1/18th Short Course Trucks?

[Tempest501]

Hey Guys,

I am thinking of getting Short Course Truck and wondered what you opinions were on whats best to get. Was at a mardave meeting yesterday and someone had a Associated SC18 brushless which looked like ALOT of fun. Been googling but cant find that much info really, only found 2 places that even sell the Associated one.

Just wondered if there were other option and what the general opinion was etc.

Many Thanks

[teamorsum96]

i drove that truck you saw, and i think its amazing on the flat track but i me personal i would say go for a FTX Blaze or second hand LRP Shark.

but i admit the buggies are great fun lol

and glad you had fun

[Tempest501]

Cheers mate I will take a look, those SC things just look awesome. Was an awesome day throughly enjoyed it.

[teamorsum96]

Originally Posted by Tempest501

Cheers mate I will take a look, those SC things just look awesome. Was an awesome day throughly enjoyed it.

i tried getting girlfriend 1 of them SC trucks but she says she as enough to learn with racing without jumps lol
if you are at next meeting we will have to let you have ago of my LRP Shark

[Ardz83]

FTX blaze ftw!

[Tempest501]

They look pretty cool as well , will a Short Course body go on them? I have a b4.1 you see so was kinda hoping to get something like an SC

[Tempest501]

Anyone had any experience with the Losi Short course truck saw a brushless one for about 150 quid

[team n.o.m.a.d]

not experienced one myself but the losi ones are good and have a good turn of speed and will accept 3s lipo

[frogger]

Go have a look on Towerhobbies for the Duratrax SC. It's the best 18th scale SC truck on the market.

http://www.duratrax.com/cars/dtxd17-vendetta-sc/

[teamorsum96]

Originally Posted by frogger

Go have a look on Towerhobbies for the Duratrax SC. It's the best 18th scale SC truck on the market.

http://www.duratrax.com/cars/dtxd17-vendetta-sc/

+1 on that frogger

[Tempest501]

Cheers for the link ill have a look now =D

[Tempest501]

Originally Posted by frogger

Go have a look on Towerhobbies for the Duratrax SC. It's the best 18th scale SC truck on the market.

http://www.duratrax.com/cars/dtxd17-vendetta-sc/

What are these like for spares? I couldnt seem to find a uk seller for this. Looks like a sweet piece of kit tho.

[Matisse]

Originally Posted by Tempest501

What are these like for spares? I couldnt seem to find a uk seller for this. Looks like a sweet piece of kit tho.

vendetta is the US version of the ftx blaze and the lrp shark.

the 'detta sc is a long wheelbase version of the ftx blaze. so as long as you don't break too many chassis' you'll be fine.

[frogger]

Originally Posted by Tempest501

What are these like for spares? I couldnt seem to find a uk seller for this. Looks like a sweet piece of kit tho.

Towerhobbies ship to the UK no problem but that said the SC car shares many parts with the FTX Blaze so you can buy most of the spares in UK shops listed under FTX Blaze. In fact, when you buy the Duratrax SC truck you might as well immediately buy 2 x steel ball diffs and 2 x steel CVD's. The rest should be fine.

Then put in an order from Tower for a full set of wishbones and a spare chassis and centre drive shaft.

With that lot you should be ready to go.

[BADGERBOOTH]

the sc18 mentioned is mine. yes it is great fun. M B models at halton can get them. i asked michael the other day and he says he will do them for £160. they come ready to run with a 2.4 radio. mines got £30s worth of hobbywing speedo/motor in it. took a bit of sorting, brushed motors get hot and burn out. i'm up at sherburn racing at most meetings if you want a go with the truck. i've also converted a rc18b to a short course truck. easy enough to do. see you next time at sherburn.

[teamorsum96]

Originally Posted by BADGERBOOTH

the sc18 mentioned is mine. yes it is great fun. M B models at halton can get them. i asked michael the other day and he says he will do them for £160. they come ready to run with a 2.4 radio. mines got £30s worth of hobbywing speedo/motor in it. took a bit of sorting, brushed motors get hot and burn out. i'm up at sherburn racing at most meetings if you want a go with the truck. i've also converted a rc18b to a short course truck. easy enough to do. see you next time at sherburn.

i agree this is 1 quick nice handling truck, shame about the owner lol just joking tim

[teamorsum96]

i have a 1/18th SC now

[BADGERBOOTH]

nice one chief. i'm testing my rc18sc special tomorrow. decent shocks this time. the 18th trucks are the way forward for the small track at sherburn.

[teamorsum96]

you will get to see my SC today but i warn you its abit more rough and ready lol
lets see if these big bore shocks work lol

[Tempest501]

I have managed to get a secondhand SC18 (Brushless) Paid 75 quid so I think its pretty good. The previous owner assured me its in good nick apart from a few normal scuffs. Really looking forward to getting it as wanted to get a 1/10th short course when I started but ended up getting a b4.1 as it seemed more place to race them. Worked out for the best I think cos these min SC look even more fun. You guys seem to have such a laugh when ur racing with them/buggies.

Just nee to see whats its like now see if I need to dabble with some upgrades.

=D

Anyone got suggestions for for lipo batterys for these things? I believe it has deans connectors