Axial Scx10 Guide

**Jozjer** · 11-17-12, 10:58

How hard is it to shorten the Honcho wheelbase? Is it a 2 nut job, or do you need to weld the chassis?

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**Crankbait** · 11-17-12, 11:46

Originally Posted by Jozjer

How hard is it to shorten the Honcho wheelbase? Is it a 2 nut job, or do you need to weld the chassis?

You are shortening the wheel base by changing the suspension link lengths.
The Honcho kit comes with extra links to shorten the wheel base or
you can make your own which is super easy. -http://www.rcsparks.com/forum/mods-f...tom-links.html

**Doodie** · 11-18-12, 12:55

I am about to get the scx10 but I need to know of a good battery for it. I want something that will last with good power. If anyone could link me to a couple good choices that would be great!

**Crankbait** · 11-18-12, 9:39

Originally Posted by Doodie

I am about to get the scx10 but I need to know of a good battery for it. I want something that will last with good power. If anyone could link me to a couple good choices that would be great!

I would go with at least 4000mAh nimh.
If you don't want to change the plug find something with a Tamiya style connector.
You can run 2S Lipo safely, but I would recommend a plug change to Deans, Traxxas, Losi, ect. something better suited for lipo.
I also like hard case batteries just because they are tougher.
Ideally the highest mAh you can find.
Other than that the choice is yours.

I have several different brands from cheapest out there to most expensive and they all work well.

**Doodie** · 11-18-12, 2:46

Could you link me to a good one? Also will just a converter work fine?

**Crankbait** · 11-18-12, 2:56

Originally Posted by Doodie

Could you link me to a good one? Also will just a converter work fine?

Do mean an adapter to go from on plug style to the other?
I never use them.

Are you leaning towards lipo or nimh?

This is the battery I use the most-Hard Case LiPo Battery Pack, EcoPower Electron 2S Li-Poly 30C Battery Pack [ECP-LPH-5000-2S30] - A Main Hobbies

Here is a nimh with a Tamiya plug -Venom 6-Cell 7.2V 5000mAh NiMH Stick Universal System

Another Nimh with Tamiya plug-https://www.ckrccrawlers.com/duratra...rd-p-3449.html

**Doodie** · 11-20-12, 12:30

Thanks for the info man.

**radford** · 01-07-13, 7:35

as i am a nooooooooob! this has helped out tremendously. i appreciate the time and effort you put into this informative post. thumbs up!

**radford** · 01-07-13, 7:42

i am a noob to the axial/crawler/scaler scene altogether. obviously i am new to posting as well because i just posted on this and it came out in some entirely different place. however....thank you for the informative post and the time spent to explain things in a way most of us can understand. thumbs up!

**SamsRC4U** · 01-16-13, 9:46

You may need to add the New Jeep to the initial overview. I'm not sure if it's different from the Dingo or Honcho in specs.

**Crankbait** · 01-17-13, 3:12

Originally Posted by SamsRC4U

You may need to add the New Jeep to the initial overview. I'm not sure if it's different from the Dingo or Honcho in specs.

Good idea.

**johnnymac** · 01-20-13, 6:41

Awesome thread Crankbait!

**sebby** · 01-20-13, 8:36

Hi Crankbait-

Great write-up! I was wondering if there are any specific tupperware/ or any other sealed boxes that are being used for esc waterproofing? I have heard of the traxxas box. Any others?
Seb

**Crankbait** · 01-20-13, 9:26

Originally Posted by sebby

Hi Crankbait-

Great write-up! I was wondering if there are any specific tupperware/ or any other sealed boxes that are being used for esc waterproofing? I have heard of the traxxas box. Any others?
Seb

My CC01 had a Traxxas Box in it and it worked great.
As far as tupperware style, if you can find them get the locking lids.

**JSG** · 02-02-13, 9:55

man i was already planning on a scx10 dingo. but this just locked me in as soon as i can im ordering it. thanks man awesome post.

**sebby** · 02-03-13, 8:00

Originally Posted by Crankbait

Good idea.

Hi crankbait-
Do you know if the wheelbase is longer on the new Jeep Rubicon?

It looks like it? hmmmm

**sebby** · 02-03-13, 8:16

Question was answered earlier. I was told it is the same as the other scx10.

**olblueyez** · 02-28-13, 9:32

Same as the Honcho anyway, 313mm. The Dingo is 290mm.

Anyone wanting to 4-Link they SCX10 need only to buy matching links for the uppers because they are the same length as the lowers on an SCX10.

