Newbie Wraith build
 

Less than two weeks into this hobby with my Poison Spyder RTR, I've decided to build myself a Wraith kit....After a $1500 shopping trip to the LHS, here's what I'm starting with;

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps63188b8b.jpg

Still in the planning/gathering stage but I have already talked to Michelle @ Krawler Konceptz who will be making me a custom skin and as soon as Harley's HD hardware shows up I'll start assembling.

This little hobby is addicting:shock:

Go take that integy crap back. It already has uni's in it.

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This is the first thing that came to my mind too.

Aside from that.... HAVE FUN BUILDING!

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:shock: Please elaborate in newbie tongue and if you know of something better I'm open to suggestions...

TIA


<edit> keeping in mind everything here was recommended by LHS employee but I have no issue with returning anything...

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4 words: Stay away from Integy. That's really all you need to know.


Spend a little extra on higher quality parts and never have to worry about it again. VP, Blue Monkey RC and other are great companies to deal with.

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Congrats my friend!!! What ya gonna do with that big fat nasty radio? If you're not going to run 2 motors or dual steering, you're better off getting a much cheaper radio and using that money in the Vanquish upgrade realm. Vanquish, C-hubs, knuckles, steering links and wheels to make it look PRETTY!!!!

I would consider a Spectrum radio or another Axial radio - if you like the way it feels in your hand....I like my axial radios!

Im excited for you and a little jealous! Of all the kits I have built, I have yet to build a Wraith kit....yet!!! You're gonna LOVE building that thing!!!!!

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You can find those steering links on strc site also. Like $13 or so if I remember correctly. Integy parts tend to fail under "normal" use. A lot of people have issues with them.

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Parts I have already bought;

• Integy steering ( as noted above) - will be returned
• RC4WD 2.2 steel beadlock wheels
• Savox 1232sg servo
• Novak glitch buster
• ST c- hubs
• ST knuckles
• Takin ESC with data logging
• Tekin pro4 brushless motor
• Dynamite servo arm
• axial DIG

Forgot to p/u but on the list;

1. Second servo for DIG

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Re: " big nasty radio"

I also bought the 4PL for my other RTR Wraith (want to be able to run both at the same time, wifey/ friends) but figured the 4PK will support any future upgrades that fancy me... Two weeks in and I'm running a pretty much fully upgraded RTR PS Wraith, I'm in the middle of an SCX10 Rubi build which is another story (I sux at painting) and thinking of a rear steer car also...

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A futaba 4pl is more than enough to run your rig and it's half the cost and the receivers are cheaper. I have a 4pl for my pro rig with dual esc and it does just fine. Also I didn't see any, but some ti links from blue monkey or vp would serve you well. Also do you have a Hotwire to program that tekin esc and a castle programmer to set your bec?"thumbsup"

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It's impressive how friends can make friends spend money :lmao:

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No need for the glitch buster if you're running a BEC.

You don't need that intagey junk. The kit has universals in it. Also take that 4pk back and get a 4pl. The 4pk is just overkill

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Lol, well now I have extras :mrgreen: thanks for the input"thumbsup"

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I went in to buy a 4pl but was told that they are discontinued:???:

I'll ask someone else there when I go tomorrow.

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good start!! Cant wait to see more!!!

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I think the new radio is the 4PLS....either way - that's still a TON of radio. Shoot! Think of all the VP parts you can buy with the extra money between the 4PLS and the 4PK...HEHEHE

I said it once already and I'll say it again, and again, and again - you're going to love building this and .....um....uhhh.....OH YEA.....IM JEALOUS!!! Again, Congrats, HOSS

He doesn't need telemetry. But yes, the 4pk is rediculas for a wraith. A 4pl will do anything you need

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The 4PKS is an awesome radio. It's what I run in my Wraith and all my other r/c's. That being said I would take it back and order a 4pls. That way you have cross-compadability with your current receivers. 4pks receivers are twice what the 4pl receivers are.

I never said it wasn't awsome. It's overkill.