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[dkw0602]

I am very new to the RC scene and have been enjoying it tremendously. First RC was a Traxxas Slash 4x4. Love it, it's great. I really want to challenge myself and move over to the more technical and skilled side of RC and get me a rock crawler/racer.
I am wanting to do this by starting with the Axial Wraith kit. I want to be able to piece this thing together and make a sweet build, but also on some sort of budget. Nothing that will break the bank. If you will please give me some input on what everyone is using.
I've read a few forums on here and got some sort of ideas and I know this thread has been beat to death. Thanks for any and all help.


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[maxstefaniuk]

If you are looking for solid upgrade parts at a reasonable price check out asiatees.com. They have nearly every part imaginable for good prices. Ive been using their links, skid, shock mounts, and some axle components for over a year without an issue.

When upgrading your lockers check out the Incision spools by vanquish. All of the Incision line is nice as well and is made by vanquish, but it a tad easier on the wallet.


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[Brake Weight]

Get a chassis: either in pieces or used. That'd be a cage, skid, & body. Get a Wraith tranny, WB8 driveshafts, some sort of Tx/Rx, Hobbywing Crawler ESC, 35-55t RC4WD motor ($10, right?), stock axles, pick a servo, and some links. A complete set of plastic Axial links on fleaBay run maybe $15-20. Pull off 2.2 wheels/tires of you're liking and some 90mm shocks with soft springs. All in maybe $200-300 depending on new or used parts.

This will get you going and when you break something or feel it's time to upgrade go ahead. I'd suggest metal links first.

[frontedge]

Originally Posted by Brake Weight

Get a chassis: either in pieces or used. That'd be a cage, skid, & body. Get a Wraith tranny, WB8 driveshafts, some sort of Tx/Rx, Hobbywing Crawler ESC, 35-55t RC4WD motor ($10, right?), stock axles, pick a servo, and some links. A complete set of plastic Axial links on fleaBay run maybe $15-20. Pull off 2.2 wheels/tires of you're liking and some 90mm shocks with soft springs. All in maybe $200-300 depending on new or used parts.

This will get you going and when you break something or feel it's time to upgrade go ahead. I'd suggest metal links first.

This all sounds great , but I would skip the plastic links and go with aluminum first instead of buying twice. Also Holmes has some great brushed motors for pretty reasonable prices.
http://holmeshobbies.com/motors/brus...sport-550.html
http://holmeshobbies.com/motors/brus...er-expert.html