What would you do? Upgraded, Tried and True OG vs V2

[Pushjerk]

I'm faced with a decision, and just haven't been able to reach the trenches on either side. So i wanted to reach out to the RCC Crew and kindly ask for some input.

An SCX10 rocking SSD D60 axles, Axial Universals, SSD Pro steering setup and Alum Rear Lockouts, STRC Alum skid and shock towers, VP Alum front bumper mount and CMS (don't used it), as well as Axial Alum links.

VS

A stock RTR SCX10 II ready for some love.

I would like to pour me heart (and hobby funds) into only one of these dudes. I will part with the other. What would you do?

It is worth noting that my intended driving style with the eventual rig will be focused on some even trailing and good crawling. My Power system on hand, a HH PP Stubby 2200kv and TM BLE setup will go with the one that stays, along with the good servo. Same with quality Wheels foams and tires. So whatever truck stays gets that treatment right from the start


The SCX10.
A semi-recent trade is mostly responsible for it's current state. I picked up a roller that was in horrendous shape, but full of some goodies. I broke it down, cleaned, and rebuilt with much love and a little coin the axles, trans, and other parts. Latest upgrade has been the SSD Pro steering kit - man that really woke this truck up - the increase in steering performance over stock is amazing. It has been a really great, and really meditative experience, driving my Stock SCX10, doing all the work in rebuilding and upgrading, and continuing to drive as my skills improved, and the performance of the truck has improved. It all has been very rewarding. Moreover, I know this truck, know it's performance, know its limitations - very predictable and comfortable. Parting with this truck would be bitter sweet.

V2
I have Driven an SCX10 II Kit version a little. It can follow the V1 through every line it has taken. I have yet to switch those roles. I’m super impressed with the stock clearance (skid and axle) and especially the steering geometry. Even with the SSD Pro steering upgrade on the V1, I feel the V2 has a bit more. The community seems to agree, the improvements over the V1 are immense, especially in the axle arena. Seems the future holds great promise for this model.

 

[Pushjerk]

I tried to discuss this with my wife. She laughed at me, called me a child, and told me to go back to the garage and play with my toys.

 

[Sneetches]

I would do the V2. I'm comping an OG SCX10 right now but will switch over to the SCX10.2 axles once I get a Servo-On-Axle mount for the front AR44.

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Keep the SCX10 II! Lots of parts are being discontinued for the OG SCX10. The SCX10 II is the future. The OG SCX10 is not. Easy decision IMO.

Laugh at your wife and call her a child the next time she gets her hair done or asks how you like her new outfit. Turn the tables. See how that works out! :lmao:

 

[clm]

Keep the SCX10 II! Lots of parts are being discontinued for the OG SCX10. The SCX10 II is the future. The OG SCX10 is not. Easy decision IMO.

Laugh at your wife and call her a child the next time she gets her hair done or asks how you like her new outfit. Turn the tables. See how that works out! :lmao:

BAD Mojo in that suggestion! :lmao:

You might end up without Tiny Trucks but she will keep getting new clothes and her hair done!

 

[Pushjerk]

Keep the SCX10 II! Lots of parts are being discontinued for the OG SCX10. The SCX10 II is the future. The OG SCX10 is not. Easy decision IMO.

Laugh at your wife and call her a child the next time she gets her hair done or asks how you like her new outfit. Turn the tables. See how that works out! :lmao:

I would do the V2. I'm comping an OG SCX10 right now but will switch over to the SCX10.2 axles once I get a Servo-On-Axle mount for the front AR44.

BAD Mojo in that suggestion! :lmao:

You might end up without Tiny Trucks but she will keep getting new clothes and her hair done!

Lots of wisdom here on all fronts, guys. Thanks. Making the decision easier for sure - with regard to the truck.

As far as spousal hobby relations, that's a tough one. Given her many roles, to include "my sleeping on bed or couch decision authority," domestic auditor, and goddess of my world, I try to keep the peace.

 

[nightcrawler48]

Lots of wisdom here on all fronts, guys. Thanks. Making the decision easier for sure - with regard to the truck.

As far as spousal hobby relations, that's a tough one. Given her many roles, to include "my sleeping on bed or couch decision authority," domestic auditor, and goddess of my world, I try to keep the peace.

" Happy wife, happy life! " "thumbsup"

 

[allanon1965]

I tried to discuss this with my wife. She laughed at me, called me a child, and told me to go back to the garage and play with my toys.

My wife is the same way :lmao:

 

[LSXGMC]

If you keep the OG one, buy yourself something soft to sit on to lessen how much it hurts after you kick your own @ss a year from now for not building your SCX10-II.

There is a reason they came out with a new truck. It's better engineered, more refined, and overall simply a better machine. There is nothing on the OG rig that is superior to the II, the most obvious being the axles.

 

[clm]

Honestly, if those are the only two trucks you had, In your place I would keep them both. One for you, one for a "loaner truck" When you get a friend who wants to go drive with you. It is awfully lonely rcing by yourself... and you don't always want the rc newbie running your pride and joy into a curb... over... and over... and over. While you try to show them how to control it

 

[BigSki]

I tried to discuss this with my wife. She laughed at me, called me a child, and told me to go back to the garage and play with my toys.

Did you tell her to make you a ham sammich before you go out there? "thumbsup"

 

[hotrodsoup]

having 2 rigs makes for a happy guy. the 10 2 is the way to go if you can only have 1. But come on buy her something pretty and get the two trucks for yourself!!!!!!"thumbsup"

 

[JatoTheRipper]

" Happy wife, happy life! " "thumbsup"

The dumbest statement muttered in history. If you subscribe to that theory I have news for you. It's time for a new wife.

 

[svt923]

To properly build a OG SCX10, you would replace so much on it that you would essentially end up with a 3rd truck from all the spare parts. That is how my kids got their trucks.:mrgreen: