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05-19-2008, 04:46 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore
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|  OK, so who has spent more on upgrades than the original kit cost?  [ this is my expression as I just made another order from Rpp and Corry told me the final total]yup, I must be hooked.. I've already spent more in upgrades than the darn truck cost by itself, and I've only had it a month.... This isn't including some of the parts that I've made at work ( when the bosses aren't watching) so who else has spent more than they thought they would on this 'inexpensive' RC truck? BTW, I'm not b*tching about the $$ I've spent, I'm just shocked at how fast I've spent it, and I still haven't found anyone in my area to go crawling with. |
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05-19-2008, 04:51 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the corn
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I spent $835 over the kit price just to get it where it is today! Don't tell the wife.  Last edited by sparky0068; 05-19-2008 at 06:06 PM. Reason: found more stuff I bought |
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05-19-2008, 04:51 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nowhere
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um me. i have spent too much but what price can you put on fun!
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05-19-2008, 05:05 PM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh
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I paid 230 for the kit, 685.07 in upgrades, and still need to get a Spektrum Radio for it. Waiting for that TAX REBATE CHECK!!!!!!
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05-19-2008, 05:11 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: nor/cal
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i think the majority are in this downward spiral.... i bought the RTR to try and keep myself from spending a lot. first, the "C" broke. why replace with plastic when there are cool aluminum ones available? then the plastic tie rod breaks which leads me to upgrade/fab all new metal links. you know it's coming, next time out, servo gear shears off the front, upgrade time again! now the new servo(hobbico cs170) draws a lot of juice. time for a castle bec and some speed control unit to replace the stock stuff. new 45t motor is already in. wheels are on order from Mayhem Eng. LHS has the m3 flat irons in stock........... the price of the kit or RTR is just the cover charge to the big show if you know what i mean. nick |
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05-19-2008, 06:29 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso
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got the RTR for the same reason....just wanted to get out there and crawl, but luck have it i got a rooster, integy 70t motor, 23 tooth pinion gear and the tires, and springs are on order.......i have a feeling this is going to be a money pit!
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05-19-2008, 06:47 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carlisle
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if your including replacing after market parts that have bent, failed, or upgraded at least $900
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05-19-2008, 07:32 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greentown
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nothing in the AX10..... YET! maybe a rockstar chassis?  lol when i had my t-maxx in 1 piece it had more $$ in replacement parts than the truck itself.... Mostly bulk heads, arms, hubs, shock towers, servos ect ect.... The t-maxx is now in 3 pieces and its days are numbered.... (sorry got off topic)
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05-19-2008, 08:27 PM
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| Keep it real   Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA
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|  This is a funny thread. I myself have spent more in just the steering and dig servos than the kit cost Last edited by Tanis; 05-19-2008 at 09:19 PM. |
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05-19-2008, 08:28 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: #
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who hasent spent more than what the truck cost. ive got 1000 plus into mine and still spending more. i figure its a hobby and i have fun doing it.
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05-19-2008, 09:27 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Redlands
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Stock Axial Kit - $200 DMG tuber - $170 Novak Rooster Combo - $109 Novak Goat Combo - $216 Vanquish Wheels + Weights - $170 Losi Rock Claws + Mem Foam - $70 Misc Parts from RCP - $100 Lipo Packs - $75 STRC Diff Lockers - $10 Hyperion 1210i Charger - $160 Hyperion Balancer LBA-10 - $30 Hyperion Balancer Connectors - $30 AC/DC Power Supply - $30 Total for the upgrades, minus the kit - $1,170 AX10 Kit alone - $200 Total for everything, RTR as it sits now, $1,379 |
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05-19-2008, 09:32 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dahlonega
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I bought my ax-10 rtr last week......and have allready spent 200 dollars upgrading it so it would crawl better. But hay you cant put a price on fun  |
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05-19-2008, 09:42 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston
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I just got started on the AX10, but the suspension arms on this cost me more than the Axial kit.  * |
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05-19-2008, 09:43 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denverish
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Heck my steering servo alone was $100. I don't even want to think about how much I've spent.
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05-19-2008, 09:50 PM
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| ghetto fabulous newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: with your mom
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I sure everyone that is really into this hobby, spent about 5 times as much on upgrades, than the kit costs.
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05-19-2008, 10:00 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Tan Valley
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05-19-2008, 10:19 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA.
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I'm a noob to r/c crawlers and i've got $325 over cost of of the kit so far. ....thank you search button |
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05-20-2008, 12:37 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harrisville, UT
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I think this would be a very short thread if the question where reversed |
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05-20-2008, 12:45 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH
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Kit? What kit? I'm piecing everything together. |
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05-20-2008, 01:42 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2007 Location: melbourne, australia
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not me, i've spent less on upgrades than the kit is to buy mainly because i build everything sidewinder=$70 servo's=$50 tq3=$70 tires=$50 motor=$20 misc=$20 total=$280 Kit cost in Australia=$360 thats it, and i am winning comps with it lets just ignore the fact i didn't pay for the kit in the first place, i won it at the national comp down here in Australia |
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