No Idea what SC to buy..advice

martgifford · #1 19-04-2012

I have the elctronics laying around so a cheap (under £150) SC 2wd advice would be appreciated. The cheaper the better. Just for a little comp use
JE spares are doing Ansmann 1/10 2WD Short Course Kit for 69.99?

But not sure on the specs and if it requires upgrading (like ball-bearings)

Really the cheaper the better
Any ideas people

THanks

Chris56 · #2 19-04-2012

That one is very bargain basement. For an extra £10 you can get this:

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ansmann-...&ChassisID=944

Comes with Aluminium schocks, slipper clutch, CVDs etc. Just got one myself - quality piece of kit

Frecklychimp · #3 19-04-2012

The cheap Ansmann JE Spares have for that price is not a proper sized SCT, it is a lot shorter and wider, basically a stadium truck with a jelly mould body on it to look like an SCT

It won't have bearings or turnbuckles either and has cheap plastic shocks which tbh don't last long before they fall apart everytime you use it.

Alright for a basher but not if you are going to race it.

The Ansmann C.O.R.E is a proper sized truck and are very good, same issue with plastic shocks, turnbuckles and bearings though.

I run a Losi XXX-SCT, can be had as a race roller for your budget and is as good as the current competition, got a few at our club in standard form and they seem to be the strongest of the lot too.

You can find bargain deals on HPI Blitz ESE's and AE SC10 FT's for that money if you search around.

martgifford · #4 19-04-2012

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Originally Posted by Chris56

That one is very bargain basement. For an extra £10 you can get this:

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ansmann-...&ChassisID=944

Comes with Aluminium schocks, slipper clutch, CVDs etc. Just got one myself - quality piece of kit

Looks more promosing but is it 'standard' compeition size. As frecklychimp thinks otherwise. Thanks guys for all the advice.

Robbiejuk · #5 19-04-2012

Yes the X2SC is the full sized version. The SC2 is the smaller version.

Frecklychimp · #6 19-04-2012

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Originally Posted by martgifford

Looks more promosing but is it 'standard' compeition size. As frecklychimp thinks otherwise. Thanks guys for all the advice.

I was referring to the £69.99 Ansmann you first posted,

Chris slipped in with the X2SC which is a full sized proper SCT with bearings and all the nice goodies already on it, plus a clear bodyshell... well worth buying for racing with

martgifford · #7 19-04-2012

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Originally Posted by Frecklychimp

I was referring to the £69.99 Ansmann you first posted,

Chris slipped in with the X2SC which is a full sized proper SCT with bearings and all the nice goodies already on it, plus a clear bodyshell... well worth buying for racing with

Thanks guys - ordering now

Awesomeness

Any suggestions for motors - upgrades - ratios -
Got an LRP TC spec Esc, got 8.5 - 7.5 - 6.5 - 5.5
And need to get a servo

Does it come as a kit?

martgifford · #8 19-04-2012

Just noticed its a kit

Do I need tyres - using at EPR astro

Chris56 · #9 19-04-2012

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Originally Posted by martgifford

Just noticed its a kit

Do I need tyres - using at EPR astro

You do need tyres - Schmacher yellow mini spikes or Fastrax course kings

sosidge · #10 19-04-2012

Since there seem to be a few Ansmann-size experts in here - is the X4SC also the correct size for 4wd short course racing? Because that is another very tempting deal.

Robbiejuk · #11 19-04-2012

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Originally Posted by martgifford

Just noticed its a kit

Do I need tyres - using at EPR astro

I am pretty sure it doesn't come with tyres, the Ansmann X kits usually don't. Just bolt on a set of schumacher blue minispikes for astro, you won't need anything else

As for hopups they are pretty sorted straight out of the box. Only thing I would look at would be to get the alloy rear pivot blocks as they are a bit of a weak point.

For set-ups:

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85553

and more here:

http://www.petitrc.com/setup/ansmann...smannX2SC.html

Robbiejuk · #12 19-04-2012

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Originally Posted by sosidge

Since there seem to be a few Ansmann-size experts in here - is the X4SC also the correct size for 4wd short course racing? Because that is another very tempting deal.

No it is unfortunatley a buggy with a bodyshell. There is a full size version coming out soon, whether it will have an ansmann badge on it or not we will have to wait and see. The new truck looks good though, alloy main chassis, big bores and Oil filled gear diffs

jmke · #13 19-04-2012

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Originally Posted by martgifford

Any suggestions for motors - upgrades - ratios -
Got an LRP TC spec Esc, got 8.5 - 7.5 - 6.5 - 5.5

8.5T would already be pretty fast for 2WD SC... if you're running on carpet, 7.5T will also be feasible... 6.5-5.5 is insane

martgifford · #14 20-04-2012

Just had it delivered from modelsport with some fastrax inserts and mini spikes. Very happy. Super quick service from modelsport- ordered 3pm delivered 12pm

Got an Lrp 8.5
Got a Lrp tc v1 esc
Just need a cheap servo. Any recommendations?

Thanks

Frecklychimp · #15 20-04-2012

8.5T motor is fine, will be quick but you may need to add some weight around front end/servo area to help balance it!

i've got 60g on the nose of my SCT... tbh all of the 2WD SCT's i've raced have needed this at least IMO.

servo wise, i use one of these: http://shop.a1hobbiesltd.com/index.p...product_id=771

was only a temporary cheapy to get truck on track asap whilst i waited for a Savox, but can't fault it, is metal geared, has taken lots of abuse, plenty quick enough and never let me down, so well recommended.

spyro · #16 20-04-2012

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Originally Posted by martgifford

Just had it delivered from modelsport with some fastrax inserts and mini spikes. Very happy. Super quick service from modelsport- ordered 3pm delivered 12pm

Got an Lrp 8.5
Got a Lrp tc v1 esc
Just need a cheap servo. Any recommendations?

Thanks

Cool that gives you all afternoon and all day tomorrow to get it sorted for the first round of the Short Course Nationals at Coventry on Sunday