Team Associated Rival MT10 Tuning Guide

[@jesusgonzalez193]

Tip # 1 - 0:41 - FireLand - Helion Avenge Arms ( HLNS1544 ) - Replacements Tip # 2 - 1:25 - Battery Straps - Arm part Number : AR320413 Tip # 3 - 2:10 - Replace Diff Fluid to 60K Tip # 4 - 2:55 - How to Softening your brakes - Tip # 5 - 3:41 - Replace Tires Tip # 6 - 5:14 - Fix/Adjust Servo Saver Tip # 7 - 6:39 - Replace Rear Springs

[@ADITADDICTS]

6:04 try locktight thread locker. Holds the threads but you can break them loose if you need to make adjustments.

[@retrorider80sbmx23]

'Custom RC Upgrades' do a 7075 Motor mount plate which is an awesome upgrade.

[@wordreet]

Great tips man! Unfortunately I can't do any of these. But when the Rival finally arrives (lol) I'll be looking to "fettle" it properly, so these type of tips will come handy! I started racing off road buggies back in the '80s, still have an original RC10, from before Associated added the "Team" word, and some other stuff from in-between times too. Now getting back into racing again, but decided to get a decent "basher", so I don't go bashing race cars!

[@DJLyncho]

The strap was a problem for me two. But you can pull the plastic tab bit like a belt to make it way longer.

[@beesod6412]

Big thanks for this, Picked the MT10 up last week, finally have time to take it out proper, found this extremely helpful!

[@beesod6412]

So yesterday it ended up accidently floating down the creek in my backyard. went in and got it, fully submerged for a good 10 seconds. unplugged, dried it out with my air compressor, checked all screws, reoiled bearings and other moving bits, let the electronics sit for a few days, turned it on and it's working perfectly.

[@RCRoads]

Great job. Battery straps and setting up the breaks is a great low cost improvement. Tip 6 was a good one. I like the super glue idea. Thanks for sharing the different spring options. 👍👍

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Thanks for sharing your tips, cheers my friend

[@DOFIXERR]

Nice! Just the video I was hoping for!

[@RazorRC]

Glad you liked it!

[@MRBRUSHLESS]

Awesome video very nice tips great job thumbs up 👍

[@foundnomads]

Great video! Love all the information. We just picked one up and I’m happy I found this for reference. Thank you!

[@RazorRC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@benjaminhymes1219]

Thanks for the tips.

[@RazorRC]

you're welcome

[@Dr.Colors]

I put Proline Destroyer, awesome tires !

[@cds1223]

The helion used better plastic i gather. I have the helion and ordered some rival mt gear cases and its a harder lighter feeling material. U helped me out with some info before too. GREAT content man a big help! The helion esc is progamable but it had the same brake prob out of the box for some of reason. And traxxas slash drive shafts were a good upgrade too. i havnt broken a one since and ive been hard on it.

[@RazorRC]

Thanks for the info!

[@LuisTorres-tm2jc]

What were the traxxas slash parts number u used for the front and rear also can u use traxxas slash metal cvds

[@cds1223]

@@LuisTorres-tm2jc i dont know the part num but its the fronts for 4x4 Slash ive used. I think they’re all the same as in slash,pede,rustler etc. be advised that the grey heavy duty ones are larger in diameter and will rub your shock spring! Id just stick with the rivals honestly but ive used what traxxas shafts my lhs had in stock. Again its the front ones for 4x4s.The rears are a bit different and arent a direct fit. Theres many brands of metal ones also, associated makes them too. Its just the axle stub that bends or breaks for me so i just stick to plastics myself and pop in the new stubs.

[@swaney76]

What servo would you use as a replacement mine has issues

[@glaze1984]

I just got mine 2 days ago & took it out yesterday for a blast on the grass in the park by me & now the servo has started making an odd noise when i turn to full lock 🤷🏽‍♂️ ive tirned the steering down to half way & it no longer makes the noise but i fear that the servo is faulty already after reading so many people have replaced theirs on the mt10

[@pizzomedia7261]

Excellent video! Is there any difference in parts and build between the brushed and brushless versions? From what I can tell the only difference is the motor/esc and the brushless version comes with lights. Are there any other part differences? Thanks!

[@GreatLakesRC]

Another great set up video!

[@RazorRC]

Thanks again!

