Originally Posted by Harley (Post 5923850)

The connector is the same as an EC3 but with the added IQ plugs for the new Spektrum system.

Originally Posted by Harley (Post 5923850)

The Wraith cage/body is much more scale than a Deadbolt or other lexan body. It's an actual construction style that is representative of a real vehicle. Tube chassis construction with panels that bolt on vs a thin shell with no structure.



The connector is the same as an EC3 but with the added IQ plugs for the new Spektrum system.

Originally Posted by crunky (Post 5923913)

I'm old school, went back to deans lol

Originally Posted by crunky (Post 5923913)

I'm old school, went back to deans lol

Originally Posted by rcreview (Post 5923691)

Ok I got mine and I took it out once! A couple weeks ago, I put out an optimistic overview, happy to see something finally 'new' from Axial.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Vlmgs4ZGqg

Right now, my 1.9 Wraith and I are not getting along. I'll spend some time this afternoon running it on my two test courses. Some comments

- so happy to see something new from Axial with the new ownership
- $369 is a lot for what they're offering, especially with what's available out there today.
- Are they just capitalizing on the Wraith brand/legacy? It's more Honcho SCX10.2 hybrid.
- my radio has a range of about 5 feet. :)
- the steering wheel on the transmitter is huge and enhanced with plastic ridges
- All 4 tires wobble like hula hoops
- steering angle is no good
- dogbones, plastic links and plastic shocks
- highlight seems to be the receiver box and the opening hood
- have to use a full size battery???
- what/why this new connector
- slower than slow for what looks like a powerful macheeen
- performs like a Deadbolt II. With no scale body/bumper/overhang, I would hope it can do more. I'll test today


Comments? I hope it is not taboo to discuss performance or anything pro/con about the vehicle. I'm loving my SCX10 II Chevy Blazer right now. And I'm trying to buy/try anything that looks compelling and innovative. I should learn more today but help steer me in the right direction.

fc @RC Review

Originally Posted by GA Dawg (Post 5923942)

If you were really old school, you'd go back to the Tamiya plugs.

Originally Posted by twisted (Post 5923223)

I also wanted to show everyone where my frame broke just behind the front bumper.

Originally Posted by svt923 (Post 5925838)

The single bar supporting the bumper is incredibly lame. Even if it doesn't break, there is way too much flex in the bumper mounting.

I made up these braces to tie the bumper mounts into another part of the frame. These took out like 95% of the flex in the bumper.

https://i.imgur.com/tvbhDv0l.jpg

Originally Posted by svt923 (Post 5925838)

The single bar supporting the bumper is incredibly lame. Even if it doesn't break, there is way too much flex in the bumper mounting.

I made up these braces to tie the bumper mounts into another part of the frame. These took out like 95% of the flex in the bumper.

Originally Posted by twisted (Post 5926211)

well my cage broke again,i guess epoxy wasnt the answer. i just made a lexan "tube" to fit over the stock portion of the cage where it breaks. looks ghetto but its worth a shot. next new chassis rails and maybe harleys 3d printed fix.

Originally Posted by GA Dawg (Post 5926215)

Have you made a warranty claim with Axial yet?

Originally Posted by twisted (Post 5926211)

well my cage broke again,i guess epoxy wasnt the answer. i just made a lexan "tube" to fit over the stock portion of the cage where it breaks. looks ghetto but its worth a shot. next new chassis rails and maybe harleys 3d printed fix.

Originally Posted by TheLetterJ (Post 5926271)

All a warranty claim is gonna get you is another of the same part that's gonna be a hassle to change, then it'll break in the same spot again anyway.

Originally Posted by TheLetterJ (Post 5926271)

Drill a small hole down the center of the "tube" on each side of the break, insert a metal rod of the same diameter, then glue that biotch together.

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper (Post 5923967)

I'll take a Molex (Tamiya) connector over EC3 any day of the week.

Originally Posted by twisted (Post 5926211)

well my cage broke again,i guess epoxy wasnt the answer. i just made a lexan "tube" to fit over the stock portion of the cage where it breaks. looks ghetto but its worth a shot. next new chassis rails and maybe harleys 3d printed fix.

Originally Posted by twisted (Post 5926231)

i havent

Originally Posted by svt923 (Post 5926305)

Except it breaks at a screw hole.

Originally Posted by Jim85IROC (Post 5926329)

I guess I don't understand all of the hate for the EC3. XT60 is my connector of choice, but to be honest, if I wasn't already invested in XT60, I would give the EC3 strong consideration. The connections are robust but easy to plug & unplug, which is what lead me to the XT60 over Deans and some of the other connectors that need the strength of a gorilla with the finger sizes of a 5 year old to unplug. Molex connectors are great if you're only moving a couple amps of current and aren't something that you're going to plug and unplug repeatedly, but are really of no use on modern RCs.

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper (Post 5926332)

Jesus! Maybe this cage is more shit than I expected. If that's the case I won't be building one.

Originally Posted by Jim85IROC (Post 5926361)

Axial didn't have this problem with their older, flexible plastics. Just sayin'... :flipoff:

Maybe EC3s have changed. All of my newer vehicles with EC3s plug and unplug just as easily as my XT60s. I'm actually satisfied enough with the EC3 in my Hammerjaw that I didn't bother to swap it. I'm just using an XT60 to EC3 adapter.