HorizonRC.com Review - Team Associated SC10 RTR

[ScotchRB30DET]

Between this and the Kyosho SCR rtr, what would you go for?

[crazyncman21]

i know scott brown he works at tacoma rc raceway

[TheChaseisbeast]

the reedy motors are fast but overheat. what gear should i run it on. i ran a 23 and it got so hot it burnt the sautter of the wires. should i run a 16 maybe. and how do you clean the brushes.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@TheChaseisbeast I ran between a 17-19T most of the time, depending on the size of the track. I use a fiberglass pen to clean the brushes. Trinity used to sell them, I don't know if they still do or not.

[TheChaseisbeast]

@HorizonRCdotCom like i just run an oval track with jumps and stuff. and it ust gets hot but where are the brushes at

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@TheChaseisbeast The brushes are in the motor itself

[dilfy2007]

hi wot sort of battery should i get i am getting the SC10 in a couple of days and i am thinking or racing it wot sort of battery should i get plz tell me URGENLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheChaseisbeast]

can you answer this question? the stock brushed motor on the sc10 the reedy radon. does it ever overheat on you. because i was runnning it and it started smoking and i was running the stock pinion. i bought one before for my rustler and it overheated so i need to know if this is normal and what i could do to stop it.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@TheChaseisbeast Yes, the Reedy motors do tend to run a little hotter than some of the others that are out there. Keep the motors clean, check the brushes often and make sure you don't over gear it.

[TheChaseisbeast]

so whats the best 2s battery pack that i can get the most run time and speed out of? let me know asap. im getting this truck tommaro

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@TheChaseisbeast I'd stick with name brand batteries and stay away from the importers myself. Reedy, Orion, Epic and others all have really good packs. I've been personally using the Orion Molecular 45C batteries lately and loving them.

[bobbyhill789]

now my cousins r into RC's and i was gonna get into it myself and i was looking into getting the RTR SC10....do u think this truck is good for someone who is just starting out in the RC world?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@bobbyhill789 Absolutely! I know quite a few people who have done just that and had fun and been very successful.

[bobbyhill789]

@HorizonRCdotCom cool sounds good thnx

[basgetz]

how to set up this baby? i got the factory team but can't keep the rear, its all over the place when accelerating

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@basgetz I would check to see what the fast guys are running at your track for tires and go from there.

[MrFuncenter]

im just geting into short coarse racing what would be the best slash or the sc10

[golfis4triangles4]

would u take this over the blitz or should i go blitz

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@golfis4triangles4 All depends on your driving style. The SC10 has more steering and is a more precise-feeling truck. The Blitz has more rear grip so that if you struggle more on-power that is a better truck for you. They're both great trucks and you can't go wrong with either one.

[digiprez77]

@golfis4triangles4 No question the SC10 is a better truck. It is very durable and amazingly quiet, especially brushless. The HPI trucks tend to bounce under power which causes a lot of problems. The SC10 is faster but looser in the corners. Some people add a little weight to the rear end to make it stick better. It is amazing on the jumps. Learn how to handle an SC10 and you will run faster times than you could with an HPI. Blitz is a good truck, but SC10 is best.

[Backwardsboi24]

Is the trany brushless ready??

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@Backwardsboi24 Yes it is

[e10ist]

Hey just thought i'd ask the pros what gearing should i use for a 10.5t brushless for the SC10? Thanks

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@e10ist It all depends on what size track, what motor and what ESC you're running. All those factors make a huge difference in what gearing you should run.

[ZXETIT]

how fast does the brushless version go?

[fordyrox]

Hey, I was wondering if this would be a good beginner truck, At the moment I race 540 at the club and do alright in that but have had no real experience with off road and have never done a real jump with an rc. Ps I was looking at the 2.4 ghz 3300Kv brushless. Thanks, Fordy

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@fordyrox I'd say yes myself. The main thing is to work the setup and make sure you get the right tires for the track you're running on. The SC10 has won at every level around the country for a reason.

[maxh75]

This 'review' felt more like a salespitch than anything else. The truck is wonderful, its the best of them all and has nothing wrong?

[TheCodKiosk]

what truck should i get? lucas oil or rockstar/makita?

[882MTBMX]

how fast does it go?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@882MTBMX About 25-30MPH out of the box

[TheCodKiosk]

@HorizonRCdotCom how fast with a 2s LiPo?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@882MTBMX All I ran in it were 2S LiPo packs so the 25-30 was with that.

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

hey i was wondering how to u increase and decrease front toe in on a b4

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@FLUFFINATORofCA You do this by changing the length of the steering links. If the distance between the front of the tires is greater than the distance between the rear of the tires that's toe-out. You should really never run toe-in on the front end, that makes for some bad handling traits.

[RCBuggy100]

hi horizan

My sc10 when i jump is parachuting down to the ground because the air is getting trapped.i have tried cutting vents but it dosent make a difference.

RCBuggy100

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@RCBuggy100 Change your approach. If you just power up to the face of the jump your momentum is going to carry you backwards. Let off the throttle a bit on the face of the jump and/or tap the brakes in the air to drop the nose. I have not noticed the SC10 having the parachute effect more than any other SC truck.

[the1humor]

whats throttle atv

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@the1humor It's the throw or travel.

[notsoeezee]

one question with the stock motor. After about 1 battery pack or less it tends to lose the power and I have finally figured out that I have to remove and clean the brushes and commutator every time. Is that normal?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@notsoeezee If you're overgeared possibly. You should get several runs out of the motor before needing to clean it, but it all depends on the conditions.

[notsoeezee]

how can I order the comm cleaning sticks? And what brushes would you recommend for the stock motor? Thanks

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@notsoeezee I can't seem to find any on our site any longer. You can go to an auto parts store and ask for a fiberglass pen or pencil, that will work on both the brushes and the commutator. As far as brushes you might have some struggles there as the motor uses stand-up brushes which aren't widely available anymore. I actually converted my motor to laydown brush hoods and used some Reedy 767 brushes and the kit motor sings!

[REXXDG134]

what's the max voltage allowed on it?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@REXXDG134 Voltage Range- 4.8V-8.4V

[REXXDG134]

@HorizonRCdotCom k thanks

[Wiiman6905]

can this be more than a racing truck? can it be a bashing car too?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@Wiiman6905 Yes it can. 

[Wiiman6905]

would you consider this being better than the Traxxas Slash? and what happens if you would change the motor? would the run time of the battery be longer?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@Wiiman6905 It's different from the Slash, I'll say that much. If you change motors the batter life could be affected in either way, depending on if you go with a faster or slower motor.

[cam615615]

Are the gearboxes pretty durable in these trucks?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@cam615615 Absolutely! They're the same basic one found on the T4, just with a gear diff instead of a ball diff.

[cam615615]

@cam615615 wow thanks for replying!! I didnt expect that but thanks! Your reviews are great!

[colincurtin]

06m03s - into the camera!

[mikeamerica0830]

What is the top speed?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@mikeamerica0830 About 25-30MPH out of the box

[REXXDG134]

@HorizonRCdotCom Is a 17-turn slower than a 12-turn?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@REXXDG134 Often yes, but the turn of the motor is only part of the equation. If you have better brushes and springs on the 17T it can be faster than a 12T. It's a total package.

[TecIsAwesome]

does this truck have as good speed as the slash?? cause im building a track at my house and i want something that will compete with my slash!!! thx

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@TecIsAwesome In terms of straight-line speed, yes, I'd say they're pretty comparable.

[awesome3691]

i have a question i have a team associated rc18b and i am wondering if can use my team orion 7.2v 1600 mah battery with this truck?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@awesome3691 Should be able to

[rctoys123]

Ok, i have a tc4 running with a 2s 5000 pack. I heard it is not reccomened to run a lipo with the stock esc. But would i be fine running it do you think?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@rctoys123 The ESC is LiPo compatible and you can set a LiPo cutoff.

[rctoys123]

Wait so you can us a 2s lipo on the esc?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@rctoys123 Yes

[wakjob94]

i cant decide between an sc10 and a losi high roller. all im gonna use it for is jumps and mild offroading. which one should i get?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@wakjob94 The HIGHroller will have more ground clearance than the SC10 but the SC10 will be faster and handle better on traditional off road tracks due to the lower CG.

[hpiblitzguy]

it looks like a blitz

[rcfreak363]

@hpiblitzguy funny you say tht because it was released before the blitz

[1MrRCRACER]

Whats the best way to make them just about spotless?

