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11-07-2011, 07:45 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: smithville
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I decided i wanted to get the xr. I have many questions tho on what to get for my setup. I do some trail stuff and i know this is not for trails, but i would like to know what is a decent motor for speed that wont handicap crawling. Also what tires is everybody using? I was thinking of the losi comp claws just cuz they are so cheap. any input? thanks for all the help and please excuse my ignorance. this is my first electric and crawler.
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11-07-2011, 12:17 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA
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The XR10 is a great rig, good choice. Look at build threads, check out the stickie guides at the top, use the search option and you will find more information than you really want to know! Motors, Tires, and electronics are all personal preference and everyone will have a thousand opinions. I wouldn't get the comp claws. Pick up a set of either rovers, sedonas, or pin tires. As for electronics, depends on budget and driving preferences. Have fun searching! |
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11-07-2011, 12:37 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sumter
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11-07-2011, 07:57 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: smithville
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thanks for the help so far!
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11-10-2011, 08:54 PM
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I have a little update. I have decided to get the hitec 7954sh which i think is good enough for me. I planned to run 35t motors and i heard some say i may need some rc4wd gears. Are they necessary? if so can someone link me to them?
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11-10-2011, 09:09 PM
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11-10-2011, 09:23 PM
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11-11-2011, 07:18 AM
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Now the radio, I was considering just staying cheap and going with a flysky 3 ch. Which should work with a punk dig, right? I know everybody runs the 4pl and 4pk, but thats not for me. Any input is always welcome.
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11-11-2011, 10:35 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gobles
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I run the dx3e with my punk setup. The third channel positioning is kinda annoying but it works for a budget.
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11-14-2011, 06:22 PM
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alright so i have made some progress lol. i have decided to go with the 45t motor (doesnt need the rc4wd gears right?) since the 35t needs better gears. so with that said can anybody recommend a cheap quality motor/esc set up? i cant really seem to find a decent one. thanks for all the replies.
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11-16-2011, 02:39 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: smithville
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I was thinking of the Holmes hobbies brxl with integy lathes since they are cheap. Any input is welcome |
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11-16-2011, 04:52 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Madrid, IA
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the hh brxl is a great choice for the esc. the integy motors will be fine for you, no need to go for the expensive handwounds.
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12-05-2011, 08:06 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: smithville
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A little update on my first crawler. I got some stuff ordered, 2 tekin fxr 35t combos, a cc bec, and some losi comp claws. Really looking forward to building this beast!!
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12-05-2011, 08:52 PM
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Keep away from ALL Hitec G2 circ... 7955tg ect.... All have a inherent issue of jittering badly enough to eventually destroy the servo..... Well doc.... stuff.... I have 15+ right now and will sit there untill I can get the solder fix on the board.... I just want to warn potential victoms of this .... Hitec has been letting this go one for the past 2-years.... They try to blame it on LONG servo wires and low amp's in singnal line.... Hitec 5955 jitter test - YouTube! Troubleshooting the 7950.wmv - YouTube New hitec 7950TH - FlyingGiants Last edited by kochj; 12-05-2011 at 08:58 PM. |
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12-05-2011, 09:01 PM
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I believe some say that if you go with the 9mm bearings or purchase the HD gear plate it will negate the need?? |
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12-05-2011, 09:17 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: smithville
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So your saying stay away from the 7950 or no?
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12-10-2011, 09:56 AM
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Update: Well i have finally figured out everything that i wanted and wow am i excited. Here is my setup: Tekin esc/motor combo - 35t Hacked gt3b Losi comp claws Hitec 7980 - 611oz say what? 1300 3s 30c batts cc bec This will be a christmas present so stay tuned! |
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12-10-2011, 11:43 AM
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12-10-2011, 01:21 PM
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i just went with a hacked gt3b
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