Best upgrade for $20?

[flyingrc]

I want to upgrade something on my crawler for $20. I don't know what I can or should get. Please help!!

[LDogg]

A little more info/detail about your rig would help.

[08yfz45031]

Originally Posted by flyingrc

I want to upgrade something on my crawler for $20. I don't know what I can or should get. Please help!!

You SHOULD GET a job

but for 20 bucks I would think wheel weights maybe. maybe surf ebay and grab a good deal on shocks?

[chopan84]

save your money...not alot out there for $20 or better yet buy a star and support the site

[flyingrc]

Originally Posted by LDogg

A little more info/detail about your rig would help.

Umm. Well im running a mostly stock scx 10. The only things that aren't stock is the esc and I have a castle Bec.

[flyingrc]

Originally Posted by 08yfz45031

You SHOULD GET a job

but for 20 bucks I would think wheel weights maybe. maybe surf ebay and grab a good deal on shocks?

Yea man. I was thinking shocks!

[flyingrc]

Originally Posted by atown27

save your money...not alot out there for $20 or better yet buy a star and support the site

I could probably push it to like 40 or so

[LDogg]

I would look at Shocks, a CMS, or a 4 link truss.

[LDogg]

If its an rtr you can get or make new links.

[flyingrc]

Originally Posted by LDogg

If its an rtr you can get or make new links.

Yea man. Im thinking about putting together some links or buying shocks.

[grumpygrady]

how about trying to change the oil in the shocks and/or buying some softer and harder springs for the shocks
you can find some of the springs at the hardware store
try different weights in your wheels
steel BB's will add weight
for a few dollars a different pinion gear can be bought, fewer teeth for slower and more power, more
teeth for faster but less power
these are just a few things to try to do to upgrade your truck/buggy
you also could try building a few scale size tools or coolers ,gascans etc out of sculpey clay
you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to have a great ride

[flyingrc]

Originally Posted by grumpygrady

how about trying to change the oil in the shocks and/or buying some softer and harder springs for the shocks
you can find some of the springs at the hardware store
try different weights in your wheels
steel BB's will add weight
for a few dollars a different pinion gear can be bought, fewer teeth for slower and more power, more
teeth for faster but less power
these are just a few things to try to do to upgrade your truck/buggy
you also could try building a few scale size tools or coolers ,gascans etc out of sculpey clay
you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to have a great ride

Thanks man!! Im wanting to go to my lhs and get some things. I will take some of the things you suggested into consideration. (:

[Siccmade]

I got mirrors,proline tools,tacoma sticker kit for $30 shipped from rpp hobby

[Tom95YJ]

Buy 4 strips of wheel weights from a Local Tire Shop, Sometimes they will just give them to you for free !

[waggaclint]

Originally Posted by flyingrc

I want to upgrade something on my crawler for $20. I don't know what I can or should get. Please help!!

Id use the money to make up some new links...

[R2j]

Links.......
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/chass...-scx-10-a.html

or

Four link truss.....
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/chass...truss-kit.html

or

Wheel weights......
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/vendo...weights**.html

[THX_138]

Originally Posted by flyingrc

I want to upgrade something on my crawler for $20. I don't know what I can or should get. Please help!!

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[2500hdon37s]

Originally Posted by grumpygrady

how about trying to change the oil in the shocks and/or buying some softer and harder springs for the shocks
you can find some of the springs at the hardware store
try different weights in your wheels
steel BB's will add weight
for a few dollars a different pinion gear can be bought, fewer teeth for slower and more power, more
teeth for faster but less power
these are just a few things to try to do to upgrade your truck/buggy
you also could try building a few scale size tools or coolers ,gascans etc out of sculpey clay
you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to have a great ride

adding BB's to try and get weight in my tires did more harm than good.

your rig will just bounce and hop with any wheel speed.

[NFA Fabrication]

Swapping out the stock driveshafts for T-Maxx shafts is hands down the best $20ish mod that you could do! Most of my mods are aimed at reliability. Performance comes second to me. What is a good performing vehicle if it's always broken?

[rebel35747]

i'd go with the link's also if it's a rtr. even if it's just the steering links. much more fun when your wheels actually turn when you want! either make or buy some links, if you start putting more power to the wheels or better shocks, it still won't help much when those plastic links fold up on you. i'd do that and then start with the other mods. a good solid frame is essential to getting that power and traction to the tires. what good is the power if all it does is fold the axles up under a truck? just my 2 cents.