Once I lifted it and added weight the c10 performs great. I put the weight on the frame so it works the springs and gives it a more realistic look when crawling. Yes the servo is weak, I’m ordering a new one right now. Thanks for the vid.
Everyone has such bad things to say about this. But out of the box it crawled quite nice, run time was amazing, steering was fast. Crawled very well AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, no need to punch the throttle so hard plus you will strip gears and ruin brakes stopping that hard. Overall that thing is a tank and great out of box even better with hop up parts.
BITEDAT BULLET oh yeah it’s definitely not bad. But once you start the upgrades you can really tell how it should crawl. It’s a great rtr out of the box. With just a few simple mods it’s 10x better tho! I love my C10! So much I actually bought another lol
I agree, very good out of the box. Its just that after you mod it, throw on some upgrades, the experience is much better because it performs so much better.
I bought this cuz my other builds were too good for the rock beds at the park. When I'm comping or doing crazy lines the expensive one is fun. But when I need to just crawl my desk or my local park stones, the stock truck makes those line fun again
My buddy just designed, 3D printed, and painted an interior with driver for his C10. It came out awesome! He's now working on making it fit better. I suggested he sell them on ebay or etsy and he's looking into how much trouble that would be. He has the C10 and Jeep. I had him give me a ride to AMain last week and planned to buy the light green 67 Chevy, but the only 1/24th vehicles they had in stock was two Enduro24's, so I bought one. The other day I saw that Horizon had SCX24's back in stock and ordered a red Deadbolt. I should have it in a few days. I'm hoping I can talk him into making a new interior and driver for the Deadbolt. He taught 3D modeling at the university for years before he retired. He's really good at it. He's just now getting into 3D printing and it looks like he's really liking it because he's already talking about buying a fancy slicer software for $150, and maybe getting a resin printer.
I have over $650 in my deadbolt and I'm still running the stock motor and esc/rx . These things are a disease with no cure except another one to modify. I've had blast with it so far but my wallet hates me .
Oh no.. A buddy at work wanted a cheap option like my 1/10 and I told him about the deadbolt. He hasn't bought one but I ended up ordering one for myself....
Hardcore Chevy Boys can carve that pickup up, so it’s got fender clearance! It seems to me I saw one on that same 67 Chevy body. Nothing left of the front end, except for the hood!
Hows it going, im a straight up noob for rc trucks, i have the c10 too. That steering servo you have in the description, is it just plug and play ? Do you have an install vid? Thanks
It’s plug and play other than you’ll have to trim a little bit off of the stock mount for it to fit and possibly use the longer screws that it comes with to mount it. It’s just a tiny bit bigger than the stock servo so just gotta make it fit the mount. Or they sell mounts specifically for the Emax servo that you can install also. It’s all pretty simple.
@@2fmrc thanks for the info, i already made alittle course in the backyard lol, i actually just posted it to youtube. I am really liking the truck, one other question, any way to widen the track? I have the brass steering knuckles which id like to keep?. Cheers.
@@boost_is_happiness6011 yeah fullsendrc has wider axles for them or you can get wideners off eBay. Just search scx24 widener and you’ll find all sorts of stuff. I highly recommend the fullsendrc stuff. It’s very good quality. And if you go to their website and use the code 2fmrc you can save 15% off your order! They also have really good wheel weights and stuff. Definitely worth checking out anyway.
My biggest problem with this model, is that in real life a Chevy c10 is only 2wheel drive, Chevy k10 was the 4x4 ! Seems like a huge over-site that angers me greatly ! However, I’m going to have to buy one. I am obsessed with off-roading (rc and real life). Looks great in gray too!
Yeah it is kinda odd that they went with C10. Idk? They are fun though either way! I did a lot of sxs riding so I love some real life off-road stuff as well.
Ok the springs were not all the same length when I got it but I fixed that and added some grease to the shocks and it crawls great now. I love it. I'm gonna buy the rest of them. It's sturdy and detailed pretty well also. Put some grease in the shocks and it takes the bounce out. Also trimmed the corners of the front fenders as the tires hit them. Not having an issue with the servo.
Wolf Standish I usually just swap the shocks for some with longer bodies for the added travel. Basically when I order a truck I always order a servo,wheels/tires and shocks with it. Even my 1/10 trucks rarely ever see run time with the stock setups lol
Thanks for the video!!!! If I replace the servo with the emax you mentioned do I need to buy any additional parts to mount the emax servo? Or do any modifications?
@@nerdepreacher7787 yeah they really shouldn’t have raised the price for Betty. It’s nothing special really. It is the most capable out of the box imo though.
@@2fmrc assuming you can get the charger to work, or find the cable for the charger you just bought that's not included in the box. Who the hell sells a charger for lipos and doesn't include basic kit to charge it?
