TEN SCTE 2.0 KIT

TLR® 1/10 TEN-SCTE 4WD Race Short Course Truck Kit

The TEN-SCTE platform is one of the most successful 4WD electric short course chassis of all time. It has dominated its class at tracks all over the world and proven it has what it takes to win a ROAR National Championship. The TEN-SCTE 2.0 kit builds on the success of this racing juggernaut with innovative engineering and technology born from team driver expertise, CAD and countless hours of testing.

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Chassis Call-Out

3mm HARD-ANODIZED, 7075 Machined-Aluminum Chassis Plate
Heavy-duty 4mm tie rods with captured ends
HARD-Anodized aluminum threaded shocks
Updated front and rear carbon fiber shock towers
Updated motor and center diff placement
Performance battery mounting system
Updated diff cases
Two complete wheel sets
12mm aluminum wheel hexes
Hi-performance body
Ti-Nitride shock shafts and hinge pins
Hard-Anodized Aluminm, Adjustable pivots
Aluminum bleeder shock caps
ALUMINUM CHASSIS BRACES

Features

Lightweight, Anodized, Hard Aluminum Chassis

The chassis plate is machined from 3mm thick aluminum alloy and 7075 hard-anodizedfor durability. The parts layout on the chassis has been updated to shift the weight bias lower and farther back for more consistent handling and faster lap times.

Heavy-Duty 4mm Tie Rods with Captured Ends

The tie rods have been machined to handle the punishing impacts associated with short course racing. The captured rod ends prevent accidental disconnection.

Large-Bore 16mm Shocks with Tapered Springs

Anodized, Aluminum-Threaded Shocks

The big-bore, 12mm aluminum shock bodies are hard-anodized to resist wear. They’re equipped with threaded shock collars that make precise pre-load and ride height adjustments easy.

Updated Front and Rear Shock Towers

Both shock towers offer extensive camber adjustments. Extra shock mounting positions on the front and rear towers make it easier to adapt the suspension to different tracks or track conditions.

Updated Motor and Center Diff Placement

The motor mount and center differential are moved back 36mm to give the rear of the truck more traction while increasing corner speed.

Performance Battery Mounting System

Engineers have eliminated the weight of the battery tray and replaced it with thin foam pads mounted directly to the chassis. They’ve also made the battery hold-down posts adjustable so you can shift the position of the battery forward or aft as needed.

Updated Diff Cases

Drive inserts are now molded into the diff cases, and a reengineered seal system protects internal components. The result is a drivetrain that lasts longer and delivers more consistent performance.

Two Complete Wheel Sets

Two wheel sets are included so you can always have a spare set of tires mounted and ready to go. This is particularly handy if you want to try different compounds out as you adjust to track conditions.

Hi-Performance Body

This proven body design delivers all the downforce you need for cornering fast and staying in control when flying down the straights. Air under the body is channeled through strategically placed outlets during jumps so the truck is more stable while airborne.

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Key Features

Weight Bias is Further Back and Lower then the Original Chassis
Kit Allows You To Build To Your Specifications
Battery Tray Has Been Redesigned To Save Weight
Adjustable Battery Positioning To Shift Weight
Drive Inserts Are Molded Into the Diff Cases
Strategically Placed Outlets Let Air Passing Under The Body Out to Help In-Air Stability
Race Proven Setup
Effecient Drive Train
Durable
Adjustable Camber
Differential and Motor Shift Back, Allowing More Steering And Better Rear Traction

The TEN-SCTE platform is one of the most successful 4WD electric short course platforms of all time. It has dominated its class at tracks all over the world and proven it has what it takes to win a ROAR National Championship. The TEN-SCTE 2.0 kit builds on the success of this racing juggernaut with innovative engineering and technology born from team driver expertise, CAD and countless hours of testing.

The weight bias of the chassis is further back and lower than the original, making for more consistent handling and faster lap times. Because the TEN -SC TE 2.0 is in kit form, you have the freedom to build it to your exact specifications with the power system and electronics of your choice. Engineers have eliminated the weight of the battery tray and replaced it with thin foam pads mounted directly to the chassis. They’ve also made the battery hold down posts adjustable so you can shift the position of the battery forward or aft as needed. Drive inserts are now molded into the diff cases and a reengineered seal system protects internal components. The result is a drive train that lasts longer and delivers more consistent performance. This proven body design delivers all the downforce you need for cornering fast and staying in control when flying down the straights. Air under the body is channeled through strategically placed outlets during jumps so the truck is more stable while airborne.

