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[Browneye]

My C2 rig is still a Vaterra.
IMO the portal's ground clearance advantage outweighs the higher COG which can be offset with weighted hub covers and hardware. At least I find my basic TRX sport crawls nearly as well as my completely custom Vaterra.

I haven't had enough time with the Enduro to know for sure, but it sure does well right out of the box! It's a great new platform.

I don't think a stock SCX10ii is competitive any longer - nice platform to build from, but they really cheaped them out.

[JC3]

I don't think a stock SCX10ii is competitive any longer - nice platform to build from, but they really cheaped them out.

Yeah, I heard the same thing last weekend from some people who should know. Not good news.

[MaX-D]

After much deliberation, I'm still on the fence, but, this blew me away. Very impressive! This makes me want to buy one. Didn't know this truck was this capable.

https://youtu.be/N_wRUu4EuJE

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[JC3]

Originally Posted by MaX-D

After much deliberation, I'm still on the fence, but, this blew me away. Very impressive! This makes me want to buy one. Didn't know this truck was this capable.

https://youtu.be/N_wRUu4EuJE

Yeah, that guy is great. We do stuff like that all the time with our X4's. Do keep in mind that this accomplished only after a dedicated (extreme perhaps) weight reduction and CG lowering program. He has a separate video on how he did it. Well worth watching for any X4 owner looking for max performance. Not always pretty but definitely effective.

[Browneye]

Once you get bitten by the rock crawling thing it can be very addicting. They all do well with some mods and good tires and foams. For many this is the entire game. The club comps are a blast.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by MaX-D

After much deliberation, I'm still on the fence, but, this blew me away. Very impressive! This makes me want to buy one. Didn't know this truck was this capable.

https://youtu.be/N_wRUu4EuJE

All I see is large brass weights (rotors/hubs), wider offset hubs at all four corners, plain lexan body without any accessories, windows cutout and KLRs on stamped steel beadlocks....was there supposed to be something more? Any truck should do good with this setup.

Originally Posted by Browneye

Once you get bitten by the rock crawling thing it can be very addicting. They all do well with some mods and good tires and foams. For many this is the entire game. The club comps are a blast.

Yep!

[MaX-D]

Originally Posted by Natedog

All I see is large brass weights (rotors/hubs), wider offset hubs at all four corners, plain lexan body without any accessories, windows cutout and KLRs on stamped steel beadlocks....was there supposed to be something more? Any truck should do good with this setup.

This is good to know. The guy in that video has $350-400 in upgrades on that truck. Forgive my noobness. Thanks.


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[JC3]

Originally Posted by MaX-D

This is good to know. The guy in that video has $350-400 in upgrades on that truck. Forgive my noobness. Thanks.

You will quickly learn that $350-400 in upgrades, relative to that level of performance, is an absolute bargain.

[gfrizz423]

Is it better to just get the trx4 or go cheaper with the sport package?

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[Natedog]

Originally Posted by MaX-D

This is good to know. The guy in that video has $350-400 in upgrades on that truck. Forgive my noobness. Thanks.

I'm not seeing that much money, but hard to say without body off and checking upgraded gears, shafts, esc etc....could be though. No problem, just trying to help, you're welcome.

Originally Posted by JC3

You will quickly learn that $350-400 in upgrades, relative to that level of performance, is an absolute bargain.

Depends, always start with free/cheap mods and everyone has their level of hobby budget, I remember barely being able to afford a set of bearings back when everything came with bushings.

[MaX-D]

Originally Posted by Natedog

I'm not seeing that much money, but hard to say without body off and checking upgraded gears, shafts, esc etc....could be though. No problem, just trying to help, you're welcome.







Depends, always start with free/cheap mods and everyone has their level of hobby budget, I remember barely being able to afford a set of bearings back when everything came with bushings.

In the notes of the video he left a list of parts upgrades that he did to the truck. So I clicked on each link and added them up. I was just curious on how much he spent. He spent $150 on Samix brass on the front end alone if memory serves. I believe under drive and overdrive gears are $40 a piece. It adds up quick

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[JC3]

Originally Posted by gfrizz423

Is it better to just get the trx4 or go cheaper with the sport package?

I agree, it depends on a few things.

RTR is just that, a RTR - open it up and off you go. Modify or upgrade at will. While you're deciding you get to enjoy the truck and learn what it can do and also what you would like it to do.

The Sport kit gives you the pleasure of assembling the kit yourself if you like to do that. However, before hand or during the build you'll need to figure out electronics, motor, receiver, etc and then install them. Not a big deal but does require some planning.

My friend and I went with the Sport Kit. We always build our stuff and we knew full well that we would be upgrading the electronics and so we decided to spend the money on that. Either way, it's a win win!

As Natedog said, "...always start with free/cheap mods." This is for sure true and important since a few simple free mods can really improve the stock kit's performance.

[Browneye]

Out of all my rigs, I like the TRX4 sport the best I think. It just flat works. Very easy kit to build as well.
It was my sixth truck, fourth kit, and not long after got the new Associated Enduro RTR. Like it too, but really, I think the portal axles have a lot going for them. Everything else between it and the Enduro are comparable. The under-drive gearing for the rear of the TRX have been backordered - in any case at some point you'll be able to match that feature with the TRX. Other than that, 550 motor, great chassis, good shocks and axles - it's all there.

I added the SSD portal covers, they're 70 or 80 grams or so, down low, at the end of each end of the front axle. This crazy thing keeps up with my comp rigs, makes all the lines in our proving grounds. A little weight on the rear axles would help a bit as well, but really, weighting the front for climbs and traction give really good performance gains.

My build thread here, and there are a couple more as well - scope them out and decide what YOU want. I didn't really care for the 'sport' no-name pickup, so mine got the Proline '68 Toyota LandCruiser. I don't have a lot of $$ in options on this one (yet), it's doing just fine with the portal weights and some decent tires and wheels. All that body and tires and wheels and all that is still in the box. A Holmes 550 Trailmaster motor and a hobbywing speed controller works great, about $60. Add the radio of your flavor. I'm running the cheapo DS3218 steering servo - works fine for what I do with it - $12-$18 depending on how long you want to wait. Built with the kit body it has a ton of accessory options, and performance is excellent.
66 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 - TRX4

[JC3]

I added the SSD portal covers, they're 70 or 80 grams or so, down low, at the end of each end of the front axle. This crazy thing keeps up with my comp rigs, makes all the lines in our proving grounds. A little weight on the rear axles would help a bit as well, but really, weighting the front for climbs and traction give really good performance gains.

Yes!