Axial SCX10 - Pre-Upgrades and Plans

Here's a look at some inexpensive pre-upgrades and what my goals are for this RC.

Here's a link to the $2 driveshaft mod from my Wraith as mentioned in the video

[TheRCNetwork]

The first couple of things you should consider is the Axial Aluminum link set. It includes the steering linkage, which is one of the weakest points on the truck. Next is the steering servo. It just needs more torque. I'm running the Savox 1283sg. Really those are the musts out of the gate, but really there's so much you can do with this truck! Also other "free" upgrades would include cutting the bumpstops off of the shocks for better articulation and longer travel. Then just run it!

[TheRCNetwork]

Axial makes a great product. No one touches how scale they make them look. As for function, upgrades are needed for this one, but it really depends on how far you wanna take it. You're hitting my series at the right time. I'll give you honest opinions for this truck and the upgrades. First off, it will need links. Then have some fun with it till something breaks. Then servo and shocks.

[TheRCNetwork]

Yes, two batteries at the same time. MAke sure they are identical lipos. Never run slightly different mah or c ratings. The XTM uses "bullet style" connectors and Hobby People sells the adapter to but the batteries in "series" Otherwise, you can solder on a "deans" plug on your ESC and buy a "series" adapter (all Deans) and that will run Two 2s lipos as one 4s lipo. There is also a "parallel" adapter that will run two 2s lipos as one 2s lipo with double the mah (or run time)

[TheRCNetwork]

For $299 (the price I got it for at Hobby People on sale), it's a great value for a brushless 1/8th scale buggy.. Great airtronics 2.4ghz remote, great 2370 kv motor, great looks! Now for the ESC placement being way on top waiting to get hit on a roll over, brittle plastic on the upper control arms and front a arms, and bad design of the battery trays. If you check my vids, I have one entitled "XT2e Must needed mods all for $60" This addresses these issues.

[TheRCNetwork]

But, don't make that sway you, the negatives that is. You can't get any 1/8th scale buggy for $299! Even my next buggy, the OFNA Hyper 9e was $399 for the roller and another $300 for the motor/esc, servo, batteries another $150 and then you still need a radio/rcv. You'll be at $800 before you know it!

[xXGamingInstinctXx]

Ok, but it depends if they are expensive or not, and what the postage is, cause im in australia. I'm planning to get the XT2e from amain hobbies as they are the only ones that have it, but the postage is $79, so I'm paying $410 for it, plus the rest for charger, battery, adapters, etc.
I really am on the edge of my budget.

[TheRCNetwork]

If you already own the Turnigy's, they will work. If you are purchasing, take a look at the Gensace 5000mah 40c batteries from hobby partz. Basically the more c the better and less strain on the electronics trying to push that buggy. When the turnigy's state 25-50c, it's really 25c continuous.

[xXGamingInstinctXx]

AWESOME! Thanks, ok, since you have had it, I was wondering what batteries you used in it to get the best performance out of it and I was wondering if a Turnigy nano-tech 5000mah 2S 25~50C Lipo Pack would be enough to make it last for a long time while giving great performance and speed.

[TheRCNetwork]

I mentioned that they would be upgraded, but I'm up in the air right now. I will probably run 1.9's to compete in the legit G6 events, but not sure if I want an aluminum set of just some Axial 8 holes. I will probably run Proline TSL's

[xXGamingInstinctXx]

Yeah, well if I do get one, I got to find an adapter to go from the 4mm bullets on the esc to the deans on the gens ace. And if I want to hook up 2, I got to get an adapter to go from 2 deans to the 4mm bullet, or I might solder on a deans like you said.

[xXGamingInstinctXx]

Yeah, apparently those bullet connectors are of crap quality, so I plan to replace the esc, batteries and charging adapter connectors with the solid bullets, which are a helluva lot better quality. But, I will try out the bullets on there first.

[xXGamingInstinctXx]

Yeah I have watched it, if and when i get it, I plan to do it up a bit like yours, just with the front arms and the esc if I can, as like I said, I'm really on the edge of my budget, and I don't wanna have to buy more stuff online.

[TheRCNetwork]

Best battery! I run the 5000mah 50c's. I've got 4 of them and they are great. For about $35 approx, they can't be beat! Also search for coupons for Hobbypartz. You usually can find a 10% off one

[xXGamingInstinctXx]

Well thanks to your videos of the XTM XT2e, which I have some questions about, you have been added to my watch list! Nice reviews and videos! Do you reckon you can answer a small question I have about the XT2e?

[xXGamingInstinctXx]

Really? Cool. Also, one more question, is it really worth getting, I have done my research and I think I am going to get it, but I just want the opinion of someone who has had it for a while.

[TheRCNetwork]

It was just plain rubber washers from a hardware store. I got mine at Lowe's, Hilman was the name brand. As for size, 1/16th" thick and big enough to fit the bodypost rod.

[TheRCNetwork]

Don't waste your time with adapters. With all that voltage (4s) the less the better. Just solder on a Dean's on the ESC and get the Dean's series adapter

[sgtlt]

I have been mostly running in dirt trails, not much rock. Have also had really good results with the pro-line TSL SUPER SWAMPERS not as tall as pitbulls but great bite

[stevenhinckle]

I'm planning on buying one of these. Would you recommend it? What are the issues you've had so far? On a scale of 1 - 10, what rating would you give it?

[TheRCNetwork]

I was checking out the Pitbull's. Theyre huge and kinda pricey, burt I wouldn't be doing RC if it were cheap and boring!