Product Specifications

Type:	4WD Short Course Kit
Scale:	1/10
Length:	21.34 in (524mm)
Width:	11.65 in (295.8mm)
Height:	7.3 in (185mm)
Wheelbase:	13.15 in (334mm)
Weight:	6.3 lb (2.9 kg)
Chassis:	3mm plate, 7075-T6 aluminum
Suspension:	Independent
Drivetrain:	4WD
Kit/RTR:	Kit
Shock Type:	Hard Anodized Aluminum
Minimum Age Recommendation:	14 years
Recommended Environment:	Outdoor
Is Assembly Required:	Yes

Needed to Complete

- Assembly Tools
- 2-Channel Radio and Receiver
- Electronic Speed Controller
- 540 4-pole motor
- 550-Sized Motor
- Pinion Gear
- Steering Servo
- 1/10th Short Course Truck Tires and Inserts
- Battery Pack
- Charger
- Polycarbonate Paint

TEN-SCTE 2.0 Tuning Tips

Before you start making changes on your TEN-TEN-SCTE 2.0 Off-Road

Racing truck, you need to make a few decisions. You will find the

best adjustment will become a personal decision based on the “feel”

each of these adjustments yield. Never make more than one change

at a time. If the change you made works adversely, or doesn’t address

your need, return to the previous position and try something else. For

the latest in setup and accessory parts information, visit the TLR web

site at: www.TLRacing.com regularly. Also note that there are many

ways to set up a car. The rules we follow can sometimes vary with dif

ferent driving styles or different setup styles.

Droop:

Always measure the droop of the TEN-TEN-SCTE 2.0 with the shocks on the truck. Droop is al

ways measured from the center of the top shock mount to the center of the bottom shock screw

and is usually accomplished with digital calipers for a precise measurement. More droop (travel)

in the front has more on-power steering and allows the truck to roll more on the rear when

on throttle and increases rear traction when exiting corners. More droop (travel) in the rear

increases off-power steering and allows the truck to roll on the front when off throttle. More

front and rear droop accelerates better in bumps when going straight, but can cause the truck

to traction roll in rough turns. Less front and rear droop slides over bumps better in turns and

may be better on high-speed and high traction tracks.

Front Camber Links:

The lower camber link locations on the tower have more camber gain (total camber change

through the suspension travel). Running the camber tie rod in the lower holes increases off-

power steering and makes the vehicle more aggressive; however, you may lose some consisten

cy. More camber gain is good on small tight tracks. We find that running less camber gain in the

front suits the car the best for consistency and steering balance. On the TEN-SCTE 2.0, we also

offer the ability to change the length of the camber link. A longer front camber link makes the

vehicle feel stiffer, and this keeps the truck flatter with less roll and increases high-speed steer

ing. A short front camber link rolls more and makes the vehicle more aggressive. Too short of a

front link may make the vehicle feel twitchy.

Rear Camber Links:

The TEN-SCTE 2.0 has only two vertical rows of camber locations on the rear tower. A longer

rear camber link provides less roll and improves stability and traction. A shorter rear camber

link has more roll and increases steering and better handling in the bumps. By raising the inner

camber link up, you increase the roll stiffness of the vehicle. This can make the vehicle easier

to drive, but may reduce corner speed and hurt bump absorption. Running “A” in the rear hub

generates more corner rotation entering the turn, but decreases steering on exit. Running “B”

in the hub is more stable entering the turn and increases steering on exit.

TEN-SCTE 2.0 Tuning Tips

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By Mike Shores | 02/13/2013 - 7:39 am | Cars and Trucks

SC10 Differential Options and Motor Gearing

By Mike Shores | 12/11/2012 - 7:44 am | Cars and Trucks, R/C Blog, SC10 Blog

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SC10 Differential Options

There are two options when choosing a differential for your SC10…

1. You can keep the Associated SC10 Gear Differential that comes with your SC10 kit or RTR.

2. OR, buy the Associated SC10 Ball Differential.
Gear Differential

We think the first option (gear diff) is best for most SC10 owners. The gear diff comes with your kit or RTR and it has proven to be an adequate differential mechanism for any level of racing. Another benefit of the gear diff is that it is very low maintenance.

If you decide to keep the gear diff, you need to properly fill it with grease. The SC10 manual suggests that you only need a drop or two on each gear, but don’t make that mistake. Your gear diff will run well for a few sessions, but then it will dry up. You need to fill your entire differential with the black grease provided in your kit. If you have an RTR, it would be wise to check your differential at some point and add grease if necessary.

You can also fill your gear differential with differential fluid (oil). Some people think the grease is better and others say that the fluid gives the differential a smoother feel coming out of the corners. Stick with the grease if you are still a beginner, but if you are ready to try something new, give the diff fluid a shot. We suggest starting with fluid in the range of 5000wt – 7000wt, depending on your track conditions. The beauty of using diff fluid is that you can adjust the weight to your driving style or track surface.

Ball Differential

Your other option is the Associated SC10 Ball Differential. The main advantage of the ball diff is how easy it is to tune. You don’t need to open up your transmission or even take your wheels off.

There is a big disadvantage to the ball diff. You will need to rebuild it every so often to keep it functioning properly. The rebuild kit costs about $15-$20 and you will have to rebuild this differential after every couple months to keep it in decent condition.

Here is a quick summary of the ball diff vs gear diff question written by Ray lan on the RCTech.net Forums:

“You should first try to understand why a car requires a differential in the first place. If you really understand, the rest of this post will be nothing more than a confirmation shot.

A gear diff is more durable and is maintenance free until the gears wear out, by then the car itself should have worn out. You can run them dry(no grease) or with grease of different viscosity. Tamiya Anti Wear is a very thick type of grease as compared to Tamiya Ceramic grease. The type of grease used affects the amount of tightness. Thicker oil/grease = Tighter diff action.
Gear diff have less consistant performance due to grease heating up during long runs causing the grease to loose viscosity, or by grease leaking out of the diff housing after prolonged use. Greased diffs require top up to maintain performance.

A ball diff requires more maintenance, replacement of diff balls and diff rings. The main advantage of a ball diff is ease of adjustability of tightness. A car’s differentials affect its driving characteristics a great deal. A driver who is able to setup his differential well will have the advantage of a better handling car. Some say ball diffs may be allowed to slip by not tightening the assembly too much, allowing the slippage to control torque going to the rear wheels. Contrary to popular belief a slipping diff will quickly overheat and damage the diff. If your car can’t handle without allowing the rear diff to slip, you need to look elsewhere, diffs must not slip.”

- Ray Lan from RCTech.net

SC10 Motor Gearing

Motor gearing is one of most important tuning options that you can play with on the SC10. Changing the gearing of your SC10 affects many things, including: Top speed, acceleration, motor temperature (motor life), and run time. Gearing will be different for everybody depending on type of motor, track conditions, and driving style.

The easiest way to adjust motor gearing is to change the pinion gear. The pinion gear is small gear that fits on the shaft of your motor. The pinion meshes with the spur gear. By changing the pinion gear, you should be able to achieve the gearing you want under most circumstances.

Most of the SC10 RTR kits come with a 87 tooth spur gear and a 20 tooth pinion gear. We suggest sticking with the 87t spur and experimenting with the pinion gear. Your first concern when looking for the right pinion gear is motor temp. If your motor is running too hot to the point where you have to stop every 5 minutes and wait for the motor to cool down, you may want to gear down from that pinion. There are some other things you can do to control motor temp but gearing down is the best way to control temps (see Checking and Regulating Motor Temp). Remember, if you can’t touch and hold the end of your motor can for 3 secs, then your motor is probably too hot. By following this rule you will be sure that you are not damaging your motor.

The second thing you need to adjust gearing for is the track you are running on. Does your local track have a long straight away? Does you track have a lot of stop and go action? Are there jumps that you need to hit but don’t have much room to get speed going? These are all questions of torque vs. top speed. The most important things to gear for in terms of the track are:

1. Are you getting the most out of your SC10 on the straightaways? Straightaways are the best places to pass your competitors and you don’t want to be losing ground here. I would say to error on the side of less top speed for beginners but as you gain more experience, you will need those extra RPM’s.

2. Do you have enough torque to get out of the corners and prepare for crucial jumps? I know on my local track there are two jumps that you NEED to hit. If my gearing is too high, it makes it difficult to get up to speed and I can’t hit those jumps. When I gear down, it is much easier to get up and hit the jumps, saving me some time on every lap.

The main issue here is gearing your SC10 to a point where it can do everything you need to do on the track, without threatening dangerous motor temperatures. Everyone drives a little different. Some like more top speed with more sliding around corners. Others prefer more torque with solid traction through turns. First you need to decide how want to drive, then look at what the track demands. After you have a pinion gear that feels right, check your motor temps to make sure you aren’t doing any damage.

Recap:

Start with the 87t spur/20t pinion if you are running the RTR motor set up. Gear the pinion up if you are experience cool motor temps or not enough top speed. Gear the pinion down if you are having hot motor temps or not enough torque. You should have an array of pinion gears in your tool box so quick changes based on track conditions can be made.

If you are running a modified set up, like the Castle Creations 5700kV motor, then you will want a smaller pinion gear for most track setups. We suggest starting with a 87t spur and 17t pinion gear and go from there. From our experience, this motor runs fairly hot but the 18t is necessary to get the top speed we need during races.