Fed up with Slash

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

The Rustler came out in 1992 IIRC, and it was heavily based off Traxxas trucks from the 80s. It's amazing how they've been able to keep the same truck alive for so long but it really is time to lay it to rest and give it a complete do-over. HPI is releasing a new 1/10th short course truck based off of the Firestorm, IMO that would be better than both the Slash and the SC10.

Based on what?

The E-Firestorm could hold a candle to a T4 if it was equipped w/ a flame thrower from the factory.

The Blitz looks to be a great truck, but the SC10 still has Associated's Championship lineage.

[gtxracer]

Yeah, I dunno bout the HPI beating a winning platform. HPI hasn't made too many racers, which is the exact opposite for AE. I love my SC10 and I haven't had any issues with it besides the bad first batch of wheels. I was thinking of trading it for a B4 or RB5 but they're so realistic and fun!

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by dezfan

Based on what?

The E-Firestorm could hold a candle to a T4 if it was equipped w/ a flame thrower from the factory.

The Blitz looks to be a great truck, but the SC10 still has Associated's Championship lineage.

The SC10 would probably be more competitive, yes, but based on what I've seen they aren't terribly durable. I've seen more than a few of them in my LHS for repairs (I guess that alone should say something about the drivers if they can't fix their own trucks though). The E-Firestorm isn't perfect but based on what I've seen it is durable.

I'd rather have a truck that is a little more involved to drive and setup but can handle a rough tumble (which I am commonly involved in) than something that handles better but isn't as durable.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

...I'd rather have a truck that is a little more involved to drive and setup but can handle a rough tumble (which I am commonly involved in) than something that handles better but isn't as durable.

I agree. What's the point of an off-road vehicle that breaks just by looking at it? I also like vehicles where you don't have to take half of it apart to get to something (Slash tranny is a perfect example).

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

The SC10 would probably be more competitive, yes, but based on what I've seen they aren't terribly durable. I've seen more than a few of them in my LHS for repairs (I guess that alone should say something about the drivers if they can't fix their own trucks though). The E-Firestorm isn't perfect but based on what I've seen it is durable.

I'd rather have a truck that is a little more involved to drive and setup but can handle a rough tumble (which I am commonly involved in) than something that handles better but isn't as durable.

As an owner of the SC10 and Slash and a couple other SC trucks, the SC10 is more durable than people give it credit for. A few simple changes(GT2 front arms an a chassis brace) and the SC10 has been every bit ad hardy as my Slash(which seems to set the bar for toughness).

Again, the Blitz looks to be a great entry and I'm sure I'll own one(may replace my Slash) to fill my SC addition, but IMO the SC10 is still the one to own.