Which truck to buy

[jon kedge]

Which do i buy sc10,hpi blitz or losi strike.Some have better specs than others for example,the sc10 is the most popular but you can't change wheels front to rear to even out tyre wear,hpi 12mm hex all round and cheeper,the losi 12mm hex all round,2.4 ghz radio,threaded shocks,universal shafts.I have a local shop(optimum models in norton canes that i will get discount on hpi losi).Do i run with the crowd and buy sc10 or be different ,tempted with the losi bind and drive as i don't need to buy another 2.4 receiver,servo.Does anyone know were there is any reviews in detail on these trucks other than you tube.many thanks

I WOULD RATHER RACE THAN COOK SUNDAY LUNCH

[stampede vxlboy]

go for the hpi blitz of the losi they look like good car i dont think hpi make crap car at all . and losi just as good i got losi cars i like them ,but you get 2.4ghz with it there all good have a look on youtube at vids and read the comment people have said about the trucks the slash is good as well .google them somebody will have 1

[Chrislong]

On the track, the SC10 seems to be quicker to drive than the Slash.

Ive never seen a Blitz or Losi being chucked around, but they look to be designed to be as competitive as the SC10.

With the tyres, if you get a 17mm hex conversion (AKA one) it will mean you can put 8th wheels and tyres on front and rear - same hex on all 4 corners!

Chris

[steelie600]

Hpi for bashing, associated for the conoisuer racer, Losi for the dipping the toe racer.

Any rtr will be up against it when racing especially against pro kits, so for my money get the SC10 fit the losi xcellorin system (budget system but very good) savox servo and rx bish bash bosh. You got a car thats capable of winning races, the rest is down to you

[jameswilkinson7]

SC10 all the way:thumbsup:

[jon kedge]

Thanks for that guys,very tempted to go and have a look at the cars at the shop and compare,will be racing these on grass at the bcl in 2010 so will need a undertray of some sort,I don't plan on racing it seriously as the bcl is mainly nitro and we have all decided to race these for fun as are sport is missing that part of enjoyment.just found out that you must run kit wheels and tyres so really ,hpi 1st if available as non rtr,losi,sc10.

[poopers]

The Losi, from what I’ve read on RC Tech forums (www.rctech.net (http://www.rctech.net/forum/)), is not the best build quality and is currently lunching diffs at quite a rate.

I’ve played with both the SC10 and HPI blitz, and they’re pretty much the same, but I think the Blitz is better thought out in terms of build quality and adjustability. It’s easily right up there with the SC10 on the track (has been doing a lot of winning in the states over the last month or so). With HPI they’ll, hopefully, be a huge range of aftermarket gear too. The only negative points are that it’s only available as a RTR and that the SC10 feels a bit more agile on tighter tracks, so might be more suited to UK racing. With the SC10 you can also save a bit of money and get in kit form, plus it’s established, so there’s quite a knowledge base.

Check out the forums of this website (www.rcshortcourse.com (http://www.rcshortcourse.com/)), lots of knowledge on there.

[poopers]

Found these reviews:

Blitz review:
http://www.rc-area.co.uk/blog/2009/11/08/hpi-blitz-short-course-truck-review/

SC10 RTR version review:
http://www.rc-area.co.uk/blog/2009/08/05/team-associated-sc10-rtr-review/

[panch]

Jon my blitz sample should arrive tommorow, are you going to Coventry this weekend ?? I will have it with me :)

[jon kedge]

Hi panch,yes i am going to coventry this week end.Going to race my rb5 mid conversion for the first time.

[wezzer]

hey john,,, i will have my sc10 there so you can have a race with it if you want !!! dont know what kit tyres will be like on the astro though but i think i have some proline with the new calibers on ;-)

[Chrislong]

Kit tyres around Bury Outdoor (Astro) are great, as long as its dry. Can't imagine much working in the wet/damp/moist though.

Chris

[jon kedge]

Thanks wezzer,will keep an eye out for you.should be there for about 8am(honda jazz dy08 zxv)

[jon kedge]

After reading the forums at rctech.net(thanks poppers)it looks a close tie between the sc10 and hpi,hpi i have a very local dealer(walking distance)and it has 12mm hex allround but iv'e owned a t4 and never had a single problem with it .sunday will tell all at coventry.

[wezzer]

it may not be the best advert though if the astros damp on kit tyres lol but we will see and your more than welcome to have a blast :-)

[jon kedge]

Thanks for all the help guys,iv'e ordered the sc10 from my local shop on wednesday(kit version)and iv'e ordered some 12mm hexagon conversion from the states from e-bay shop The toyz so you can run other wheels and tyres combo from other cars.The race pedigree and previous ownership of associated cars was the clincher for the decision.:thumbsup:

[wezzer]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: drop me a pm if you need any help with it dude :thumbsup:

[poopers]

Good stuff Mr! Don't forget to post some pics when it's done :thumbsup:

[jon kedge]

Thanks to all who helped in my decision,here's my sc10 ,have only done a basic shell as this will be used to indoors so not spending lots of time on shell.Does anyone know where i can this indoors over winter .

[wezzer]

Hi
good on ya , where are you based ?

[jon kedge]

I'm based in norton canes cannock but race in the mam series at the moment,have heard that hereford race sc10 but it's a bit far for club race,i know they have just held a race meeting and tom yardy went,are they doing any more.

[wezzer]

cool, yeah it is a bit far dude,,,, will be having some more in 2010 so keep you posted ;-)

[johnnygibbon]

been racing an rtr stinger bl. uprated (brushless and 2.4 gig) put a bigger pinion on an its race ready out of box. and i cannot break it and belive i have tried . reliable. fast. 140 all in . im happy:thumbsup: