Redcat Gen 8 ESS-One & ESS-Dual RC Sound Simulator Mounts

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These are mounting trays for the ESS-One and ESS-Dual RC sound simulators designed specifically for a clean install on the Redcat Gen 8 Scout II, making it easy to remove the unit. <b>Shock Brace Mount Instructions:</b> These mounts attach over the rear axle using the M3 screw holes located on the center rear brace between the shock towers. This setup has its pros and cons: Weight is centered left/right, but the center of gravity is slightly higher. Parts Needed: * ESS-One/ESS-Dual Shock Tower Mount * M3 countersunk screws x 4 * Battery Strap(s) and/or zip ties Installation: 1. Install the mount with the long side facing inwards towards the middle of the chassis to avoid interfering with the Gen 8 body shell bracing in the rear. 2. Secure to the rear center brace with (4) M3 screws of sufficient length using the holes already provided in the brace. 3. Attach ESS unit to the mounting tray. Securing the sound unit: * The Ess-One can be attached with a single battery strap/zip tie (should not cover the speaker), and the ESS-Dual has room for two battery straps/zip ties, or you can mount with double-sided sticky tape and/or both. <b>Chassis Side Mount Instructions:</b> These mounts attach on either the Left (driver) or Right (passenger) side chassis on either side of the battery tray. Attachment is via the existing screw holes for the side skid plates. These mounts were designed for those wanting a lower center of gravity vs. the rear brace mount. - Pros: Lower center of gravity - Cons: Uneven left/right balance, requires shock adjustment and/or relocating ESC/receiver box to same side to even out the weight Parts Needed: * ESS-One/ESS-Dual Left/Right Side Mount * ESS Side Mount Spacer (1 pc) * M3 countersunk screws x 6 * Battery Strap(s) and/or zip ties * Double-sided sticky tape (optional) Installation: 1. Attach the side mount spacer to the bottom of the mount using (2) M3 countersunk screws of sufficient length, ensuring a snug fit. 2. Uninstall the side skid plate. 3. Feed (4) M3 countersunk screws of sufficient length through the mount and the holes in the side skid plate. Secure the mount to the chassis by reusing the existing screw holes and sandwiching the side skid plate between the mount and the chassis deck. 4. Attach ESS unit to the mount. Securing the sound unit: * The Ess-One can be attached with a single battery strap/zip tie (should not cover the speaker), and the ESS-Dual has room for two battery straps/zip ties, or you can mount with double-sided sticky tape and/or both. Ways to re-balance left/right weight differences if using side mount: * Due to the weight of the ESS sound unit, you will notice slight body roll to the left/right side. One way to mitigate the weight imbalance is to adjust the shock height. Alternatively, you can relocate the ESC/receiver box to the same side and leave the ESS unit on the opposite side to gain better balance. When I fitted the ESS-Dual to the left side next to the receiver box, I was able to restore balance by moving the shock on the sagging side down 1 notch. This raised the ride height back to near perfect balance. When measured, the difference in balance was within .5mm.