Anybody RC Rock Crawl?

So awesome!!!



What's your vehicle? Traxxas TRX4 is my jam right now. Both those in the photo are TRX4s.

 

Where are you located? I was way into RC rock crawling a few years back but have since stepped away. These are a couple of many that I had.

 

I am in San Jose. I crawl in Santa Cruz, SJ or Fremont.

 

Here's the Runner in Fremont

 

Where’d you get the 4runner body from? I just got into it and got a Vaterra Twin Hammer. Kid wanted to go fast and I wanted somewhat of a crawler. Good compromise.

Of course it broke already and is back with manufacturer getting warranty work done. Really want to get a TRX4 after watching some videos.

 

I still have a twin hammers, they are a lot of fun. I told my sister when my nephew broke his stampede 5 minutes after getting it “The only thing RC’s do well is break”

 

Bought this about a month ago

 

Haha right? First day snapped a rear wheel nut, then the engine would just spin and no movement. Took the car apart and noticed my front shock mount snapped in half. I’ll be nickel and diming upgrades for a while.

 

The 4runner body is a Proline body that I got from Amainhobbies. It is made for 12.3 inch wheelbase.

 

Rccrawlers break a lot less than fast, basher cars since they don't go as fast. But these stock kits still need servos, motors upgraded.

 

I've got a 1/8th scale buggy that I haven't had running in ages.
Hot Bodies Lightning (not pro, but many upgrades, including an Ofna Picco .28).
Wouldn't exactly call it a "crawler" but it is AWD.

 

Is this off the Mission Peak trail?

Looks like a blast. I'm in SJ too, hit me up the next time you go crawling in SJ and want some company. I just picked up an MST CMX RTR. Nothing fancy, just wanted a toy I can play with when I go camping in places I can't shoot at.

 

I used to play with me Tamiya Terra Crusher, but it's been collecting dust in the garage for a while.
Anyone wanna buy one?

Looks like this new

 

A couple weeks ago I went down a rabbit hole watching some pretty cool RC Taco boat launches.

 

Maybe it was a F-250.

https://youtu.be/REsFu8xzolg

 

That is awesome! These guys get serious about this stuff.

 

Me Me Me Me ME!

Just got the Axial Trail Honcho. I also go to Norcal Hobbies on Thursdays to mess around on their indoor clay track with my slash.




First shot is my honcho at Sheldon's in San Jose. They have a free rock crawling track that's really fun! I'm down to meet there for lunch if anyone wants. Second shot is a little firewood obstacle I made in my backyard.

 

I went to NorcalHobbies last week to pick up a hub and a pin that fell off when one of my wheels went a different direction than the rest of my truck. Pretty cool setup they have there. Didn't know about Sheldon's. I work in Menlo Park though so no lunch breaks for me there. I joined the Santa Cruz Crawlers Facebook page and I'll probably join one of their events soon.

I saw a Trail Honcho for sale for $200 in the FB marketplace and I'm kinda kicking myself for not grabbing it. I really want a TRX-4 though so I may just put that money towards it.

I took my CMX to Usal Beach with me this past weekend and had some fun crawling around the sand and rocks (rest of the pics: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/truck-camping-photo-thread.407866/page-153#post-17911886).

@fcebedo Where you at?

 

Be careful with Norcal hobbies. It is super addicting. I'm definitely eyeing a 2 wheel drive buggy. I really want a Team Associated B6. I'm hoping I can snag a used one with all the guys recently upgrading to the B6.1, because otherwise they are big bucks to build from scratch.

That beach looks perfect for crawling! I'm not sure your link for more pics is working though?