Saturday, September 4, 2010

Slash vs SC10 vs Strike vs HPI Blitz

November 16, 2009 by rccarsrtr  
Filed under Short Course, Trucks

Hi, here is a quick summary comparing the Traxxas Slash vs Associated SC10 vs Losi Strike vs HPI Blitz to help you decide what model to buy.

 
Traxxas Slash
Associated SC10
Losi Strike
HPI Blitz

Scale
1/10
1/10
1/10
1/10

Motor
Titan 12T 550
Reedy 17-turn
12T
Firebolt 15T

ESC
XL-5
XP SC200
Lipo compatible
SC-15

Drivetrain
2wd
2wd
2wd
2wd

Type
Shaft
Shaft
Shaft
Shaft

Differential
Planetary
Gear
 
Gear

Tires
Slash 2.2″
Multi-terrain
All terrain SCT
 

Width
296mm
293mm
296mm
296mm

Wheelbase
335mm
327mm
347mm
329mm

Weight
2160gm
2080gm
1950gm
 

Radio
Traxxas TQ
XP2
Spektrum 2.4GHz tech
TF-1

Est. Price
$189
$214
$229
$189

Battery
 
Not included
Not included
Not included

Awards
RCCA 2009 Truck of the Year
 
 
 

Bodies
ProGraphix painted bodies
6 different [...]

Kyosho UltimaSC – Short Course RC Truck

November 7, 2009 by rccarsrtr  
Filed under Short Course, Trucks

Joining the popular category of short chourse rc truck is Kyosho with their Ultima SC.

It’s a nice truck, however it looks like it is only RWD. I think the new trend in 2010 is for 4wd short course rc trucks as these are faster and easier to drive. And more fun. Maybe Kyosho will soon [...]

Traxxas Slash 4×4 RC Truck

October 30, 2009 by rccarsrtr  
Filed under Short Course, Trucks

If you are a fan of short course stadium trucks, you will love this. Traxxas has come out with a 4 wheel drive version of their popular 2wd Slash rc truck. With 4 wheel drive that means more control, faster laptimes and just more fun.
According to Traxxas engineers, they designed the Slash 4×4 to be [...]