Aftermarket support is rapidly growing & Redcat has all factory parts in stock with some upgrades already available. I'm still running it bone stock, even the foams, which actually work well in our desert climate. The flaws are easily corrected on it, though I haven't felt the need yet. As much or a little more than the SCX10.2 & Ascender. The steering geometry isn't perfect, but it still works well with plenty of steering.

People always bring up the hump on the skid, but it hasn't been an issue for me or most others. The tires are great, but the foams turn to rocks in the cold, so keep that in mind. The shocks are some of the best I've seen on an rtr. The steering servo is strong enough, but a little slow. Frame rails are the stoutest out there too. The plastics are some of the best I've seen, if not THE best & that's been the general consensus.

I've been taking it out every spare minute I get & I love it. I've had it since January 3rd (I'm in AZ & our LHS got 4 of the first shipment). I love Scouts & really liked what I was seeing on it, so it was easy for me. Luckily, they have pretty good resale value! Sold it months ago & now I have a Gen 8. I was never excited to drive it, so it sat there on a shelf. It's not a bad truck, but the plastics aren't great & the trucks can quickly become a money pit. I bought the rtr cherokee & was underwhelmed by the quality. Let me start off by saying that I'm one of those people who feel the value isn't there with the Axial 10.2.

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