1/10th Debate
12-04-2010, 06:12 PM
#17
Order is Still
1. Team Associated
2. HPI
3. Kyosho
4. Traxxas
1. Team Associated
2. HPI
3. Kyosho
4. Traxxas
12-04-2010, 06:49 PM
#18
I run Short Course stock and pro with two Traxxas Slash trucks. Stock is just that except our track allows different radio and receiver. I have no trouble beating Associated and HPI trucks. I run a Slash with the STRC conversion that uses a Rustler chassis and lowers the truck 2.5 inches. Last race of the season I out ran Factory Team Associated and HPI Blitzs. With the conversion I could cut corners sharper than either of the other trucks. I was running the Traxxas Vinlenon brushless motor and ESC in the pro truck.
I have run the stock Slash for over a year and raced it at least once if not twice a weekend and have never broken a part. I did replace the stock motor once during that time. I do not bash only race.
I have run the stock Slash for over a year and raced it at least once if not twice a weekend and have never broken a part. I did replace the stock motor once during that time. I do not bash only race.
12-04-2010, 06:55 PM
#19
+1 Associated, for the ability to race, very easy to get parts and still pretty durable.
12-04-2010, 08:09 PM
#20
Order is
1. Team Associated
2. HPI
3. Traxxas
4. Kyosho
1. Team Associated
2. HPI
3. Traxxas
4. Kyosho
12-04-2010, 08:29 PM
#21
I don't race 2wd shortcourse that often, but when I do, I run my associated sc10... However, I did own an hpi blitz for a while and it was VERY tough... Way more durable than the sc10... I don't bash though. Your original post implies that whatever rig you buy will be raced roughly and bashed a lot..HPI gets my vote on this one...
12-06-2010, 07:22 AM
#22
Between here and other sites the order is
1.Team Associated
2. In a very close second HPI
3.Traxxas
4.Kyosho
Keep the votes comin
1.Team Associated
2. In a very close second HPI
3.Traxxas
4.Kyosho
Keep the votes comin
12-06-2010, 01:18 PM
#23
New Order Based on New Info
1. HPI
2. Team Associated
3. Kyosho
4. Traxxas
1. HPI
2. Team Associated
3. Kyosho
4. Traxxas
12-06-2010, 01:34 PM
#24
I say hpi I had all the trucks t4, rustler, e firestorm and the short course versions. And I had the least amount of problems from HPI products they were tough and fast and a lil easier to work on compare to AE. Only problem I had with HPI was my lhs didnt carry the parts only savage parts.
12-06-2010, 02:46 PM
#25
Im true blood associated.
I race mine, bash mine, i run practice laps with SCT and 1/8 nitro... I GET RUN OVER!!!
I have had traxxas and associated in 1/10 for the most part.
Traxxas is junk, i can find ways to break it in 30-45 min of total run time. Cant stand the driveline. Cant bear to watch one race... Out of as many 1/10 associated ive had Ive broken 1 thing EVER! Which was a right front caster block where the ball stud screwed into it, and this was on an original rc10t over 15 years ago... I still have this truck and it works flawlessly to this day. Even sat on the shelf for 10 years, in high humidity even. After taking this and a trax, and a kyosho out of the garage after so long, the associated was the only one that still had a working suspension. By this i mean the hinge pins were still free, the shocks didnt bind, etc. Hell the servo was bound up after sitting so long, but the truck is still running strong.
If i were to recommend based on what i saw (yes my opinion)
1. Associated
2. Kyosho
3. HPI
4. Something other than traxxas
The only thing i hold on to traxxas for was getting me into this hobby so so long ago (when they still sold build kits)... So I thank them for that!
My 2¢ and sticking to it
I race mine, bash mine, i run practice laps with SCT and 1/8 nitro... I GET RUN OVER!!!
I have had traxxas and associated in 1/10 for the most part.
Traxxas is junk, i can find ways to break it in 30-45 min of total run time. Cant stand the driveline. Cant bear to watch one race... Out of as many 1/10 associated ive had Ive broken 1 thing EVER! Which was a right front caster block where the ball stud screwed into it, and this was on an original rc10t over 15 years ago... I still have this truck and it works flawlessly to this day. Even sat on the shelf for 10 years, in high humidity even. After taking this and a trax, and a kyosho out of the garage after so long, the associated was the only one that still had a working suspension. By this i mean the hinge pins were still free, the shocks didnt bind, etc. Hell the servo was bound up after sitting so long, but the truck is still running strong.
If i were to recommend based on what i saw (yes my opinion)
1. Associated
2. Kyosho
3. HPI
4. Something other than traxxas
The only thing i hold on to traxxas for was getting me into this hobby so so long ago (when they still sold build kits)... So I thank them for that!
My 2¢ and sticking to it
12-06-2010, 03:12 PM
#26
Order is still at
1. HPI
2. Associated
3. Kyosho
4. Traxxas ( sorry Traxxas fans, not liking what i'm seeing.
1. HPI
2. Associated
3. Kyosho
4. Traxxas ( sorry Traxxas fans, not liking what i'm seeing.
12-06-2010, 03:14 PM
#27
ive got an associated sc10 brushless and love it! i put a rpm bumper and rpm front and rear arms. the front arms come with a bulkhead thats alot more durable than stock. to help protect the rear i added a t bone rear skid that looks killer. these items will make a sc10 alot more durable and bash worthy.
12-06-2010, 06:32 PM
#28
Order is still unchanged. I would like more info on Kyosho
12-07-2010, 08:14 PM
#30
I have been doing research. I just like to know Everyones input.
Order
1. Associated
2. HPI
3. Kyosho
4. Traxxas (sorry traxxas fans, you have pretty much lost)
Order
1. Associated
2. HPI
3. Kyosho
4. Traxxas (sorry traxxas fans, you have pretty much lost)