@@nerdepreacher7787 I have a buddy that just got into rc not long ago and he and I were just talking about this while back. There are so many different connectors etc on the market that it’s ridiculous! Then it seems like every couple yrs they change what each brand of truck comes with. I think it’s just to make money on people buying adapters and connectors all the time. Luckily I just solder new connectors on my stuff usually and run what I want. For someone new to the hobby it really is a pain! I use these little chargers for my scx24 batteries. Much easier than a higher end charger and works well for these small batteries. HTRC LiPo Charger 2S-3S Balance Battery Charger 7.4-11.1V RC B3AC Pro Compact Charger(White) www.amazon.com/dp/B073WSDCZM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_GmIaGbFX7XSQ1
The stock motor on these is a bit too weak. If you throw in a Barrage motor, then it is better. BUT, if you add a bunch of metal upgrades, then even the larger Barrage motor doesn't cut it. I tried to keep mine stock, and lasted one drive! Immediately had to do some CG mods. Thanks for the video. My favorite is the Deadbolt.
Mrs. Rabbit yeah I ran the stock motor for a long time. Waiting for it to die and it didn’t. Still haven’t killed one even though I ran my Toyota on one at almost 15.7oz lol. It didn’t pull much but it didn’t die lol. I stuck a barrage motor in it and she runs much better. I have a couple more barrage motors going in the Jeep and probably the C10 soon! They are nice and easy to install and much better than stock. The heavy weight will get the Holmes revolver 👍. Just hope i can stand the noise lol
Pancouver venguins yeah I used it on one of my others. Usually just gonna swap the motor if I’m goin that far. Stock is just a little weak. If I run 3s and it’s not too bad lol
It’s card board boxes etc sprayed with spray foam, sprinkled with a light coat of grout and wetted enough to help it set up. Spray paint and more grout then a coat of clear flex seal over top to seal it a bit. I have a video on the channel of building it if you wanna check it out. It’s one of my earlier vids but it shows basically what I did. It’s held up really well.
My son got one of these for Christmas yesterday. Worked fine until this afternoon. ~5 charges and it's like thr battery or motor is dead. Steering works but it won't move most of the time. When it does move, it barely turns the wheels. Quite disappointing. Never exposed to water, never dropped. Just used indoors since yesterday.
Wow! That stinks. So sorry to hear that. Definitely contact horizon hobby about it. They will definitely replace it. Sounds like the motor to me. Definitely let me know how they handle it. I try to stay on top of these companies customer service so I know if they are treating us well or not. Not much I can do but I can definitely warn others if they don’t correct it. Again I’m so sorry to hear his Christmas present failed already 🥲
Hey friend- bought 5 this xmas, one for everyone in our house- the Lipo charger is in short a liability! it will kill the 2s batterys as it’s not a balance charger & lipos are bloody dangerous when charged incorrectly so have the potential for causing fatalities- the lack of any sort of warning at the point of purchase or in bold on the box is as alarming as it is unacceptable, these bad boys have been bought in their thousands by parents who know no better, it’s worrying to be fair mate, of course you will bump into nay sayers with the “I’ve used the charger hundreds of times” with no issues typical unhelpful comment but two minutes searching will show this is indeed something that Axail need to address 🤝
@@2fmrc I’ve already had 2 of the included batteries die on me - they are always used appropriately and charged with a balance charger, absolutely unacceptable and looking around the net it’s something that is common 😩 I love our scx collection but man do Axail let us down, it’s a side note I know and not everyone is bothered by it but I’ve got to say Axail merch is almost non existent ( apart from that amazing new hoodie 👍 ) and ridiculous, why no merch? who tf is the goon at Axail that pinches the pennies & puts the entire company at risk? The battery and charger issue with them is a time bomb waiting to happen I feel
@@bugsy742 yeah I’ve never used the charger that comes with them because of the issues. And the fact that I have plenty other chargers. I luckily haven’t had any issues with batteries and I’m running 8 trucks now 😂
do you know of any transmitters that will bind with these esc/receivers? I love my small axial rigs but I hate having 3 transmitters. thanks for your channel
thanks for the review. I want to by my young son a crawler. I want it to literally go as slow as possible so he can learn to control it. Can you recommend a 1/24 or 1/18th, lower end of budget, that might be best suited stock?
Really it’s hard to recommend anything but these scx24s because they are by far the best at this scale. You could probably get an RGT or element a bit cheaper but in the long run I feel like it’s worth the extra $20-40 to just get the scx24.
I usually sit mine on its lid and turn full left and hit the throttle. Then full right and hit the throttle. I will adjust the dual rate knob to get as much steering as possible without binding in the drive cups at the axles. You can usually hear if it’s binding or you can kinda look to see if the dog bone is sort of catching as it turns. If you turn it all the way up usually it’s gonna bind. So you kinda have to adjust it by watching it. You can also glue the stock servo saver together for better performance out of the stock servo. I do that on any of the stock servos I plan to run at all.
Nice work on the Deadbolt. Any interest in selling your modified Deadbolt? I'm not really into doing the mods myself, better for me to buy one already modded out. If you are interested in selling, or want to mod a Deadbolt for me, maybe we can work out a deal.
