thinking about buying one

[romulus22]

so ive been out of r/c'ing for a while now due to funds but ive been thinking about getting a scorpion. i dont plan on doing anything but running it stock in my spare time. are you all pleased with how it performs out of the box?

[Reflection]

I'm VERY impressed with them. In stock form,they are a blast. Put 8 2/3a cells on the front axle,a 35t-45t motor with stock gearing and a 200 oz. servo for steering and you'll have a real capable rig thats fun to drive. If you ever decide to start running comps,you'll have a great head start.

[toyofast]

Ditto as what raptorman stated. I run mine basicly stock(per ORCRC Spec rules) and it is very capable in box stock form.

I run 8 cell 2/3 A pack and a 55 turn motor... about to upgrade to a 45 turn for a bit more wheel speed. It is VERY well built, easy to assemble and tough. It's an instant comp winner. Makes even the sucky drivers look good.

[romulus22]

im talking about batt in stock position and everything. im not into making my own packs. just something to play with when i get bored

[scrotsbiz]

They are well built and very rugged you can buy those packs from vendors on here or you can go lipo and run it in stock location.

[toyofast]

Originally Posted by romulus22

im talking about batt in stock position and everything. im not into making my own packs. just something to play with when i get bored

The stock location is at the highest point, which is the only downfall to this truck. You basicly have to(Or really should) get some 2/3 A packs. I ran a 6-cell stick pack on top of the upper links in the front once and the space is limited. The 2/3 A packs run about $20-26 and Cheapbatterypacks.com already has the AX-10 options. The 6 cell pack starts at $19.50. Use the velcro straps included with the AX-10 and some small plastic dividers and make your trays. 5 minute mod and it's basicly free as long as you have a small devider and x4 8-10mm long screws.


One charge of my 8-cell 2/3 A pack and the 55 turn motor setup in my AX-10 lasts about 30-35 minutes.

[gadge]

i have two..ran both in a couple of comps..one highly modified the other stock,for comparison...by far the ax-10 is awesome (after you move the battery)
the truck can crawl out of the box but with a couple of mods WOW

[romulus22]

Originally Posted by toyofast

The stock location is at the highest point, which is the only downfall to this truck. You basicly have to(Or really should) get some 2/3 A packs. I ran a 6-cell stick pack on top of the upper links in the front once and the space is limited. The 2/3 A packs run about $20-26 and Cheapbatterypacks.com already has the AX-10 options. The 6 cell pack starts at $19.50. Use the velcro straps included with the AX-10 and some small plastic dividers and make your trays. 5 minute mod and it's basicly free as long as you have a small devider and x4 8-10mm long screws.


One charge of my 8-cell 2/3 A pack and the 55 turn motor setup in my AX-10 lasts about 30-35 minutes.

i didnt know you could buy pack made like that. especially that cheap. thanks for all the info guys.