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Old 12-06-2010, 06:30 PM   #1
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Hi, I'm planning on getting a XR10 fairly soon and would like to know the upgrades that are needed. I always check to see what the best setup is before buying a rig. Getting everything all in one go is a lot better than having to wait for stuff in the mail. lol I have a JR 8711 servo and plenty of lipo's. What speedo's will be best? Motors? Aluminum Upgrades to get.....etc. Thanks in advance.
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Old 12-06-2010, 07:07 PM   #2
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There are tons of build threads on here. I would advise you to read as much as you can. Just by reading and learning what works for other people, you'll get an idea of which way you want to go. Check out my threads. They should help.
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Old 12-06-2010, 07:21 PM   #3
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Hi, I'm planning on getting a XR10 fairly soon and would like to know the upgrades that are needed. I always check to see what the best setup is before buying a rig. Getting everything all in one go is a lot better than having to wait for stuff in the mail. lol I have a JR 8711 servo and plenty of lipo's. What speedo's will be best? Motors? Aluminum Upgrades to get.....etc. Thanks in advance.
Here are two local builds you can check out.

Limited's Y-Town BJ4

Ittybitty's BJV4 XR10

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Old 12-06-2010, 08:10 PM   #4
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There are tons of build threads on here. I would advise you to read as much as you can. Just by reading and learning what works for other people, you'll get an idea of which way you want to go. Check out my threads. They should help.

X2, My eyes burn from reading all the build threads on this kit, but I have learned a ton of info in the past three weeks. I may need glasses when this is all said and done with

Seems like most guys are running:

Two Tekin FX-R's
Futaba 4PK radios
Some kind of bearing/bushing mod in the axles (read up on this)
Hitec 7950 servo
A lot of Vanquish parts
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Old 12-06-2010, 08:19 PM   #5
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I am just waiting on Vanquish to release the full Ubatomium XR-10 kit.

But for now, I would read in the XR-10 section.
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Old 12-06-2010, 11:08 PM   #6
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ya like they said it all in the build treads. 4 months ago all I knew about crawling was that I wanted one. it seems like I read every thread on this site & learned tons. when you have seen what all the guys are doing & have done & why they did it or bought it. then it makes building your own much more enjoyable. this is what makes this hobby so much fun building what you want with your own opinion on why you did it that way. plus only you know what your budget is & what you want to do with it in the end.
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Old 12-07-2010, 08:52 AM   #7
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All the build threads in this section are top notch. I like how everyone is coming up with different mods, and ideas. You cant go wrong with this rig.
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Old 12-07-2010, 03:39 PM   #8
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Thanks for all the info. I was looking through all the threads and saw Tons and Tons of builds and that's why I was just asking for ideas. Guess I better get to reading. Thanks again for the help and info
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Old 12-07-2010, 03:44 PM   #9
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I think part of what makes our hobby so great is that everyone is willing to tell you anything that you want to know. There are a lot of RC racers that cannot say the same about their part of the hobby. If someone asks me a question about my rig, i have no problem answering or describing anything that i have done. You would be hard pressed to find a crawler who won't take the time to help you out
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Old 12-07-2010, 06:35 PM   #10
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Like others have said, look around at all the build threads and take note of what you like.

That BJV4 chassis with BWD links got me drooling. Looks so killer, Will definitely add those to my rig soon.
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Old 12-07-2010, 06:40 PM   #11
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That BJV4 chassis with BWD links got me drooling. Looks so killer, Will definitely add those to my rig soon.
I'm quite fond of it
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Old 12-07-2010, 10:09 PM   #12
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that bjv4 chassis with bwd links got me drooling. Looks so killer, will definitely add those to my rig soon.
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Old 12-08-2010, 02:17 AM   #13
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There is a ton of info in this forum. Read, read, read. That way you get what you "want" the first go 'round, and don't was money.

For any topic, search first, then if you don't find your answer post.

The "pro" rig right now is two Tekin FX-r's. I have the Novak M2 Dig, which is pretty new. I would encourage you to research it carefully, as this one product replaces 2 FX-R's, the dig and BEC. With the limited working space inside the chassis, this can be a big benefit in wrenching, plus it's a more simple and straight forward config.

I upgraded the chassis on my AX-10 to an UGC Fastback, and it made a huge difference! But Axial has learned from users over the years, and the stock chassis isn't bad. Especially since you're new to crawling, I'd stick with the stock chassis initially, until you find specific shortcomings (if any perceived by you) that you need to address with a replacement chassis.

Just some random thoughts. Enjoy the research and enjoy the hobby!
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Old 12-08-2010, 12:47 PM   #14
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I also want to know what to buy next.
I have vanquish knuckles and wheels, Dual fx-r, white rovers, crawler inovations foam.
Maybe mother set of tires? For slippery rocks, what should i get.

What is wise for me to buy next.....
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Old 12-08-2010, 01:08 PM   #15
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the best tires i have ever tried in slippery conditions are Losi Boss Claws. Very very good slippery, or and terrian for that matter, tire.
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the best tires i have ever tried in slippery conditions are Losi Boss Claws. Very very good slippery, or and terrian for that matter, tire.
thanks , i ordered a set
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Old 12-09-2010, 07:21 AM   #17
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You won't regret it. I would advise you to also have another set of HB rovers (white dots) for tacky situations. Those two tire combos should get you through any type of terrian.

Everyone has their own opinion about tires. Let me give you my advise. Don't buy Sedonas. They are crap. I have owned several pair in the past before i descovered the rovers.
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Old 12-09-2010, 11:24 AM   #18
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You won't regret it. I would advise you to also have another set of HB rovers (white dots) for tacky situations. Those two tire combos should get you through any type of terrian.

Everyone has their own opinion about tires. Let me give you my advise. Don't buy Sedonas. They are crap. I have owned several pair in the past before i descovered the rovers.

it all comes down to the type of rock and terrain....in colorado...the only thing to run is rovers and sedonas.....sometimes claws.......but its all circumstantial to terrain and rock type
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