SCX10 strengthening

[foratm]

Ok so i have gotten my scx10 used but was mostly stock.
So what i really want to do is pretty simple i just want it to be sturdy and have plenty of articualtion.
I do not know where to start on beefing up the drivetrain to make it stronger.
I want real life experience with this from what was the first peice you broke and the replacement of it.
The way i see it would be the driveshafts first? Then the gears?
I plan on the aluminum upgrades for the steering components.
i just want to know what i should start first.
The electronics are all good i waterproofed pretty much all of them completely i will finish them when i get the dialectric grease.
Thanks guys this will help the build a lot.

[Brodie69]

Drive the crap out of it and fix what breaks! The first thing I upgraded on mine was the steering linkage... changed it all to aluminum links and upgraded the servo arm, then after that I changed the front C's and Knuckles and thats all I really plan on changing.

You will be seriously surprised at how well these things do out of the box. Mine completely blew my expectations away.

[johnnyh66]

If you click the link in my sig, Build 3 - SCX10 Monster Beetle, I pretty much did exactly what your asking. Welcome to the addiction!

[jray]

I upgraded links first on mine because the plastic ones would just bend on me. Typically the driveshaft or idler gear breaks first. I wouldn't replace either until they break though bc the stock ones do fine for a while but if you have the $$$$ go for it!

If it was me I would upgrade links and aluminum servo horn (arm) first then aluminum knuckles (which was the first thing to break on mine). From there you could go any direction you want or wait until stuff breaks.

Here are my upgrades I've done and mine climbs pretty well....
aluminum links, servo horn, & knuckles
Robinson racing gears
MIP cvd
softer springs (red)
50T axial motor
Plus fun accessories!

Take Brodie69 advice and fix things as they break or I say when you have the cash too!

[foratm]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

If you click the link in my sig, Build 3 - SCX10 Monster Beetle, I pretty much did exactly what your asking. Welcome to the addiction!

Yeah thats what all the guys that i comp with are saying that i have the sickness and that i'm addicted now...... It couldnt be more true.

The only reason why i had to ask though is because of the snow here in michigan and the crapy winter weather i dont want to take my comp outside and mess it up so i want to get the main things that brake taken care of because i hate the down time of not having one to drive.
I think now i will set aside a fund specificly for broken parts instead of saving for a certain set only for something else to brake.

[larimorej]

Robinson Racing Outdrive Diff Lock Gear AX10
Robinson Racing Hard Steel Idler Gear AX10
MIP Spline Set Center CVD Kit (SCX10)
this would be a good start it's what broke on me first

[Armistice]

First thing I broke was my servo. Got a cheapo plastic geared one. Broke 2 teeth. Bought a metal geared one and it's been fine

[northernerbill]

Yeh servo horn should changed as a matter of urgency, then I would do the aluminium 4 link, then junfac drive shafts.
Beware though the grub screws on the stock shafts can round off sooooooo easily even with top dollar tools, so don't touch em unless you need to!!
Or it's an hour with a drill!
Remove the bump stops on the shocks too.