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adrians3109 · 11-02-2009, 12:20 PM

Does anyone use the scx10 to compete in trials? ...i mean agains AX10s

What do you do? Just run it on 2.2 wheels and chop off the body?

2500hdon37s · 11-02-2009, 05:30 PM

i have an ax-10 and scx-10 of my friends at my house and on my trails even with 1.9s the scx-10 will keep up on the trails with out much struggle but you can add 2.2s and raise the body up and it works about the same other than the tires dont fall in holes and can crawl a little better on the rocks

adrians3109 · 11-02-2009, 11:42 PM

thanks mate... i'll try 2.2 tyres then and see how it goes from there.

jetdog racing · 11-03-2009, 06:49 AM

hey guys i just put 2.2s on my scx10 tr an theres no way they will work there just isnt any clearance at all

Locked Up · 11-03-2009, 08:39 AM

There is no comparison between a properly setup and tuned competition chassis and an SCX10 chassis.

The SCX10 chassis was made to resemble a 1:1 chassis so it follows the lines of what auto manufacturers deemed necessary for an interior full of people and stuff. Because of that it is heavy, has worse break over, departure & approach angles and is not fit for a competition style truck.

If you want to compete with an Axial, get a comp chassis. Even the stock AX10 chassis (when properly setup) will work better in a comp situation than the scx10 chassis.

gernade · 11-03-2009, 08:56 AM

I was thinking the same question. I feel that the SCX handles anything you throw in front of it!! It all depends on the approach angle, etc.. The only main difference is the stock wheel base between the two. I like running the scale chasis more than the comp set up, a-lot more fun!!

Locked Up · 11-03-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gernade

I was thinking the same question. I feel that the SCX handles anything you throw in front of it!! It all depends on the approach angle, etc.. The only main difference is the stock wheel base between the two. I like running the scale chasis more than the comp set up, a-lot more fun!!

No, that is not the only difference.

Please trust me when I say you will need a serious competition chassis if you want to compete seriously.

I'm not saying the SCX10 platform isn't fun. I freaking love mine. But it is not going to keep up with a good driver and hos comp rig.

adrians3109 · 11-03-2009, 12:08 PM

i asked because i already tried taking my stock scx in a friendly trial against beefed up axials. I'm no expert but didnt expect to go that bad...ok trials were a little bit hard and my scx couldnt really keep up...even just with the body i had trouble passing throught some spaces. So thought maybe of getting the 2.2 wheels and a high clearance body (or chop mine) would help a bit. I dont want to win any competition with it...but would love to at least be able to do better.

yellowpasta2000 · 11-03-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by adrians3109

i asked because i already tried taking my stock scx in a friendly trial against beefed up axials. I'm no expert but didnt expect to go that bad...ok trials were a little bit hard and my scx couldnt really keep up...even just with the body i had trouble passing throught some spaces. So thought maybe of getting the 2.2 wheels and a high clearance body (or chop mine) would help a bit. I dont want to win any competition with it...but would love to at least be able to do better.

put a bigblock v8!

omarsez · 11-04-2009, 08:53 PM

IMO... i understand where youre coming from, you can tune and tune and adjust this and that but the reality is that it all comes down to the frame.
The comp frame will (tuned correctly) do better at comp lines.
The scx10 frame is based on a truck frame, and is limited in comp lines.
You just cant compare the two.. like i said you can tune and add 2.2s and raise the body but , thats not the point..

if you have a scx10 go on a trail run,, if you have a comp crawler,, compete...lol

just MY OPINION>. I have both by the way...
anyone can correct me if im wrong........

lwarc · 11-05-2009, 02:09 PM

omarsez is right on the money. If you are in the hobby for any length of time you will end up owning a comp rig and a Scaler(SCX10 or whatever). The thing that you should understand is that they are becoming more different and if you want a serious comp rig then you don't even want an axial because Axials are shafties! Pretty much all series comp drivers are switching to MOA(motor on axle). So you want an SCX10 and a Berg or whatever the MOA rig de jour is

lwarc · 11-05-2009, 02:17 PM

Oh yeah - and like my signature says - I run my scaler against comp rigs all the time. Using 2.2 wheels on an Xtrail chassis with an axial tranny and wheely king axles. My goal is not to win - my goal is to not be last

I would not mind winning - but I don't want to win enough to drop $1000 on a MOA based comp rig that is so ugly I can't even stand to look at it

adrians3109 · 11-06-2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lwarc

Oh yeah - and like my signature says - I run my scaler against comp rigs all the time. Using 2.2 wheels on an Xtrail chassis with an axial tranny and wheely king axles. My goal is not to win - my goal is to not be last

I would not mind winning - but I don't want to win enough to drop $1000 on a MOA based comp rig that is so ugly I can't even stand to look at it

haha i like your way of thinking... for now i'm sticking to my scx10 ...no budget for another rig...for me the fact that i'm taking part in something is enough so i guess i'll make the best out of what i have.

I wont raise the body...instead i'll lower stock body to the max and when i get the 2.2s i will chop off the arches. Will add weight to front of chassis as well and to 2.2 wheels and i think that's about it....

and hopefully we wont come last LOL ...liked this

yellowpasta2000 · 11-06-2009, 10:36 AM

can u run the 2.2's without it rubbing anything if you running no body? or is the scx10 just not designed 2 use that big of tires?

adrians3109 · 11-06-2009, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowpasta2000

can u run the 2.2's without it rubbing anything if you running no body? or is the scx10 just not designed 2 use that big of tires?

i guess you can...since people are saying they already do. Personally havent tried yet though.

Meatwad · 11-06-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lwarc

...My goal is not to win - my goal is to not be last

lol Thanks for this. Same here btw

Also ditto on the look of most comp rigs

bowmansscx10 · 04-22-2011, 01:11 PM

4ws scx10 2.2 17.5 brushless

66sprint6 · 04-22-2011, 01:34 PM

Is that a Ford intake plaque for a bedI see??? 5.0 explorer?

My CompCourier will NEVER be as capable as a true Comp Crawler but MAN is it fun to hit lines that the Comp boys shake their heads at and some cant even follow. Its rare, and tastes sooooo gooooood!

And YES you can run 2.2s on an SCX10 without issues other than body rub...look around the 2.2 sections and you will notice most builds are SCX10 based.

Matt

bowmansscx10 · 04-23-2011, 12:06 AM

yep...was too heavy tho so switched it to a 53 ford f100 with a balsa bed. under project copperhead on this site

crawlhog · 04-23-2011, 06:54 AM

2.2 tires , no rubbing , no body cutting. 4inch shocks

11-02-2009, 12:20 PM	#1
adrians3109 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Malta Posts: 319	SCX10 vs AX10 Does anyone use the scx10 to compete in trials? ...i mean agains AX10s What do you do? Just run it on 2.2 wheels and chop off the body?

11-03-2009, 06:49 AM	#4
jetdog racing Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: australia Posts: 230	2.2 hey guys i just put 2.2s on my scx10 tr an theres no way they will work there just isnt any clearance at all

11-05-2009, 02:09 PM	#11
lwarc Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rohnert Park Posts: 178	One of each omarsez is right on the money. If you are in the hobby for any length of time you will end up owning a comp rig and a Scaler(SCX10 or whatever). The thing that you should understand is that they are becoming more different and if you want a serious comp rig then you don't even want an axial because Axials are shafties! Pretty much all series comp drivers are switching to MOA(motor on axle). So you want an SCX10 and a Berg or whatever the MOA rig de jour is Last edited by lwarc; 11-05-2009 at 02:11 PM.

11-05-2009, 02:17 PM	#12
lwarc Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rohnert Park Posts: 178	My Scaler is my comp rig Oh yeah - and like my signature says - I run my scaler against comp rigs all the time. Using 2.2 wheels on an Xtrail chassis with an axial tranny and wheely king axles. My goal is not to win - my goal is to not be last I would not mind winning - but I don't want to win enough to drop $1000 on a MOA based comp rig that is so ugly I can't even stand to look at it

11-02-2009, 05:30 PM	#2
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	i have an ax-10 and scx-10 of my friends at my house and on my trails even with 1.9s the scx-10 will keep up on the trails with out much struggle but you can add 2.2s and raise the body up and it works about the same other than the tires dont fall in holes and can crawl a little better on the rocks

11-02-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
adrians3109 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Malta Posts: 319	thanks mate... i'll try 2.2 tyres then and see how it goes from there.

11-03-2009, 08:39 AM	#5
Locked Up SCALE PERFORMANCE PARTS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 5,453	There is no comparison between a properly setup and tuned competition chassis and an SCX10 chassis. The SCX10 chassis was made to resemble a 1:1 chassis so it follows the lines of what auto manufacturers deemed necessary for an interior full of people and stuff. Because of that it is heavy, has worse break over, departure & approach angles and is not fit for a competition style truck. If you want to compete with an Axial, get a comp chassis. Even the stock AX10 chassis (when properly setup) will work better in a comp situation than the scx10 chassis.

11-03-2009, 08:56 AM	#6
gernade Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: upland Posts: 41	I was thinking the same question. I feel that the SCX handles anything you throw in front of it!! It all depends on the approach angle, etc.. The only main difference is the stock wheel base between the two. I like running the scale chasis more than the comp set up, a-lot more fun!!

11-03-2009, 12:08 PM	#8
adrians3109 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Malta Posts: 319	i asked because i already tried taking my stock scx in a friendly trial against beefed up axials. I'm no expert but didnt expect to go that bad...ok trials were a little bit hard and my scx couldnt really keep up...even just with the body i had trouble passing throught some spaces. So thought maybe of getting the 2.2 wheels and a high clearance body (or chop mine) would help a bit. I dont want to win any competition with it...but would love to at least be able to do better.

11-04-2009, 08:53 PM	#10
omarsez Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.George, UT Posts: 30	IMO... i understand where youre coming from, you can tune and tune and adjust this and that but the reality is that it all comes down to the frame. The comp frame will (tuned correctly) do better at comp lines. The scx10 frame is based on a truck frame, and is limited in comp lines. You just cant compare the two.. like i said you can tune and add 2.2s and raise the body but , thats not the point.. if you have a scx10 go on a trail run,, if you have a comp crawler,, compete...lol just MY OPINION>. I have both by the way... anyone can correct me if im wrong........

11-06-2009, 10:36 AM	#14
yellowpasta2000 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 399	can u run the 2.2's without it rubbing anything if you running no body? or is the scx10 just not designed 2 use that big of tires?

04-22-2011, 01:11 PM	#17
bowmansscx10 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: framingham Posts: 14	4ws scx10 2.2 17.5 brushless

04-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#18
66sprint6 RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 1,537	Is that a Ford intake plaque for a bedI see??? 5.0 explorer? My CompCourier will NEVER be as capable as a true Comp Crawler but MAN is it fun to hit lines that the Comp boys shake their heads at and some cant even follow. Its rare, and tastes sooooo gooooood! And YES you can run 2.2s on an SCX10 without issues other than body rub...look around the 2.2 sections and you will notice most builds are SCX10 based. Matt

04-23-2011, 12:06 AM	#19
bowmansscx10 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: framingham Posts: 14	yep...was too heavy tho so switched it to a 53 ford f100 with a balsa bed. under project copperhead on this site

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