Scx24 C10 Stock vs. Mods... Should You Spend The Money? 

I have to agree, Music can be a personal thing, Duty free music is usually bad or annoying, and I totally agree that hearing the Trucks working is just as important as watching them climb.

the same could be said about watching videos about them

Thanks! Glad you like the C10! It’s a beast!

Thanks so much for the compliment and Suggestion! I’ll definitely try my best to work on finding that sweet spot lol. Really appreciate you watching and commenting. It’s very helpful in making my channel better and therefore succeed!

I’ve definitely eased up on using music. It’s much easier on me anyway. Hard to find any decent music that won’t be hit by copyright claims lol. Thanks for the input!

Thanks! I enjoy sharing. Even though I’m not the greatest at building or creating things. I enjoy modding them so figured I’d share lol

Just picked up two yesterday, the C10 and the JLU. Out of the box, I think the JLU is just a bit more capable, mostly due to it's slightly taller tires and better approach angle.

antsstudio thanks so much! Yeah I think the tires on the RGT are the same as the ones on the enduro 24 I have. They are just a little small

Yes they are the 1/18 old man emu shock. I use tire glue that’s actually made for rc tires but on this small of an rc you can get away with just regular super glue most of the time. I appreciate you watching and sharing! Let me know if I can help in any way!

Really just experimenting back then. Now that there are more options for shocks I no longer even use those shocks. I’m not really a big fan of the double barrels either now that we have so many options. I honestly prefer the treal oil filled shocks but they have been hard to find lately. They are a tad longer than stock and super smooth with a tiny bit of oil!

SquirrelMan_RC absolutely! I actually did a video on it when I first got the body. It came with metal panels on it and was top heavy. I have since lowered it down quite a bit and cut some panels out of plastic for it. It is my brushless 4 wheel steer rig! It’s Unbelievable!

Awesome! Congrats on the scx24! So as far as the steering goes that’s kinda typical with the stock esc. It’s pretty weak honestly. I have a video on changing it when you feel it’s time (and you will soon) lol. Definitely check that out. As far as the sagging on the rear the stock shocks have zero tuning options so that’s pretty normal as well. One thing you can do is there is a tiny little black ring that the spring rest on. It’s at the top part of the Shock. Pull the spring down and slide that ring down a bit, then use a small zip tie around the shock above that ring to hold it down a bit. That helps stiffen the spring a bit and will sometimes help with the sag. Only other option is to purchase new shocks with some tuning options. You can also add a little bit of grease inside the Shock and it will sometimes help them a bit but gets kinda nasty as it leaks out honestly. Let me know if you need help with anything else and I really hope this helps a bit! Welcome to the addiction lol

Anthony Chavez I actually have a couple videos on it. Building the 1st section at least. It’s all just blocks of foam,spray foam,quick plug grout,spray paint and clear flex seal over top to help protect it!

Thanks! It’s provided tons of fun for sure!

Seth Thomas try searching this. It won’t let me link it. Thanks for checking it out! SCX24 Solid Brass High Clearance Links! How To Make Your Own

Any of the 1.0 wheels and tires will work with it & most any scx24 upgrade shocks should bolt up.

@@2fmrc okay thank you

tyler memyselfandi should be a link in the description. Sometimes it don’t let me link it here but if so here it is as well! Apex RC Products RC Remote... www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKSGW3D?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Nope it don’t hurt. I’ve cut front on some back on some etc lol

@@2fmrc right on I was wondering that where it don't really do anything

I used part #AXI31613 which is a pack of links for the scx24. Looks like they are on back order from amain at the moment but maybe you can find them somewhere else. Hope that helps!

@@2fmrc thanks man, I'm gonna try and make a set before I try the hot racing ones. Thanks alot btw I just spent like 300$ for upgrades, they're on the way and I'm in the rabbit hole.

You need one of these controllers. Plug the lights into it and then it into the ch3 or aux port and it’ll work as an on/off switch 🤘 amzn.to/3MabEoj

Joseph Morelli yeah that’s the prob. I honestly can’t remember how many teeth they are lol. I’m thinking 15?

KZizFishing don’t mind answering anything! The yellow shocks on my C10 are the RC4WD Old man Emu shocks. They actually come with 2-3 different sets of springs. They are internal. I run mine with no springs and really like how they perform so far!

KZizFishing and I think I got mine off eBay actually

Haha! Plenty out there! Hey I only have 7 scx24s now 🤷🏻‍♂️

You can move them with the stock wiring but the wire isn’t long enough to allow you to flip the body up anymore so you’ll need a servo extension cord to plug them into or you can get the switch like I use and it acts as an extension but also gives the ability to switch them off and on with the controller. You can get it here Apex RC Products RC Remote... www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKSGW3D?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@@2fmrc ok thank you!

Hmmmm I’d have to add it up. This truck don’t even exist anymore lol. Been pulled apart and used for other builds.

