Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
10-25-2009 | 09:42 PM
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Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
I'm looking to buy a short course truck and would like opinions. It would be used for racing 50% of the time.I was almost ready to pull the trigger on a SC10 but now the Blitz is tempting.
10-25-2009 | 09:49 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
I had a Slash and now a SC10. Slash is a very durable truck, no one can say anything about that. But the chassis sits pretty high and you will flip over a lot during turns if you don't tune the shocks.
In terms of overall quality, drive and handling, I would recommend the SC10. The gear box is a lot more smoother than the Slash. The overall handling and feel is very good. Feels and drives like a 2WD buggy. Very nice.
I don't have a Blitz, by looking at the truck, it is very similar to the SC10. It's made by HPI, so I assume it's got durability.
In terms of overall quality, drive and handling, I would recommend the SC10. The gear box is a lot more smoother than the Slash. The overall handling and feel is very good. Feels and drives like a 2WD buggy. Very nice.
I don't have a Blitz, by looking at the truck, it is very similar to the SC10. It's made by HPI, so I assume it's got durability.
10-25-2009 | 10:31 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
This weekend at the track we had a bunch of new blitz's. These trucks handle very well are tough and fun to drive. The blitz took the top 3 spots
10-25-2009 | 10:33 PM
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Of all the ones I've driven I'd recommend the SC10. As others have mentioned the Slash is good quality but it's handling leaves a bit to be desired.
10-25-2009 | 10:49 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
Raced Stock class Slash this season great fun didn't break a thing and won the Points title. Going to PU a Blitz for Mod. SC races.
Just depends on what "you" like. Have Fun
Just depends on what "you" like. Have Fun
10-25-2009 | 11:40 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
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Raced Stock class Slash this season great fun didn't break a thing and won the Points title. Going to PU a Blitz for Mod. SC races.
Just depends on what ''you'' like. Have Fun
Raced Stock class Slash this season great fun didn't break a thing and won the Points title. Going to PU a Blitz for Mod. SC races.
Just depends on what ''you'' like. Have Fun
I would love to get one of these trucks but they have a new 4x4 Slash comming out soon!
Hardtime, what made you get a Blitz to go along with your Slash?
I looked at the HPI today and have to say it looks like a real good runner
10-26-2009 | 12:07 AM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
I vote slash. Been out the longest and has been the most established. Pretty sure has the most hop-ups to. If you want to bash its the way to go. Racing I would go with the sc-10. Apparently it is better than the slash in races.
10-26-2009 | 12:22 AM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
I will argue time and time again about bashing the sc10, this thing will hold up to some major abuse. The only I have been driving mine hard for 5 months and have only broken 1 suspension arm. Only because it was carbon fiber, brittle stuff it is. I will get the rpm arms for the rc10gt2 though, and never worry about them again.
And when it's time to race...you're ready to take the lead.
And when it's time to race...you're ready to take the lead.
10-26-2009 | 12:39 AM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
I like the modified Slash just fine but the HPI should handle better and should be just as tough as the Slash.
I've raced Losi 2wd for years but the SC truck yuk and I never did care for the spindly Associated Trucks.
TheHPI looks to be a best of both worlds, handling and toughness.
Too bad about that cheap radio though wish it was a kit
Will not race 4wd anything. I like the challenge of 2wd.
But hey that's just me.
I've raced Losi 2wd for years but the SC truck yuk and I never did care for the spindly Associated Trucks.
TheHPI looks to be a best of both worlds, handling and toughness.
Too bad about that cheap radio though wish it was a kit
Will not race 4wd anything. I like the challenge of 2wd.
But hey that's just me.
10-26-2009 | 01:18 AM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
ORIGINAL: Hardtime
I like the modified Slash just fine but the HPI should handle better and should be just as tough as the Slash.
I've raced Losi 2wd for years but the SC truck yuk and I never did care for the spindly Associated Trucks.
The HPI looks to be a best of both worlds, handling and toughness.
Too bad about that cheap radio though wish it was a kit[img][/img]
Will not race 4wd anything. I like the challenge of 2wd.
But hey that's just me.
I like the modified Slash just fine but the HPI should handle better and should be just as tough as the Slash.
I've raced Losi 2wd for years but the SC truck yuk and I never did care for the spindly Associated Trucks.
The HPI looks to be a best of both worlds, handling and toughness.
Too bad about that cheap radio though wish it was a kit[img][/img]
Will not race 4wd anything. I like the challenge of 2wd.
But hey that's just me.
