Do I want a Bomber?

[mass-hole]

Originally Posted by cul8tr

Had a HH 3500xl in the Bomber but pulled it out after about 3-4 runs. It doesn't handle speed very well. I broke the f and r axle case in 2 days time. Running 2.2 Showdown tires. I put the Redcat 17t motor in it and couldn't be happier. I also like the Trailmaster Sport 21t in it. Yes diffs are a weak link. I had the upgrade them with the 3500.

I put a Puller Pro BL 2700kV in the Rey and on 3S it can barely handle the power, its all over the place.

[Browneye]

So you already have the 'racer-buggy' thing there. IMO a Bomber would too much duplication - unless you specifically want solid axles. A bomber can be setup to crawl much better due to this, but they're also not nearly as good for high speed.

To me it gets down to where your interests lie, what kind of crawling activity you really enjoy.
Have you made any decisions? Short lists?

[MAC FAB]

Give your Rey a suspension tune, sounds like everything is way too soft. That said, IFS steering leaves something to be desired for serious crawling, kinda like crawling your F350 4 door truck..... Mine is fully independent suspension, one-off, and I haven't been out with anyone else to compare performance. That said, I also build go fast buggies. Until there are sanctioned races for them (Baja style), I find the Bomber is more fun. I'm new to crawling, but have bashed. Over that, somehow now. Here's my "big girl". Low cg by design, so the rubber usually stays down.

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20190216_133408 by MAC FAB, on Flickr

[mass-hole]

I appreciate the feedback everyone. I think i am gunna work in my Rey and try to get it dialed in. I was more focused on crawling, but also wanted to be able to do the occasional rip around the trailhead or whatever.

The thing that gets me with the rey is that the rear swaybar is SOOOO stiff. It cuts the rear articulation in half when its engaged. When its disengaged it flops around like a wet noodle.

That said, there is a guy on the local CL that has an unopened Bomber kit with a few upgrades he had planned. Its really calling my name. Price is a little higher than I wanted though.

[1fox2go]

Its priced higher because I would bet they know the kit is discontinued and they are banking on that.

If you have the coin, love the hobby, love to build, and know you will enjoy the rig, get a Bomber, kit or RTR

It sounds like you want one you are just trying to find others to help you "justify" it. Nothing wrong with multiple rigs that are similar.

[mass-hole]

Originally Posted by 1fox2go

Its priced higher because I would bet they know the kit is discontinued and they are banking on that.

If you have the coin, love the hobby, love to build, and know you will enjoy the rig, get a Bomber, kit or RTR

It sounds like you want one you are just trying to find others to help you "justify" it. Nothing wrong with multiple rigs that are similar.

Not justify, just realign my expectations. Ive never driven one so everything I think about the Bomber is just made up in my own head based on sweet pictures from the internet lol. I didnt wanna dive in head first only to be disappointed.

[Voodoobrew]

If you're just talking about the occasional rip. Get a quality brushless crawling motor like a Puller pro and stiffen up the springs by tightening that ring down when you want to go fast. It will sit higher and roll easier but for occasional use it might be acceptable.

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[mass-hole]

Originally Posted by Voodoobrew

If you're just talking about the occasional rip. Get a quality brushless crawling motor like a Puller pro and stiffen up the springs by tightening that ring down when you want to go fast. It will sit higher and roll easier but for occasional use it might be acceptable.

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I actually just happen to have a Puller pro 2700kV on a Mamba Monster X. The rey literally breaks everytime i drive it in 3S, i am not even kidding. I just finished rebuilding the rear axle with new bearings and an SSD 3rd member after it spun one of the pinion bearings last week and ate the diff cup.

[Voodoobrew]

If you break it every time sounds like you do more bashing then crawling.

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Originally Posted by Voodoobrew

If you break it every time sounds like you do more bashing then crawling.

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Yeah, because I drive it around my yard, which has no rocks, and then it breaks. Then I take my TRX4 crawling while I wait for new parts to come in for the Rey.

Basically it just never makes it to my crawl spots.

[Voodoobrew]

Traxxas makes some tough toys. My trx4 has a 2200kv puller pro and a mamba x on a 9t pinion. I crawl on 2 or 3s and bash on 6s. That thing takes a beating....

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