RC Trucks Short
Course -> Short
Course RC Trucks Comparison
Side
by Side Comparison of Popular 1/10
Short Course R/C Trucks
Hi, here is a tabulated comparison of the
Traxxas Slash vs Associated SC10 vs Losi Strike vs HPI Blitz. These are
1/10 scale, 2wd electric powered short course rc trucks that are ready
to run.
| |
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 bodies |
Red
and Blue |
Orange
and Black |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Setup |
|
|
|
|
| Front
Oil |
50wt |
|
Losi 30wt |
|
| Rear
Oil |
60wt |
|
Losi 30wt |
|
| Front
Height |
Arms level |
|
Arms level |
|
| Rear
Height |
Slightly below
level |
|
Arms level |
|
| Front
Toe |
1 deg toe out |
|
0 deg |
|
| Front
Camber |
-2 deg |
|
-2 deg |
|
| Rear
Camber |
-2.5 deg |
|
-2 deg |
|
| Diff |
300Kwt |
|
|
|
Any of the above trucks
are competitive out of the box. It's simply a matter of preference.
Some are loyal to the Brand. Some will buy based on price. And some
will buy the fastest and best handling out of the box.
For me, my personal
choice in order of preference:
- HPI Blitz - One
of the cheapest out of the box. Main strength is low center of gravity
and great handling.
- Team Associated - Very
popular in our local racing scene. Strength is the chassis design and
Team Associated's reputation for building world championship winning
off
road trucks and buggies. Low center of gravity a plus.
- Traxxas Slash - The
pioneer in this class. Price is the lowest and it is very competitive
in our local racing scene. The high center of gravity is a disadvantage
during racing. But for bashing, the high center of gravity is good,
allowing you to travel over rocks without getting hung up.
- Losi Strike - More
expensive but higher quality electronics. The 12T motor should make it
one of the fastest out of the box. And when it comes to off road, Team
Losi is one of the leaders in producing race winning buggies and trucks.
Tips: The motors that
come with the kit might be too much for
the kit esc. Maybe better to change to a milder 23T motor.
Other reviews and shootouts:
RCSoup.com - 1) Associated SC10, 2) Kyosho Ultima, 3) Losi
XXX-SCT, 4) Traxxas Slash, 5) HPI Blitz.
In summary all are great
rc trucks. This is one of the cheapest class to get started in racing
or simply bash around your backyard. Highly recommended from beginners
to very experience racers. Basically a fun class that is why it is so
popular today. If you don't have a local hobby shop, visit the r/c store
page for a list of online rc hobby shops where you can buy these at
discounted prices.
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