Thanks man!
maybe I will get the HPI now, and when the 4xSlash comes out get that to!
I would love to put some paddles on that thing and have a 4x4 snow blower this winter to play with
10-26-2009 | 07:52 AM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
Any of the SC trucks can be a winner in the hands of a capable driver. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. I just ran a bone stock SC10 against a field of 6 other bone stock Slash and SC10 trucks for almost 2 hrs straight (minus battery swap time). There was no clear cut advantage. Not a single truck broke anything (we had some seriously gnarly wrecks), and the lead changed from SC10 to Slash and back a million times. I think this speaks to the durability and driveability of both. Anyone who says the SC10 isn't durable or the Slash isn't raceable obviously has no idea what their talking about. I'm sure the same can be said of the Losi and HPI trucks as well. I love driving these short course trucks, it's probably the most fun I've ever had since getting into the hobby.
10-26-2009 | 11:25 AM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
ORIGINAL: R/C Lightweight
Any of the SC trucks can be a winner in the hands of a capable driver. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. I just ran a bone stock SC10 against a field of 6 other bone stock Slash and SC10 trucks for almost 2 hrs straight (minus battery swap time). There was no clear cut advantage. Not a single truck broke anything (we had some seriously gnarly wrecks), and the lead changed from SC10 to Slash and back a million times. I think this speaks to the durability and driveability of both. Anyone who says the SC10 isn't durable or the Slash isn't raceable obviously has no idea what their talking about. I'm sure the same can be said of the Losi and HPI trucks as well. I love driving these short course trucks, it's probably the most fun I've ever had since getting into the hobby.
Any of the SC trucks can be a winner in the hands of a capable driver. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. I just ran a bone stock SC10 against a field of 6 other bone stock Slash and SC10 trucks for almost 2 hrs straight (minus battery swap time). There was no clear cut advantage. Not a single truck broke anything (we had some seriously gnarly wrecks), and the lead changed from SC10 to Slash and back a million times. I think this speaks to the durability and driveability of both. Anyone who says the SC10 isn't durable or the Slash isn't raceable obviously has no idea what their talking about. I'm sure the same can be said of the Losi and HPI trucks as well. I love driving these short course trucks, it's probably the most fun I've ever had since getting into the hobby.
I agree, having skills helps with any truck someone gets!
I'm really digin the HPI
10-26-2009 | 12:18 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
I vote for the Slash, the Sc10 breaks too easy, and the Strike has it's problems as well,
mainly dogbones bending and chassis breaking.
The best of both worlds is the Blitz, it should have the durability of the slash with the tunability of the SC10.
If I get a blitz I'll tune it the same way my E-firestorm is now. Just not in a rush to get a Blitz right now.
I feel like I've spent too much this year on R/C. $200 worth of batteries, $100 charger...etc...recently[&:]
mainly dogbones bending and chassis breaking.
The best of both worlds is the Blitz, it should have the durability of the slash with the tunability of the SC10.
If I get a blitz I'll tune it the same way my E-firestorm is now. Just not in a rush to get a Blitz right now.
I feel like I've spent too much this year on R/C. $200 worth of batteries, $100 charger...etc...recently[&:]
10-26-2009 | 01:04 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
I have an SC10 and a Blitz while my neighbor has a Strike..Forget about the Strike as it is very fragile. The Blitz is very tough and with time and people tuning it, it will be a decent racer. The SC10 is a lot better than both for racing. It is also very durable, but not to the extent of the Blitz. If you want to be a pioneer, get the Blitz as you will be hard pressed to find proven set-ups for it. With the SC10 there is a ton of information already out on dialing in the hot set-up. My SC10 is so dialed that it's impossible not to go fast with it. My Blitz has some work to be done before I can say that.
10-26-2009 | 06:36 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
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I vote for the Slash, the Sc10 breaks too easy, and the Strike has it's problems as well,
mainly dogbones bending and chassis breaking.
The best of both worlds is the Blitz, it should have the durability of the slash with the tunability of the SC10.
If I get a blitz I'll tune it the same way my E-firestorm is now. Just not in a rush to get a Blitz right now.
I feel like I've spent too much this year on R/C. $200 worth of batteries, $100 charger...etc...recently[&:]
I vote for the Slash, the Sc10 breaks too easy, and the Strike has it's problems as well,
mainly dogbones bending and chassis breaking.
The best of both worlds is the Blitz, it should have the durability of the slash with the tunability of the SC10.
