Axial Plastic

[mcdader]

So I recently purchased a new Deadbolt (scx10). when comparing it to a friends older scx10's the plastic on the new one is way softer. Has anyone else noticed this? Just curious if Axial changed the plastic they are using, or If I got a bad batch?

When I say soft, I mean almost like rubber. steering link is very noticeably softer, along with other parts. I am thinking they may have made this change to decrease breakage, but it really diminishes performance.

So just curious what others are seeing.

[JohnRobHolmes]

You are correct, it is a more flexible plastic used as compared to older kits/rigs. It is also less likely to shatter! One way or the other, you would be upgrading anyway so the new compound just lets the average guy have more fun before getting to that point.

[mcdader]

so true, with new BRXL and Torquemaster 45t. was bending stock links, already made some new ones.

[Brainanator]

I got into the SCX10 scene with a G6 kit (knew I wanted kit because I've been into fast RCs for a while and had all the electronics to start me off). Glad I did. The RTRs where I run have the spongiest plastic for the steering and the lower links. Front wheels can turn completely opposite directions and the rear wheels can almost touch the front ones! lol. I'm sure the softness is there to absorb impacts, I bet it's plenty durable!