Best Beginner 2WD SCT? Slash 2WD VXL vs Pro2 SC10 Racetrack Comparison

[@JonnyJetson754]

Heck yes not many good SCT videos like this lately thanks!

[@RoadsideRC]

Glad you liked it!

[@bonifaciovelasquez9796]

This was the comparison I was hoping to find! Thank you!

[@RoadsideRC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bacongl]

I been running the SC10 for like 12 years and iti s a solid truck. I even bash mine. It does break. But parts are cheap and plentiful. I much prefer it over the Slash.

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@907arcticrc6]

Awesome video and comparison of the 2 short course trucks . Thanks for sharing Have a great week and stay safe my friend Happy Holidays 👍🥶👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@phillybrc]

Great vid Troy. As much as I’d love the SC. The fact that Slashes parts are everywhere means alot. I guess I can always have one of each!😊

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks! The "parts availability" excuse just doesn't cut it anymore. In my opinion, that is an out-dated reason for sticking with the Slash...for 2 reasons: 1) It is 2022/2023. ALL parts for both of these vehicles are available from major retailers like AMain Hobbies and Amazon, and will typically be at your door in 2 days. So, unless you need the part at that exact minute, all of the parts are available. 2) Newer designed vehicles are more durable. Unlike the Slash which is many years old, newer designs are more durable...so parts are not needed as often. Like you said though - the best answer is to have BOTH! :)

[@phillybrc]

@@RoadsideRC Ya, very true. We don t have Amain in Canada and shipping costs get old. 2 cars it is. Happy Holidays

[@bustedaw11]

@@RoadsideRC Yesssss brother! I really hope to see people start realizing there is such a better option then the slash

[@seanwilson9117]

That platform for the TA is so versatile too. The same basic bones comprise just about the best entry level 2wd SCT, 4wd SCT, and MT on the market.

[@RoadsideRC]

Great point!

[@reggiemoore21]

(Cough cough) Losi tt pro

[@RoadsideRC]

@@reggiemoore21 TT Pro is 4WD. These are all 2WD.

[@connorfalb3534]

Just started getting into the hobby. revived an old RC18B from team associated I got as a kid. Your videos are great! Not sure if I’ll ever race but definitely nice to see how they hold up.

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! Glad you got it running. Have fun!

[@shawnlavigne9069]

I want to get the TA. But where I live, parts are hard to get, whereas with Traxxas parts are readily available. I'll still get the team associated pro2 sc10.

[@RoadsideRC]

Parts are all available just a couple shipping days away!

[@BUILTLIGHTWOUNDTIGHT]

My old SC10.2FT was totally awesome!!! So the new pro would do me a solid, almost stock out of the box. Even running the stock electronics...

[@RoadsideRC]

You are right - great truck!

[@donevy9784]

Wow never thought I would want the Pro2 over the slash till just now

[@RoadsideRC]

It really is a good truck!!!

[@pothole0222]

Great video, as always, Troy! About how I expected it to go. Seems like the Slash would be OK as a first race truck, but the SC10 would be the better, and cheaper option. It was pretty obvious right from the start that the SC10 was smoother and more stable, probably due to the lower COG. I’m a self described Traxxas fanboy, so I’d likely go for the Slash if I were to try to get back into racing (haven’t raced on a track since the mid 90’s), but I’d almost certainly upgrade to a Losi (my other RC love) after a short while.

[@RoadsideRC]

Hi there! I understand your fanboy status! :) Honestly - getting a Slash to race is really a waste of time. Unless there happens to be a spec-Slash class. Which RC Farm currently does not.

[@pothole0222]

@@RoadsideRC I REALLY need to take a ride up there and check the place out at some point. I used to LOVE racing back in the day, but I’m not a super competitive kinda guy these days LOL

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Great comparison video!!

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@BUILTLIGHTWOUNDTIGHT]

Awesome Video man!!! 😎

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@meanrhythm9048]

Subscribed. Really like your delivery, style and you answer all the questions I would like answered….apart from one. Could I ask if they ran on 2s or 3s (apologies if you’ve answered this elsewhere). Looking forward to bing-watching your channel and future output. Best wishes MR.

[@RoadsideRC]

Hi there! Thanks for the nice comment. I ran 2S, as that is the rules for 2WD SCT racing.

