Another release from TC..the SYNCRO4 4s buggy.

[KnowAir]

Geez man, that sucks. What's the estimated delivery time for replacement parts? That's the only thing that always makes me hesitant about pulling the trigger on the TC stuff, I can't just go to my LHS or Amazon and get parts the same or next day. Which is fine I suppose if you & your brother have the levels of patience that I don't lol.

Yeah, TC isn't as readily available as say Arrma or TRX, but RC Hobby Ex and HRP (TC's distributor) usually have the parts, a couple days if in stock. Not bad. We internet all our parts anyways, so no big deal. As to the wait, well, that's why we each have 15-20 rigs, grab another and keep on partying!!

 

[Armarookie43]

My bro picked up an Asuga. It's really nice, handles great! Save the tires, but we already knew they weren't going to be any good on clay. The servo died, day one, no surprise. That's 4 rtr TC servos between us that haven't even lasted a week, but first day? That's bad. This one just locked up tight, can't budge it.. he also suffered a broken upper front arm, it split right at the seam. We removed the canard and found some open holes in the arm beneath that, put a 120in/lb HD ziptie around the cracked arm and resumed bashing, until the servo gave up.. DS3235 to the rescue!!

Yeah, for some reason, the upper control arms are a bit weak on the TC stuff

 

[KnowAir]

Yeah, for some reason, the upper control arms are a bit weak on the TC stuff

It took a pretty hard shot tbh, then shortly after the servo went out. So, I can't say the arm is weak, servo yes. My bro swears the Typhon 6s would have kept right on going. Maybe, but it does have shorter arms so. The longer the arms, the more susceptible they are to breakage.

 

[hobo]

Yeah, for some reason, the upper control arms are a bit weak on the TC stuff

don't think I have had any trouble with the upper front arms can't remember. I no I have broke the lower arms but not too often to worry about it. the shocks on the kronos xtr are a bit crap needs 4mm shock shafts and a alumium bottom cap also the washer under the piston is too small and causes problems after a while. I changed the shock mounts also had trouble with them breaking. I changed the suspension mounts for the 7075 swiss ones and the hinge pins for arrma ones. had trouble with the team corally ones snapping

 

[KnowAir]

don't think I have had any trouble with the upper front arms can't remember. I no I have broke the lower arms but not too often to worry about it. the shocks on the kronos xtr are a bit crap needs 4mm shock shafts and a alumium bottom cap also the washer under the piston is too small and causes problems after a while. I changed the shock mounts also had trouble with them breaking. I changed the suspension mounts for the 7075 swiss ones and the hinge pins for arrma ones. had trouble with the team corally ones snapping

I swapped out the TC shocks for Arrma Kraton from JRC. Cheap and easy. Stiffer springs too, which the XTR needed IMO. I have broken an upper arm once, they generally just wear out at the pivots and get sloppy for me. Arrma's arms do as well. Since I run on a track more than anything else, wear occurs more often than tear for me. Not complaining, part of the hobby. TC has really come a long way in the 4 or 5 years they've been making bashers IMO. I think they offer the best overall value still, even with the wonky servos, LOL. BTW, my bro initially liked the new TC radios feel, but after using for a bit he said it has a delay in it, gonna swap over to his RadioLink I'm pretty sure.

 

[hobo]

I swapped out the TC shocks for Arrma Kraton from JRC. Cheap and easy. Stiffer springs too, which the XTR needed IMO. I have broken an upper arm once, they generally just wear out at the pivots and get sloppy for me. Arrma's arms do as well. Since I run on a track more than anything else, wear occurs more often than tear for me. Not complaining, part of the hobby. TC has really come a long way in the 4 or 5 years they've been making bashers IMO. I think they offer the best overall value still, even with the wonky servos, LOL. BTW, my bro initially liked the new TC radios feel, but after using for a bit he said it has a delay in it, gonna swap over to his RadioLink I'm pretty sure.