I rarely ever sell any rigs. I definitely won’t be getting rid of any of scx24s for awhile. I could totally build one if you wanted to tell me what all you wanted or send it all as a kit or something lol
@@2fmrc ... basically all the best mods you have done on the deadbolt platform in red. Servo, shocks, some weight, motor change if you think it needs it, etc. maybe spec out a new one for me with all the mods you do, total price. That would be cool, thanks
@@2fmrc ... I think an exact duplicate of your red deadbolt in this video would be what I'm looking for. I can tell it operates far better from stock just in the little bit you ran it.
@@tewksburydriver8624 the only main issue is the motor that’s in it is a brushless setup and they’ve discontinued that motor now. I’m hoping there will be another brushless setup available soon. There’s a new company working on a brushless system that bolts up easier and I’m hoping to get one of their first runs of it to test. Haven’t heard a release on it though.
Yeah I’m not sure why not many companies had jumped on magnets mounts or at least Velcro like the Redcat Gen 8 comes with. That’s one of the 1st things I do to all of my RCs 😆
Hearing ya brother- we have 5 scx 24s in my household, I converted them all to magnets, I’m a former Marine with stereotypical fingers and thumbs so pissing around with tiny clips constantly to change batts was as hideous- it also scratches the bonnet to shit! Love every one of them but utterly frustrated with both this issue and the fact that if you use the included charger you could at best kill the battery and at worst burn yer house down maybe worse! The only reason I know any different is because of watching rc vids online in my early days but MANY kids would have been bought these by unknowing parents especially considering most have been bought online due to the plandemic & therefore wouldn’t have advice from the retailer 🤦🏻♂️ I’d hate to loose Axail due to a law suit but I’m sure that’s all covered in small print on the box etc 🤷♂️ either way it leaves a foul taste in the mouth
jason smith sr rc fun running stock esc on this truck. I really like the castle sidewinder micro 2 esc though. It works great with brushed or brushless so you can use it with the stock motor,barrage motor or even the Holmes revolver that I have in my other rig which is brushless.
Awesome review I can't wait to get my hands on one. But there are no shops that have them here. I would gladly buy your deadbolt from ya Matt if you want to sell haha.
I’m planning on getting one of these I’m new to the crawler side of things what one would you recommend getting that would work the best with upgrades?
Honestly I’d get whichever one you like best. You can make any of them into something different later if you decide to. They share all of the same parts. Just bumpers,body post and link lengths are different depending on the model.
@@plproductions8887 if you can find it in stock and the price isn’t jacked up I love the castle micro sidewinder esc. I got a couple for around $55 each. They are super smooth and have tons of adjustability. It’ll work with brushed or brushless motors so if you ever upgrade the motor you can still run the esc. They are really nice.
@@2fmrc thanks you for your help I can’t choose between the Jeep and the C10 like them both lol I’m in the uk so I’ll have a look for the esc and see if I can get them here
@@plproductions8887 hey bud I got one off eBay 👍 I’m 🇬🇧 too, I’ve got both - c10 has lower centre of gravity but man the jeep looks good, ain’t much between them but what I will say is the Chevy & c10 we have for some reason have a slower bottom speed than the others - someone here will know, I think it’s because of the difference in length of some of the drive shafts 🧐🤔🤷♂️ either way it’s notable and makes a difference to crawling 👍 I dunno maybe there are slight variations in the output of different motors even though they are made in the same place? I know this is true of rifle barrels and they are made to incredible exact standards but obviously a world apart from spinning magnets and copper wire! 👍🤣 I’ve done no mods thus far as I’m still no expert in stock setup level at this scale, if I had a 🪙 for every fully modded rc I saw controlled by a person with the coordination of a drunken handcuffed crab 🦀 I’d be a rich man 🤣
If wanting to stay fairly cheap you can’t beat the emax es08md. Next would be the savox 0255 at the mid price range and if you just want the best all around I’d go reefs 99. It’s a beast but a little pricey!
Yeah... I'm just getting into this mini crawler thing. The one that really got my attention was the Mini Z with tthe 4Runnert body. It seemed to work better than this one, but then I saw the price... it is almost twice than this one :(
@@MelbourneExclusive0 yep, using AAA batteries it a big NO NO in the hobby world. It’s ok when they use them for transmitters, but I will NEVER buy a vehicle that requires AAA batteries. They are only good enough for an occasional use toy. Not good enough for a serious rc or long term use
So sorry I missed this comment. I run the emax in a couple trucks,the Savox sh0257mg in my 4ws rig (2 of them) and now have a reefs 99 in one of my C10s. The reefs is definitely the strongest but it’s sort of big. Not for every setup. The emax is probably the best bang for the buck and what most will prefer.
jason smith sr rc fun the emax servo is great for the money. It mounts straight to the stock mount using the longer screws that come with it or fits much better with the emax servo mount from hot racing. I also really like the savox sh-0257mg but it’s a little more pricey. Here’s the emax which is great for the price! www.amainhobbies.com/emax-es08mdii-13g-digital-metal-gear-servo-emx-sv-0276/p667828
I like the savox sh-0350. I pay more for the reliability, because ive had several emax crapout on the trail. Also has more power, and with all my upgrades (weight), and larger tires with wideners (Scramblers and brass), the power of the savox sh-0350 makes the difference for me. It doesnt have metal gears, but composite are plenty strong. And digital is a must for me. So all in all, a win win win at 24bucks.
