03-09-2010, 02:29 PM | #1 |
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| SCX10 honcho hopups
Hi all Loving the standard honcho, is there a must have hopups for SCX10 honcho to prevent future breakage, excessive wear, etc and increase realiablity, not just for looks I was thinking of the axial cvds as it would be more efficient, I understand to replace the cvd pins with piano wire to make it stronger I m planning to fit traxxas stampede driveshaft as heard the standard ones pops out alot Is there anything else |
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03-09-2010, 04:32 PM | #2 |
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Aluminum C's, knuckles, lockout and MIP driveshaft.
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03-10-2010, 12:14 AM | #3 |
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I've heard the HandBros steering upgrade is worth its weight in gold
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03-10-2010, 01:16 AM | #4 | |
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MIP driveshafts are awesome, as are the carbon steel ones from toughracing.com oh and I also suggest getting some aftermarket shocks (i.e. Losi 4" comp shocks, Pro-Line's powerstrokes, etc.) and possibly lookin into a custom tube bumper and rock rails (less flex when under heavy loads) just my 2 cents Last edited by gunman10; 03-10-2010 at 01:22 AM. | |
03-11-2010, 01:16 PM | #5 |
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After going through two of those nasty cheap ass Y links for the rear three link setup I'd say get a four link truss installed asap! The standard 3 link setup on the rear of the honcho is weak and on mine, broke the Y piece into 3 pieces twice over. > Broken Y piece > Fixed now : |
01-10-2011, 07:08 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for starting this thread. Thanks to all for the recommendations. I think my priority order for hop-ups is going to be: 1. MIP drive shaft 2. Handbros steering upgrade 3. Aluminum C's and knuckles Does anybody know if there are shocks with internal springs that fit the Axial SCX-10 and if they would be worthwhile? Also, is there any type of upgrade for using a 2S Lipo like the ones for the 1/16 Traxxas VXL eRevo or 1/16 Traxxas VXL Slash and a way to lower it on the chassis? |
01-10-2011, 07:54 PM | #7 |
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Don't bother with the Proline shocks as I noticed a big downgrade in performance over stock shocks with the bumpstops removed. The dual rate springs on the Prolines were too light for the front and too heavy for the rear.
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01-10-2011, 09:43 PM | #8 | |
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also 4. Steel trans outputs. Go ahead and do yourself the favor and do this with the MIP's, you'll never lose a drive shaft again with loctite. Well worth the $11. | |
01-11-2011, 09:09 AM | #9 |
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I have got to agree with the mudcat on steel out-puts for the trans, Robinson Racing one piece is what I have used with no problems. As for Alum. C-hubs and knuckles, IMHO I think the Alum. C-hubs with stock knuckles work pretty good, the stockers will give and little and not bend like the Alum. knuckles. After all this is a scaler not a comp. rig, well thats what I keep telling myself |
01-11-2011, 06:58 PM | #10 | |
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With respect to the above - does anybody have a link to a web page that shows exactly what parts are being referred to? I am getting weird Google results. Thanks in advance! | |
01-11-2011, 07:32 PM | #11 |
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01-11-2011, 07:38 PM | #12 |
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I'm with 4 link on the arse as well. Alum c & knucks Steel outputs MIP or other decent shaft upgrade hand bro's kit i wouldnt swap out the shocks themselves, just get some softer lower springs |
02-20-2011, 04:32 AM | #13 |
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are the axial aluminum links the better choice of links to use if upgrading from the rtr honcho? thanks! |
02-20-2011, 04:37 AM | #14 |
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when you have this http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/rrp1542.htm you do not need this http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/ax30544.htm , right ? |
02-20-2011, 07:11 AM | #15 | |
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02-20-2011, 08:01 AM | #16 |
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All good idea's just a question on the mip shafts? Anyone else notice a binding issue with these?I know of several in the scaler world that have taken them out and went back to the traxxas shafts.. Sorry for hijacking |
02-20-2011, 08:27 AM | #17 |
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Binding comes from bad installation 99% of the time, the pins on both ends need to line up perfect, at 180 off there is two positions the shafts slide together that are both a little off one way or the other, only one way to slide them together right.
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03-04-2011, 08:09 PM | #18 | |
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Can you post more pictures on this set-up and maybe a parts list? Where do I pick up the bar that goes on the axle for the TRX Links to attach to? Thanks! | |
03-04-2011, 09:21 PM | #19 | |
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You'll want to get this kit to 4 link it with alluminum: http://www.axialracing.com/details.php?Id=4020 Can be had much cheaper than Axial's recommended $75 list price. | |
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