AX10 Kit vs. RTR Buyers Guide

[Tim_B]

For those of you out there that are trying to decide between the AX10 Kit or RTR for your entry into the addictive world of crawling, This should help show you the differences in Both.

First off, I'm unsure of what the average price for either one is but it seems to be:

KIT - Floating around $230ish
RTR - Floating around $270ish

Kit | RTR
Front Diff ----------------------------------- Locked | 4 gear diff (locker included)
Rear Diff --------- Locked (2 piece locker) | Locked (H/D Locker)
Rear Axle -------------------------------- Adjustable Toe | Fixed Toe
Suspension Links ---------------------------- Tubular Alu | Molded Plastic
Steering Links ------------------------------- Tubular Alu | Molded Plastic
Servo-Saver ---------------------------------------- None | Servo Mounted
Transmission Spacers -------------------------------- Alu | Plastic
Motor Plate ----------------------------------- Alu Finned | Alu
Upper chassis plate standoffs ------------------------ Alu | None
Slipper clutch --------------------------------------- None | Alu Single pad
Body Mounts ---------------- Multi-Position w/ swivel pad | Non Adjustable
Beadlocks ------------------------- Axial Rockster (Black) | Axial 8-hole Chrome
Rear axle servo mount -------------------------- Included | Not Included
Elecs ----------------------------------------- Not Included | Included

Hope this helps anyone looking to get one!
-Tim

[Speedracer19]

You might also keep in mind that the RTR has no link ball ends as it has molded links so if you wanted to add to the lenght of the links or bent links you would have to purchase link ends. Also the RTR has "wood screw" type screws instead of machine screws so that also becomes a problem when changing links & such.

[bob1961]

the kit is the way i'm going as to the electronics are not what i want in the RTR, the kit i can use what i want..................bob

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