Jeez, expected way better out of the box for $140. Garbo servo, bad tires, crap ESC? They might as well sell a Kit version with no electronics. I think the WPL-c24-1 seems like a way better buy, sure, it comes with the same issues, but it's bigger and half the price, and if you gotta upgrade anyways....eh. Could almost get a RTR 1/10 for what you'd end up spending on this lil guy with all the mods to make it drive like a crawler.
The motor will fail very quickly. Got an identical replacement motor. I totally remove the sticker cuz the sticker causes the motor to overheat. The new motor has been working fine for several months now. The other problem is the shocks are too weak causing wheel rub on the body. I added 1/8 inch preload to each shock by installing little rubber O-rings on the top between the spring and the shock body. I love this truck but I wonder why? The motor is a piece of shit with the sticker on it cuz it will overheat and fail, the shocks are worthless without adding preload. The charger is comes with is worthless and will destroy the battery. But I still love this truck anyway? Reminds me of being in lust with a woman.
with my Radiolink RC4GS,its receiver and a cheap chinese esc who cost 5$,the servo work's far better (with mudslingers and brass weight!!!) The first version of this radio/receiver is just horrible,when you see the result on the V2 version... even on the steering!
EnforcedRaccoon we’ve crawled them over pillows in the living room! Up on to the couch and along the back of the couch or whatever! I also did a video on building a homemade course if you have the room for something like that as well. It could even be a couple small boxes with some different angles made into them. You’ll find somewhere to run it trust me!
EnforcedRaccoon should be in my videos somewhere. Won’t let me link it here but It’s titled How To Build A 1/24 Indoor Crawler Course For Cheap! Part 1 of 2
Why on earth do the esc and motors come backwards always makes no since like almost all and you have to cross wires or have a receiver that can do it for you stupidest thing lol
Once I lifted it and added weight the c10 performs great. I put the weight on the frame so it works the springs and gives it a more realistic look when crawling.
Yes the servo is weak, I’m ordering a new one right now.
Thanks for the vid.
Everyone has such bad things to say about this. But out of the box it crawled quite nice, run time was amazing, steering was fast. Crawled very well AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, no need to punch the throttle so hard plus you will strip gears and ruin brakes stopping that hard. Overall that thing is a tank and great out of box even better with hop up parts.
BITEDAT BULLET oh yeah it’s definitely not bad. But once you start the upgrades you can really tell how it should crawl. It’s a great rtr out of the box. With just a few simple mods it’s 10x better tho! I love my C10! So much I actually bought another lol
I agree, very good out of the box.
Its just that after you mod it, throw on some upgrades, the experience is much better because it performs so much better.
Thanks...You certainly know your stuff. I agree, the 24th scale rigs are much easier on one's budget.
Michael Edmonds for sure! One of the many reasons I love them so much! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Honest review finally.
I bought this cuz my other builds were too good for the rock beds at the park. When I'm comping or doing crazy lines the expensive one is fun. But when I need to just crawl my desk or my local park stones, the stock truck makes those line fun again
My buddy just designed, 3D printed, and painted an interior with driver for his C10. It came out awesome! He's now working on making it fit better. I suggested he sell them on ebay or etsy and he's looking into how much trouble that would be. He has the C10 and Jeep. I had him give me a ride to AMain last week and planned to buy the light green 67 Chevy, but the only 1/24th vehicles they had in stock was two Enduro24's, so I bought one. The other day I saw that Horizon had SCX24's back in stock and ordered a red Deadbolt. I should have it in a few days. I'm hoping I can talk him into making a new interior and driver for the Deadbolt. He taught 3D modeling at the university for years before he retired. He's really good at it. He's just now getting into 3D printing and it looks like he's really liking it because he's already talking about buying a fancy slicer software for $150, and maybe getting a resin printer.
I have over $650 in my deadbolt and I'm still running the stock motor and esc/rx . These things are a disease with no cure except another one to modify. I've had blast with it so far but my wallet hates me .
Oh no.. A buddy at work wanted a cheap option like my 1/10 and I told him about the deadbolt. He hasn't bought one but I ended up ordering one for myself....
What in gods name does the truck look like at this point
@@jcassidy7752 it looks like a badass deadbolt... 😆
Hardcore Chevy Boys can carve that pickup up, so it’s got fender clearance! It seems to me I saw one on that same 67 Chevy body. Nothing left of the front end, except for the hood!
Hows it going, im a straight up noob for rc trucks, i have the c10 too. That steering servo you have in the description, is it just plug and play ? Do you have an install vid?