I can't put other brands on other cars. just can't do it

 

[KnowAir]

I can't put other brands on other cars. just can't do it

Ah, a purist are ya? LOL. Not me, I mix n match $hit all the time.. whatever it takes to keep the party going here.

I think everyone of my rigs has a competitors part on it somewhere.. "share the love"

 

[Snacktime]

Ah, a purist are ya? LOL. Not me, I mix n match $hit all the time.. whatever it takes to keep the party going here.

I think everyone of my rigs has a competitors part on it somewhere.. "share the love"

I have a hard time buying Traxxas shock oil.

 

[KnowAir]

I have a hard time buying Traxxas shock oil.

Me too, but only cuz there are much better deals to be had, LOL. Traxxas suckers people in with small bottles.. same price as the next brand, but you get half as much product. TBH, I've never found any difference in shock or diff oils from one manufacturer to the next, they all go 10 years, no problem.
100% silicone is 100% silicone right? They don't put an expiration date on silicone implants?

I mean, how many rc manufacturers make their own fluids? It's all sourced from maybe a couple suppliers at best, they just put it in a TRX, Losi, ASC or whatever branded bottle.

I can't put other brands on other cars. just can't do it

IDK if there's any difference in the shock parts from the XTR and Kagama, but I've had better results with Arrma's shocks than TC myself. I admit though. I have been eyeing some TC shocks at JRC to replace my tired Redcat Kaiju units. Price is right, TC shocks are pretty cheap at JRC.

 

[Snacktime]

Me too, but only cuz there are much better deals to be had, LOL. Traxxas suckers people in with small bottles.. same price as the next brand, but you get half as much product. TBH, I've never found any difference in shock or diff oils from one manufacturer to the next, they all go 10 years, no problem.
100% silicone is 100% silicone right? They don't put an expiration date on silicone implants?

I mean, how many rc manufacturers make their own fluids? It's all sourced from maybe a couple suppliers at best, they just put it in a TRX, Losi, ASC or whatever branded bottle.

I like to stop into locally Hobby Shops when I am out for work. Seems like stores are either Traxxas only or everything else. Really makes it hard after putting off an online purchase to be stuck with Traxxas. My morals say its okay to buy Traxxas Oil if your supporting a small business, my inner demon says they chose their side.

 

[KnowAir]

I like to stop into locally Hobby Shops when I am out for work. Seems like stores are either Traxxas only or everything else. Really makes it hard after putting off an online purchase to be stuck with Traxxas. My morals say its okay to buy Traxxas Oil if your supporting a small business, my inner demon says they chose their side.

I hear ya. I want to support local, but between travel time, gas, overpaying and the potential disappointment of finding they're TRX only? Or.. order online and have it brought to me? That's "easier than banking with Capitol One" LOL

 

[hobo]

Ah, a purist are ya? LOL. Not me, I mix n match $hit all the time.. whatever it takes to keep the party going here.

I think everyone of my rigs has a competitors part on it somewhere.. "share the love"

will put aftermarket parts on but it makes me quiver to put another brand on just couldn't run it

I have a hard time buying Traxxas shock oil.

oooooorrrrrr never could I do that

 

[KnowAir]

will put aftermarket parts on but it makes me quiver to put another brand on just couldn't run it

Your call brother, I can respect that.

 

[Armarookie43]

I really like this basher buggy for the price. All stock right here. Even like that it's fun :

 

[Armarookie43]

I wanted to add, that after I ran my Syncro in that mud and water, the ESC is no longer with us. I did blow it off, and the fan had stopped working, so it was hitting thermal, while being hit with water and mud. So yeah, I wouldn't do that if I were you. I usually don't run my RC vehicles after it rains. It is what it is. Not sure if I should clean it up and call TC? . Everything is else is fine after that run. Even the bearings . Motor is fine too. The ESC acts like the motor is unplugged. I tried re calibrating it. But no luck.

