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Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ My LHS got in their first order of SCX-10 IIs on Friday. All but one were accounted for with pre-orders, so I was surprised to see this guy still there when I showed up on Saturday afternoon... https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7429/2...bc93ed99_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr Well, OK. I've been itching to do another build. Let's do this! First impressions? The body is a nice size. Bigger than I expected (so used to seeing the Pro Line version), but doesn't seem Ascender big. Then there were these fellas... https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7326/2...f017516c_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr I like 'em. Again, a bit bigger than I expected, but they look great. The foams even seem a little nicer/firmer than the usual throw-away stock foams. Time to dive in... https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7522/2...3260cc4a_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr I know it's probably pointless to detail a plastic diff cover that's going to get chewed to bits, but I couldn't help myself... https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7563/2...7fa2aa0a_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr I finished the night with a new pair of axles. It's hard to describe just how much nicer these things seem than the old stockers without holding them in your hands. Time will tell if they hold up to the abuse, but it looks promising. More to come... https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7360/2...e90ab2de_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ The detail on the covers looks great! Good idea! |
Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ Thanks. It's pointless really. It'll get chewed up really quickly. I just couldn't help myself. Quote:
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Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ Pretty effortless build so far. These were about the easiest links I've ever put together. It's been pointed out before, but this step in the instructions isn't quite right. :) https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7402/2...495a687d_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr Not going to be setting any records for build speed. Too much going on right now. I did get 'er all linked up, though. https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7424/2...2758f981_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ the last pic is now my background. |
Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ Let's talk shocks for a minute. I love building kits, but I love building shocks the least. I especially dislike building shocks multiple times, which is what I had to do to get these to cycle smoothly. Trim, sand, refill, repeat. I didn't have the excess plastic some folks had on the spring adjustment collars, but they are very stiff. Oh and I had to steal one of these guys from an old set of Icon shocks... https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7611/2...2c2065a4_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr It was mentioned in another thread, but the instructions don't tell you to install bump stops. There is, however, one illustration that shows the bump stop on there. Without it installed, the piston *just* makes contact with the shock cap. If your shock end isn't screwed on far enough, you could potentially blow off the cap with a heavy impact if you're not careful. Just something to look out for. I still ditched the bump stops. https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7403/2...4060795b_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr Here's one of the shocks from my G6 kit next to one of the new ones (after I cleaned some of the leaking oil and crud off of it). I'm not sure if the shock shaft is a different material or just a different color. The old kit had dual springs as well. https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7492/2...0cf930ab_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr In the end I've got four shiny, relatively smooth shocks. They may end up leaking, but they look pretty good right now. https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7210/2...69a6b224_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ Looks like they ditched the Nitride coating on the shock shafts. Sent from my XT1575 |
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Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ Moving along. It's transmission time. Lots of extra space in the transmission case. There are gears back there somewhere... https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7293/2...b89e6258_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr The new transmission looks great. One thing to note: you now need to remove the spur cover to adjust the slipper clutch. That protrusion isn't removable. https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7089/2...14697411_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr My motor should come today. I can't wait. In the meantime, let's start on the battery/CMS. It would have been great if you could have used the CMS independent of the battery holder. I get why they did it, though. I'm sure the aftermarket will offer something. The servo I picked is ~1.5mm taller than the max height they spec in the manual. Let's try it anyway... https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7394/2...80828a11_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
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Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ Thanks for posting this up. I'm torn between this & the Ascenber. I was hopping you can answer a couple of questions Are the wheels beed locks? Are What lengths are the shocks? Cheers Thanks for sharing |
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Glue on wheels and the shocks are 61-90mm I believe! Sent from my iPhone |
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Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ I'll run the kit shocks for now, but based on my experience with the Icon shocks in the G6 kit they'll likely be one of my first upgrades. I've got more of this done. Just gotta get to the photos. |
Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ Thanks guys :-) |
Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ Yes, yes. This will do... https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7432/2...a3162232_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr Can't say I'm a huge fan of the thick plastic motor mount, but we'll see how it goes. https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7487/2...b539c9b2_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr All good... https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7321/2...e1853187_b.jpg Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ What ESC what you pairing with this? HH BLE? MMP? MMX? |
Re: Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ I didnt care for the motor mount either. But it seemed OK after getting the motor tight to it. I ran mine box stock for 2-3 hours and nothing on this thing gave me any issues. Its a point and crawl type of a rig. Love mine. |
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