[@meanrhythm9048]

Thank you😊 I'm a born again rc guy/newbie I guess so wasn't sure. That's a really pro-looking course there and pretty big. Don't think we have anything like that in my neck of the woods i.e. big, indoor, dirt, stroll-up practice. I'm guessing you've got onsite rc shop too? Its impressive 😊 thanks again sir. MR

[@low96hb]

Great video.

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks! Did you catch the rest of the series?

[@low96hb]

@@RoadsideRC Not yes, but I will I also subscribed. Good channel.

[@michaeldorich4485]

First, I want to say that I really liked the track. It did not have a lot of insane jumps. I expected the ProSC10 to do better. There are VXL Slashes with different bodies that sell for $299.95 on AMain and other places. If you add the price of an LCG chassis the price is similar to the ProSC10. That doesn't make it a better racer than the ProSC10. As someone mentioned below parts at your local hobby shop will lean toward the Slash. Bashing will be interesting. I have run my original SC10 on a lot of surfaces and there is very little breakage. When your test drivers basher these trucks it will be interesting to see if the Sash's rear hubs hold up.Thanks for the video.

[@RoadsideRC]

Bashing video will come out tomorrow! Honestly - the parts availability excuse just doesn't hold water anymore. It is 2022, and all the parts from both vehicles are available from major retailers.

[@michaeldorich4485]

@@RoadsideRC Thanks for replying. It's been my experience working with a school club if a young driver breaks his truck he or she can call the local hobby ship and get Traxxas parts or the RPM parts for their truck the same day. Because local shops don't carry parts like they used to Associated parts are not as readily available locally. On line and on Amazon everything is available or the local shop can order things and get them quickly. But, if you need it right now Traxxas is much easier to find.

[@donaldfite]

Do you think the active steering assist on the AE made the difference?

[@RoadsideRC]

Great question! I had that disabled, as it is not allowed in racing.

[@FrancoGio]

Would like to see the 4x4 comparison of these but im guessing it will be the same but still cool to see👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Great idea! I would love to do that as well. The TA 4x4 has recently been on a pretty good sale as well!

[@FrancoGio]

@RoadsideRC 👍so can I expect the review on these 2 4x4 later today? 👀 lol

[@maximumrpm1868]

I'm not surprised that the Team Associated was faster the slash is not known for it's insane handling capabilities . As far as durability goes I cannot speak for the Team Associated but I find that the only upgrades at the 2 wheel drive slash needs is rpm Castor blocks and bearing carriers

[@RoadsideRC]

So far, so good for me on those parts - but I do expect they will be needed eventually. Did you go with Traxxas parts, or another company?

[@maximumrpm1868]

@@RoadsideRC rpm

[@kennysilvers-z4x]

I've seen an Associated Pro2 SC10 get TQ against SC6.4's, Tekno's, and TLR's. But never have I seen a Traxxas even race at the track unless it was in the Novice class. Question answered lol

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes- question answered!

[@ELUSIVETURTLE16]

I see in the comments people saying the sc10 is cheaper? Where? I’m trying to figure out what to go with for my first rc (oval tracks are all we have) and the slash is $199 base with radio and $60-$100 more depending on chargers and battery where as the sc10 is coming up at $340-$400, am I missing something?

[@RoadsideRC]

Yep! You are comparing brushed vs brushless. The brushless Slash (in this video) is much more expensive than the brushed model.

[@ELUSIVETURTLE16]

@@RoadsideRC ahhh I see, well atm I’d probably go burshed to start, but after a little research I’m thinking about going arrma senton 2wd and upgrading to the 4x4 conversion after I get the ropes down. Better upgrade path to the 2wd slash

[@foxhoundra6444]

Would you say the 22s sct or the pro2 sc10 handles better around the track?

[@RoadsideRC]

Pro2 by far!!!

[@foxhoundra6444]

@@RoadsideRC oh cool thanks for the response dood, what is it that makes it better in your opinion not counting that it's slower

[@BUILTLIGHTWOUNDTIGHT]

If ur gonna backyard bash the track, I would run the Slash! And if I was going to race for serious, I'd run the pro!! I do however love a good challenge! So I would like to run the Slash against the pro, just to see if I have what it takes. Too keep up with the pro, running a backyard basher! 😈

[@RoadsideRC]

It is fun to drive the underdog!