If I get a blitz I'll tune it the same way my E-firestorm is now. Just not in a rush to get a Blitz right now.
I feel like I've spent too much this year on R/C. $200 worth of batteries, $100 charger...etc...recently[&:]
10-26-2009 | 07:01 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
ORIGINAL: R/C Lightweight
''The SC10 breaks too easy?'' -This is the kind of nonsense that has to stop in these threads. You're ridiculous with your false claim. I'm not saying this because I own one, but because it IS durable. Ask around and see what the consensus is. I've owned a Slash, and it too was durable. Again, don't take my word for it, but ask around. Spreading this kind of false testimony accomplishes nothing. All it does is confuse people who are trying to sort out what they may or may not be interested in purchasing.
''The SC10 breaks too easy?'' -This is the kind of nonsense that has to stop in these threads. You're ridiculous with your false claim. I'm not saying this because I own one, but because it IS durable. Ask around and see what the consensus is. I've owned a Slash, and it too was durable. Again, don't take my word for it, but ask around. Spreading this kind of false testimony accomplishes nothing. All it does is confuse people who are trying to sort out what they may or may not be interested in purchasing.
Durability will always be a tradeoff in the design of racers, and on the track, weight is also a factor (in a crash between a heavy and a light vehicle, the heavy one will generally take less damage.
10-26-2009 | 07:37 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
I had my hands on the Orange/Black Blitz tonight, but could not pull the trigger since I was running short on time. The love the Tire's and rims on it though, since they are by far the most realistic of any of them out so far. I myself race a Tricked out Slash in the Open Class against SC10's, (2) Striker, and a whole lot of Slash's. The Slash's are hands down the most durable truck out there in my opinion. There does not seam to be much of a difference when they are all set-up properly as far as handling is concerened at the Club level.
10-26-2009 | 07:38 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
Agreed weight is certainly a factor, but I just get really irritated when folks make generalizations that are misleading. I'm sure there will be plenty of Losi Strike owners that won't have any issues with their rigs whatsoever, and will win many races. And yet, there will always be someone out there saying how big a piece of junk the Strike is. You can give 100 people the same truck and get 100 different opinions. Such is life.
10-26-2009 | 08:14 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
ORIGINAL: R/C Lightweight
''The SC10 breaks too easy?'' -This is the kind of nonsense that has to stop in these threads. You're ridiculous with your false claim. I'm not saying this because I own one, but because it IS durable. Ask around and see what the consensus is. I've owned a Slash, and it too was durable. Again, don't take my word for it, but ask around. Spreading this kind of false testimony accomplishes nothing. All it does is confuse people who are trying to sort out what they may or may not be interested in purchasing.
ORIGINAL: B44&501xRacerEX
I vote for the Slash, the Sc10 breaks too easy, and the Strike has it's problems as well,
mainly dogbones bending and chassis breaking.
The best of both worlds is the Blitz, it should have the durability of the slash with the tunability of the SC10.
If I get a blitz I'll tune it the same way my E-firestorm is now. Just not in a rush to get a Blitz right now.
I feel like I've spent too much this year on R/C. $200 worth of batteries, $100 charger...etc...recently[&:]
I vote for the Slash, the Sc10 breaks too easy, and the Strike has it's problems as well,
mainly dogbones bending and chassis breaking.
The best of both worlds is the Blitz, it should have the durability of the slash with the tunability of the SC10.
If I get a blitz I'll tune it the same way my E-firestorm is now. Just not in a rush to get a Blitz right now.
I feel like I've spent too much this year on R/C. $200 worth of batteries, $100 charger...etc...recently[&:]
its become way to easy for arm chair engineers to make their comments.
10-26-2009 | 11:54 PM
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RE: Blitz, SC10, Slash, or Strike?
ORIGINAL: R/C Lightweight
Agreed weight is certainly a factor, but I just get really irritated when folks make generalizations that are misleading. I'm sure there will be plenty of Losi Strike owners that won't have any issues with their rigs whatsoever, and will win many races. And yet, there will always be someone out there saying how big a piece of junk the Strike is. You can give 100 people the same truck and get 100 different opinions. Such is life.
Agreed weight is certainly a factor, but I just get really irritated when folks make generalizations that are misleading. I'm sure there will be plenty of Losi Strike owners that won't have any issues with their rigs whatsoever, and will win many races. And yet, there will always be someone out there saying how big a piece of junk the Strike is. You can give 100 people the same truck and get 100 different opinions. Such is life.
