Just ordered the FT upgrade kit...

[R/CBandit]

So, I just ordered the ft upgrade kit for my truck and I am planning to replace all my batteries. Question is should I spend my money on the saddle packs or stay with stick packs? Is there a big gain in going with the saddles?

[insanityxj]

Its supposed to place more weight forward and balance it out more.

[R/CBandit]

I know what it is "supposed" to do but I want some actual real life benefits of the change. I know some have said its not needed but I would like a little more than hear say.

[insanityxj]

Then best thing to do is do it your self so YOU see the difference.

[fq06]

If I didn't already have 5 stick packs and I was buying batteries, I would get a saddle setup. It balances the truck out better than the stick packs do.
I'm sure it's not a massive difference, but there is a difference so if you are buying lipos and the FT kit comes with the saddle configuration... why not run saddle.

[triple b]

If you want to meet me at WCRC on night you can drive my truck......Just put the FT up grade and new saddle packs.......Me personaly not any faster (I just look faster on the table in the pits)

Just bought the RX8 and Pro 4 will have it installed and ready for next week

Bob

[lagz2point0]

good luck with that slipper clutch my vts4 has been nothing but headaches for me

[fq06]

Originally Posted by triple b

(I just look faster on the table in the pits)

Bob

Thats all that matters, mine looks like it's doin 100 mph just sittin on the pit table

I want to get out there Thursday for some tuning or Friday if nothin else for a race. Hit me up if your there, white & blue body.



If you can't see the white & bule body, then look for the guy upside down... that'll be me

[fq06]

Originally Posted by lagz2point0

good luck with that slipper clutch my vts4 has been nothing but headaches for me

I'll let Bob try my center diff, you know what they say... once you go C-Diff, you never go back

[fq06]

Originally Posted by lagz2point0

good luck with that slipper clutch my vts4 has been nothing but headaches for me

Try the garodiscs from rcshox, you will not fade and they put the power down better than the HD pads. No mid-day adjustments, set it for that days track conditions & forget it.
Edit: http://rcshox.com/shoxshop/catalog/p...dc5c8df2f52249

I used those when I had my OG slipper in use.

[fq06]

Originally Posted by fq06

Try the garodiscs from rcshox, you will not fade and they put the power down better than the HD pads. No mid-day adjustments, set it for that days track conditions & forget it.
Edit: FT VTS garodisc, RC Shox

I used those when I had my OG slipper in use.

corrected site link...
FT VTS garodisc, RC Shox

[triple b]

I will not make it this week.....Getting ready for the river....... I will be there next week not sure what day

You were racing wednesday night two weeks ago.....and if it was you i did flip your truck over a few times

I have the RC Shox ball dif and am very happy with it

[bubu1.0]

So this ball diff is a good investment? Noticable performance gains- anything?

I just install a new fast lap clutch basket havent even used it yet still waiting on more bits.

[fq06]

Originally Posted by triple b

I will not make it this week.....Getting ready for the river....... I will be there next week not sure what day

You were racing wednesday night two weeks ago.....and if it was you i did flip your truck over a few times

I have the RC Shox ball dif and am very happy with it

Right on, the river will be rockin this weekend.

The last time I was out was 2 or 3 Weeks ago Friday and Saturday. But driving is a time warp and I'm sure you have flipped me over more times than I wanted to be flipped over one day or another

To the other post about the center diff, IMO that should be the first upgrade that goes on a sc10 4x.
This should give you the benefits and opinions

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SC1044 center dif V2, RC Shox