10 Best Axial SCX10 III Upgrades and Mods - with before & after video

[@georgenemtzov]

I got the kit version. I put a 80t brushed motor and Chinese “super swamper” tires with heavy steel wheels and it crawled out of a bathtub. I did not install the 2speed or the dig. The only upgrades that make sense for me after this point are: Shock oil, wider wheelbase, and lighter body. Bottom line: save your money.

[@omarcastro6320]

Those "super swamper" tires are basically knocks off the Hyrax tires anyways. I have them on my SCX 10iii and the Proline Hyrax on my TRX4. I've swapped them back and forth and there's very little difference and the Super Swampers are such a good value!

[@thor_4017]

Dual stage tire foam is an underrated upgrade. After adding weight to your kit the tire sidewall will often suffer. You're not getting sidehill capabilities by just adding weights down low.

[@zodin7483]

I bought mine 3 weeks ago, went and tested it once with stock tyres and stock body, firsy thing I did was go ahead and bought myself some new hyrax tires and a jeep comanche proline body, went out a couple times since, it allready feels good, could be better but it's good! Def gonna try that oilshock tip later on! Amazing video on displaying at what this thing is trully capable off!

[@Austincarson1]

I upgraded to vanquish aluminum axel housing front and rear, brass portals front and rear, 16t homes motor, high torque savox steering servo, steel beadlock wheels with 2 stage foam and 1.9 bitpull extreme rock crawler tires and a proline 4Runner body and it’s a amazing crawler now

[@sogcezar]

$500 later, the perfect crawler...I have a real life JLU Rubicon and couldn’t be happier with it.

[@nickburkhardt9112]

Wow! The mods made a huge difference is like night and day.

[@graymatter45]

Ordered my kit on April 7. Still waiting Already have 1080 and Holmes CrawlMaster thanks for the ideas

[@1114mat]

Nice mods, makes a big difference, front end don’t left at all

[@sitlos.]

Love the vid. Still love my trx4 but I enjoy learning about the competition and in general about crawling and crawlers. Thanks and stay healthy my friend 😁👍

[@SelvaKumar-ze1ww]

Excellent tips on mods. Except for that horrible high-pitched sound!

[@sprather84]

I love my revolvers not as loud in person

[@GrimJerr]

Ok, that dig? and pull to the right and grabbing that line at 17:20 is what I love to see, Add an SCX10iii to my wishlist. It's so nice to see that with the right mods it almost becomes a new truck.

[@GrimJerr]

the Proline Dual Stage foams in The Hyrax Predators and a decent weight rim would be my 1st Mod, along with trimming as must weight above the frame as possible. Gotta take the free performance Mods. Wondering if That Pinion will make the 2 Speed transmission more noticeable, or just use the dig, been hearing 2 speed trans not so hot.

[@AlphaPhaseSleep]

9/10 dentists would recomend that motor ;)

[@RCReviewChannel]

lololololol

[@jashwalopez4859]

Thank you so much for your content i finally bought my bronco trx 4 and i made the tire nib mod and was simply awsome. My firset time in the rc world and your channel gave me the confidence to take the jump and i am not disappointed thank you again for your vids and keep up the amazing work

[@mickd8188]

Obviously its a tough call to get rid of that good looking body..I couldn't either... But thanks heaps for stripping one down a bit... even if its just to give the haters the vision to see that the scx10.3 is far from just the fully assembled kit version that is available at present... I can't understand why people keep comparing it to their Trx4 sport, Element enduro or scx10.2, it's a totally different complete build, with all the scale trimmings and accessories... Also have you considered getting the optional transmission gears to reduce ratio to approx 1.7:1 instead of 1:1 ratio? Seems to be the perfect mph you quoted in this video with improved torque. Cheers mate 👍

[@RABBITT11859]

I did pretty much everything that you said before I saw this video I raise my front fenders for clearance I haven’t done the oil or the shocks yet, I’ve done tires wheels portal weight covers motor brushless ESC combo castle receiver six channel but I did put another servo and so I have the two speed and dig unit

[@RCReviewChannel]

pefect!!

