Crawler Weight?

[SCX10Dingo]

I was wondering what a good average overall weight for a scx crawler is. I know that a little extra weight can help with traction, but too much would obviously not be good. What do you guys think?

[2manytoysdave]

I don't know about over-all weight but I got each 2.2 weighing 10 1/4 oz just added weight last night.

[rcmedic]

My scx10 is about 10lbs. Wraith is pushing 15lbs

[Jus]

I used to run lots of wheel weight but I'm getting away from it now. Lighter rigs are more lively to drive and tend to handle better. Less rotating mass is good for the drive train and for acceleration. My scx's tend to be right around 7lbs.

[mjc597]

The first scx I had I ran 6oz in each front tire and 4oz In the rears..I've since been putting only around 3-4 in my front and 2 in the back...

[mark32]

my rig ways in around nine pounds with 4oz in each front and 3 in the rear

[raceeng18]

My Rubicon is 8.8 pounds and my Honcho is 7.2

[rcmedic]

Man. Mine weighs 10lbs with no weight added lol

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by SCX10Dingo

I was wondering what a good average overall weight for a scx crawler is. I know that a little extra weight can help with traction, but too much would obviously not be good. What do you guys think?

I'm not sure what's obvious here ??? Heavy weight???
Mine is about 8lbs 13oz....and I like em a bit heavy. A lighter rig seems to bounce around a bit too much for me...

[TacoCrawler]

think mine is near 7 lbs.
but I swear it eats too good...
'cause it keeps gaining more weight !?

If fast is your thing... prolly shouldn't own a crawler IMO.

But if spirited is what ya want...
then any added weight will become the enemy.

For a slo mo crawler...
added weight can help with traction.
preferably less weight on the chassis... more on the axles/tires.

* added weight wears parts out prematurely tho'

Thing to remember is...

the heavier they are... the harder and farther they fall (tumble). Lol

^ breaks more parts when 'dat happens

[rcmedic]

Originally Posted by TacoCrawler

think mine is near 7 lbs.
but I swear it eats too good...
'cause it keeps gaining more weight !?

If fast is your thing... prolly shouldn't own a crawler IMO.

But if spirited is what ya want...
then any added weight will become the enemy.

For a slo mo crawler...
added weight can help with traction.
preferably less weight on the chassis... more on the axles/tires.

* added weight wears parts out prematurely tho'

Thing to remember is...

the heavier they are... the harder and farther they fall (tumble). Lol

^ breaks more parts when 'dat happens

I have several several miles on mine

[SCX10Dingo]

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I just weighed my dingo - it's right at 7.5lbs with body, battery, etc. I really don't care much for speed at all - I want to be able to crawl well. I cant remember how much weight I have on my aluminum wheels. Would adding another pound or two really make a difference in traction?

[Louisbaby]

My Dingo is around 10 lbs, and it's not finished. I don't think it will be much more than 11 lbs when it's done. Ripsaws, with stock foams look half inflated with that weight.

[jgilk1]

Originally Posted by SCX10Dingo

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I just weighed my dingo - it's right at 7.5lbs with body, battery, etc. I really don't care much for speed at all - I want to be able to crawl well. I cant remember how much weight I have on my aluminum wheels. Would adding another pound or two really make a difference in traction?

weight is one of those things that its all personal opinion... if you believe you need to add another 30# and 12 shocks per tire then by all means do it try it out and see if that's what works best for you...