[@kdf1369]

As a straight up beginner rig for someone wanting to get into racing I will always point at the slash first for the simple fact of the Spec Slash class. It's a great way to get started into racing where the only difference is going to be driver skill. Not to mention that you can graduate out of it but turn around in 3 years and put the exact same truck back in the race and be competitive with all the others. In my opinion your statement about parts availability being an outdated excuse is flawed to a certain degree...how many beginners want to have to wait 2 days to a week depending on shipping times to be able to get back in there over being virtually guaranteed to be able to get the part they just broke right now? But that really comes down to the track or LHS making sure they have decent inventory to take care of their customers and is a completely different debate.

[@RoadsideRC]

I see your point - some folks have to have the parts RIGHT NOW...but in a world where many things are ordered online...it is a hard sell. Unfortunately(?) my track does not have a spec-Slash class. They tried, but it didn't catch on. Many spec-Slash classes also rely on the brushed model, which is a whole different can of worms.

[@kdf1369]

@@RoadsideRC That's fair and I understand but if we're talking beginners or new racers think of how stoked and excited you were after your first race. Now if you had broken a front arm for example and had to wait 2 or 3 days to get the replacement rather than being able to snatch it off the rack at the store and get help fixing your new toy to get into the next heat would you have still been as excited about your new hobby? I would call it unfortunate that the class didn't take off because it's a great way to get new folks and younger kids on a budget into the hobby. But I feel the same way about the Tamiya racing series for onroad stuff. Low cost of entry and mostly spec classes makes it easier to draw people in.

[@jooonsRC]

I have put my box stock TA Trophy rat against race spec slashes and I had a hard time

[@RoadsideRC]

Interesting!

[@nathanmccloskey6946]

Team associated, for the win.

[@RoadsideRC]

For sure!!!

[@Cranklotus]

how would you stack the new BL2S?

[@RoadsideRC]

The "new" BL-2S is still 95% the same truck you see here. Same high chassis, etc. The Slash here is the VXL, so technically has more power. The latest Slash variant does have some improvements in durability, which is very much needed, but wouldn't be something that would change this comparison.

[@Cranklotus]

@@RoadsideRC thanks! I saw the bl2s has all the upgraded blue parts already that was big for me, and the motor and esc is way faster when put side by side. Just curious, I want one or the either.

[@danielbaugher1798]

totaly unrealited to this video but i thought i saw a chevelle in the background of one of your videos and i was wondering if you would ever do a video on that thing.

[@RoadsideRC]

It is on my to-do list!

[@danielbaugher1798]

@@RoadsideRCcool i just got one and i always like seeing what other people have done with them

[@bestamerica]

' what country make both RC cars

[@RoadsideRC]

I honestly don't know. Most likely China. I belive almost all RC stuff is made in China.

[@glengirot3087]

I realise it's an out of the box review. Only lcg,rally tyres. fuel tube shock hack sway bar set up = traxxas 2wd all day every day 💪✅👌 track day fun machine

[@RoadsideRC]

Modifying both trucks would be an interesting comparison as well!

[@scottdashnaw2345]

If traxxas would offer a rtr with lcg it would do well....

[@RoadsideRC]

Agree 100%!!! I don't know why the Slash doesn't come stock that way anymore...

[@Kevinhobbytime]

I bought my slash ultimate 4x4 with an lcg stock. Haven’t done any mods to it except the cooling fans and replaced broken arms. They offer lcg packages rtr. In all variants on their site.

[@SylasG]

They do now, the Traxxas Slash Modified dirt oval car. Thinking of getting one and changing the body mounts and front bumper and putting a slash body on it. Then you have a factory low CG SCT with factory upgrade parts and gtr shocks out of the box.

[@Roughneckin]

I see no TLR scte 3.0 in this show down???

[@RoadsideRC]

Nope - not in the same class since not offered as a RTR.

[@Roughneckin]

@@RoadsideRC excuse me The Losi 22s. Is a ready to run unit with a 12t motor

[@RoadsideRC]

@@Roughneckin Ah yes! That is more comparable, for sure.

[@johnspencer7291]

i have an og blackfoot,heavily upgraded since 1990,brushless,thorpe diff,would smoke both of those

[@RoadsideRC]

A Tamiya Blackfoot... Not really an apples-to-apples comparison? Seems like an odd suggestion.

[@keithtravelrn]

really no comparison but its clear with a really good driver there would be more difference due to a racer pushing the limit of the track, tires and rig..

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks?

[@billyb5057]

interesting to see them out on the track *🌲here we go with a like👍👍Au👀full view too🎅🌲*

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks Billy!

[@billynoresco6370]

Best 2wd sct rtr period. You don’t need much to start racing it.

