SC trucks from HobbyKing

anwar · December 02, 2010, 07:17:35 PM

Looks like these guys are never resting. Now they have short course trucks too (like the Traxxas Slash, HPI Blitz etc).

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14908

Did I spend too much on the Slash ?

anwar · December 02, 2010, 07:19:58 PM

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=13450

But there are no surface radios ? Or did I miss them ?

iamahuman · December 02, 2010, 08:25:53 PM

You made the perfect choice by going for the slash Anwar sir.These will not last very long.THe slash 2wd is said to be bombproof.(more like crazy kid resistant')

traxxrc1 · December 02, 2010, 08:55:48 PM

This is the cheapest BL 4x4 you can get, but the electronics are poor. 35A esc seems insufficient. Also i expect the gears to be all nylon ones though i m not sure for it.
This thing is nice for its price but wont last long.
Your traxxas slash is a perfect masterpiece.

traxxrc1 · December 02, 2010, 08:59:34 PM

Quote from: traxxrc1 on December 02, 2010, 08:55:48 PM
. Also i expect the gears to be all nylon ones though i m not sure for it.

Sorry, the gears are probably metal with twin diff's

BTW high torque servo is nice thing that you usually dont expect in something below $300

traxxrc1 · December 02, 2010, 09:03:41 PM

Wow, the LiPo is a hardcase one, pretty small though but still good

BTW

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?idCategory=406&curPage=3&v=&sortlist=&LiPoConfig=

Have a look at this, HK stock almost all parts of their 1/16 beetle truck. I havent seen a site stocking so many spares!!!!

mail4ajo · December 02, 2010, 10:20:16 PM

You havent gone wrong with the Slash, Anwar. Price alone doesnt mean anything. What about spares and company support? These knockoffs dont last long.

Slash started it all. But many products have be successful like the Jammin SCRT, Associated SC10 which are more inclined towards racers.

Since the SC class is becoming big in India, I am planning for a SC too. It will be the SC8e.

prateek13 · December 02, 2010, 10:23:41 PM

if your looking for something really solid from hk check this out

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8845

medicineman1987 · December 02, 2010, 10:31:58 PM

Yea.. And a "solid" budget too!! At 11.32Kgs the shipping itself is gonna cost a bomb...

mail4ajo · December 02, 2010, 10:34:14 PM

Quote from: prateek13 on December 02, 2010, 10:23:41 PM
if your looking for something really solid from hk check this out

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8845

Thats a Losi LST, HK has nothing to do with it apart from selling it. An outdated product.

I dont mind paying 150$ for the SC with shipping. Anything above that is a waste.

rajathv8 · December 02, 2010, 11:02:16 PM

Ajo would you buy this or buy a TT ST2 electric? Just asking.

traxxrc1 · December 03, 2010, 01:16:38 PM

I had an upgraded version of LST2 called LST XXL with a spectrum dx3s.
BTW HK dosent ships this truck to india.....

iamahuman · December 03, 2010, 06:38:42 PM

@Ajo:With your SC8e,youa re going to kill everyone in the sc class.Your only competitor will be guy with the Jammin SCRT(totally modded)or a guy with the new SCT from Team Durango.

This SCT looks fine.But as Ajo said,they won't last long.

mail4ajo · December 03, 2010, 11:23:55 PM

Quote from: iamahuman on December 03, 2010, 06:38:42 PM
@Ajo:With your SC8e,youa re going to kill everyone in the sc class.Your only competitor will be guy with the Jammin SCRT(totally modded)or a guy with the new SCT from Team Durango.

Its more on the driver. I wanted to consider the SC8e because it based off the RC8T truggy. It has 3 diffs and will be easier to drive. Also its 1/8, so more reliable and tougher. Plus I can share spares with my current and upcoming Associated models.

The SCRT is already in India. Durango is coming shortly.

iamahuman · December 04, 2010, 02:29:05 PM

When is Durango coming and with whom will it be?

The SC8e is an awesome piece of work.But the best in the series seems to be the RC8b.

traxxrc1 · December 04, 2010, 06:00:12 PM

@ajo.

What is centre diff used for..?
i had a tomahawk which stated that a 3rd diff is optional. whats it?

above the limt · December 05, 2010, 11:27:42 AM

Quote from: iamahuman on December 03, 2010, 06:38:42 PM
@Ajo:With your SC8e,youa re going to kill everyone in the sc class.Your only competitor will be guy with the Jammin SCRT(totally modded)or a guy with the new SCT from Team Durango.

Im buy the Jammin SCRT

Watch out for me AJO

mail4ajo · December 05, 2010, 03:03:32 PM

Quote from: traxxrc1 on December 04, 2010, 06:00:12 PM
@ajo.

What is centre diff used for..?
i had a tomahawk which stated that a 3rd diff is optional. whats it?

3 diffs is AWD and 2 diffs is 4WD. Center diff allow equal distribution of power that makes it easier to handle the car.

Reason you see Buggies/Truggies easier to handle compared to a Monster truck.

Quote from: iamahuman on December 04, 2010, 02:29:05 PM
When is Durango coming and with whom will it be?

The SC8e is an awesome piece of work.But the best in the series seems to be the RC8b.

I dont have much hopes on Durango, because the cost is a major factor. Not many people have seen or heard about it in India. I saw the buggy first hand and I must say, its build is phenomenal.

iamahuman · December 06, 2010, 02:03:57 PM

But how does the center diff compensate for impact protection compared to the slipper?

@abovethelimit:What power system will you get?without a CC2200kv(or 2650 kv)(or equivalent power system) you stand no chance.