TheMightyAtom
Active Member
The way I see it, short course trucks and buggies have the following durability advantages over monster trucks and truggies:
1. Their wheels and tires are lighter, meaning less strain on drivetrains and less leverage on A-arms and suspension components;
2. Their A-arms are generally shorter, which adds durability;
3. For short-course trucks, their bumpers and bodies cover them almost entirely, providing some toughness. For buggies, their handling is so good that they tend to land on all fours, helping them survive.
It seems to me like SCTs and buggies would be natural chassis choices for bashers. So why aren't they (seemingly) as popular as platforms like the Kraton and Outcast? Keeping in mind that I have no sales data from Arrma to back up my claims about popularity.
1. Their wheels and tires are lighter, meaning less strain on drivetrains and less leverage on A-arms and suspension components;
2. Their A-arms are generally shorter, which adds durability;
3. For short-course trucks, their bumpers and bodies cover them almost entirely, providing some toughness. For buggies, their handling is so good that they tend to land on all fours, helping them survive.
It seems to me like SCTs and buggies would be natural chassis choices for bashers. So why aren't they (seemingly) as popular as platforms like the Kraton and Outcast? Keeping in mind that I have no sales data from Arrma to back up my claims about popularity.