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Anyone into R/C?

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by A.D., Feb 7, 2009.

  1. Jul 27, 2021 at 9:46 PM
    odomandr

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    I finally got this almost complete. A bit more weathering and I'll get it put into the 4runner
     
  2. Jul 27, 2021 at 9:55 PM
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    Check out horizon hobby online anything from Ecx or Redcat will be cheaper but OK quality wise. If you are running outdoors get something 1/10 scale as it'll cope with grass better.

    If you can afford it Arrma or Traxxas is better quality.

    Here are some examples

    Arrma Granite for $100 <- probably another 20-30 for a cheap battery and charger
    https://www.horizonhobby.com/produc...brushed-mega-monster-truck-rtr/ARA102727.html

    ECX Amp buggy $150 <- comes with battery and charger
    https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/1-10-amp-db-2wd-desert-buggy-rtr/ECX03029.html

    ECX Amp crush $160 <- comes with a battery and charger
    https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/1-10-amp-crush-mt-2wd-rtr/ECX03048.html

    Personally I'd probably splurge on a nice lipo battery and a good charger. Will make it more fun and run faster.
     
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  3. Aug 4, 2021 at 12:42 PM
    Slow Internet

    Slow Internet 56k Modem FTW!

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    Chunk I smell Ice Cream!

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  5. Aug 4, 2021 at 12:53 PM
    ahspurlock

    ahspurlock The TW Mechanic

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    New to the rc game but here it is . Already upgraded the bumper and waiting on the winch to show up . Also have bead locks and new tire ordered too
     
  6. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    Front long travel and Rear long travel including upper and lower rear control arms. Running 456 gears with rear ARB locker . LFD full roof rack with clamshell RTT
    So for all you crawler guys what are your thoughts on Portal axles ?
     
  7. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:15 PM
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    SCX10iii is my first portal rig, and I notice a big difference not dragging the axles. The dig is pretty cool, too.

    edit; totally forgot I have a TRX4 (I probably have way too many RC’s). It works pretty well too.

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  8. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:20 PM
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    Could always start small and buy the Axial SCX24 they are about a hundred and change and quite a bit of fun. Plus winter is coming so indoor crawling is a load of fun. Mine is an ECX Barrage a little cheaper but still fun same 1/24th scale though.

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  9. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:22 PM
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    R/C have portal axles?!??
     
  10. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    Oh yeah
     
  11. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    nice . I may have to look into them more then . They don't seem to expensive either from what I've seen
     
  12. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:25 PM
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    Raced mini-z for a while. Loved my nitro rig. HAD NO IDEA CRAWLING was a thing.
     
  13. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:26 PM
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    Nice... brought back some memories of my old 88...
     
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    Yea, there are quite a few portal models now.
     
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    LOL heck yeah portals and mattracks too!

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  16. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:27 PM
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    Unfortunately prices are going up now. I wish Axial would release an SCX10iii builders kit like the SCX10ii raw builders kit.
     
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  17. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:29 PM
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    oh yeah it's a little cheaper then crawling your full size rig and breaking stuff ahah
     
  18. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    Me too . I may just need to buy them now then before they do get expensive to lol
     
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  19. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:38 PM
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    Lots of options for RC enthusiasts that are into crawlers these days. I wish the 1/10 nitro stadium trucks and the Clodzilla conversion kits for the Tamiya Clodbusters would come back.
     
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  20. Aug 4, 2021 at 1:58 PM
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    Super nice!
     
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