Greengaunja
Ise da by' dat burns da Senton........
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Ok. SENTON 6S build or better yet, re-build. Last February, I started a build on my Senton 6s. The build kept changing as I tried different parts and different setups. Originally, it was meant to run on a Max6 and the BLX 2050. Now, it was mighty fast on this set up yet my 3s was faster. And I determined the reason was the weight of the 6s. I intentionally tried to swap out composite parts for aluminum to add weight to test a theory. I was trying to counter the parachute factor with a combination of Scorched fenders and weight to keep the truck planted. I figured 4 tires planted with traction would equal more speed. And we all know the Sentons (3 or 6s) has a rough time staying down. I figured speed was lost here. Then Notorious J comes along with a hopped up on steroids Granite and does a couple of test runs. Unfortunately, or rather fortunately, he blows out his center shaft. Rather than calling it a day, he up and removes the shaft and figures, RWD runs.
Now, I bring him and those runs up for a reason. Notice above where I figure 4 wheels spinning with traction has to be faster? He disproved that. He actually achieved higher top speed with RWD than 4x4. And ever since I saw that, I have been burning midnight oil looking for a way to incorporate that. I spoke with other people about how that was possible and the best answer I've seen was simplicity. Less moving parts means less strain on motor and more torque to rear. Makes sense, right?
Doesn't help me too much as I'm too far along to consider a RWD Senton.
Instead, I'm building in a manner that defies conventional logic in an RC racer.
And it doesn't matter if I'm successful or not. I'm new. I'm learning. But more importantly, my son and I are having a ball with it.
Prebuild:
Now, before we begin, as this is my second building of this same car in 3 months, allow me to share some things I wish someone wiser told me:
don't BUY ANYTHING UNTIL YOU HAVE A PLAN AND GOAL. Otherwise you find yourself getting CC happy and buying everything associated with your rc. Heck, I would have bought garbage if the garbage bag had Senton written on it.
don't PLAN WITHOUT A GOAL. Whether you are building a general truck to kick around, basher to send, or speed runner don't deviate from the GOAL. Don't buy GRPs for bashers or Trenchers for speed runners.
KEEP THE PLAN ON TRACK TO MEET THE GOAL. Yes, that part looks sharp. And trying that mod trick you read about would be kickers. But does it help you go faster or strengthen the truck?
THE PLAN SHOULD INCLUDE EVERYTHING NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL. Write your shopping list now. Everything. Tear down the truck before you write that list. Ain't nobody got time for surprises, replace what needs replacing and get what needs getting. Or else you end up with multiples or enough parts to build another Senton 6s. And a hole in your wallet.
Trust me, those 4 rules to abide by in builds will save you thousands. Or you end up(like me) with a $3000 Senton 6s and not much to show for it. Bounce your ideas off of people here. Pay no mind to people on FB. Those guys only said it was ok to do that so they could roast marshmallows over the burning embers of what was once your RC. In fact, that should be the 5th rule.
PAY NO MIND TO FACEBOOK
Now it is
Now, I bring him and those runs up for a reason. Notice above where I figure 4 wheels spinning with traction has to be faster? He disproved that. He actually achieved higher top speed with RWD than 4x4. And ever since I saw that, I have been burning midnight oil looking for a way to incorporate that. I spoke with other people about how that was possible and the best answer I've seen was simplicity. Less moving parts means less strain on motor and more torque to rear. Makes sense, right?
Doesn't help me too much as I'm too far along to consider a RWD Senton.
Instead, I'm building in a manner that defies conventional logic in an RC racer.
And it doesn't matter if I'm successful or not. I'm new. I'm learning. But more importantly, my son and I are having a ball with it.
Prebuild:
Now, before we begin, as this is my second building of this same car in 3 months, allow me to share some things I wish someone wiser told me:
don't BUY ANYTHING UNTIL YOU HAVE A PLAN AND GOAL. Otherwise you find yourself getting CC happy and buying everything associated with your rc. Heck, I would have bought garbage if the garbage bag had Senton written on it.
don't PLAN WITHOUT A GOAL. Whether you are building a general truck to kick around, basher to send, or speed runner don't deviate from the GOAL. Don't buy GRPs for bashers or Trenchers for speed runners.
KEEP THE PLAN ON TRACK TO MEET THE GOAL. Yes, that part looks sharp. And trying that mod trick you read about would be kickers. But does it help you go faster or strengthen the truck?
THE PLAN SHOULD INCLUDE EVERYTHING NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL. Write your shopping list now. Everything. Tear down the truck before you write that list. Ain't nobody got time for surprises, replace what needs replacing and get what needs getting. Or else you end up with multiples or enough parts to build another Senton 6s. And a hole in your wallet.
Trust me, those 4 rules to abide by in builds will save you thousands. Or you end up(like me) with a $3000 Senton 6s and not much to show for it. Bounce your ideas off of people here. Pay no mind to people on FB. Those guys only said it was ok to do that so they could roast marshmallows over the burning embers of what was once your RC. In fact, that should be the 5th rule.
PAY NO MIND TO FACEBOOK
Now it is
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