[@dustinrick6138]

Servo is clicking any ideas

[@escostales]

All the part numbers here are now discontinued. Any updated part numbers you can provide? Thank you

[@RichardsRcs]

I know this is an older video now but what about the diff fluid in the front rear? Any recommendations there? I’ll definitely try 60k in the centre though. Currently in the process of rebuilding mine

[@BenFreedmanRacing]

I’m wondering the same thing

[@RichardsRcs]

@@BenFreedmanRacing in the end I did 60k front, 60k rear and 30k in the rear. Doesn’t wheelie anywhere near as much now

[@BenFreedmanRacing]

@@RichardsRcs awesome! Thanks for the reply!

[@wesleyputnam778]

Great video man! Thanks for the great tips. My Rival MT10 was supposed to arrive last Thursday but was stolen somewhere along the line during delivery 🤦‍♂️ Trying to find another but it seems to be out of stock everywhere...just my luck lol Keep up the great work!

[@RazorRC]

sorry to hear about that! I hope you get you rmoney back!

[@wesleyputnam778]

@@RazorRC Yes, I got my money back yesterday thankfully! And promptly turned it around and bought a Arrma Senton 3S BLX 👍 I think I'd like to get into racing and SCT's seem like a good place to get my feet wet. I'll still likely purchase a Rival MT10 when they are a little more accessible.

[@owen8538]

How to soften brakes

[@qzf809]

The helion avenge arms are out of stock absolutely everywhere

[@tylerowen6152]

So what we are saying is that 2s sounds like the better option for this truck?

[@aidaningham7484]

Did you ever find a good tyre? Ive been looking at tyres after the stock ones literally exploded on one of the rear wheels. Ive heard a few people recommend the Badlands but then others have said the added weight can cause issues

[@chriscarr1647]

I contacted AE and also in the owners manual its says the shocks are 12mm. And the manual also says its 40w stock. From my research. Just FYI. Love the videos.

[@chriscarr1647]

I purchased the AE SC10 4x4 13mm yellow springs for the front. They have popped over the bottom spring cone a couple times. Just FYI. AE SC10 springs are 12mm. Front Sets: Soft (ASC 91341) - Brown 2.85, Black 3.0 & Green 3.15 Med (ASC 91342) - White 3.3, Gray 3.45 & Blue 3.6 Hard (ASC 91343) - Yellow 3.75, Red 3.9 & Orange 4.05 Purple (ASC 91334) - 4.2 Rear Sets: Med (ASC 91345) - Gray 2.2, Blue 2.3 & Yellow 2.4 Proline SC 12mm Front Springs (6308-21) Blue 3.2, Green 3.4, Yellow 3.6, Red 3.8 & Purple 4.0 SC 12mm Rear Springs (6308-22) Blue 2.0, Green 2.2, Yellow 2.4, Red 2.6 & Purple 2.8

[@chriscarr1647]

I just purchased the Proline Pro Spec front and rear shocks and spring sets. They are also 12mm. They are 4mm shorter in both front and rear. I'll let you know how they perform.

[@RazorRC]

Ah sorry about that. I have a set of the AE SC10 4x4 springs and test fit them on the front, but didn't run them as the stock front springs are pretty good. I'm running the SCTE springs in the rear and they fit really well, I think 12mm springs would be too narrow, the shock bodies are definitely wider than normal 12mm shock bodies.

[@youtubeuser5424]

Lol I wonder if Traxxas GTR shocks would work.

[@youtubeuser5424]

@@chriscarr1647 could be those springs are meant for the factory team shock upgrade sold for this truck.

[@wordreet]

Aargh! That servo saver! I don't know about anyone else, but I must have big fingers, because I could not get anywhere near the adjuster to tighten it! I was seeing a dead spot in the steering, so decided to adjust it up a bit. Oh man! I've had to take the whole section apart ! So, after removing the servo saver side front wheel, you remove the screws between the front gearbox and the lower front bumper, then all the ones under the front gear box, then all the ones holding that front gear box skid plate to the central chassis. Then I had to remove the steering "rack" screws, (hope everyone's got the instruction book) careful not to lose the tiny sleeves that the screws go through! After that, I think I have this right, you finally remove the one screw from the central under-chassis steering link to the servo saver. I removed the other side one but either will do. ( I did all this before deciding to write it as a comment) And you're right, there's almost room for a second servo saver spring collar in there. And, strangely, the the spring adjuster collar has castellations on it. Hmm maybe those really are for some superglue to spread out into? Anyhoo, I've wound it as tight as I could get it, then backed off about 3/4 of a turn, so the gap where you can see the spring is about 1.5mm. I'll see how that goes tomorrow, and hopefully I can get my needlenose pliers in there if I need to adjust it, before adding that superglue! Yes peeps, you will need to get some pliers on the adjuster once it starts to get fairly tight, and the plastic is slippery! Hmm, there's not much grease in that gearbox, I wonder how much should be in there?

