Crawler Canyon Quick(Re)view: Axial SCX10 Pro

So this is a culmination of sorts, the conclusion (not exactly) of the Build-a-long series of the 10 Pro, the official ghost ride that has to come before paint, and the inevitable head-to-head episodes, of which there will be... several.

Some links:

IG: crawlercanyon

The Tire Test Protocol Spreadsheet:

[rccrawlingaddict]

I would not trade the selective underdrive for a permanent fixed underdrive. I love the ability to switch to one to one or to 40%. Can't wait to see it up against the VRD!

[Camocrawler]

Looks good doing the thing on the rocks, can't wait to see the side by side showdown with the vrd!

[FaithSaraG]

I'm interested to see this head to head with the VRD.

[JC-Nor-Cal]

He looked very stable side hill all in all, can't wait to see the side by side in the future... Nice job driving as always.

[bouncingnoise]

I can’t wait for the Pro vs Vrd comparison 🤩

[davidconaway]

I have both the Pro and VRD. In my limited experience (as a crawling enthusiast) with these two trucks, the VRDs advantage over the Pro is belly clearance/breakover. The Pro's advantage over the VRD is its planted sure-footedness and light weight. I have a fusion pro in the 10-Pro and a Holmes Team Spec 1800 revolver in the VRD and I love both systems. Looking forward to your head-to-head comparison.

[charleshurley]

Here's an idea. Compare them like you plan to, with the pins, then put them on a set of bot so good tires, and see how good either would do without the extra boost

[SamStevens-voxx]

Tires definitely helped with the drive, fuskes woo be good to try

[timbertime]

Awesome! Can't wait to see the VS!

[brianmik]

My pro transmission clicked for 6 months before it finally broke. I replaced it with a creeper t and it smoothed the drive out so much. I run TRX4 shocks on mine and love it.

[Dutch_RCCrawler]

Had a VRD and this RC pinnacle. Ditched the VRD and made the SCX10 a 4-wheel steering one. 🥳

[jimbocreationsbu]

the first pass on the hillside AKA Yella's line looked excellent - no slip no hesitation - she is a side hill queen
and underdrive the front diff 33/8 that will also get the top end down

[michaellenheiser]

Knowing what you know now, how would you compare an Ecto versus VRD, ZRD or PRO with electronics and wheels/tires being equal.

[Driver]

Been waiting for this. There are definitely things about Axial that aggravate me and I'm sure the VRD would be more fun to build, but I'm kind of a straight-axle guy these days and the performance is undeniably there. Yeah, the body is hideous. Looking forward to the head-to-heads before making a decision one way or the other.

[JC-Nor-Cal]

Slick rock looked absolutely perfect. Advantage 10 pro.

[TinyTiresRC]

I'm really looking forward to seeing the comparison tonight VRD Carbon. Right up until Vanquish announced and released the Carbon kit I had a 10-Pro on a similar ridiculous back-order from horizon you experienced.

[HVT]

We need to see this guy on the Crawlimpics, the performance surprised me a little bit
I really dont like that body, but the one that WDW owns looks amazing to me

[Dozern]

Love the axles and the servo behind the axle. The rest is parted out and the rails and transmission is binned. Can not recommend buying this over something like a VRD

[bouncingnoise]

I think the Pro and the Vrd are so close, that in the end it will be a decision between what you prefer or what you’re looking for, straight axles or portals.

[thindigital]

Ey up lads and lasses.

I put a fusion 1200 in my Capra with stock tranny, haven't done the math but feels good with plenty of torque and middling wheel speed.