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Veilside159 · 11-25-2009, 08:37 PM

I really want to get a scx10 and make a custom truggy set rig... But what would be cheaper?

Searching the web and buying each part separately for the cheapest price I can find that way I could start with the the shocks, links, tires and rims I want. Or would I be better off buying the scx10 kit from RPP Hobby for 204 and adding electronics and then upgrading diffs, links etc...

Also if part by part would be cheaper is there some were I can get a complete list of the parts needed? I've got a rough idea whats needed but im sure im missing alot...

CConROCKS! · 11-25-2009, 09:08 PM

Unless you are going to upgrade everything, buying the kit would be cheaper. If you go to axial's website you can download the part's book and get all the item number's you would need.

pardonmyn00b · 11-25-2009, 09:21 PM

If you got a kit why would you have to upgrade the links and diffs?

scottb83 · 11-25-2009, 09:38 PM

just find the cheapest one you can, and add parts as you can afford to. if i replace an plastic part with aluminum or do any other type of upgrade its nice to have the original part lying around incase of a part failure. you can also sell the stuff you dont want to use. you will spend more on buying the idividual parts to make up a complete truck. look around at what other people are using, and how others have set theirs up it sucks buying a part and then realizing you should have gotten another brand or something.

Veilside159 · 11-25-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

If you got a kit why would you have to upgrade the links and diffs?

Hmm im new to this so are you saying the kit comes already upgraded with those parts?

I was kinda thinking along the lines of shocks and servos and motors etc...
To me its like Im paying for shocks twice if I buy the kit or rtr... I know I'm going to end up replacing them sooner than later...

And you mean I should just buy a rtr model and go from there?

dezslash · 11-25-2009, 10:08 PM

If you buy the kit it comes with the alum links. You will have to add the electronics and such. Buying stuff twice is normal. You try it then want to try something else.If you want to get out on the trails now get the TR, if you like to build get the kit. I got the tr in a trade i am already building all new links and steering.

Veilside159 · 11-25-2009, 10:50 PM

Alright well could you guys point me in the rite direction as fast as what the kit will need to run... I know radio servo etc... but what kind of motor should I get? how many T... Im guessing that stands for teeth and that would determine the gearing. Whats a good esc and how about a servo?

Im not asking for direct links to exactly what I should get but rather whats the part gona be called I guess...

Breatholdiveri · 11-25-2009, 11:07 PM

Holmes hobby torquemaster 35 or 45t motor, tekin fxr esc, castle bec hitech 645 servo. T stands for turns when it comes to motors or teeth when it comes to gears. Get the kit from rpp, build it stock with the electronics of your choice then change things as you want to. I would definitely start with the kit or the TR version though and upgrade as you see fit.

Veilside159 · 11-25-2009, 11:20 PM

what would be the difference between 35t and the 45t?

flybird · 11-26-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Veilside159

what would be the difference between 35t and the 45t?

Slightly different in torque and wheel speed.

35T you get better wheel speed , less torque than 45T.
45T you get better torque, less wheel speed than 35T.

Veilside159 · 11-27-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by flybird

Slightly different in torque and wheel speed.

35T you get better wheel speed , less torque than 45T.
45T you get better torque, less wheel speed than 35T.

and how about the difference between 540 and 550 is that the size of the motor? and if I got a 55T would that be jsut crazy slow but tons of torque?

Veilside159 · 11-27-2009, 05:11 PM

Question guys will a http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/circds751mg.htm servo fit in a scx10 chassis? And is it any good?

TexasSP · 11-28-2009, 06:56 AM

It will fit, but I know nothing about the quality. I am partial to hitec myself, well made, reliable, and water sealed.

For your motor, I think a 35t is the best of both worlds for the SCX10. Good wheel speed and plenty of torque.

11-25-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
Veilside159 Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Ipswich Posts: 73	Whats cheaper? I really want to get a scx10 and make a custom truggy set rig... But what would be cheaper? Searching the web and buying each part separately for the cheapest price I can find that way I could start with the the shocks, links, tires and rims I want. Or would I be better off buying the scx10 kit from RPP Hobby for 204 and adding electronics and then upgrading diffs, links etc... Also if part by part would be cheaper is there some were I can get a complete list of the parts needed? I've got a rough idea whats needed but im sure im missing alot...

11-25-2009, 10:50 PM	#7
Veilside159 Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Ipswich Posts: 73	Alright well could you guys point me in the rite direction as fast as what the kit will need to run... I know radio servo etc... but what kind of motor should I get? how many T... Im guessing that stands for teeth and that would determine the gearing. Whats a good esc and how about a servo? Im not asking for direct links to exactly what I should get but rather whats the part gona be called I guess... Last edited by Veilside159; 11-25-2009 at 10:55 PM.

11-25-2009, 09:08 PM	#2
CConROCKS! Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Liberty Posts: 96	Unless you are going to upgrade everything, buying the kit would be cheaper. If you go to axial's website you can download the part's book and get all the item number's you would need.

11-25-2009, 09:21 PM	#3
pardonmyn00b I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Unnecessary Surgery Land Posts: 3,406	If you got a kit why would you have to upgrade the links and diffs?

11-25-2009, 09:38 PM	#4
scottb83 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 129	just find the cheapest one you can, and add parts as you can afford to. if i replace an plastic part with aluminum or do any other type of upgrade its nice to have the original part lying around incase of a part failure. you can also sell the stuff you dont want to use. you will spend more on buying the idividual parts to make up a complete truck. look around at what other people are using, and how others have set theirs up it sucks buying a part and then realizing you should have gotten another brand or something.

11-25-2009, 10:08 PM	#6
dezslash Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 165	If you buy the kit it comes with the alum links. You will have to add the electronics and such. Buying stuff twice is normal. You try it then want to try something else.If you want to get out on the trails now get the TR, if you like to build get the kit. I got the tr in a trade i am already building all new links and steering.

11-25-2009, 11:07 PM	#8
Breatholdiveri Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cranston Posts: 70	Holmes hobby torquemaster 35 or 45t motor, tekin fxr esc, castle bec hitech 645 servo. T stands for turns when it comes to motors or teeth when it comes to gears. Get the kit from rpp, build it stock with the electronics of your choice then change things as you want to. I would definitely start with the kit or the TR version though and upgrade as you see fit.

11-25-2009, 11:20 PM	#9
Veilside159 Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Ipswich Posts: 73	what would be the difference between 35t and the 45t?

11-27-2009, 05:11 PM	#12
Veilside159 Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Ipswich Posts: 73	Question guys will a http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/circds751mg.htm servo fit in a scx10 chassis? And is it any good?

11-28-2009, 06:56 AM	#13
TexasSP RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,619	It will fit, but I know nothing about the quality. I am partial to hitec myself, well made, reliable, and water sealed. For your motor, I think a 35t is the best of both worlds for the SCX10. Good wheel speed and plenty of torque.

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