[@RoadsideRC]

I agree!

[@DoubleClutchProductions]

There is nothing race about a Slash and a few good books on race car setup will explain everything.

[@RoadsideRC]

There are a lot of locations that run a spec-Slash class, so it is frequently used as a benchmark.

[@DislodgedTKO]

Gotta at least use the blue lcg chassis

[@RoadsideRC]

Why? This is RTR vs RTR. A mod vs mod would be a whole different comparison. I do think that the LCG chassis should just come stock on the Slash!

[@DislodgedTKO]

@RoadsideRC they make a rtr with the lcg chassis. That hcg chassis is 20 yesr old technology. Doesnt really compare much as obviously a new design will be better than a 20 year old design

[@SylasG]

The only RTR Traxxas slash that comes with the LCG chassis is the Slash Modified/Mudboss oval racing car. There is no other Slash that comes with the LCG chassis. I’m considering buying the Modified and turning it into an SCT race truck just because it comes with the LCG chassis and a lot of other factory upgrade parts that no other RTR Slash comes with right now.

[@SylasG]

@@DislodgedTKOplease tell me what Slash RTR comes with the LowCG chassis other than the Modified circle track car..

[@highoctanestoner]

The sc10 is far better than tge Traxxas at racing and much lighter. Your trucks didn't get near enough air time and im sure you are running stock class motors anyway.

[@RoadsideRC]

Both of these trucks are box stock except tires and transponder.

[@guiller321]

Traxxas does not make racing vehicles, they make overpriced trucks for beginner RC enthusiasts who don't know better.

[@RoadsideRC]

They may not be the best - I agree with you there! But, there are a lot of folks who do race them!

[@thelurker9472]

Big thing for me is parts availability. Every hobby shop has Traxxas parts, not every shop has associated parts. But expected that the associated would perform better. But I have an lcg on my slash so a bit biased.

[@fartdonkey8290]

I get what you're saying but that's why you just have like 15 rc cars. Several are always broken but you always got something to drive

[@RoadsideRC]

I referenced parts availability in part 1 of this series. In my opinion, that is an out-dated reason for sticking with the Slash...for 2 reasons: 1) It is 2022/2023. ALL parts for both of these vehicles are available from major retailers like AMain Hobbies and Amazon, and will typically be at your door in 2 days. So, unless you need the part at that exact minute, all of the parts are available. 2) Newer designed vehicles are more durable. Unlike the Slash which is many years old, newer designs are more durable...so parts are not needed as often. People will continue to use this old excuse, but it just doesn't hold up anymore.

[@theguyinthecomments9543]

@@RoadsideRC couldn't have said it better myself

[@philthyco1]

Every hobby shop I've been to has TA parts

[@thelurker9472]

Yeah I get it and not arguing that performance wise associated is better, but when your track has a hobbyshop and you break something on race day you do need it now.

[@gildasiomellojr5319]

Brushless is not for beginners.

[@RoadsideRC]

Sure it is! Brushless can be controlled at the same speed as brushed, but just has more longevity.

[@Kevinhobbytime]

My first rc was brushless, slight learning curve on speed control but i didnt notice the curve until after i bought a used brushed model. Brushless seems to spin up faster and have more torque and top speed so it was super sensitive. If your not a patient person or willing to train and learn then brushless might not be the right type to start with, but if your willing to learn self control, its not a problem and when you run brushed you will have better fine acceleration skills (i think personally).

[@doobiehash3941]

I can guarantee you both my two-wheel drive slash and my four-wheel drive slash well I'll do that Team Associated Truck!!!

[@RoadsideRC]

The 4-wheel drive....of course. It should be MUCH faster. These are stock vs stock for 2WD. If we start modifying them BOTH, then it would be interesting to see what happens.

[@doobiehash3941]

Both my slashes are stock the only thing I've changed is tires

[@RoadsideRC]

@@doobiehash3941 Then why do you think your stock Slash would be faster than this stock Slash?

[@mikescherrer4923]

Team Associated > Traxxas garbage 100% of the time.

[@RoadsideRC]

The Pro2 SC10 really is a nice truck!

[@JS-te4gz]

Traxxas is great

[@mikescherrer4923]

@@JS-te4gz 😂🤣😭 Good joke!

[@yorkrojas1452]

Im a Traxxas Basher.

[@petershanks785]

What are you talkin about dude Traxxas one of the best top brands in rc cars. You must be referring to yourself being garbage operator