New to the forum and looked to buy a RC4x4

[Jeep757]

I was hoping to get some suggestions/input couple things.

First off this is the RC crawler i am going to buy.

SCX10™ 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Axial Racing - SCX10

What i would like suggestions/input on are a good battery/charger combo(i know Li Po are popular) and I'm looking at buying some immediate upgrades but need input and what is good to buy or not and of course what is compatible for what I'm wanting.

The upgrades i would like to do is first off water proofing it which from what I've read will be the Servo, ESC and receiver.

I'd also like to see an alternative motor option for 35T(which i think will require a particular ESC?) which I've seen mentioned in a couple of build threads. from what i understand the 35T will provide a little more crawl power compared to the 27T that comes stock.

Goal for this RC: i definitely plan on using on the beach, snow, typical yard playing around.

if there's anything i messed just ask.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

[4X4 Freak]

Welcome.... When it comes to upgrades these things are like a 1.1 lol money pits.. From links to shocks beef tubes aluminum upgrades like lock outs and chubs and knuckles lol list is long. It is all up to your liking and buget and what you will be using it for. But aluminum links and lock outs and chubs and knuckles are always great to have. But I'm also a noob and learning fron reading up on these treads the guys and gals on here really know what there're doing

[6.2blazer]

Others will chime in with more help I am sure but from the sounds of what your wanting to do with it you might be happier with a 27t motor, I run a 27t in mine (stock one to start with) and crawled with a friend running a 35t and his does have a little more control at slower speeds but slower wheel speed also which you will want in the beach sand and snow. I am currenty running Holmes Hobbies waterproof esc and a torquemaster expert 27t and loving it. With a Castle link you can change the profile of the throttle and gain some slower speed control with it and still have decent wheel speed. As far as waterproof recievers I am still running the stock Axial that has been plastidipped along with the stock Axial servo so far. First upgrades I would suggest is getting rid of the plastic lower links in the suspension and either upgrading or fixing the leaky shocks. After that enjoy it and upgrade as parts break, if they do.

[Lentsnh2012]

For Lipo batteries, go to HobbyKing.com

For a charger and other parts, go to RPPHobby.com. I have a Venom Pro Charger and I absolutely love it!

The stock ESC can handle a 35T motor as well as a 2S Lipo; 3S with a Castle Creations BEC (HIGHLY recommended). You have two options for waterproofing. The first is to use Plasti-Dip or Corrosion-X on the electronics (this process WILL void your warranty!!!) OR you can buy factory waterproofed electronics that will have a warranty if something happens to it.

Brushed motors will handle water just fine but make sure that it isn't dirty water or salty water. Holmes Hobbies has a BRXL waterproof ESC that is perfect for your application. For a waterproof servo, both HiTec and Savox make excellent servos.


Once you start to drive the SCX10 around and start putting pressure on those stock plastic links, you'll want to upgrade to Axial's aluminum link kit. But you can do that when you're ready to. It isn't totally necessary right out of the box. The SCX10 platform is totally bulletproof in stock form and can take just about anything you throw at it. Have fun, welcome to the hobby and replace parts as you break them.

[Jeep757]

Do I need to worry about connector types with the battery? Was looking at the Venom 20c 2s 5000mah li po

[roboto65]

I am ordering mine today also the RTR comes with a Tamiya type connector and is not very good. I think the EC3 or 5 connectors are great but the Deans work also but if you planning on running a lipo I would change the connector out as soon as I got it.

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[Jeep757]

Originally Posted by roboto65

I am ordering mine today also the RTR comes with a Tamiya type connector and is not very good. I think the EC3 or 5 connectors are great but the Deans work also but if you planning on running a lipo I would change the connector out as soon as I got it.

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What makes one connector better than another?

I just want to avoid ordering the RC and end up getting a battery that has the wrong connector. I see all these mentions of connector types and have no clue what they are. I do notice the venoms seem to come with adapter plugs I guess to make it work with anything you might have?

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[Noll11]

Not sure about them coming with adapter plugs, but of that brand is the one that I think it is, they're a bit overpriced. Brands such as SMC and SPC have great batteries that are as good if not better quality, and cheaper. (And great support should you need it).

As far as plugs go, while you can get adapters, your best bet would probably be to get a battery with deans plugs, and an extra male connector or 2, and replace the stock Tamiya molex connector - they aren't very good by comparison to anything else nowadays.

[allanon1965]

The stock tamiya connector will not handle a lipo battery for long...if you can even get a tamiya connector on a lipo..

Tamiya connectors spread apart when the high current is passed thru them..get deans connectors and you will be fine...thats what I run on most of my rigs...traxxas on the rest...

[roboto65]

Originally Posted by Jeep757

What makes one connector better than another

Well it's a long answer but here is the short version

Resistance that equals heat and also contact surface so some plugs are better than others and like someone pointed out the Tamiya plug is not a good choice at all for a LiPo.

[johnnyh66]

Plus, once you start hanging out with other guys it's nice to have the same connectors so you guys can share batteries. Most people run Deans connectors.

I buy all my lipo's from Value Hobby, they come with a choice of connecters.
http://www.valuehobby.com/power-systems/batteries.html

[Jeep757]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

Plus, once you start hanging out with other guys it's nice to have the same connectors so you guys can share batteries. Most people run Deans connectors.

I buy all my lipo's from Value Hobby, they come with a choice of connecters.
http://www.valuehobby.com/power-systems/batteries.html

Would this be a good battery choice?

http://www.valuehobby.com/power-syst...-lipo-old.html



What do you think of this battery? Reviews seem good.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html


How good are Venom Li Po Batteries?

[johnnyh66]

a higher C rating would be better... you want at least above 30c.
I personally run lower mah values as well to save weight and space.

[Noll11]

That looks pretty good. Just make sure not to plug the bullet connectors into the battery itself backwards!

[roboto65]

Batteries & Accessories>Car Hardcase Packs

See if that link works try there. And I learned something never seen a pack with the connector made into the pack cool but more to break LOL

[Lentsnh2012]

All batteries, for the most part, are built exactly the same. They just have different names and different prices.

A lot of members on here go with Turnigy because they're cheap and work well. I see that the battery comes with 5.5 bullet connectors on it.... DO NOT plug them in backwards!!! I strongly advise you to get a connector that has protection from plugging it in backwards-unless you solder the wires the wrong way.

Deans (what most use), Traxxas, and other connectors like that will be just fine for you.

[johnnyh66]

btw, a Dean's Ultra connecter is sometimes called a T connecter.

[dwblue00]

as far as motors go other homes hobbies RC4WD.
as far as speed controls go, homes hobbies brushed BRXL speedo waterproof.
HITEC makes a decent waterproof servo for trailing and minimal crawling.
your batteries from hobby partz.
get any and all additional scale cessories from RPP hobby or RC4wd.
Castle Creations B E C, and get a castle link.
and before I forget to check the vendor section here on the forum, there are a lot of great guys offering great products!

[Jeep757]

Originally Posted by viet

Look to get a G6 as well.

A G6 what? Sorry, I'm not yet familiar with all the acronyms

[Lentsnh2012]

Originally Posted by viet

Look to get a G6 as well.

Why would he need a G6? A G6 and a Rubicon are the same...