Thanks
It’s plug and play other than you’ll have to trim a little bit off of the stock mount for it to fit and possibly use the longer screws that it comes with to mount it. It’s just a tiny bit bigger than the stock servo so just gotta make it fit the mount. Or they sell mounts specifically for the Emax servo that you can install also. It’s all pretty simple.
@@2fmrc thanks for the info, i already made alittle course in the backyard lol, i actually just posted it to youtube. I am really liking the truck, one other question, any way to widen the track? I have the brass steering knuckles which id like to keep?.
Cheers.
@@boost_is_happiness6011 yeah fullsendrc has wider axles for them or you can get wideners off eBay. Just search scx24 widener and you’ll find all sorts of stuff. I highly recommend the fullsendrc stuff. It’s very good quality. And if you go to their website and use the code 2fmrc you can save 15% off your order! They also have really good wheel weights and stuff. Definitely worth checking out anyway.
@@2fmrc thanks man, i am def going to check it out
Oh, nice radio! Ive got the same one, i love it.
Been thinking about a new esc, looks like the Sidewinder is a good one.
My biggest problem with this model, is that in real life a Chevy c10 is only 2wheel drive, Chevy k10 was the 4x4 ! Seems like a huge over-site that angers me greatly ! However, I’m going to have to buy one. I am obsessed with off-roading (rc and real life). Looks great in gray too!
Yeah it is kinda odd that they went with C10. Idk? They are fun though either way! I did a lot of sxs riding so I love some real life off-road stuff as well.
Ok the springs were not all the same length when I got it but I fixed that and added some grease to the shocks and it crawls great now. I love it. I'm gonna buy the rest of them. It's sturdy and detailed pretty well also. Put some grease in the shocks and it takes the bounce out. Also trimmed the corners of the front fenders as the tires hit them. Not having an issue with the servo.
Wolf Standish I usually just swap the shocks for some with longer bodies for the added travel. Basically when I order a truck I always order a servo,wheels/tires and shocks with it. Even my 1/10 trucks rarely ever see run time with the stock setups lol
Thanks for the video!!!! If I replace the servo with the emax you mentioned do I need to buy any additional parts to mount the emax servo? Or do any modifications?
mounted the stamped beadlocks backwards and had to cut the lid a lot
For the stater price i think its a great truck. Same as any rc throw money at it and it gets better.
So true!
I dunno the Betty was a bit steep for what it is.
@@nerdepreacher7787 yeah they really shouldn’t have raised the price for Betty. It’s nothing special really. It is the most capable out of the box imo though.
@@2fmrc assuming you can get the charger to work, or find the cable for the charger you just bought that's not included in the box. Who the hell sells a charger for lipos and doesn't include basic kit to charge it?
@@nerdepreacher7787 I have a buddy that just got into rc not long ago and he and I were just talking about this while back. There are so many different connectors etc on the market that it’s ridiculous! Then it seems like every couple yrs they change what each brand of truck comes with. I think it’s just to make money on people buying adapters and connectors all the time. Luckily I just solder new connectors on my stuff usually and run what I want. For someone new to the hobby it really is a pain! I use these little chargers for my scx24 batteries. Much easier than a higher end charger and works well for these small batteries.
HTRC LiPo Charger 2S-3S Balance Battery Charger 7.4-11.1V RC B3AC Pro Compact Charger(White) www.amazon.com/dp/B073WSDCZM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_GmIaGbFX7XSQ1
The stock motor on these is a bit too weak. If you throw in a Barrage motor, then it is better.
BUT, if you add a bunch of metal upgrades, then even the larger Barrage motor doesn't cut it.
I tried to keep mine stock, and lasted one drive! Immediately had to do some CG mods.
Thanks for the video.
My favorite is the Deadbolt.
Mrs. Rabbit yeah I ran the stock motor for a long time. Waiting for it to die and it didn’t. Still haven’t killed one even though I ran my Toyota on one at almost 15.7oz lol. It didn’t pull much but it didn’t die lol. I stuck a barrage motor in it and she runs much better. I have a couple more barrage motors going in the Jeep and probably the C10 soon! They are nice and easy to install and much better than stock. The heavy weight will get the Holmes revolver 👍. Just hope i can stand the noise lol
I put a rc4wd motor for a gelande 2 for 5 bucks tower hobbies I'm happy with it slower speed
Stock motor is fine if you re-gear it, hot Racing makes a gear conversion that helps alot.
Pancouver venguins yeah I used it on one of my others. Usually just gonna swap the motor if I’m goin that far. Stock is just a little weak. If I run 3s and it’s not too bad lol
@@2fmrc I didn't know you could run 3s in these lol. What's the best motor option the barrage motor?
Very cool truck and coarse. How did you make the rock coarse, foam or concrete? Looks awesome.
It’s card board boxes etc sprayed with spray foam, sprinkled with a light coat of grout and wetted enough to help it set up. Spray paint and more grout then a coat of clear flex seal over top to seal it a bit. I have a video on the channel of building it if you wanna check it out. It’s one of my earlier vids but it shows basically what I did. It’s held up really well.