[RCBuggy100]

I Bought an SC10 today and fitted it with a Venom Modified 15d Motor and it flies down the straight. Also got a ball diff for it. Is there anytyhing you recomend me doing to make it perform beter because it bounces around alot.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@RCBuggy100 That's all about shock oil and springs. Head on over to our website to the review I did on the SC10 Kit and check out the setup I got from Tony Phalen (It's a .pdf at the bottom of the article). That should help.

[1MrRCRACER]

I'm supposed to get an sc10 tomorrow, so what should i get with it.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@1MrRCRACER get the front and rear spring sets, a selection of shock oils, pinions, if you don't have tools some good allen wrenches...that should get you rolling pretty well.

[1MrRCRACER]

@HorizonRCdotCom Ia all this for the ready to run or the kit? I'm getting the RTR.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@1MrRCRACER It would be applicable for both

[1MrRCRACER]

@HorizonRCdotCom Okay I got one today and it is SWEET!!!

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

how big of an advantage would the factory team truck be over this considering i already have all the parts i need

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@FLUFFINATORofCA The FT Truck would be more precise and be better in a race situation. However the RTR/Kit truck is still really stout and, on some tracks, may be the better way to go.

[fearlessforever9]

i have this with reedy radon motor and when i hit the throttle it doesnt do anything what is wrong with the motor

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@fearlessforever9 Check the brushes and the motor connectors. If the brushes are worn or hung up it can cause the motor to not work properly.

[jacobtraxxasman]

what nimh batteries did u say u can put in it

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@jacobtraxxasman Pretty much any 6-cell NiMH packs would work well.

[TheCatpunter3]

What car do you think I should get? A hpi blitz or a associated brushless sc10

[powseg123]

can you put a brushless motor on that. How long does it run for?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@powseg123 Yes you can. Runtime is all based on what pack you're running, what motor you're running and what gearing you're running.

[Jorizsz]

whats the topspeed?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@Jorizsz As-tested about 30-35MPH.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@1MrRCRACER Depends on the battery but normally with LiPo, charging at 1C, you're looking at between 45-minutes to an hour.

[the1humor]

my motor is messed up

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@the1humor Have you cleaned the comm with a comm cleaning stick or replaced the brushes?

[the1humor]

@HorizonRCdotCom i got it workin again cuz alata grass & dirt was inside it but thanks anyway

[the1humor]

@HorizonRCdotCom also wats throttle atv mean

[halomoviesweet]

@the1humor or better get a brushless

[the1humor]

you can also use a 7 cell to

[rcoffroads]

how much dose tht battery cost????

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@rcoffroads $112.99 and in-stock on the Horizon Hobby Website.

[fordstheway95]

what do u guys think about the durability on this truck...will i be able to clip a barrier once in a while

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@fordstheway95 Should be able to, I know I am not a perfect driver by any stretch of the imagination and have only broken a few times.

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

do u believe in curses on rc cars because mine was sitting on a table doing nothing when suddenly the esc caught on fire

[RCBuggy100]

Were you going full throttle down that straight

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@RCBuggy100 Yes I was

[DontShredFingers]

what is better HPI BLITZ OR THE SC10 (horizonrcdotcom?)

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@DontShredFingers It all depends on driving style. The Blitz has a lot of rear bite to it where the SC10 has more steering. The SC10's ESC does have both a reverse lockout and LiPo cutoff while the Blitz does not. However the Blitz comes with a ton of extra tuning parts and the SC10 really doesn't. I'd check out your local track and see what the fast guys are running and go from there. If possible drive each one too to see what suits your driving more.

[thatonehalfnigga]

hey im kinda new to racing would this run in a class with strikes/slash

arent the engines in those trucks faster?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@thatonehalfnigga Depends on your track. Some tracks keep the Slash class as Slash only, while others have just integrated the SC10, Blitz and others into the "Stock" class.

[the1humor]

@thatonehalfnigga yes

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

i want to race my truck modified and stock so i was wondering if i could swap out motors consistantly in 20 minutes and i also have a b4 and was wondering if a 9.5 xll is fast enough to race in modified classes if not what do most others run

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@FLUFFINATORofCA 9.5 is a very strong motor and you should hold your own just fine with that. I ran my truck in both stock and modified at the Short Course Showdown and my mains were 3-heats apart. In that time I managed to marshall, change motors, change batteries and get back on-track in time.

