best option?
01-02-2013, 11:49 AM
#1
best option?
Hey all,
I am planning on buying my second losi scte.
Should i buy a used one race ready with rx 8, pro 4 and king head chassis?
Or should i get a new kit and build one myself?
The used one would cost me $675.00
Let me know
I am planning on buying my second losi scte.
Should i buy a used one race ready with rx 8, pro 4 and king head chassis?
Or should i get a new kit and build one myself?
The used one would cost me $675.00
Let me know
01-02-2013, 12:47 PM
#2
Food for thought...
Why get another kit that you already have?
Look into the tekno or caster rapture SCT conversion trucks? Just a little more $ than the scte roller.
Last edited by fq06; 01-02-2013 at 03:15 PM.
01-02-2013, 01:05 PM
#3
Or build one from scratch? Or get a buggy or something
The one I have was bought used it has a extreme carbon fiber chassis haven't tested it out yet but wanted a second truck
The one I have was bought used it has a extreme carbon fiber chassis haven't tested it out yet but wanted a second truck
01-02-2013, 01:12 PM
#4
If it's for racing there are much better 4wd sct out there 
. IMO 675$ used is way too much unless it comes with super high end electronics, charger, lipos etc..
. IMO 675$ used is way too much unless it comes with super high end electronics, charger, lipos etc..
01-02-2013, 01:16 PM
#5
Pro4 4600 rx8 esc
01-02-2013, 01:19 PM
#6
It has a king head chassis
01-02-2013, 03:15 PM
#7
Buggy? Yeah, get another class going... 2wd or 4wd 1/10 buggy or a 1/8 buggy.
Pulse is right on point saying that if it came with lipo's and a charger it may be worth $675... but I would pass on that deal.
Check out the tekno and rapture truck threads on this site if you haven't already... that's what I would spend my money on. Or the Mugen SCT once it's released.
01-02-2013, 03:34 PM
#8
Does it have the TLR kit installed? That's still a bit much.
Be careful listening to some of the posters on this thread. You might die of old age waiting for a Mugen SCT that never comes out. The Tekno SCT? Neither is out and these guys are already crowning them champions. It's laughable. Always beware of brand new trucks. They usually have tons of issues out of the gate. Just ask the EB48 owners.
Last edited by blade329; 01-02-2013 at 03:52 PM.
01-02-2013, 06:03 PM
#11
Does it have the TLR kit installed? That's still a bit much.
Be careful listening to some of the posters on this thread. You might die of old age waiting for a Mugen SCT that never comes out. The Tekno SCT? Neither is out and these guys are already crowning them champions. It's laughable. Always beware of brand new trucks. They usually have tons of issues out of the gate. Just ask the EB48 owners.
Be careful listening to some of the posters on this thread. You might die of old age waiting for a Mugen SCT that never comes out. The Tekno SCT? Neither is out and these guys are already crowning them champions. It's laughable. Always beware of brand new trucks. They usually have tons of issues out of the gate. Just ask the EB48 owners.
01-02-2013, 06:54 PM
#12
Never said the scte is old and should be put out to pasture... but if you have driven a conversion you would agree with my post.
It's not the flavor of the month, its a progression.
If I felt the scte was faster, I would drive it. I don't... just my two cents on the subject. If I were in the market to but a kit right now, it would not be a 3+ year old design that is due to be re-tooled. I'm not in the market, I recently converted my old MBX-5 that's been collecting dust for the past 8 years.
For about $50 or so more you can get a very durable kit, the rapture is out now... no waiting. Tired of breaking at the track... get a conversion
It's not the flavor of the month, its a progression.
If I felt the scte was faster, I would drive it. I don't... just my two cents on the subject. If I were in the market to but a kit right now, it would not be a 3+ year old design that is due to be re-tooled. I'm not in the market, I recently converted my old MBX-5 that's been collecting dust for the past 8 years.
For about $50 or so more you can get a very durable kit, the rapture is out now... no waiting. Tired of breaking at the track... get a conversion
Last edited by fq06; 01-02-2013 at 07:34 PM.
01-02-2013, 07:59 PM
#13
Never said the scte is old and should be put out to pasture... but if you have driven a conversion you would agree with my post.
It's not the flavor of the month, its a progression.
If I felt the scte was faster, I would drive it. I don't... just my two cents on the subject. If I were in the market to but a kit right now, it would not be a 3+ year old design that is due to be re-tooled. I'm not in the market, I recently converted my old MBX-5 that's been collecting dust for the past 8 years.
For about $50 or so more you can get a very durable kit, the rapture is out now... no waiting. Tired of breaking at the track... get a conversion
It's not the flavor of the month, its a progression.
If I felt the scte was faster, I would drive it. I don't... just my two cents on the subject. If I were in the market to but a kit right now, it would not be a 3+ year old design that is due to be re-tooled. I'm not in the market, I recently converted my old MBX-5 that's been collecting dust for the past 8 years.
For about $50 or so more you can get a very durable kit, the rapture is out now... no waiting. Tired of breaking at the track... get a conversion
"Progression" is a fine argument, but not every "innovation" ends up being a good one. Just ask the SC10 4x4 drivers about that.
01-02-2013, 09:01 PM
#14
Well, technically I am driving a conversion. I have the TLR kit with aluminum Bump chassis. It's fast and drives great on any surface. While I haven't driven a conversion, like MIP, I have yet to be taken to the cleaners by one on the track.
"Progression" is a fine argument, but not every "innovation" ends up being a good one. Just ask the SC10 4x4 drivers about that.
"Progression" is a fine argument, but not every "innovation" ends up being a good one. Just ask the SC10 4x4 drivers about that.
Ha ha! Yeah, I have one of those for sale
Scte is a watered down 1/8 anyway, why not just go all the way and have an indestructible rig?
01-02-2013, 10:25 PM
#15
My scte pretty much is indestructible. Only thing I have ever broken is bumpers. But I guess if you don't know how to drive you will break stuff. No matter what "conversion" you drive.