Crazy that the 2 C-10s don't come with the same tire, but i get its about a minor difference in look. Love my mint green
My son got one of these for Christmas yesterday. Worked fine until this afternoon. ~5 charges and it's like thr battery or motor is dead. Steering works but it won't move most of the time. When it does move, it barely turns the wheels. Quite disappointing. Never exposed to water, never dropped. Just used indoors since yesterday.
Wow! That stinks. So sorry to hear that. Definitely contact horizon hobby about it. They will definitely replace it. Sounds like the motor to me. Definitely let me know how they handle it. I try to stay on top of these companies customer service so I know if they are treating us well or not. Not much I can do but I can definitely warn others if they don’t correct it. Again I’m so sorry to hear his Christmas present failed already 🥲
Hey friend- bought 5 this xmas, one for everyone in our house- the Lipo charger is in short a liability! it will kill the 2s batterys as it’s not a balance charger & lipos are bloody dangerous when charged incorrectly so have the potential for causing fatalities- the lack of any sort of warning at the point of purchase or in bold on the box is as alarming as it is unacceptable, these bad boys have been bought in their thousands by parents who know no better, it’s worrying to be fair mate, of course you will bump into nay sayers with the “I’ve used the charger hundreds of times” with no issues typical unhelpful comment but two minutes searching will show this is indeed something that Axail need to address 🤝
@@2fmrc I’ve already had 2 of the included batteries die on me - they are always used appropriately and charged with a balance charger, absolutely unacceptable and looking around the net it’s something that is common 😩 I love our scx collection but man do Axail let us down, it’s a side note I know and not everyone is bothered by it but I’ve got to say Axail merch is almost non existent ( apart from that amazing new hoodie 👍 ) and ridiculous, why no merch? who tf is the goon at Axail that pinches the pennies & puts the entire company at risk? The battery and charger issue with them is a time bomb waiting to happen I feel
@@bugsy742 yeah I’ve never used the charger that comes with them because of the issues. And the fact that I have plenty other chargers. I luckily haven’t had any issues with batteries and I’m running 8 trucks now 😂
@@2fmrc 8! 😅 it’s so addictive- it’s the wife who has the Chevy and it’s an absolute pleasure to watch it crawl- the slower the better 👍😎
Bro the servo aint bad at all it judt has a servosaver if u look close on the steering 👌
Yeah I usually glue the servo saver but the servo is still weak compared to a good one. Once you glue the saver the servo don’t last long either lol
do you know of any transmitters that will bind with these esc/receivers? I love my small axial rigs but I hate having 3 transmitters. thanks for your channel
I just made a video on this that I’m about to post if you wanna check it out. You can actually run several scx24s off of one stock transmitter!
It should be up now! Hope it helps!
thanks for the review. I want to by my young son a crawler. I want it to literally go as slow as possible so he can learn to control it. Can you recommend a 1/24 or 1/18th, lower end of budget, that might be best suited stock?
Really it’s hard to recommend anything but these scx24s because they are by far the best at this scale. You could probably get an RGT or element a bit cheaper but in the long run I feel like it’s worth the extra $20-40 to just get the scx24.
You could try the Enduro 24 Sendero Trail Truck. Bit cheaper than the SCX 24.
thanks man can you tell me how you hooked up your gt5 to the scx24?
Is the wheel base of the stock Jeep the same as the stock Chevy ?
Thanks for the info.
Just curious, do you have the servo power turned up all of the way on radio?
I usually sit mine on its lid and turn full left and hit the throttle. Then full right and hit the throttle. I will adjust the dual rate knob to get as much steering as possible without binding in the drive cups at the axles. You can usually hear if it’s binding or you can kinda look to see if the dog bone is sort of catching as it turns. If you turn it all the way up usually it’s gonna bind. So you kinda have to adjust it by watching it. You can also glue the stock servo saver together for better performance out of the stock servo. I do that on any of the stock servos I plan to run at all.
My stock servo got a WRITE-UP FOR SLEEPING ON THE JOB
Whats the part number for the Crisma shocks please man, or a link. Thanks
I ordered a set here. Took a couple wks but they made it lol
carisma-shop.com/products/msa-1e-alloy-oil-filled-shock-set
Can the esc’s and controller be interchanged from old to new models. Can I link the new esc to my old controller
No. The new esc/transmitter only works with itself.
The break over angle is a big issue with my c10
Nice work on the Deadbolt. Any interest in selling your modified Deadbolt? I'm not really into doing the mods myself, better for me to buy one already modded out. If you are interested in selling, or want to mod a Deadbolt for me, maybe we can work out a deal.
I rarely ever sell any rigs. I definitely won’t be getting rid of any of scx24s for awhile. I could totally build one if you wanted to tell me what all you wanted or send it all as a kit or something lol
@@2fmrc ... basically all the best mods you have done on the deadbolt platform in red. Servo, shocks, some weight, motor change if you think it needs it, etc. maybe spec out a new one for me with all the mods you do, total price. That would be cool, thanks
@@2fmrc ... I think an exact duplicate of your red deadbolt in this video would be what I'm looking for. I can tell it operates far better from stock just in the little bit you ran it.
