well.
I know. Right? Some people like 'em, and others can't stand 'em. What really gets me laughing are the ones that sold their SCT410SL when the SCT410 2.0 came out, then found out they didn't like the SCT410 2.0 platform... went and bought another SCT410SL.
One Is Not Enough 😜:cool:
I was originally planning on buying a second SCT410SL, because I've enjoyed the first one so much during the past year. Then the 2.0 came out... my focus was owning that platform. I don't normally buy used RCs, but, for the right price, I will make considerations...
SHOCK CAPS
I had a good run. Many years of running (and still using) the same stock composite caps on my ET410 with no issues. On the SCT410SL it was a different story. Last month I blew the stock shock cap off.
I'm guessing pressure built up, hard landing, and, POOF, the cap slipped off a...
REAR ARM REAR MOUNTED SHOCKS
I forgot to mention/show parts used for rear mounted rear shocks.
Added 2mm spacer to the bottom of the shocks to give extra clearance.
Inside diameter of Associated's springs for their 13mm shocks...
I think they'll be perfect to soften up the rear end even more on the ET410, and SCT410SL.
Running the SL on surfaces other than what it was designed for will surely have you making changes to the stock manual recommended setup. Taking the SL outside on looser type track/terrain, you will be adjusting the fluids/oils most definitely. How much of a change is needed? It will all depend...
Maybe someone will run into same issue; see this, and can avoid the mistake I made.
I ran into issue when test fitting, and marking body for the mounts, and would deal with it later. That "later" is now :p . Body pins needed more room than the molded in hood louvers would allow. I had a vision...
I don't know how hard you "send it" in your RC adventures. If wanting an ultimate basher, I'd look at the 1/8 scale platforms. If wife told me I could only keep one RC... it would be a 1/8 scale buggy. Having said that, Tekno's MT410 and SCT410.3 are basically built off of a 1/8 scale buggy...
After I covered the wheel vent holes with E6000,
I got in a rush to glue the tires on... forgot to vent the darn things :doh:.
Oh, well. Used soldering tip to melt the holes in the rubber 🤷♂️.
Maybe I'll prep the body for paint today. Sure is slow build, but I'd rather take longer than...
First test print of receiver box is done. Now, just gotta fix a clog, or something, and work on revising box design to go over the SCT410SL's molded in antenna holder.
Well, it's like snow, and rain every other day here in PA. Throw in cold temps every now and then... does not help with me rushing the build :p. I'm at a stand still also... waiting for receiver to show up. I may have to pluck one out of another ride.
I went a different direction than planned...
I love my mail lady. She dropped some stuff off yesterday... I see yous in about a month. I'm in no hurry. An hour, maybe, each night of wrenching on the kit. Between work, and being in charge of the puppy entertainment committee... RC time is not in abundance. :p:D
I tried to wrap my head around going with a different brand of mini truggy/SCT platforms, but the durability of my ET410, and the SCT410SL coming out now... it was a no brainer for me to continue my collection of Tekno RC platforms for parts swapping/compatibility fun.
Yes, I said it. The...
The bodies, higher sidewall tires, and mud flaps... yes, 1/10 scale SCTs have always appealed to me, 'cause of the scale/likeness of the full size racing vehicles. But nowadays, the mud flaps have pretty much disappeared on all but some of the RTRs out there. Bring back the mud flaps I say! I'll...
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm excited for anything released by the Tekno RC crew. A nimbler 4wd SCT platform for the masses. Hopefully it'll inspire other manufacturers to get their heads thinking again about a great category of RC vehicles in the hobby and the racing class...