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This is a long time coming. I ordered this along with a bunch of other Scorched RC parts and so far everything has exceeded my expectations. Anyway, after some health issues (I've had 4 teeth pulled since January and have to get one more out this coming Tuesday), I finally got a chance to install this motor mount.
So here's the deal... The factory mount has held up to some serious abuse it was never designed for meaning a CC 1717 1650 with a 21 tooth pinion ripping around @ 70 mph in grass fields and parking lots with appropriate tires for each. However I do plan on bumping up to a 6s HV battery and standard voltage 8s series pack so... I figured I'd nip the "motor jumping out and destroying my drivetrain" stuff in the bud. I never liked the front center diff bearing support being plastic either... It's like a single shear plane with a little support, lol.
As usual, my Crapsman T-Handle couldn't handle pulling the 4mm flat head cap screws that hold the factory mounts, so once again, MIP to the rescue. I won't get into super detail into how to remove the factory stuff as you all more than likely been there, done that. Now the actual parts... Holy crap is this nice stuff, I mean "I would trust my life to this level craftsmanship trying break a speed record at Bonneville" level machining. The bearing support on both ends of the center differential is stellar and the thought put into in to it is genius . Save your FHCS that mounted the factory stuff as you'll need it to mount the Scorched... Unless you wrecked it on the way out, lol.
Another note that really freakin important... Loktite 242 and 243 (I prefer 243 as it's oil resistant) has an expiration date! That date is no BS, we were having issues at work with high pressure air leaks using 545 and I pinned it down to expired lots our supplier was dumping off on us. Another thing is the use of schnorr lock washers.... I love these things and they withstand intense forces and you'll see pics below of as much.
In summary, as the British would say, "it's quite a bit of kit" and that would be an understatement. The whole frame would have to bend at that exact spot the make it fail.... However, it is a tight fit. I have 0.019" clearance between the 22T pinion and the Roto-Lok eccentric and kiss your inner frame pins goodbye. Scorched provides stainless screws to hold that in and you have to trim that area on your inner frame. The front passenger right screw is close to the fan for my way non-standard 8s MMX, certainly not a deal breaker.
So here's the deal... The factory mount has held up to some serious abuse it was never designed for meaning a CC 1717 1650 with a 21 tooth pinion ripping around @ 70 mph in grass fields and parking lots with appropriate tires for each. However I do plan on bumping up to a 6s HV battery and standard voltage 8s series pack so... I figured I'd nip the "motor jumping out and destroying my drivetrain" stuff in the bud. I never liked the front center diff bearing support being plastic either... It's like a single shear plane with a little support, lol.
As usual, my Crapsman T-Handle couldn't handle pulling the 4mm flat head cap screws that hold the factory mounts, so once again, MIP to the rescue. I won't get into super detail into how to remove the factory stuff as you all more than likely been there, done that. Now the actual parts... Holy crap is this nice stuff, I mean "I would trust my life to this level craftsmanship trying break a speed record at Bonneville" level machining. The bearing support on both ends of the center differential is stellar and the thought put into in to it is genius . Save your FHCS that mounted the factory stuff as you'll need it to mount the Scorched... Unless you wrecked it on the way out, lol.
Another note that really freakin important... Loktite 242 and 243 (I prefer 243 as it's oil resistant) has an expiration date! That date is no BS, we were having issues at work with high pressure air leaks using 545 and I pinned it down to expired lots our supplier was dumping off on us. Another thing is the use of schnorr lock washers.... I love these things and they withstand intense forces and you'll see pics below of as much.
In summary, as the British would say, "it's quite a bit of kit" and that would be an understatement. The whole frame would have to bend at that exact spot the make it fail.... However, it is a tight fit. I have 0.019" clearance between the 22T pinion and the Roto-Lok eccentric and kiss your inner frame pins goodbye. Scorched provides stainless screws to hold that in and you have to trim that area on your inner frame. The front passenger right screw is close to the fan for my way non-standard 8s MMX, certainly not a deal breaker.
Anyway, with the factory 2 bolt mount I could clock the motor so it wouldn't interfere with the aftermarket fans. With the Scorched, it is where it is... Working on it... 
