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02-06-2014, 02:17 PM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
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| Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
I was just wondering if there are any other crawlers, 1/10 scale, and under $200, a few simple mods to this rs10xt and its pretty good.
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02-06-2014, 04:42 PM | #2 |
In the band for now. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: roselle
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
there are a lot of cheapo rigs out there , start searching instead of being spoon fed. after you but tons of cash into the 10 , then there so so crawlers |
02-06-2014, 05:48 PM | #3 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Columbia, MO
Posts: 91
| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
I have a couple rs10's pretty fun and some easy mods to make them a bit better but limited by axle design to never be much more. I just bought an Exceed Maxstone 10 which is a shafty Ax10 knockoff. It seems more versatile and most AX10 upgrades will work with little to no modifications. I just started modding one this afternoon, am planning to post a build thread with pics in the general section because of no specific exceed section. $139 on amazon..
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02-06-2014, 07:00 PM | #4 |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
I have seen the rs10 go scale and comp crawler, for cheap. So idk about lemonhead's post vs buying a real axial ax-10 (something like $300 new needing all electronics) vs a $156 rs10xt or a maxstone10. Mowheelin what was the damage on shipping? and have you tested durability? strong esc/motor? hard to stall them? And im not sure what you meant my the rs10 axle design, can you open my eyes, and tell me what i'm missing? Thanks guys, Higgins909 |
02-06-2014, 07:01 PM | #5 |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
Forgot to say, I am interested in that picture thread, that you mentioned.
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02-06-2014, 07:02 PM | #6 |
www.ottsix.com Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico USA
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
My first crawler was an RS10...I still have it, fun truck for the money.
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02-06-2014, 07:49 PM | #7 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Razorback Haven
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
I've seriously considered retiring my berg next season to try and run the 1/10 MOA exceed setup. I honestly think for not much money and a little know how, you could have a competitive rig! |
02-06-2014, 07:59 PM | #8 |
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02-06-2014, 08:08 PM | #9 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Columbia, MO
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
The rs10 axles have 380/390 motors on a plastic housing and plastic gears. Bigger motors can be fit with some ingenuity as well links can be designed to work with the motors that will be even more in the way since they are bigger. With more power need metal gears then hardened cross pins then...... I got to the point that with all that needed to be upgraded to run a redcat axle that the cheapest and most reliable way to go was bully axles. Start whole new rig..... Now both my rs10's run 5000mah 2s lipos, white dot rovers, weighted front wheels, cheap metal gear servos, and not much more. Kids can run them for hours on end. |
02-06-2014, 08:22 PM | #10 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Columbia, MO
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02-06-2014, 08:27 PM | #11 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Columbia, MO
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
I have put a Holmes 16t 5 pole crawlmaster pro on 3s through the Maxstone 10 and so far nothing breaking. Only 3-4 packs on that setup though.
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02-06-2014, 08:41 PM | #12 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Razorback Haven
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range? 1/10 Scale Exceed RC Mad Crawler 4WD RTR Remote Control Truck This one! It's ugly as sin, but I think it has real potential. I already use the plastic gearbox and plastic gears in my berg, and they are excellent! |
02-06-2014, 08:59 PM | #13 | |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range? Quote:
Wow really? idk about how strong that motor is, but at 3s it must be pretty strong, people have broken the diffs and the axles stock! Another thing I wondered about the Maxstone 10, how is the wheel tow in/out? I've seen in the pictures the rears have toe in and the fronts have toe out. I also wondered about it being top heavy/high CG | |
02-06-2014, 09:35 PM | #14 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range? Quote:
To the OP, I don't have an answer for you but hope this thread helps you find what you are looking for | |
02-06-2014, 10:04 PM | #15 | |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Columbia, MO
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range? Quote:
I think the exceeds have been around for a while now ant just like the Cats there are a few versions out there. I have the most recent and really like it so far, I have even ground down the steering stops to get more angle, really expected to grenade a joint quickly but haven't yet. Tow? No concern. Works great, could be corrected if necessary. Top heavy? Absolutely! Lipo on front links and electronics mounted to underside of top tray is my fix so far. | |
02-06-2014, 11:39 PM | #16 |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
I know that one MOA exceed has been around a (maybe 6 years) long time, but I don't see parts on ebay, where would "you" go to get new ones? I kinda fear parts support with exceed. I seen someone mention that it is waterproof? but didn't see this in the description. Does the stock esc support 3s? and its got 2.2 beadlocks? I was leaning towards the maxstone 10 first, as if I wanted to, I could put my castle creations sidewinder 3 4600kv in it (tho will gear down, so I can crawl) and liked the axles. Did a moderator approve that post of yours yet? and you said in the General Crawlers part? Right now its kinda like, get one now, get one later XD Thanks, you're really helping me out here |
02-07-2014, 07:56 AM | #17 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: under a rock and a hard place
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
The 4600kv motor is way to fast for any type of low end resolution needed for crawling no matter how far you gear it down in a production set up. Now, if you are going to blast thru mud pits and what not it might just put a smile on your face. Parts support is important in my eyes along with the aftermarket support. That is why I run axial based rigs....The local hobby shops always seem to have the parts needed to get back up and running. You may want to consideder craigs list for used rigs OR, buy a 20.00 star to support the site and you will have access to the BST section. If it were me the later is what I would do, less chance of flakes like you seem to find on CL. Last edited by hotwheels000; 02-07-2014 at 08:00 AM. |
02-07-2014, 08:21 AM | #18 | |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Columbia, MO
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range? Quote:
Agree agree agree. I do like the Maxstone because virtually everything can be upgraded with ax10 parts, cat cannot. I did buy a prebuilt ax10 here from a member who was building another rig and it is still the best performer I own but I don't think that bang for the buck can compete with the Maxstone. Certainly, if you like this site spend the $20 and get the classifieds opened up, I did when new then quit playing with my rigs until I bought the Maxstone now back at it again. | |
02-07-2014, 08:26 AM | #19 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Columbia, MO
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
I'm having a hard time getting pics to upload from my home internet connection, out in the country and to slow. This should have been with the "top heavy post"
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02-07-2014, 08:27 AM | #20 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Columbia, MO
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| Re: Other crawlers in RS10 XT price range?
Another.....it wasn't upside down when it left me....not sure how to fix it either. Help?
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