[@LuisTorres-tm2jc]

How did it work out for u did u have to tighten down all the way or the 1.5mm gap worked out fine

[@wordreet]

@@LuisTorres-tm2jc Sorry friend, I actually can't remember. But I have the feeling that I never adjusted it again. It's a brilliant truck anyway. I recently fitted some cheapo wheels and self belted tired, where I used duct tape inside them. It works just great!

[@Rcjamaica876]

Hey man how are you question what's a good number for the other diff fluid please

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Has the exposed servo horn and steering link on the bottom been a problem at all?

[@ryanferguson3769]

Do you have a link for the lower arms?

[@FishHardGetLucky]

Did you find a quality tire for the mt10 yet? Something that doesn’t balloon so bad?

[@andrewlatimer80]

Hit my mt10 yesterday broke my arm, have it fixed, turned truck on and reverse won't wk, any help

[@John-fo9jy]

Am really struggling to work out how to change the spur gear on this truck as a newbie am not sure how the rear assembly is removed to access it. Please please do a step by step video I can't find anything online.

[@RazorRC]

it's similar to a Stampede 4x4 so if you can videos on that it will almost the same. there's also a trade show video where Gil Losi Jr. shows how to disassemble a Helion Avenge 10MT, which is the same car.

[@John-fo9jy]

@@RazorRC thank you I appreciate your help I will hopefully find something to guide me.

[@sunhochoo]

What's the New tires???

[@LuisTorres-tm2jc]

How tight exactly did u tighten down the servo

[@astone_ua]

Hey! Did you find the best tires that fit?

[@krishepburn1560]

This is my first serious venture into rc. Great video, love the car. Do I need to alter anything to use 3s, also what size battery will the motor take? Thanks

[@RazorRC]

Nope, it runs 3S out of the box, don't need to change anything. Any normal sized 3S stick pack will fit.

[@tylerperkins6410]

Runs great on 3s but motor might get pretty hot. I would add a motor heat sink and fan.

[@danieljackson8341]

Runs quite hot on 3s I put a fan on motor runs way cooler 👍

[@Tony-cheesy]

Hi I am looking at buying this for my son, can you reduce the power from the transmitter so he can get used to it? Thanks Tony.

[@Spacemonkeymk1]

YES! My 8yr old is autistic but spends a LOT of time watching RC Vids so knows a lot about them. We had a pair of SCX24 crawlers for indoor tracks at Christmas and he loved them, but then got into 'basher' vids. I was about to buy the Arrma, but then saw a post about the MT10. After much research I found the MT10 to be much better, and much better value too. Anyway, got one for his birthday and he absolutely loves it! We started with 3s batteries and it was way too fast for hom to learn, so we put in 2s batteries and it was still fast. So turn down the Throttle Dual Rate (the TH/DR knob on the controller) and it works like a power restrictor. Started at setting 4 on 2s in a big field with grassy banks to jump and now he can go to setting 6 on 2s. We've done grassy banks and chalk/grass quarries and today found a tiny BMX track which is perfect for RC bashing. I was worried that he'd lose control and fly off into oblivion but he's much, much better than me now- they learn so fast. So yes, get one, run 2s batteries and turn power down until he has the hang of it, which won't take long. I use Zee 2s 6200mha batteries from ebay at £44 a pair. Each one lasts about 15 mins or so- dunno, lose track of time, so we take 4. Got a couple of 5000mha 3s as well which we use with the power down to 4. They're great starter cars and we've not broke anything yet!!

[@jefffarnham5040]

When I stop the truck and try to go into reverse, with controller it seems it to go into reverse slowly if not at all without a couple of tries. Any thoughts? Thanks

[@bunjobubbs]

mine seems to do the same thing every couple of times

[@TiberiusCat]

I bought an FS-GT5 and installed it in my new MT10. However, I've been unable to calibrate the esc with the brake hack using the Flysky gear. I reinstalled the Associated gear and the calibration works fine. After reinstalling the Flysky radio again, it seems to be working consistently with the calibration. Any idea why I can't calibrate with the Fkysky gear?