 

[Armarookie43]

So the LHS had the quick run system with the higher Kv motor and ESC. Installing it was very easy, but I had to stretch the ESC wire as much as possible for it to reach. I'll probably buy an extension later on. I was in a hurry to get it together TBH. The quick run stuff feels like quality. You do need the little program box. You can't calibrate it any other way. The only thing you can do with the set button is the throttle calibration and that's it. Since it's a higher kv motor, I'll try it out with the stock 13t pinion. I had to cut where the stock button was and the ESC barely fits. It does stick out in the end just a bit, but it doesn't get in the way of anything. And no more running it on water/mud!

 

[305HemiGuy]

So the LHS had the quick run system with the higher Kv motor and ESC. Installing it was very easy, but I had to stretch the ESC wire as much as possible for it to reach. I'll probably buy an extension later on. I was in a hurry to get it together TBH. The quick run stuff feels like quality. You do need the little program box. You can't calibrate it any other way. The only thing you can do with the set button is the throttle calibration and that's it. Since it's a higher kv motor, I'll try it out with the stock 13t pinion. I had to cut where the stock button was and the ESC barely fits. It does stick out in the end just a bit, but it doesn't get in the way of anything. And no more running it on water/mud!

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I'm really surprised the stock Corally electronics quit after that mud & water...On second thought, no I'm not. I had a Corally Mammoth that I ran in some rain once and the ESC smoked & melted (It was a stock brushed ESC, but still.) I know it's basically re-branded HW stuff, but perhaps a lower quality of material?? At least you were able to find a decent replacement fairly quickly, I have a feeling the HW stuff will stand up to abuse much better.

 

[hobo]

So the LHS had the quick run system with the higher Kv motor and ESC. Installing it was very easy, but I had to stretch the ESC wire as much as possible for it to reach. I'll probably buy an extension later on. I was in a hurry to get it together TBH. The quick run stuff feels like quality. You do need the little program box. You can't calibrate it any other way. The only thing you can do with the set button is the throttle calibration and that's it. Since it's a higher kv motor, I'll try it out with the stock 13t pinion. I had to cut where the stock button was and the ESC barely fits. It does stick out in the end just a bit, but it doesn't get in the way of anything. And no more running it on water/mud!

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that cars filthy good system that just put the same one in the kraton 6s but with the 2000kv motor and it runs nice and cool

 

[Armarookie43]

that cars filthy good system that just put the same one in the kraton 6s but with the 2000kv motor and it runs nice and cool

Good to hear. I tried the 8BL150 and 2600kv motor today on 4s . This thing went from 34 mph off road to 45 MPH off road with the stock 13T pinion and tires. Everything stock, except the ESC and motor! Wow. What an impressive improvement. I did see the motor get to 170F, so I'll be putting some fans on it. Outside was 97F (felt like 107F!), so it was scorching hot. For that reason I didn't run it non stop, and I jumped it off my friend's huge ramp. I was even able to get some single backflips going. It even had some air control, even with the stock tires. Working on the video . And it survived all the good landings. No problem. The Syncro 4 is well behaved in the air. Look at the temps that it ran under!

 

[hobo]

warm

Good to hear. I tried the 8BL150 and 2600kv motor today on 4s . This thing went from 34 mph off road to 45 MPH off road with the stock 13T pinion and tires. Everything stock, except the ESC and motor! Wow. What an impressive improvement. I did see the motor get to 170F, so I'll be putting some fans on it. Outside was 97F (felt like 107F!), so it was scorching hot. For that reason I didn't run it non stop, and I jumped it off my friend's huge ramp. I was even able to get some single backflips going. It even had some air control, even with the stock tires. Working on the video . And it survived all the good landings. No problem. The Syncro 4 is well behaved in the air. Look at the temps that it ran under!

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warm where you are its 10c here and raining. would be ideal without the rain