[@discoveryrc]

Waiting on my kit. Gives me some ideas for performance upgrades. Great info

[@fukyu3424]

New to the game starting with a scx10 iii and have been told I’m spoiled. Questions: Best practice for storing our cars? On the chassis sitting on jacks or on its own from the wheels on a shelf? As seen in the background of your video. 4. What’s the method for determining our chassis weight to suspension oil weight to ensure proper compression? I.e #4 upgrade 8. Wheel spacers 8mm wide enough? Or 10 or 12 etc Great video I’m almost done with all the upgrades 😂

[@MKlukowski]

Although late with the reply, I personally jack my trx4 up so the tires aren't weighted. After a longer sitting period the tires were a bit deformed with a flat spot. It seems to have massaged out after riding, but I wonder if an even longer sitting period would cause a more permanent deformation.

[@terryoneal6475]

I just purchased a SCX10iii because it was what was available at the time, I'm new to RC and looking for inexpensive ways to get it out perform my buddy's TX4 Blazer both on flat ground and crawling! LOL

[@lenne-0815]

I love your calm voice, but you seriously need a new mic.

[@Ferra3904]

jjason4477 on ebay said that in a couple weeks the high clearance links for the scx10.3 will be available.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

This HAS potential. The smaller minded people won't see that.... But they won't buy one anyway. Very GOOD series of upgrades!!

[@anthonyudelhoven3876]

I dont think ive ever been this early before

[@strykerhorse9056]

88iiiui

[@blindj]

Love Holmes Hobby motors , but the sound of that revolver... Not sure I'd like that. Great vid. Your channel is the reason i went with trx 4 sport

[@RCReviewChannel]

For those that can't handle the sound of the Revolver, the Holmes Puller Pro Stubby is a great option since it's short, light and powerful.

[@blindj]

@@RCReviewChannel I just installed a torque master expert 21 turn because all puller pro are out of stock.

[@brianmoreno3]

I was out with mine and two other revolvers. You can’t notice them. They sound worse on video.

[@RCReviewChannel]

@@brianmoreno3 most of the turbine/drill sound is at start-up. At medium to normal speeds, the sound is the same. Right?

[@brianmoreno3]

RC Review i have a devolver, a revolver v1 and v2 were present also. And honestly you don’t notice the noise. And i get annoyed by high pitch sounds easily. Yes! Start up, mid and high speed all sound different. Low speed starts high. Mid gets lower and full speed it screeches. I love it

[@Sparroh]

Very helpful. Another great video

[@sferg2154]

That motor wine. Omg. My dog woke up and looked at me like I was doing something wrong...that was with one earbud on my chest and one in my ear...

[@raizen82]

very interested in this. built a custom cheap redcat everest to start with years ago but have been longing for a scale axial scx10. and now the scx10.3 release just put me over the top. a lot of these upgrades are excellent and not too expensive and since i'm also on a budget, would you recommend a good budget esc to pair with the holmes stubby? thank you.

[@Ddigzdirt]

the fist thing I did was looked at my scx24 and sighed cuz I'm too poor for one of these 😪 yours is looking awesome though 👍

[@brandenparish7982]

Will this motor work for the scx10iii Gladiator? I would love to here your suggestion on witch motor upgrade is best for my Gladiator that has a ton of brass. Thanks!!

[@donster28]

Just a follow-up to Rod Tor's question: What if the SCX10 III is the RTR version with the new combined ESC and receiver? I heard it doesn't have a slot outside for throttle since it's built inside. What is the workaround to install the ESS-Dual Sound Unit on the RTR? Thank you so much for your help. Your videos are super informative and you also kinda look like my uncle in the Philippines when he was young.

[@patvirgin8822]

Would all of these mods be applicable to the Gladiator also? I just upgrades the front knuckles and portal covers to Beeftubes. And new panhard bar mounts. The front end is way more stable.

[@GeezerGramps]

Some good information here, I was wondering how much all these mods add to the cost of the vehicle?

