NUNCHUCKSKILZ

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You need to do this build on Nutechracingforum too.

pwaicon

Thanks!! I don't know what takes longer the actual build or going through all the pics.

noyb98098

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As usual, looking good pwaicon.. Can't wait for some track vid.. Will this be making an appearance at power jam perhaps??

elven wizard

Pwaicon you always meticulously put in great attention to detail in these builds. [8D] very nice ! I have been out. Can't wait to see the video.

rckiwi

Great to see you have another Nutech build Brian, I have the TBIII buggy and loving it! All the upgrades required from the TBII have been done and handles and drives so much better. I have been using mine straight from the box which I received from the factory as a roller. I fitted a 4 bolt CY27cc motor, Hitec servos and custom made side pipe. I have done 2 rounds of our race series and the plastic gears have held up fine but I did remove the cover to allow for better cooling of the gears. At the moment I am 2nd behind a race trimmed out MCD V4 and most of the others in my class are all MCD's.

3rd round is this weekend so will be changing a few things like diff and shock oils to suit our track hopefully get on top of the MCD's!

Cheers Bryan Taylor

Ex RC Innovations Ltd New Zealand.
Now PowerSlide Racing Australia.

rckiwi

double post???

nutechracingusa

Nice tear down pwaicon, as for the new hub bearings I've been running my TB III and TB II brushless electric with the nylon spacers since the end of last season and still haven't seen and wear to the nylon or the hubs. I was able to find those 12x22x7 bearings just in case there was a issue but I haven't needed to install them yet.

http://www.bearingsdirect.com/store/..._detail&p=4308

pwaicon

Thanks EW, hopefully you will get to drive it sooner rather than later. Are we still on for RCX?



Nutechracingusa,
Thanks for the link to the bearings. Glad to hear you haven't had in issue with the stock bearings and spacers.



rckiwi,
Sounds like you are having good success with the TBIII and giving the MCD's a run for their money. I am also not planning on running the gear cover so it is good to hear the stock plastic gears are holding up for you. Good luck this weekend!!



Noyb,
Thanks. Since Milestone closed I haven't had much track time with any of my cars, so it looks like the SC5 is going to see more bashing than track time. As for attending Power Jam....I would love to make the trip, but it is not looking good at the moment.[]



NUNCHUCKSKILZ,
Good ideal.

pwaicon

More pics of the dual steering set up.

pwaicon

Finishing up the steering and installing the side guards. I decided to notch out the side guard on the gear side. The gear cleared the guard so it wasn't necessary, I just wanted a little more space around the gear.

elven wizard

Pwaicon, Like to go to RCX. Will see. Got in trouble again. I'll have to give you a call.

hndaman1

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my question is you did all that work and yet you still used plastic diffs? the plastics ones are poo. should've went with the alloy..especially on the center....

pwaicon

I really don't have any experience with the Nutech plastic diffs, my other Nutech is a TBII Pro which is all alloy. I have read others thoughts and experience with the plastic diffs but I figured it was time to try them out for myself. If they are indeed "poo" then I guess I will have to have some alloy ones standing by.

rckiwi

There is nothing wrong with the current versions of Nutech's plastic diff cases or outer housings!

rckiwi

Thanx man yes car is going great unfortunately in the last round final a rear dogbone broke due to the rough conditions the track ended up in

I can't see any advantage in trimming the side guard like you have?

pwaicon

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I just figured if later down the line I started to play around with the gearing ratios there might be a clearance issue, so I figured I would just take care of it now so I wouldn't have to take them off later if it there was an issue. But you are probably right, there is no real advantage and probably wasn't really necessary.

pwaicon

Finishing up the front end and starting on the bumpers and again I added some longer bolts with locking nuts on the lower arm mounts.

pwaicon

Finishing up the front bumper and starting on the rear. The front bumper looks like it should hold up nicely...the rear I am not so sure of.

pwaicon

Installing the rear bumper and the shocks. I decided not to mess with the shock....they are not my favorite thing to work on, besides they didn't change anything on the shocks from what I can see. The wheels and tires look to be decent for a RTR. I haven't tired it yet but I am pretty sure that any tire that would fit on a HPI 5T or a Losi 5IVE should also fit on the Nutech SC5 wheels.

pwaicon

Installing the engine, I decided to go with Gizmomotor's 30.5 long bock engine, and a Nutech 3shoe clutch. I also added an FG radio box to the side of the sock one to give me some much needed extra space. The radio box on the Nutech is just too small for my liking, that is one thing they didn't change that I wish they had.

pwaicon

Installing the rollcage and pipe. I decided to use the Samba pipe from my Titan, it worked well on the Titan so I think it should work well on the SC5. The Samba isn't the loudest pipe but it has a nice smooth power band and it fits under the body. Speaking of the body, I cut the body where it was hitting the top of the rollcage, this allows the rear of the body to sit lower. Overall the truck went together nicely, there were no fitment issues with any of the parts. My main concern is the rear bumper and I would have really preferred a clear body so I could have painted it myself. A complete redesign of the body wouldn't be a bad ideal either.

Bulldogger

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I have been trying to decide between this and the Mega beetle any thoughts? also can you use there factory radio gear or is it sub par like HPI's.

hndaman1

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Im thinking of using the HPI rear hub/bearing setup.. I already replaced the stock bearing with avid bearings.. and there is tons of play already...

hndaman1

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boca bearings has them also.. but they are going to cost ya.. don't forget we get a TRACK discount yet....

http://www.bocabearings.com/bearing-...2X22X7-12x22x7

pwaicon

I have never used the factory radio gear so I really can't say if it is any good or not. However, from my experience with other stock radio gear it has never been all that good. As for the Mega Beetle and the SC5 it really comes down to preference. The beetle does have the wider stance and I have always liked the beetle body, I think it is my favorite body style.