With STs (and I'm using STs b'cos everyone can pretty much agree there)
I could ask the absolute: "Is the T4 durable?" and get answers like "Yes it is", "not it isn't", "it's durable enough", etc. It doesn't really make much sense, b'cos there is no point of reference, ultimately the answer is based more on opinion than fact. I could debate someone else all day about this and neither one of us could demonstrate the other was right or wrong.
But if I asked the comparitive: "Is the T4 more or less durable than the Rustler?", pretty much everyone could agree what the answer was.
Sure reputation is also coming into it, since Traxxas has built primarily bashers in the several years leading up to the slash, while associated has built exclusively racers. And there are always sacrifices made or tradeoffs with vehicle designs. But you also have to look at it statistically, and there being a whole lot more slashes out there, they are going to break the most often. For instance if you have 10 slashes, 3 SC10's, and 1 Blitz at your track... and in a day of racing, two of the slashes, one of the SC10's and none of the Blitzes weren't running at the end of the day, that would mean the Slashes are winning in durability, the SC10's are losing, and the Blitzes, we'll, you just don't know enough since the sample size is just too low. The only difference between these things and STs is that no one would really seriously race the Rustler, while there's a lot of slashes out there being raced.
10-27-2009 | 07:46 AM
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I just mean there are two different ways to ask the question... it was just like with the STs.
With STs (and I'm using STs b'cos everyone can pretty much agree there)
I could ask the absolute: ''Is the T4 durable?'' and get answers like ''Yes it is'', ''not it isn't'', ''it's durable enough'', etc. It doesn't really make much sense, b'cos there is no point of reference, ultimately the answer is based more on opinion than fact. I could debate someone else all day about this and neither one of us could demonstrate the other was right or wrong.
But if I asked the comparitive: ''Is the T4 more or less durable than the Rustler?'', pretty much everyone could agree what the answer was.
Sure reputation is also coming into it, since Traxxas has built primarily bashers in the several years leading up to the slash, while associated has built exclusively racers. And there are always sacrifices made or tradeoffs with vehicle designs. But you also have to look at it statistically, and there being a whole lot more slashes out there, they are going to break the most often. For instance if you have 10 slashes, 3 SC10's, and 1 Blitz at your track... and in a day of racing, two of the slashes, one of the SC10's and none of the Blitzes weren't running at the end of the day, that would mean the Slashes are winning in durability, the SC10's are losing, and the Blitzes, we'll, you just don't know enough since the sample size is just too low. The only difference between these things and STs is that no one would really seriously race the Rustler, while there's a lot of slashes out there being raced.
ORIGINAL: R/C Lightweight
Agreed weight is certainly a factor, but I just get really irritated when folks make generalizations that are misleading. I'm sure there will be plenty of Losi Strike owners that won't have any issues with their rigs whatsoever, and will win many races. And yet, there will always be someone out there saying how big a piece of junk the Strike is. You can give 100 people the same truck and get 100 different opinions. Such is life.
Agreed weight is certainly a factor, but I just get really irritated when folks make generalizations that are misleading. I'm sure there will be plenty of Losi Strike owners that won't have any issues with their rigs whatsoever, and will win many races. And yet, there will always be someone out there saying how big a piece of junk the Strike is. You can give 100 people the same truck and get 100 different opinions. Such is life.
With STs (and I'm using STs b'cos everyone can pretty much agree there)
I could ask the absolute: ''Is the T4 durable?'' and get answers like ''Yes it is'', ''not it isn't'', ''it's durable enough'', etc. It doesn't really make much sense, b'cos there is no point of reference, ultimately the answer is based more on opinion than fact. I could debate someone else all day about this and neither one of us could demonstrate the other was right or wrong.
But if I asked the comparitive: ''Is the T4 more or less durable than the Rustler?'', pretty much everyone could agree what the answer was.
Sure reputation is also coming into it, since Traxxas has built primarily bashers in the several years leading up to the slash, while associated has built exclusively racers. And there are always sacrifices made or tradeoffs with vehicle designs. But you also have to look at it statistically, and there being a whole lot more slashes out there, they are going to break the most often. For instance if you have 10 slashes, 3 SC10's, and 1 Blitz at your track... and in a day of racing, two of the slashes, one of the SC10's and none of the Blitzes weren't running at the end of the day, that would mean the Slashes are winning in durability, the SC10's are losing, and the Blitzes, we'll, you just don't know enough since the sample size is just too low. The only difference between these things and STs is that no one would really seriously race the Rustler, while there's a lot of slashes out there being raced.