**Homer Pyle** · 03-05-13, 7:12

Originally Posted by Crankbait

You can run 2S Lipo safely, but I would recommend a plug change to Deans, Traxxas, Losi, ect.

I have seen this posted before about changing the Tamiya plug into mostly a Deans.
Is this more of a safety issue or more for a more power issue,or preference.
Also,my guess is that if you use an adaptor from a Tamiya plug into another,you would run into similar issues.
I am sorry if this has been posted before and I have missed it.Any thoughts and info would be greatly appreciated.

**Crankbait** · 03-05-13, 8:38

Originally Posted by Homer-Pyle

I have seen this posted before about changing the Tamiya plug into mostly a Deans.
Is this more of a safety issue or more for a more power issue,or preference.
Also,my guess is that if you use an adaptor from a Tamiya plug into another,you would run into similar issues.
I am sorry if this has been posted before and I have missed it.Any thoughts and info would be greatly appreciated.

No problem.
It is an issue with tamiya style not being sturdy enough to handle the extra voltage of a lipo.
So more of a safety issue.

**old-school** · 03-17-13, 12:35

So this might be a dumb Questio, but i want to get a SCX10 and i would prefer one of the kits. I was thinking about the dingo. Anyway, to the point. other then the bodys and bumpers. as there really any thing different about these trucks. I know ill be doing upgrades when i can and maybe a few mods but for now i just want the to want to build something. I like to look of the honcho and want to be able to get that body. is this something I can do with the dingo since the honcho does not come in a kit?

**Crankbait** · 03-17-13, 12:40

Originally Posted by old-school

So this might be a dumb Questio, but i want to get a SCX10 and i would prefer one of the kits. I was thinking about the dingo. Anyway, to the point. other then the bodys and bumpers. as there really any thing different about these trucks. I know ill be doing upgrades when i can and maybe a few mods but for now i just want the to want to build something. I like to look of the honcho and want to be able to get that body. is this something I can do with the dingo since the honcho does not come in a kit?

The difference is a few aluminum links and the wheelbase is longer on the Honcho.
Plus as you know with the kit you pick your own electronics.
The new Jeep kit is the same wheelbase as the Honcho.

**old-school** · 03-17-13, 12:54

so if i want to get a get and be able to use the honcho body i should go with the new jeep kit

**Crankbait** · 03-17-13, 1:25

Originally Posted by old-school

so if i want to get a get and be able to use the honcho body i should go with the new jeep kit

You could, but links are easy to make and the wheel bases can be changed to fit what ever body, with in reason you would like.
I would say if you did go with the Jeep kit you would have no problem trading that body for a Honcho body.

**old-school** · 03-17-13, 2:30

Originally Posted by Crankbait

You could, but links are easy to make and the wheel bases can be changed to fit what ever body, with in reason you would like.
I would say if you did go with the Jeep kit you would have no problem trading that body for a Honcho body.

ok so if i get the dingo i would just need to get the links for the honcho and id have the wheel base that i need. but everything else is the same right?

**Crankbait** · 03-17-13, 3:26

Originally Posted by old-school

ok so if i get the dingo i would just need to get the links for the honcho and id have the wheel base that i need. but everything else is the same right?

Yes, the Dingo is 1 inch shorter and needs all of the electronics, but everything else except the body and wheel color is the same.

**old-school** · 03-17-13, 6:47

Originally Posted by Crankbait

Yes, the Dingo is 1 inch shorter and needs all of the electronics, but everything else except the body and wheel color is the same.

Ok cool. THANK YOU SO MUCH! the really cleared things up for me and now i know witch one im going to get. now the only problem is saving the money so i can get it. i geuss that means that I got to take it easy on bashing my stampede so i dont have to spend it on parts. Again THINK YOU SO MUCH!

**Clinger** · 04-23-13, 2:12

Awesome post crankbait, this guide helped me make the decision on which model to go with.

**Giggawattz** · 05-01-13, 8:24

I am a noob® when it comes to trailers, scalers, and Axial... so this thread helped me immensely in deciding on the SCX10 Rubicon Kit and with the planning of electronics and future upgrades.

Thanks a lot for starting and contributing to this awesome thread fellow sparkers®!

(If there is any interest in a build series and upgrade series from a relatively noobish® point of view, let me know guys... I was planning on just highlighting a few things along the way, as opposed to a more detailed approach. There are so many good builds by more expert and experienced folks, I am a little reluctant to try lol...)

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