[@ConditionZero76]

Alot, but thats the fun of it right. as soon as we get them we tear down & start sinking money 💵 in em like a pit... .

[@brycedowsett4392]

About 2500 including the car in Australia 🇦🇺

[@gregbrophy440]

I enjoy your videos and tips but i happen to notice i think you have yous springs in the wrong location i recently built my 10iii and loving it so and going over the directions if you go toward the back of the manual page 60 it states that axi233017 is firm green spring and axi233015 is soft red spring the on page 57 the diagram of shock assembly says that green is rear and red is front this is the way i assembled and it seems to have worked and keeps the front down pretty good

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gregbrophy440]

@@RCReviewChannel no problem anytime

[@deepakpavithran3210]

Can u do a review on Boomracing Brx01. . . Its a really nice scale truck... hope that u does a review. . . 😃

[@tonyvarela904]

Your videos are awesome

[@ironforgerc4799]

Great vid and very informative. Did ya'll use the portal covers on the front and rear or just the front?

[@masterchief586]

Great video and mods. How did you mount this proline body?

[@Memeteam903]

How big of a deal do we think the motor weight is? Hobbywing fusion is 220grams. Holmes stubby is 164g. Is that a big enough difference to notice?

[@monsirod]

Great video, what was the actual item number for the portal gears from HR?? I am getting ready to build mine and would like to get the upgrades built it and not have to back later. Thanks.

[@myalarmguy5597]

I'm just curious, I've been watching alot of your videos and I was wondering if you've ever done a video comparing the Axial scx10.3 to the FTX GEO FJ Cruiser?

[@ijteague]

Newb question. Im wondering what the difference is between all the SCX10.2s? Deadbolt vs Honcho vs UMG10 etc... is it just the body and a few parts. The base is exactly same?

[@michaellenheiser3157]

Francis, do you know what the body weight reduction would be if you cut the top off?

[@frankhinshalwood8131]

Are you aware of any 4wheel steering kits for the scx10.3 ? Would it be worth the time and money to build?

[@velonaut303]

I see the after upgrade footage, looks good, but did I miss the before the upgrades footage?

[@archiequiambao6912]

What Shocks, springs and tires please?

[@ELCRISTORC]

Hello Francis did you have the link for overdrive gears ⚙ ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

[@Getitn1]

Great video and some really helpful tips for the 10.3. My favorite 10.3 mod was to sell it on ebay and buy a VS4-10!

[@revhangzero4002]

Leave it to RC Review to sort out a rig!

[@edge1324]

I have those same Vanquish wheels. What size hub are you running on them?

[@jimmyng4782]

Hello, I am new to RC, just bought the SCX10 iii RTR but didn't aware battery not included, what kind of battery do I need? there are tons available I don't know which one to pick...thanks

[@BrotherFin]

Venom 5000 works great 👍

[@lstruggy]

Will my old aftermarkets steel bumpers from my scx10.2 fit on to the 3?

[@kmi3dprint]

depends on the mounting hardware. But so far the common exterior scx10 II items fit. I have front/rear bumpers that seemed to slide right on.

[@lstruggy]

Kevin Hippert Tnx! 🥳👍🏽

[@watchurheadrc721]

hi i just purchased one last night ran it to day out of the box it has no drag break any suggestions

[@deepakpavithran3210]

Consider reviewing Traction hobby 1/8 crawlers. . . Its totally a different league. . . Even having all the features also. . .. 🙂🙂🙂

[@monsirod]

That would be nice, but they are soooo hard to get, not to mention the parts. Have you tried to order any from TH? I got them to email me back once and never heard from them again. And I just have a blast with mine!

[@JerseyStyle7]

Awesome vid ty👍

[@rodtor2374]

Could I install a sound module for Axial scx10 III without compromising other functions? if, yes could you recommend a part name and number and procedure to follow. Thank you.

[@RCReviewChannel]

this one is so good!! snp.link/e052e273

[@johnkramer565]

What black did you use for the body/roof??

[@youray57]

When adding brass weights, do the front only or rear too?