[buttdud1122]

how do i check the brushiings? and the soddering on it melted today... is that a bad thing? this is my first electric

[44boogieman]

I bout one and hade it less then a hour and took a jump and broke the chasy and none of my jumps are close to these e mailed them and they acked like ,,,,,,,, like the truck just wish they hade better customer service

[dbracr27]

slash would blow this away

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@dbracr27 I've said it before and I'll say it again...any truck can beat any other truck on any given day in the hands of the right driver.

[dbracr27]

@HorizonRCdotCom thats not neccisarily true. i know the truck is only as good as whos driving it. but in my opinion the slash is still better

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@dbracr27 Again, it all depends on the needs of the driver. I am faster with an SC10 than a Slash due to the way the SC10 handles compared to my driving style. That's not true of everyone.

[dbracr27]

@HorizonRCdotCom did i not just say the truck is only as good as its driver? but the driver isnt the only factor in it...

[the1humor]

@dbracr27 ive got both sc10 is a bit faster and quetter now the slash is fast but ur gana hav probs the the motor ive gon through 3 motor

[dbracr27]

@the1humor i also have both, and i use both, but slash is my main one. how long have you had your slash? ive had my almost a year and have only gone through the stock motor. im running with a mamba now and its been fine. ive had some bad crashes and the slash seems to hold up better. faster doesnt matter on the track cus your never guna reach top speed on it. they are both good. but i prefer the slash far beyond the sc10

[eyeAMtwinkEE]

@dbracr27 He means faster around the turns and stuff like that. The SC10 handles better than the Slash. No if's and's or but's.

[the1humor]

@dbracr27 not as fast i have both

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

what class would a 9.5 turn brushless short course combo race in

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@FLUFFINATORofCA Open Modified.

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

i am getting the lrp short course combo in the x11 what are ur opinions on it

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@FLUFFINATORofCA I haven't used it so I don't know honestly. In the newer LRP ESC's I've only used the SPX Stock Spec and the SXX and they're really smooth and have great power. Comparing my X-11 17.5 and the X-12 17.5 I have the X-12 has more power all through the RPM band. I really like the X-12.

[shadowXboxclan]

what is a good lipo battery to make this thing reach around 45mph??

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@shadowXboxclan I've been loving the new 45C Orion Batteries. Major punch and great voltage. You're going to need more than battery though as, even with a higher C-rating, you won't pick up 15MPH. You'll need to go to a hotter motor to do that.

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

i fried my motor and went to associated factory and their installing a brushless combo for free so i was wondering what ur opinion is about the reedy brushless motors

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@FLUFFINATORofCA I haven't run any of the Reedy brushless motors, just the LRP ones. The new LRP X-12 motors are excellent.

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

i know 17.5 brushless is legal in stock classes but is a 13.5 legal

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@FLUFFINATORofCA No, a 13.5 is considered to be Super Stock

[fearlessforever9]

hows the durability

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@fearlessforever9 Overall pretty good, about the same as the B4 and T4 from AE. I have seen a few chassis snap where the front kick-up happens but AE has revised the molding to reinforce this area.

[shadowXboxclan]

is a LiPO 22.2v 3600mah 25c 6s a good battery for this truck? will it fit? and how fast will it go?? PLEASE RESPOND ;)

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@shadowXboxclan That's a 6-cell LiPo! NO, that is not going to fit in this truck in any fashion. About the only vehicles that would work on would be the larger 1/8-scale e-conversions. Use a quality 2S LiPo and you'll be fine.

[shadowXboxclan]

@HorizonRCdotCom thank you for responding

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

would it improve my performance if i put a komodo dragon 19t in it and could i still race it in a stock class.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@FLUFFINATORofCA A Komodo Dragon isn't a stock-class motor, it's a 19T so you would not be allowed to run it in stock.

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

i have one of these and my motor caught on fire so i would like to know how to stop this from happening again

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@FLUFFINATORofCA The motor caught fire?!?!? Did you spray it with motor spray or something when it was hot? I've heard of ESC's and batteries catching on fire but not motors. There's nothing really combustible there.

[pbluvr737]

what should i get, a sc10 or blitz? i have a t4 that i have used for about a year and a half and i want a short course. please help. thanx

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@pbluvr737 If you have a T4 and like it I would go with the SC10. It drives and tunes the same way as the T4 does.

[MTown701]

dont know about anyone else, but the stock motor was a piece of junk for me. It only lasted for a week so i upgraded to the sidewinder 5700kv.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@MTown701 I've actually really liked the kit motor. Now I'll admit I clean it frequently and swapped out the OEM brushes but there is nothing wrong with the kit motor.

