Hello
Like many here I am not a rookie. My first exposure to the RC world was in the early 90's. Panda Stadium Racer, Tamiya Blackfoot, Losi LXT which I raced weekly, and my favorite an OG Tamiya Bruiser that is still all there.
I recently jumped back into this by purchasing the Deadbolt SCX10ii. It sat for months without being running it. I wouldn't say I have buyer's remorse. I know there are better kits out there and I admittedly wish I would have bought a kit, or the trail honcho. But it tis what it tis.
As a side note I am watching the series on youtube about the budget trail honcho build. A lot of it carries over. I have several questions because I have purchased incorrect parts because I didn't relize there is a Deadbolt one and two
1. The axles are "different" than the older versions so
a. what is the correct metal diff covers, I can't find the correct ones
and have purchased the wrong one.
b. I don't understand which brass axle weights are correct. I just
need something that fits correctly. I feel I need a lower COG.
2. Shocks - are the traxxas big bores really the way to go, or are there better bang for the buck options. These shocks leak live a sieve and I have only ran one battery pack. I did the spring swap and moved the front lower mounts to the lower link area like the axial blog says to do. I hated it. It rubbed so bad, and nose dove. So for now I put it back.
3. Motor - I purchased a HOMES HOBBIES 35T torque master. Did I waste my money. I was misunderstanding and didn't realize I had a 35T motor. Live and learn.
4. Two speed trans - I purchased the xtra speed 2 speed kit. Again, did I waste money? I am not sure it works with transmission.
5. Sorry.... Trans gears, I keep reading about the $7 metal gear upgrade, but my head is spinning on what to purchase. I reached out the horizon hobbies and got an absolute canned response and said replace with the plastic gears.
6. Last one I swear - locker upgrade. So if the axles are locked, what is the screw upgrade I keep reading about?
I am not a forum poster by rule, but folks I am stumped. As a background I am a 1:1 scale off roader, with a decently built 1948 CJ2a.
My head is spinning and I am now feeling there are 2 classes of of SCX10ii, the "real ones" , and the Trail Honcho/Deadbolt
If need be, flame away, but I have read 20 pages or more back on the newbie section and this section. And have SEARCHED
Like many here I am not a rookie. My first exposure to the RC world was in the early 90's. Panda Stadium Racer, Tamiya Blackfoot, Losi LXT which I raced weekly, and my favorite an OG Tamiya Bruiser that is still all there.
I recently jumped back into this by purchasing the Deadbolt SCX10ii. It sat for months without being running it. I wouldn't say I have buyer's remorse. I know there are better kits out there and I admittedly wish I would have bought a kit, or the trail honcho. But it tis what it tis.
As a side note I am watching the series on youtube about the budget trail honcho build. A lot of it carries over. I have several questions because I have purchased incorrect parts because I didn't relize there is a Deadbolt one and two
1. The axles are "different" than the older versions so
a. what is the correct metal diff covers, I can't find the correct ones
and have purchased the wrong one.
b. I don't understand which brass axle weights are correct. I just
need something that fits correctly. I feel I need a lower COG.
2. Shocks - are the traxxas big bores really the way to go, or are there better bang for the buck options. These shocks leak live a sieve and I have only ran one battery pack. I did the spring swap and moved the front lower mounts to the lower link area like the axial blog says to do. I hated it. It rubbed so bad, and nose dove. So for now I put it back.
3. Motor - I purchased a HOMES HOBBIES 35T torque master. Did I waste my money. I was misunderstanding and didn't realize I had a 35T motor. Live and learn.
4. Two speed trans - I purchased the xtra speed 2 speed kit. Again, did I waste money? I am not sure it works with transmission.
5. Sorry.... Trans gears, I keep reading about the $7 metal gear upgrade, but my head is spinning on what to purchase. I reached out the horizon hobbies and got an absolute canned response and said replace with the plastic gears.
6. Last one I swear - locker upgrade. So if the axles are locked, what is the screw upgrade I keep reading about?
I am not a forum poster by rule, but folks I am stumped. As a background I am a 1:1 scale off roader, with a decently built 1948 CJ2a.
My head is spinning and I am now feeling there are 2 classes of of SCX10ii, the "real ones" , and the Trail Honcho/Deadbolt
If need be, flame away, but I have read 20 pages or more back on the newbie section and this section. And have SEARCHED