And best parts

You just need this switch. You’ll plug the switch into the aux port and then your lights into the switch. Then the ch3 switch will turn them off and on! Hope this helps! I do have a video somewhere that shows it. I believe it’s titled “C10 must do mods and upgrades. On off switch for lights” if you don’t need it no big deal. Just thought it may help! Here’s the link to the switch. Thanks for watching and commenting!! Apex RC Products RC Remote Electronic AUX Channel On/Off Switch #9025 www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKSGW3D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_4I8-FbGSYS470

Thanks yep that helps. I'm just now getting into the electric rc. I've always had nitros and never had to mess with much electronics just simple stuff.

@@bengammell9305 awesome! Well you’ll love the electric stuff I believe. I had a couple nitros and the ease of the electric stuff is just too nice! Throw a battery in it and run lol

@@2fmrc Speaking of the lights.. do the lights from the bumper just plug into the headlight spot? I tried that on mine and thought I was going to break the piece. It seems like they are a different size.

Joseph Morelli wow! So that sucks! Haven’t had that happen. I don’t know of a clamping style arm off hand (haven’t needed one) I always use the one included as well. I did purchase an aluminum one that fit my Savox on my 4ws rig but it needed a different ball end to fit the links that I didn’t have so I never even used it. I’ll try to look around a bit and see what I can find. You could always put a dab of glue on it once you have it installed in the correct spot but I know that’s a bit permanent lol. Have they contacted you back about replacing the servo?

2FM RC AMain has been responsive as they always are. I was told “the manufacturer doesn’t always supply that particular screw...”??? I just now ordered what was suggested. It was also recommended to install an aluminum arm. I’ve searched & searched & to be honest unless it outright said the arm would work w/ this servo & in this truck, I wouldn’t know what a correct arm would be! I only found out today the T# referred to the amount of teeth on the servo! I thought perhaps it was referring to the length? While I realize the T# is obviously very important, NO ONE has been able to tell me what that # is for this servo. If you come across anything that might help me, I appreciate it. You’ve been wonderful getting back to me. Thanks, JoeM

2FM RC AMain has always been wonderful to me. One is on the way. I am not thrilled to have to go at it over again, but hopefully I learned from all my mistakes. I still would like to find out the “details” needed to match a servo arm w/ a servo & vehicle. Right now it’s a mystery to me.

Joseph Morelli you really just gotta count the teeth on the servo for the arm. Most servos tell how many teeth they are. I believe the emax is 15. If that’s the case you may be able to use one of the clamping style arms from amazon. The only problem I had was the screw hole where the ball stud mounts in the arm was bigger than the stock one. So I couldn’t mount my steering link to the arm if that makes sense?

Is my interpretation of the “T#” correct? Is that the # of teeth on the servo gear? I see T#’s stamped on many of the servos arms. There isn’t a T# on the servo arms that come w/ this EMAX.

Not sure why it works but I’ve tried several different setups and I just prefer them at an angle honestly. Nothing worked as well on my indoor course for me but a lot of it depends on what you’re running on and truck setup I think. It also helps bring the belly of my trucks up a bit which sounds completely crazy but for my course that has lots of sharp crest on it that just seems to work better than a belly dragger.

@@2fmrc Ideally, just going from an engineering standpoint you'd want the shocks mounted high, and then get springs with a stiffness that sets them at the desired height. But if it that works it works. I've found that sometimes real car stuff does or doesn't transfer over to them, you never know if you don't try.

@@secret5. exactly! And my setup may not work for everyone. I just move stuff around and go try it on my little course. If it works I stick with it lol

Mounting the shocks like that gives you more articulation

I've been trying to find that out as well, seems fairly simple to wire up but im still new to the hobby and don't want to start wiring things up together without truly knowing.

Actually, just found a comment from 3 months ago. This is the link to the electronic switch he has installed in order to be able to use the transmitter to turn the lights on and off. Cheers! www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKSGW3D?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@@EcoXpress11 thanks man

“Bone stock, 100% how it came out of the package……except…” - average sleeper build owner

Figu Wolf probably around $150-175 total with servo,servo plate,wheels & tires,shocks,steering links,brass front diff cover,brass hex,barrage motor, switch for lights and brass to make my links. Not cheap but well worth it to me! I can’t leave anything stock lol

2FM RC thanks for your quick answer. Good review. Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹🍻

Figu Wolf Austria?! That’s awesome!! Thanks so much for watching! Glad to help!

2FM RC yes, I’m having a 1:10 scale trx4, however during the cold season I would like to play inside with something smaller, cannot decide between the scx24 and kyosho mini-z toyota...

Figu Wolf there is actually a new kyosho mini z coming in October! It’s the same platform but is a Jeep body. I plan to get one of them and compare to the scx24. I don’t think they are quite as capable from what I’ve seen but the detail on the body is amazing. The kyosho also runs on aaa batteries and I’m not a fan of that. The last 1/24 I had that ran on aaa batteries I wasn’t happy with the power at all.

Thank you for this comment. Waiting on my c10 arriving spent the last day looking at mods and upgrades. What you are saying is refreshing. Sometimes even looks like mods take the challenge out it

Thank you! It’s definitely provided lots of entertainment lol

Then move on! I’m not here to please anyone 🤷🏻‍♂️