1/10 vs 1/8?
#1
1/10 vs 1/8?
Advantages and Disadvantages of 1/10 vs 1/8?
Is one losing steam while another size is taking off?
Is one losing steam while another size is taking off?
#2
Tech Champion
Steam wise, it depends on the area and available tracks I believe. Tracks have a lot to do with the pros and cons too. Size and smoothness vs. roughness.
#3
#5
Both are fun to drive but very different. 1/8 is much easier.
#6
1/8
+
stronger
better on rough terrain
power
can be driven outside the track
easier to find the good setup
easier to drive fast
1/10
+
more nimble and direct
massive steering
better to improve your skills
drivers have a better level of driving generally compared to 1/8 electric
more races?
smoother
+
stronger
better on rough terrain
power
can be driven outside the track
easier to find the good setup
easier to drive fast
1/10
+
more nimble and direct
massive steering
better to improve your skills
drivers have a better level of driving generally compared to 1/8 electric
more races?
smoother
#7
1/8
+
stronger
better on rough terrain
power
can be driven outside the track
easier to find the good setup
easier to drive fast
1/10
+
more nimble and direct
massive steering
better to improve your skills
drivers have a better level of driving generally compared to 1/8 electric
more races?
smoother
+
stronger
better on rough terrain
power
can be driven outside the track
easier to find the good setup
easier to drive fast
1/10
+
more nimble and direct
massive steering
better to improve your skills
drivers have a better level of driving generally compared to 1/8 electric
more races?
smoother
#8
Lets not forget cost in this equation...I would venture to say that 1/8 is double, maybe even triple the price to build/race/maintain.
#10
the difference in cost between 1/8 and 1/10 is way smaller than what people think, at least in 4wd
#11
Near me is a track track that does both 1/8 and 1/10 ..more like a 30/70 ratio, with 70% 1/8 , andthe other is just 1/10 so both classes are great near me.....likewas mentioned...it comes down to whats popular in ur area
#12
Tech Master
iTrader: (4)
If I could only have one , I would stick with all my 1/8 stuff. The durability of my 1/8 stuff has been much better then the 1/10 stuff I have owned and the electronics seem more robust. It seems like I can "service" my 1/8 scale stuff , where I am "replacing "parts when I work on my 1/10 scale
#13
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
If I had to pick one class to run it would have to be 1/10 2wd buggy. It is challenging to drive so I am always improving, the competition is higher, maintenance is easier and cheaper, and above all the respect the drivers give each other on track is the highest of any class.
#14
Tech Elite
iTrader: (43)
2wd 1/10 is more expensive to stay competitive. Yeah you can run rtr but if you want to be competitive, stay away from tire hungry/setup sensitive 2wd cars. 1/10 4wd scts and wheelers are expensive as well wheelers cos they break easy and scts cos you need the best $$$ batteries and bodies tear up fast.
So cheaper to run is definately 1/8 initial cost is high but later on you just pay for tires which is good.
So cheaper to run is definately 1/8 initial cost is high but later on you just pay for tires which is good.
#15
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
2wd 1/10 is more expensive to stay competitive. Yeah you can run rtr but if you want to be competitive, stay away from tire hungry/setup sensitive 2wd cars. 1/10 4wd scts and wheelers are expensive as well wheelers cos they break easy and scts cos you need the best $$$ batteries and bodies tear up fast.
So cheaper to run is definately 1/8 initial cost is high but later on you just pay for tires which is good.
So cheaper to run is definately 1/8 initial cost is high but later on you just pay for tires which is good.
Fewer parts, smaller parts, cheaper maintenance, much easier on tires. I love 1/8 as much as the next guy, but there's no way that racing 1/8 is less expensive than 1/10 2wd.