[@Wingman-ls4bs]

Francis my axial 3 keeps flipping over I think the shocks springs are soft

[@bronco892]

When are you going to show us how too fine tune the receiver in a axial scx 10 lll jeep please let us know THANKS ART

[@BlvlWmpower]

No rear sway bars? I wonder if the Axial sway bars from the rr10 fit this? I know Vanquish sells them, but not sure about the fit on the scx10 iii. Also: Does a sensored motor cause the sound, or is it an esc setting?

[@voodootrucker]

Vapletrichs Gne Reefs makes a sway bar and you can buy or print your own mount from Spare-Time Hobbies. Exocaged RC seems to like it.

[@jdom7558]

The sound from that particular motor is due to it being a “revolver” style motor. Cheaper sensored brushless, but louder and the can rotates

[@BlvlWmpower]

Voodoo Truckin Thanks, that helped a lot more than the guy below.

[@ReflectivewindowcleaningCa]

Now review the new RTR please!

[@moeduggan6846]

what is size 0f pinion shaft 3mm or 5mm

[@BGnation573]

Where can I get those wider hexes at I need them for all kinds of project’s

[@ConditionZero76]

Brittany Kay - Any Hobby Store , all over Ebay all over Amazon..

[@strykerhorse9056]

@@ConditionZero76 uuuuuuuu

[@rccrawlerworld]

Nice information. Can you make a video with smaller tires. With these tires it’s little unrealistic. Just my opinion. Anyway good Information for SCX3 guys. 🤘🏽🇱🇰

[@RCReviewChannel]

Noted! Basically, on most these courses on the video, this vehicle performs better with 4.2 inch tires. The reason is it lowers the center of gravity and decreases ground clearance. The lines we used on this video mostly did not demand high ground clearance (high rocks and roots). So small tires is better at the steeps but really hang up in very rocky, rutted lines.

[@rccrawlerworld]

RC Review that’s a proper explanation. But just for realism please do a small video. Hahaha if you have time.. 😋

[@manfirebirdF350]

yes, we are much closer than monster truck than trailer. awful look like buoy to surf on water

[@krazedkanuckracing]

My driveshafts on this model keep losing their plastic centre part that joins the ends. I assume this is to to suspension travel. Very annoying. I've remeasured my links and they seem fine. I've lost the front joining piece now on the first run. Would like to put metal driveshafts in place that don't fall apart. Any suggestions? Sadly, as this is relatively new and with COVID challenges, I'm not seeing a lot of options yet.

[@henkiepda]

I wanted to buy a scale crawler which do you advise me traxxas, elemnt axial gladiator? thanks

[@joenames670]

Traxxas TRX4 Sport or if you want to climb Mt. Everest then an Axial Capra.

[@toolstechandtoys5910]

What wheel spacers are you using?

[@hoganater487]

Did you hook that motor up to the stock esc?

[@DanMigala]

Any reason you go with overdrive at the portal and not the center diff?

[@RCReviewChannel]

No difference really.

[@GhostRider-ii7tz]

I would suggest a rear sway bar from reefs and the mount from spare time hobbies.would get rid of the body roll and will still have articulation.

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

What overdrive gears do you recamend and where can I get them

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

Where do you get the green slim for the shocks

[@bowbender5095]

I think your missing the point, this is a scale rc rock crawler so the scale details trump the performance. If you want a performance rig go that route

[@pjtacdol7816]

Already have a TRX4 sport rtr. Looking at doing a kit. Which one? Trx4 crawler chasis kit, SCX10.3, element or a trx4 kit?

[@ironforgerc4799]

Depends on what you want, performance or scale. Performance go with the Enduro, Scale go with the 10.3. I don't know why you would need two TRX4 sports so I would not suggest that route unless you have a spouse or kids who want to drive the same exact rig.

[@jovanyespitia6241]

Hey were do you go crawling I want some new spots to go crawling does anyone know om in San Jose so anything near me

[@00godlovesus]

Interesting:)

[@ace73pq]

I like most of the upgrades, except that motor... No way I will put that motor in one of my crawlers... Sorry!

