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08-10-2009, 06:42 PM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NW ATL
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| The Definitive SCX10 Upgrade Thread
Okay, Not talking about electronics - what are the best, most useful upgrades for the SCX10 - what comes out of the box that can be upgraded or changed to provide improved performance, reliability, enjoyment? Tires, shocks, anything. Thanks, AR |
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08-10-2009, 07:15 PM | #2 |
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Body. Make it your own! With that, the mods necessary to run that body, i.e. links, frame mods, etc.
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08-10-2009, 07:18 PM | #3 |
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I'm a 2.2 guy, so I'm running PL Hammers instead of the stockers. Without actually comparing the two, I would bet they perform better. Moving the battery upfront made a big difference in climbing ability, since I can now conquer places I couldn't before. I also moved the steering servo to the frame, for looks reasons more than anything. It does keep it high and dry for those inevitable water crossings though. I'm still running and tuning, but that's my short list for now. Troy. |
08-10-2009, 07:23 PM | #4 |
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I agree, play with it for some time before spending a ton of cash for very little return. I have comped mine the day after builing and came in third (the only one on 1.9s). I'm impressed by the Flat Irons, most kit tires are throw away, these actually work. I'm doing exactly as mmbackpacker said, got a body and getting links and accessories to make it my own ride. I plan to leave it alone mechanically because it's fine the way it is. In fact driving this on terrain reminds me of my old 79 Bronco and off roading in the early 80s. It feels very similar to driving a real one. If I want major crawling I'll se one of my purpose built crawlers. |
08-10-2009, 07:25 PM | #5 |
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when you build the kit, dont put the rubber spacer on the shocks. wala...more flex |
08-10-2009, 08:11 PM | #6 |
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Like mentioned above, change the body and add your touch to it. The kit is awesome bone stock! lol. All I did to mine is drill breather holes in the rims and made a rear shock mount to relocate the shocks, and mounted my battery tray up front. Here are some pics of my setup.(I put back the stock shocks) |
08-10-2009, 08:12 PM | #7 |
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the hand brothers kit is also a very nice upgrade |
08-10-2009, 08:53 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for the replies - maybe this will become a sticky. I am looking forward to getting a decent body for mine - I ruined my Trail Ranger body :-( |
08-10-2009, 09:08 PM | #9 |
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The best upgrades I've done so far: Hand Brothers CMS steering kit Dinky RC Axial Dinky link (best scale 4 link you can get IMO) Moving the electronics box to the rear of the chassis to look like a gas tank: |
08-11-2009, 08:10 AM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA
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Another thing some are doing is swapping out the yellow dot PL Flatirons for red dot in the front, red dots beeing the better G8 compound. That allows the front to grab better when climbing steeper terain and letting the rear yellow dots slip a little keeping ya from flipping over backwards.
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08-11-2009, 08:37 AM | #11 |
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I should try that, also something I thought made it easier to build was to drill out the upper link holes on tranny mount to 1/8". Since it's captured with a nut there's no reason to have to thread the screw all the way thru the plastic. As far as a mod, I think the factory body mounts flex too much, make a crossmember for them that screws in to the none used shock holes. |
08-29-2009, 06:45 AM | #12 | |
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Anymore pic's of this mounted? This is the only thread i can find of mounting the box in the back! anyone else have any ideas b-4 i cut stuff | |
08-29-2009, 05:31 PM | #13 |
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11-30-2009, 12:11 PM | #14 | |
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I know I'm replying to an older thread, but I moved my radio box to the back of my scx10. If you swap around the shock tower brace, you'll have two screw holes for the box to mount to. I originally modded the rear frame cap, but since then got the Axial rear bumper which has it's own frame cap. On the rear frame cap there is a support for the battery tray. I found that if you cut it from side to side right in the middle of the bolt hole, it's the perfect length to meet up with the back of the radio box. I plan to glue mine once I have everything sorted out. If you use the bumper, you may need to trim off the mounting posts if you need the bumper up tight to the frame. I'll post pics once I find my camera. I'm thinking about using the space on the front of the shock tower brace for the ESC. Battery will be in the front (2s2p a123). | |
02-27-2014, 08:14 AM | #15 |
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| Re: The Definitive SCX10 Upgrade Thread
I like the battery box / gas tank idea! Pretty cool!
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