r/SCX24

I’ve been scrolling Facebook marketplace recently and see a lot of people asking outrageous prices for modified crawlers. Some people asking up to $500 just for a gladiator with a brushless system and some injora parts. Seems nuts to me but has anyone actually spent that kind of money on a used custom build?

I am using a generic LCG carbon fibre chassis that did not come with sliders or side plates. I think I may need them for mounting the receiver or battery maybe. I'm going to be mounting an Injora IR60 body on it which reduces the space at the sides to about 1cm or maybe 1.5cm (I think). Any tips for DIY side plates? I don't have a 3D printer so I'm thinking DIY. Hacking apart a lego brick? Cutting out part of a plastic lid? Folding the side of a alu can? Can styrene take a 90 degree bend? Skip side plates altogether and cable tie to the chassis?

I'm building a basic budget truck on an LCG chassis. Nothing fancy but, still plenty challenging enough for a total noob. Most of the parts have been bought cheaply from Ali or Amzn. Some are Injora, a couple are "Injora-adjacent" and the rest are cheaper after-market I have cobbled together in the hope that it all works out.

It's not even close to a roller yet but, this is it so far:

• Generic LCG carbon fibre chassis kit from Ali (Branded YEAHRUN but, seen plenty of others the same. I think it is a match for a Meus chassis but, it has less parts. No sliders or links for example. No instructions so I just looked at pictures on the site listing to get the basic set up. Seems ok and has proved to be a decent match for the body kit.
• Generic aluminium flat skid plate from Ali (Branded Axspeed, the transmission mounted just fine. So far so good.)
• Generic high-clearance C10 chassis links from Ali (Branded Fimonda - not so great as the threads are too long for the ends so I have gaps. I may get a multi-tool to cut a mm or two from each thread. I did buy a set of C10 and Deadbolt to attempt a CBolt but, I'm sticking with just the C10 for now.)
• GOUPRC 2204 brushless motor, mount and transmission package (Attempting a forward oriented mount. There was a 1 or 2mm clearance between the motor shell and the chassis shelf but, I removed that to put the magnet mount so there is more room now. I may put the shelf somewhere else e.g. for the ESC.)
• Very IR60-ish body (not bought from Injora but, it's identical). Now I know this I will buy Injora next time to support them even though it will cost a bit more. Assembled and seems to line up well with the chassis but, we'll see when I have more parts in place.

Next up (in no particular order):

• Generic FS2A 4CH receiver which needs soldering. Hoping to pair that with a 4ch FlySky transmitter that came with my RockVan. Update: it won't so I have ordered a FlySky GT5. Thanks u/RCbuilds4cheapr.
• Generic C10 steel drive-shafts.
• Injora +4mm Nylon Planet axles.
• Injora 40mm Big Bore shocks (with Traxxas 30WT oil).
• Injora 1.0" beadlock wheels and 63 x 22mm 1.0" MAVERIX M/T Tires and Silicone Inserts.
• Servo: Meus 8kg, EMax ES08MA or 9IMOD 11KG.
• No battery yet. Need to see if I can use one I have and make an adaptor for the ESC.

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So I just got a scx24 base camp fresh out the box. It steers but it gets stuck in the last position it was at. But if I physically more the tires it works again and gets stuck after steering it 2 or 3 times. What do yall think it could be

My son is almost 6 and I'm looking at getting him an RC car for his birthday. I've absolutely gone down a rabbit hole with this and am hoping someone can strip this down and help me figure out what to get cuz I'm muddled and also can't tell what's current info vs outdated.

He's wanted an RC car for a while and loves playing with them when he has the opportunity. But he's also often struggles to control them (hence why I'd prefer to start slow). That's part of why I'm looking at the SCX24 - because they're not super fast and hopefully won't frustrate him the way a crazy speedy one does? But I also want it to be sturdy (or have replacement parts) when he inevitably drives it off something or runs into a wall or whatever.

So:

1. Which SCX24 should I get if my priority is affordable and fun for my 6yo? He doesn't care what it looks like/car brands - he's just gonna be over the moon about an RC car.
2. Are they all pretty much the same - like can't go wrong with any of them - and just minor differences? Or are there a few clear standout winners for this situation?
3. I suspect he'll want to drive a lot - are there batteries/chargers you recommend to help maximize his drive time + keep the batteries from crapping out?
4. Should I be looking at something else instead? A different brand/model/type/etc?

I have no idea about RC cars - I just want him to love it - so if I'm not thinking of something, please let me know!

Thanks!