@@tewksburydriver8624 the only main issue is the motor that’s in it is a brushless setup and they’ve discontinued that motor now. I’m hoping there will be another brushless setup available soon. There’s a new company working on a brushless system that bolts up easier and I’m hoping to get one of their first runs of it to test. Haven’t heard a release on it though.
@@2fmrc ... ok, let me me what’s you recommend. Wait for the brushless to come out or build one up with all the mods except motor?
Seems it’s a clearance issue underneath as apposed to the nittos look to be taller IDK. Cool truck
Honestly, the cost cutting measure of not having a clip-less body mounting system grosses me out.
Cheap looking
Yeah I’m not sure why not many companies had jumped on magnets mounts or at least Velcro like the Redcat Gen 8 comes with. That’s one of the 1st things I do to all of my RCs 😆
Hearing ya brother- we have 5 scx 24s in my household, I converted them all to magnets, I’m a former Marine with stereotypical fingers and thumbs so pissing around with tiny clips constantly to change batts was as hideous- it also scratches the bonnet to shit! Love every one of them but utterly frustrated with both this issue and the fact that if you use the included charger you could at best kill the battery and at worst burn yer house down maybe worse! The only reason I know any different is because of watching rc vids online in my early days but MANY kids would have been bought these by unknowing parents especially considering most have been bought online due to the plandemic & therefore wouldn’t have advice from the retailer 🤦🏻♂️ I’d hate to loose Axail due to a law suit but I’m sure that’s all covered in small print on the box etc 🤷♂️ either way it leaves a foul taste in the mouth
What esc do you use and do you have a web site
jason smith sr rc fun running stock esc on this truck. I really like the castle sidewinder micro 2 esc though. It works great with brushed or brushless so you can use it with the stock motor,barrage motor or even the Holmes revolver that I have in my other rig which is brushless.
Awesome review I can't wait to get my hands on one. But there are no shops that have them here. I would gladly buy your deadbolt from ya Matt if you want to sell haha.
They’re finally back in stock on Amazon. I’ve been waiting for awhile as well
@@carramrod7378yeah but they want 300 plus here in Canada for the c10, that's too much
@@WoodsUnknown wow that’s insane
@@WoodsUnknown oh wow I got mine for 169 pre tax canadian here in calgary
@@jtsimaras yeah there 204 to the door cause there's no shops
I’m planning on getting one of these I’m new to the crawler side of things what one would you recommend getting that would work the best with upgrades?
Honestly I’d get whichever one you like best. You can make any of them into something different later if you decide to. They share all of the same parts. Just bumpers,body post and link lengths are different depending on the model.
@@2fmrc no worries thank you what ESC do you recommend getting as I have a GT5 and spear receiver.
@@plproductions8887 if you can find it in stock and the price isn’t jacked up I love the castle micro sidewinder esc. I got a couple for around $55 each. They are super smooth and have tons of adjustability. It’ll work with brushed or brushless motors so if you ever upgrade the motor you can still run the esc. They are really nice.
@@2fmrc thanks you for your help I can’t choose between the Jeep and the C10 like them both lol I’m in the uk so I’ll have a look for the esc and see if I can get them here
@@plproductions8887 hey bud I got one off eBay 👍 I’m 🇬🇧 too, I’ve got both - c10 has lower centre of gravity but man the jeep looks good, ain’t much between them but what I will say is the Chevy & c10 we have for some reason have a slower bottom speed than the others - someone here will know, I think it’s because of the difference in length of some of the drive shafts 🧐🤔🤷♂️ either way it’s notable and makes a difference to crawling 👍 I dunno maybe there are slight variations in the output of different motors even though they are made in the same place? I know this is true of rifle barrels and they are made to incredible exact standards but obviously a world apart from spinning magnets and copper wire! 👍🤣 I’ve done no mods thus far as I’m still no expert in stock setup level at this scale, if I had a 🪙 for every fully modded rc I saw controlled by a person with the coordination of a drunken handcuffed crab 🦀 I’d be a rich man 🤣
Would 1.9 tires work on this or the deadbolt or are they too big
No they are way too big. 1.0 is the wheel size for these.
@@2fmrc thanks! I figured
what’s the wheel/tire combo on the deadbolt?
Awesome video thanks for sharing brother
Thanks for watching & commenting!
Has anyone tried to take the foams out of the stock tires to get more traction?
Stock tires don’t actually have foams. They are just harder rubber that’s vented
@@2fmrc see, i was certain they did, the way it ups the weight
What servo do you recommend?
If wanting to stay fairly cheap you can’t beat the emax es08md. Next would be the savox 0255 at the mid price range and if you just want the best all around I’d go reefs 99. It’s a beast but a little pricey!
I have a spectrum sx107 servo will that work?
