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mulepic · 08-30-2011, 03:40 PM

I use to have a berg and have been out of crawling for a while. I'd like to come back and give the XR10 a try. I have my ESCs, motors, bec, radio, batteries, tires, etc. I just need the kit but I don't want to spend $200 in upgrades. I don't comp but I want a reliable MOA. After searching around this is what I came up with:

kit: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXZXU3&P=ML

traxxas bushings: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJK83&P=7

9mm bearings (I can modify the stock case for these): http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=L5BBBU03&P=7

Is there a less expensive option for the bearings like from a different manufacturer or is there an 8mm flanged bushing for a reasonable price like the traxxas ones?

How's that list?

ittybitty · 08-30-2011, 03:53 PM

http://www.avidrc.com/product/8/metr...-bearings.html

mulepic · 08-30-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ittybitty

http://www.avidrc.com/product/8/metr...-bearings.html

Thanks that does save some money!

DioptricStraw · 08-30-2011, 07:18 PM

I did the 9mm mod with the avid bearings in mine and a buddies crawler and they are both running RC4WD gears and no issues.

Jeepkid · 08-30-2011, 07:24 PM

Do yourself a favor and get the traxxas bushings for the trans case and got get the VP motor plates

mulepic · 08-30-2011, 08:22 PM

I can try the DIY 9mm mod and if it doesn't work then I'm only out $10 and I'll get the VP motor plates. Thanks for the suggestion.

Are high clearance arms needed? I've made my own before for the berg that I still have laying around but the xr10 looks like they have more than just one bend to them.

erikblank · 08-30-2011, 10:21 PM

Do yourself a favor and at least buy the RC4wd gears. You can wait to put them in if you want, but keep them on hand. You will need them and they're not always available.

08-30-2011, 03:40 PM	#1
mulepic Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: phx Posts: 208	Noob to XR10 shopping list I use to have a berg and have been out of crawling for a while. I'd like to come back and give the XR10 a try. I have my ESCs, motors, bec, radio, batteries, tires, etc. I just need the kit but I don't want to spend $200 in upgrades. I don't comp but I want a reliable MOA. After searching around this is what I came up with: kit: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXZXU3&P=ML traxxas bushings: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJK83&P=7 9mm bearings (I can modify the stock case for these): http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=L5BBBU03&P=7 Is there a less expensive option for the bearings like from a different manufacturer or is there an 8mm flanged bushing for a reasonable price like the traxxas ones? How's that list?

08-30-2011, 03:53 PM	#2
ittybitty I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sumter Posts: 6,141	http://www.avidrc.com/product/8/metr...-bearings.html

08-30-2011, 07:18 PM	#4
DioptricStraw Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 579	I did the 9mm mod with the avid bearings in mine and a buddies crawler and they are both running RC4WD gears and no issues.

08-30-2011, 07:24 PM	#5
Jeepkid I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GrandRapids, MILITIAGAN Posts: 3,197	Do yourself a favor and get the traxxas bushings for the trans case and got get the VP motor plates

08-30-2011, 08:22 PM	#6
mulepic Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: phx Posts: 208	I can try the DIY 9mm mod and if it doesn't work then I'm only out $10 and I'll get the VP motor plates. Thanks for the suggestion. Are high clearance arms needed? I've made my own before for the berg that I still have laying around but the xr10 looks like they have more than just one bend to them.

08-30-2011, 10:21 PM	#7
erikblank Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Downieville Posts: 112	Do yourself a favor and at least buy the RC4wd gears. You can wait to put them in if you want, but keep them on hand. You will need them and they're not always available.

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