Scx10 mud project??

[kjardine]

Is the Scx10 Trail honcho good for the mud or should i use something else?

Do you know if the Scx10 has a waterproof or resistnt servo?

should i get a hilux or honcho

Ok so this summer i will have 850 dollars to spend and i want to get a rc car. i want to get or build a mud truck so what should i buy and why or should i build it custom?

Does the SCX10 have a locking diff and a 3 speed or 2 speed?

Does the SCX10 have a locking diff and a 3 speed or 2 speed?

Do you have any good sites for cheap used rc truck parts?

What is it called? Ebay?

[throttlejock27]

Anything will be good with the right tires and power

[MntnHntr]

It does not come waterproof, all of that is up to you. You will need Liquid Tape, silicone, dielectric grease, marine grease, and upgraded bearings just to get started.

[crunky]

I think you should just get that traxxas boat, and throw a honcho body on it.

[jshull]

Can't comment on the hilux, but I love my scx10. with a little work its waterproof,

[Perkolator]

Originally Posted by kjardine

Ok so this summer i will have 850 dollars to spend and i want to get a rc car. i want to get or build a mud truck so what should i buy and why or should i build it custom?

then i would get your post count up so you can check the classifieds - then find a nice used roller or complete rig with some upgrades already on it (like metal steering, gears, etc.). with the savings over a new RC w/o upgrades, you'll have plenty $ for upgraded electronics and you'll be ripping it up in no time. don't worry about used rigs - first time you take a new one out it's gonna get trashed anyways.

SCX10 has locked diffs, but there are upgraded ones available. stock is a single-speed. multi-speed tranny can be done, but will take more work and $.

as for the hilux vs honcho - that's completely up to you. you can put any body on the rig you want so long as you can figure out how to mount it. So if you wanted to rock a milk jug for a body for whatever reason, it can be done. BUT in regards to hilux vs honcho - the hilux is a narrower body, so the wheels will stick out much further and will sling mud everywhere, if that's a consideration.

oh yeah, and your 850 can definitely be spent VERY FAST on RCs, so be prepared to spend more in the future

[Bowler]

Check out this link:
How to Waterproof your SCX10

[ScaleFreak93]

Originally Posted by crunky

I think you should just get that traxxas boat, and throw a honcho body on it.

This, do this.

In all seriousness though I think you need to spend a little more time searching and reading and less time posting as all the questions you have asked have been answered at one time or another.

[steveo 561]

i am in the process of said truck now i have a scx10 honcho and doin a high voltage 6s lipo with a 1350 kv brushless motor to keep the amps down i have narrowed a set of tires to resemble tractor tires, the only thing i am up grading will be steel center drive shafts and adding wheel wideners, also full 4 link suspension mud is soft will not be as abrasive as the rocks so upgrades minimal......for now. you can relocate your servo to the frame to keep it out of the mud as well

[aiden102408]

Google is your friend ...you want used parts check that awesome auction site everyone rants about

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[MntnHntr]

No matter how much you spend or how hard you work any RC truck will be high maintenance if you mud it constantly. If you want to play in the water get a boat.

[crawldat]

hey man i agree wit perk but get u another one have two rigs i just finished my mud truck all traxxas electronics and it is realy cheap to rebuild it when stuff breaks. heres a pic of my two trucks ull know the mud truck basically a boat lol

[jessejoe23]

plan to replace bearings often........Heres my crawler in the mud

[kjardine]

Its comeing along great just blew my receiver!!! going mostly traxxas
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[kjardine]

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