[MTown701]

@HorizonRCdotCom ohhhhh i never cleaned mine.

[MTown701]

@HorizonRCdotCom haha i just switched to brushless because its almost 0 maintenance

[Astronout07]

They just have released an Factory team edition 4 the SC10, the reason why i bought is was, it is just nor dureable, i am not really a guy who is tuning my car alot with camber etc. but i drive quite good. i dont trash my cars.

but that is the reason i bought the Slash 4x4.

[7dwon]

hey i was just wondering if they do make a 4wd kit for it?

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

hey if you remember me i ended up with the sc10 over the blitz and i can run a 7 cell battery pack in the stock class the range on my radio is bad can you tell me how to make it better.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@FLUFFINATORofCA Make sure you get the antenna up as high as possible from the chassis. There's not much else you can do except for perhaps swapping the radio out for a Spektrum-equipped radio.

[RCBuggy100]

Can someone who ownes it plz tell me what the part numbers for the SC10's stock ESC and motor to put in me Losi Desert Truck plz. THe motor I have right now will blow up on 2s lipo. PLZ ancer cause I want to start state champion ships for 2WD Stadium Trucks plus how fast will this truck go stock with 2s lipo

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@RCBuggy100 ASC29140 is the ESC, ASC9626 is the Motor.

[RCBuggy100]

@HorizonRCdotCom how fast will they go on 2s lipo

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@RCBuggy100 I ran 2S LiPo in this video here, should give you a good idea

[FLUFFINATORofCA]

can you run a 7 cell 8.4 volt battery with this truck in a stock class because that is my setup and i want to start racing

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@FLUFFINATORofCA Most stock classes won't let you run a 7-cell in stock, you'd be limited to 6-cell.

[262nik]

does it com with a 2.4 and is it brushless ready

[ALWAYSATHREAT]

@262nik it now does! before i did not sadly :(....i just raced elings raceway today and there was a kid by the name of jordan that was killin it out there with a sc10! i think im going to but one myself

[262nik]

@ALWAYSATHREAT that was a slash with a sc10 body

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@262nik This version did not but the new version does.

[262nik]

does it come with a 2.4

[djtroymx1]

Amazing review great enthusiasm. Now to go and buy one!!

[coltar1234]

can you put a brushless system on it

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@coltar1234 Absolutely!

[ninibooboo4]

is jumping with electric motors different than nitro?

do you still brake to nose down and gas to nose up? does it have the same effect with electric

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@ninibooboo4 The feel is different but the technique is exactly the same.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@rcpro456 With a better driver behind the wheel any vehicle can beat any other.

[MrPicaldy]

hey, i'd like to put a brushless system to my SC.

But, i dont know the advantage of using brushless beside less maintenance for the motor. Can you explain the advantage of using brushless instead of brushed in the same speed level of the motor? (eg. 23T & 10.5R)

and what good brushless esc for mod SC? im thinking of the lrp sxx. the sxx TC spec or the sxx stock spec will be better?

and one more question, a 8x2 brushed motor have the same speed of what turn on brushless motor?

thx!

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@MrPicaldy Brushless motors are more efficient, have more power, longer run times, and far less maintenance. A 10.5T brushless would be more like a 12-14T brushed motor. For Mod SC there's a ton of great ESC's out there. I've used the SXX and SPX in Stock myself and like them both. I'm not a huge fan of where the sensor wire plugs into the ESC but with the latest motors they all have removable hall sensor wires anyways. I'd say a 6.5 brushless would be similar to an 8x2

[MrPicaldy]

@HorizonRCdotCom thx alot, really help me :)

[joe0wnzu]

i was doing a video lipo vs nihm just a min ago as he didnt see the difference i use the Nihm or lipo and 10.5t if just huge differece the pure power of the lipo conpared to nihm i was shocked 10.5 with lipo just own

[joe0wnzu]

yh but my club says sc truck limit 10.5t or or stock brushed motor in the sc10 (strange) im gna make a video of it today

[HorizonRCdotCom]

Well the 10.5 would be faster than the kit motor. Even if you convert the brush hoods to laydowns and use a super aggressive brush the stock would still be slower.

[joe0wnzu]

whats faster the stock motor or a 10.5t brushless

[HorizonRCdotCom]

10.5 would be faster

[mortie806]

same body style as the blitz i raced one last week he got me i was running stock white plugs and the plug broke