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

What radio do you recamend I have th fs gt5 6chn will that be ok

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

Do you recamend 4.2 or 4.7

[@RCReviewChannel]

For all around trailing with rocks and roots, 4.7. For very steep, smooth rock walls, 4.2

[@kepikiwi]

Nice info

[@justins6465]

Put under drive in rear since its already geared hi

[@RCReviewChannel]

that's a pretty good point!

[@BobbyleonardII]

A lot of basic issues for such a high priced kit. The enduro and gen8 seem like so much better box stock performers. Especially considering price/value.

[@ironforgerc4799]

If performance is your goal the enduro is correct, it is a better performers than the 10iii. The Gen8 is definitely not (I own both). The 10iii is aimed more at the original TRX4 owners who really want that super scale looking body and are willing to sacrifice some performance to gain more sale looks.

[@BobbyleonardII]

@@ironforgerc4799 Until the transmission rod gets replaced with the correct size. I don't think it's worth it's value. And besides some parts breaking too easily on the front end of my gen8, it's a pretty decent truck itself. And clearly keeps up with 10.3 on the exocaged side by side test. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6q3aoCkjs6ho6c

[@Scale-Crawler-tamiya-Xray-RC]

Finaly thé best way Is to by thé CSX 10 2 ?

[@justwam7619]

Good info, poor video quality. Also take some pride in your ride and do yourself a favor and clean them up when you are gong to take close ups. The close ups in the video with the grossly disgusting ride was pretty bad.

[@rcmikeklein5512]

great tips but for me that motor sound makes me want to smash it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's a tough one to take.

[@rcmikeklein5512]

@@RCReviewChannel I really hope Holmes hobbies can make that motor sound go away in the future, I would love to try out one of those motors if it were quiet, anyway I enjoyed your video, and always fun to see what you are doing next

[@terjehimle3107]

it makes an awful sound??

[@thomasgross8289]

Unfortunately many brushless motors have a whine.

[@voodootrucker]

Upgrade No. 1. sell it and get a TRX4 Sport or a SCX10.2 Blazer 😛

[@brianmoreno3]

I agree with this. A 10.2 with hub weights is perfect.

[@voodootrucker]

sgtlt you mad bro? lol

[@brianmoreno3]

Voodoo Truckin prolly mad that he spent money on crap. 🤣

[@mikel1483]

whats the point in buying a rtr then spending a bunch of money to make it do what its supposed to do outta the box? better off building it yourself. then you only have to buy all that stuff once.

[@CasperRc81]

Seems like everyone is ripping off the Trx layout axial VP REDCAT. And there all priced more than trx with having to mod maybe not the vp tho

[@FrizFPV]

The overdrive gear is $99,999.00 wtf ? Lol

[@robertsanderson1773]

So you pay a fortune for your trail crawler you've always wanted and heard that it's brilliant. Then you find you have to spend at least another 250 pounds just to make the vehicle capable of crawling properly. That stinks.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yup. It's a labor of love and money.

[@bbbbbbmmmmmmm]

With all the shit you are saying to get rid ,of why buy this jeep then . You make no sense at all . People buy these because they like them . Every time a new rtr or kit comes out you say to take everything out . it's crazy .

[@1970scout800]

Haha...my element will man handle that rig even after all the mods!!..not impressed!

[@PhiddyPford]

1970scout800 That’s utter nonsense, this is much better at climbing than my Element. Two different trucks, not fair comparison portals vs straight

[@1970scout800]

@@PhiddyPford The scx10lll needs way too much out of the box to even hang with a stock element..I have a heavily modified trx4 sport and a heavily modified element..the element has just the slightest advantage over the trx-4..I'm not impressed by the axial.

[@miker1473]

Or....you could just buy a Traxxas trx4 sport, stock..... and stomp a mudhole in the scx10-3.

[@manfirebirdF350]

this car is a scale model. who really cares about the pure perf? look is more important than climbing capacity which are becoming unreal compare to scale ones. brass weight, ok, tire and rims ok, but the rest....?

[@thomasgross8289]

Why not have both?