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shootinmanbwh · 03-02-2009, 11:10 AM

I am looking at buying an axial. Which is better, the kit or the artr? Also, which electronics would be good for this? I dont want to spend more than $150 or so.

JeremyH · 03-02-2009, 12:03 PM

I think the ARTR contains better parts than the RTR or Kit. What all electronics do you need? I like the Castle Creations Sidewinder ESC and a Banzai 45T brushed motor. Zippy Lipos work great and are a decent price if you have a charger that can handle them.

ErichF · 03-02-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shootinmanbwh

I am looking at buying an axial. Which is better, the kit or the artr? Also, which electronics would be good for this? I dont want to spend more than $150 or so.

I just out-fitted my first crawler, the AX10 Scorp ARTR. I went with the seemingly popular Novak Rooster and 55T brushed motor/ESC setup, a 5945MG servo I had laying around, and an Outrage Extreme 2S 2500mAh LiPo.

The servo is gonna bust your budget of $150. You can alternatively look at the Hitec 645. The battery I listed was $30.

JRock · 03-03-2009, 02:57 AM

If you get the kit you can do all the aftermarket stuff on it. If you just want to get in to it fast i'd say the ARTR. I would say I like the Tekin fx-r with the 35t lathe motor and a Apogee 2200 lipo. The Novak rooster and goat are great esc's also.

constantmotion · 03-03-2009, 11:50 AM

It's gonna be hard to fit ESC, Motor, Servo, and Battery within $150....ESC gonna be $75-$135, Motor $20-$60, Servo (good digital) $80-$150, Battery $20-$100

sub-zero · 03-03-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by constantmotion

It's gonna be hard to fit ESC, Motor, Servo, and Battery withing $150....ESC gonna be $75-$135, Motor $20-$60, Servo (good digital) $80-$150, Battery $20-$100

X2...I tried to stay within my budget, didn't work out to well, only about doubled it

syber70 · 03-03-2009, 12:56 PM

150 is tough, but can get close.. 120 or so for Tekin FXR combo, 20 or so for TQ3 with receiver, and 30 or so for Servo, puts you right at $170, course, still need batteries.. but that would be a good start IMO

ErichF · 03-03-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by syber70

150 is tough, but can get close.. 120 or so for Tekin FXR combo, 20 or so for TQ3 with receiver, and 30 or so for Servo, puts you right at $170, course, still need batteries.. but that would be a good start IMO

A Novak Rooster/55T combo is only $110 at Tower Hobbies. Tower is also a good source for decent, cheap servos.

hoplesshunter · 03-03-2009, 01:55 PM

Tekin Fxr 55t combo $114.99 (towerhobbies.com)
Tq3 radio $25 (ebay)
TowerPro servo MG995 208oz $10.70 (bestofferbuy.com)
E-flight 2s 2100mah 20c lipo $29.99 (towerhobbies.com)

This is good set up I just did for my sons crawler and it works great. The towerpro servo is a good cheap servo with alot of torque

shaggy · 03-04-2009, 10:11 AM

i went cc sidewinder, integy 45t, hitec 645, then you need a reciever depending on what radio you have

killrocks · 03-04-2009, 09:34 PM

dont skimp on the speed controller. id go with the tekin FX R......

Frankenwheely · 03-05-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by killrocks

dont skimp on the speed controller. id go with the tekin FX R......

X2! Traxxas 3 channel, and Hi-tec servo.

03-02-2009, 11:10 AM	#1
shootinmanbwh Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Plumas Lake Posts: 1	whats the best electronics to get started I am looking at buying an axial. Which is better, the kit or the artr? Also, which electronics would be good for this? I dont want to spend more than $150 or so.

03-03-2009, 11:50 AM	#5
constantmotion On the lookout for Rocks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 3,711	It's gonna be hard to fit ESC, Motor, Servo, and Battery within $150....ESC gonna be $75-$135, Motor $20-$60, Servo (good digital) $80-$150, Battery $20-$100 Last edited by constantmotion; 03-03-2009 at 12:07 PM.

03-02-2009, 12:03 PM	#2
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	I think the ARTR contains better parts than the RTR or Kit. What all electronics do you need? I like the Castle Creations Sidewinder ESC and a Banzai 45T brushed motor. Zippy Lipos work great and are a decent price if you have a charger that can handle them.

03-03-2009, 02:57 AM	#4
JRock RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: J-Braaaapin It Through Gate 10 Posts: 1,897	If you get the kit you can do all the aftermarket stuff on it. If you just want to get in to it fast i'd say the ARTR. I would say I like the Tekin fx-r with the 35t lathe motor and a Apogee 2200 lipo. The Novak rooster and goat are great esc's also.

03-03-2009, 12:56 PM	#7
syber70 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clermont Posts: 217	150 is tough, but can get close.. 120 or so for Tekin FXR combo, 20 or so for TQ3 with receiver, and 30 or so for Servo, puts you right at $170, course, still need batteries.. but that would be a good start IMO

03-03-2009, 01:55 PM	#9
hoplesshunter Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sunset, Utah Posts: 69	Tekin Fxr 55t combo $114.99 (towerhobbies.com) Tq3 radio $25 (ebay) TowerPro servo MG995 208oz $10.70 (bestofferbuy.com) E-flight 2s 2100mah 20c lipo $29.99 (towerhobbies.com) This is good set up I just did for my sons crawler and it works great. The towerpro servo is a good cheap servo with alot of torque

03-04-2009, 10:11 AM	#10
shaggy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 214	i went cc sidewinder, integy 45t, hitec 645, then you need a reciever depending on what radio you have

03-04-2009, 09:34 PM	#11
killrocks Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: cedar rapids Posts: 10	dont skimp on the speed controller. id go with the tekin FX R......

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