[@bunjobubbs]

When i am at a full stop and i press full throttle, it bogs down and stutters before putting on the gas. If it is rolling even the slightest bit, the problem isn’t there. I am running 5200 2s, have put about 5 battery cycles through it. Any ideas why this is happening? Is it normal?

[@bunjobubbs]

@RazorRC

[@chrisvda7277]

Maybe faulty esc. That's called cogging, mine doesn't do that. Upgrade it if you have no warranty.

[@tabguy7594]

What did you use to adjust the servo saver nut? I’m new to this and this is my first car, it’s a blast. I have lost my steering and the servo saver nut has backed down as far as it can go and looking for any advice.

[@RazorRC]

I just grabbed the plastic collar with some pliers, and then turned the wheels by hand. Let go, turn them back the other way, grab again and repeat.

[@flaminglechoo]

My problem is the steering. It wanders into one direction. I trim it, then it wanders to the other, unable to drive it in a straight line. Do you have any tips for that by any chance?

[@RazorRC]

did you tighten the servo saver?

[@flaminglechoo]

@@RazorRC I'll give that a go once the new lower arms arrived and the car is assembled again.

[@masonhanft8454]

tighten the servo mount screws. there's four of them. had the same problem

[@terryfrome1641]

Hey bro, any idea on how to adjust the ESC to engage the reverse faster. Quick rundown, my son has the new pro4 sc10 and when we try to reverse there is a moment of lag before it engages. Like for example I have the slash 4x4 and you can go forward to reverse instantly. When trying to correct while jumping the brakes or reverse lags. Hope this makes sense

[@RazorRC]

That’s actually normal and your Slash is actually kinda broken, you’re not supposed to be able to go from forward to reverse instantly because it tends to break the drivetrain.

[@youtubeuser5424]

Any idea what oil is in the front and rear diffs?

[@LosihoTTT]

60k front, 3k rear

[@gonzodetroitify]

How easy was it to swap out the lipo straps Razor,

[@RazorRC]

It's pretty easy. It seemed impossible at first, but there is a technique to getting them in -- just go straight through the holes one at a time, you can't go around the 90 deg bends, you have to go straight through and then come back. Hard to explain exactly in words.

[@John-fo9jy]

Where can we find these straps please?

[@cds1223]

Whats the best motor fan for these and the avenge? Please my temps are too high so im only running it a few mins at a time.

[@RazorRC]

Not sure, but if your motor is running hot take out each bearing and check it. You probably have excessive drag somewhere.

[@cds1223]

Thanx man. Its ran hot on 3s from day one after running it hard. May b normal? Its my first truck.

[@stang1970]

@@cds1223 motors run around 150° F. It'll be hot to the touch. I believe most brushless motors this size are considered to hot around 180-200 degrees. Most ESC have a over temp shut off. Not sure about the one in this truck. You can get a cheap infer red temp gun for around 10-15 bucks to help monitor the temps

[@8ightgeek]

Razor why did you sell your granite? Didnt you love that thing! Why did you choose to keep this one

[@RazorRC]

Bryle I sold the Granite to buy a Kraton 4S. But that was a mistake.

[@DenisZ2023]

@@RazorRC can you please explain what you mean? Are you saying you prefer the granite? I am looking for my first basher. Please let me know what would better the best truck for that. Granite 3s, outcast 4s or kraton 4s. I don't plan on doing any big jumps.

[@cds1223]

Thanx for the content. I have the helion and you’ve been a lot if help. The esc on mine is programable right? What should i put my brakes ? Thanx to anyone who cud help.

[@RazorRC]

I’m not sure if the ESC is adjustable, but I would try 50%.

[@cds1223]

👍👍 thanx man!

[@johnneedy3164]

We NEVER had that kind of problem when we made our stuff here

[@LawrenceTimme]

The 1/10 tyres are proline mx28.

[@roystewart4033]

they have 2 different reedy program card ones 18$ other is 50$ holler at me ill share tips

[@Airbrushkid]

It is a Monster truck. Not a racer like a SCT. It's meant to be bashed. So you want race and go fast don't get the Rival MT10 get the Pro4 SCT.

[@ryanbrand3946]

Why is this called a tuning video?

[@LawrenceTimme]

I run 500k in the centre of my team magic e5 😂 it used to have a spool as well

[@jameslynch4042]

It would be nice to see how to actually do the adjustments instead of just say make these changes.

[@JonathanPARADIS-nb5bw]

It isn't a tutorial video, just some suggestions.