Exceed RC 1/8th TECTONIC Monster Truck *** Support Thread ***

[sharkattack99]

what glow plugs does anyone recommend for the tectonic?

[soccer12]

I think the O.S. 8 thats what I've got but haven't tried it yet

[aaeandcee]

The glow plug you pick will be based on what nitro content you have.  What is your current nitro percentage?

[sharkattack99]

im using 20%

[aaeandcee]

A good guide can be found here:  http://www.scootworks.com/rdrc/gloplugs.html

Here is another good guide:  http://www.rc-truckncar-tuning.com/rc-glow-plug.html

I personally use a MC-8 with my 20% nitro content.  The MC-59 may be used as well, but with my .27 it ran a little smoother with the MC-8.

[sharkattack99]

thanks for the info

[scotshere11]

Sure it would dallen mine was binding because the bones were bent and kind getting caught up in the cup.

[sharkattack99]

does anyone know if the height of the truck can be adjusted either higher or lower? and if so how do you do that can the shocks be tuned to be stiffer or softer? and how if they can thanks for the help.

[Frozenshade]

does anyone know if the height of the truck can be adjusted either higher or lower? and if so how do you do that can the shocks be tuned to be stiffer or softer? and how if they can thanks for the help.

Shock cap position, oil weight, and pre-loads (or threaded shock bodies) can all affect ride height.

[aaeandcee]

does anyone know if the height of the truck can be adjusted either higher or lower? and if so how do you do that can the shocks be tuned to be stiffer or softer? and how if they can thanks for the help.

Sure, the Tectonic isn't as adjustable as other vehicles but it does a fair job.  Like the previous post you can adjust the preload, shock oil weight, etc.  You can also adjust the shock angle using the top and bottom mounts.  For me I'm not so worried about ride height but rather stability and ability to handle rough terrain.  These 2 web sites do a nice job of explaining it:

http://www.rc-truckncar-tuning.com/Shock-angle.html
http://www.rc-truckncar-tuning.com/spring-preload.html

Remember, when you change your tires you'll have to go through the above all over again.

[sharkattack99]

yeah i can see play at the top but i don't see hardly any play at the bottom of the shock.

and whats preload?

[Frozenshade]

yeah i can see play at the top but i don't see hardly any play at the bottom of the shock.

and whats preload?

Black C shaped clip you put over the shock body.  You push the spring down while you put it on so it creates more pressure.  In a way lengthens the shock cap.

Here, a picture is worth a 1000 words.  More than I can say:

[sharkattack99]

oooohhhh so thats what those plastic things are that came with my RC i was wondering what those were, thanks

[aaeandcee]

Play around with preload, the plastic caps are good to make sure things are even all around.  You can also loosen the screw and adjust the preload with the plastic caps. 

I find I need more preload in the front because of the weight of the suspension and extra binding from suspension than I do in the rear.

[sharkattack99]

so what does preload accually do other then a ride hight?

there doesn't seem to be much play for moving the shocks on the bottom of the tectonic, or are you not suppose to adjust the bottom?