Pros and cons of each model! ThIs iS oNLy tHe CoNS
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Find an RC that is perfect out of the box and it will be to expensive to purchase LOL
Yeah... I'm just getting into this mini crawler thing. The one that really got my attention was the Mini Z with tthe 4Runnert body. It seemed to work better than this one, but then I saw the price... it is almost twice than this one :(
@@sgecko7 plus the AAA killed it for me :/
@@MelbourneExclusive0 yep, using AAA batteries it a big NO NO in the hobby world. It’s ok when they use them for transmitters, but I will NEVER buy a vehicle that requires AAA batteries. They are only good enough for an occasional use toy. Not good enough for a serious rc or long term use
@@MrMrsregor I ended up grabbing a c10 scx24
What servo do you us
So sorry I missed this comment. I run the emax in a couple trucks,the Savox sh0257mg in my 4ws rig (2 of them) and now have a reefs 99 in one of my C10s. The reefs is definitely the strongest but it’s sort of big. Not for every setup. The emax is probably the best bang for the buck and what most will prefer.
What servo and wheels do you recamend
jason smith sr rc fun the emax servo is great for the money. It mounts straight to the stock mount using the longer screws that come with it or fits much better with the emax servo mount from hot racing. I also really like the savox sh-0257mg but it’s a little more pricey.
Here’s the emax which is great for the price!
www.amainhobbies.com/emax-es08mdii-13g-digital-metal-gear-servo-emx-sv-0276/p667828
I like the savox sh-0350.
I pay more for the reliability, because ive had several emax crapout on the trail.
Also has more power, and with all my upgrades (weight), and larger tires with wideners (Scramblers and brass), the power of the savox sh-0350 makes the difference for me.
It doesnt have metal gears, but composite are plenty strong.
And digital is a must for me.
So all in all, a win win win at 24bucks.
Jeez, expected way better out of the box for $140. Garbo servo, bad tires, crap ESC? They might as well sell a Kit version with no electronics. I think the WPL-c24-1 seems like a way better buy, sure, it comes with the same issues, but it's bigger and half the price, and if you gotta upgrade anyways....eh.
Could almost get a RTR 1/10 for what you'd end up spending on this lil guy with all the mods to make it drive like a crawler.
The motor will fail very quickly.
Got an identical replacement motor.
I totally remove the sticker cuz the sticker causes the motor to overheat.
The new motor has been working fine for several months now.
The other problem is the shocks are too weak causing wheel rub on the body. I added 1/8 inch preload to each shock by installing little rubber O-rings on the top between the spring and the shock body.
I love this truck but I wonder why?
The motor is a piece of shit with the sticker on it cuz it will overheat and fail, the shocks are worthless without adding preload.
The charger is comes with is worthless and will destroy the battery. But I still love this truck anyway? Reminds me of being in lust with a woman.
Haha! I totally get that. I basically buy every rtr and expect to replace almost everything anyway 😂
with my Radiolink RC4GS,its receiver and a cheap chinese esc who cost 5$,the servo work's far better (with mudslingers and brass weight!!!) The first version of this radio/receiver is just horrible,when you see the result on the V2 version... even on the steering!
I just realized I really don’t have anywhere I could drive a 24th scale 😔
EnforcedRaccoon we’ve crawled them over pillows in the living room! Up on to the couch and along the back of the couch or whatever! I also did a video on building a homemade course if you have the room for something like that as well. It could even be a couple small boxes with some different angles made into them. You’ll find somewhere to run it trust me!
2FM Racing ok cool!
2FM Racing where is the video of the homemade stuff?
EnforcedRaccoon should be in my videos somewhere. Won’t let me link it here but It’s titled
How To Build A 1/24 Indoor Crawler Course For Cheap! Part 1 of 2
Bro you have your whole home as a crowler just stack some books and bam you have a crowler couece
Can i get this one in India ?
Om Jage not sure? I would hope so!
It's a great little truck. Just have to replace all the parts with better parts to make it work good. But really, it's a great little truck .lol
You treat him very badly hehe!
Haha! Testing durability 👍
Why on earth do the esc and motors come backwards always makes no since like almost all and you have to cross wires or have a receiver that can do it for you stupidest thing lol
You’re expecting way too much from the little guy without upgrades.
Yeah I’ve did an upgrade or two so it’s hard to run a stock truck anymore lol
Rtr Servo luck of the draw lol mine have been excellent idk keep faith haha
I paid 134 for mine
Yeah they’ve really jumped in price in the last 6-8 months but so has everything else. Still a great truck.
@@2fmrc yep Covid probably has sompething to do with that to…..
@@2fmrc I just bought the same exact truck that was on your video pretty excited
@@Supaslow5.3 heck yeah! Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. They are a lot of fun!
@@2fmrc yup also ordered a set of 1.0 patagonias and some bead locks for it while I ordered it!
Can never understand why they put such shit servos on these little trucks
this stuff
this stuff is fake
this stuff is fake
I’m givin her all she’s got captain! 😂