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GeoffSFAs10 · 03-06-2009, 12:37 PM

So it would seem that everyone is using either the kit or the ARTR Ax10. well i am looking at the RTR because i dont think i know enough to put together an ARTR. However looking at the RTR it would seem that the suspension is really stiff on them. what is everyones take on this? i do not plan to comp with it, i just want to go have fun with it, more of a basher rig then anything.
i am used to how my nylint crawled, and i liked its suspension, it was good enough but the motors lacked umph, so thats why im looking for something new. plus the avaliability of aftermarket parts.

amorton94 · 03-06-2009, 01:40 PM

i say get it. most will say get the artr, but they have deeper pockets. you could make the rtr just as good if not better than the artr with a few upgrades. go with the rtr, you'll save money.

xDamianx · 03-06-2009, 01:42 PM

k im 12 and have an ax10 rtr it ok had probs like drive shaft nuthin bad

mine is a basher not somuch a crawler but the suspention is ok too mine all stock no up grades and it goes to 6 1/2 in.

durango#95 · 03-06-2009, 02:09 PM

For a basher, the RTR is not a bad truck at all. The suspension will break in over time, and it will be good if you plan to run a stick pack up top on the electronics tray (as intended with the RTR). I have never driven a Nylint crawler, but I'm betting that the AX10 RTR will crawl 2x better right out of the box.
Do your self a favor, if you are going to crawl with it, get some better tires at the same time as the truck, and change to them as soon as you get it home

Hillcrawler · 03-06-2009, 02:35 PM

If you are worried about putting it together with the ARTR ther is nothing to really put together you just put in your electronics and tighten every thing. I went with a ARTR when I first started now the only thing left stock is the links, Go with the ARTR mostly likely you will upgrade everything anyway, but the ARTR is a good starter truck.

Tyler Kadlec · 03-06-2009, 10:36 PM

put lighter shock oil or have like the shock oil half way and flip the shocks. Also try Softer springs.

minisaba · 03-06-2009, 10:50 PM

I bought a rtr and I regret it, for ten dollars more I could have gotten the artr. The links and steering rods bend easily. With the artr you wont have that problem. As you were told before, the only thing you will have to do is plug and play. installing electronics will only take you about five minutes. and about people having deeper pockets, its not that truthful. in my opinion people who have rtr end up replacing more parts because plastic bends and breaks easily, metal doesnt. try adding the times you will have to replace a part and you will see having something rtr is more expensive. good luck and i hope you consider everyones advise.

oldhippie · 03-06-2009, 11:01 PM

I got a used running artr and have replaced almost everything. I would hang out some crawls, do some research, ask lots of questions, and just buy pieces (there are lots of good used parts out there) to build what ya want. Saves the inital cost of all the stuff that you will throw away. Oh and what ever ya get you will be taking it apart/putting it back together alot.

amorton94 · 03-06-2009, 11:11 PM

this should help: way better than the artr in my opinion and way cheaper in the longrun too !

RTR - Part - Price (where to buy) - Part Number
AX10 - $234.99 (amainhobbies) - AX90002
Grey Color Pack - $40 (pretty much anywhere) - AXA1432
Hardware Upgrade Pack - $17 (amainhobbies) - AXA1411
Grey Beadlock Rings - $included - AX8112
Slipper Clutch - $included - AX30414
55t motor - $13.50 (towerhobbies) - AX240007
TX/RX combo - $included
ESC - $included
Soft (White) Springs - $12 ($6 x 2 pr) (towerhobbies) - AX30214
Total - $317.49 before shipping

you can also play with it out of the box, you don't have to wait for the mailman to bring your elecs. if i were you, rtr is the way to go!

shaggy · 03-07-2009, 02:36 AM

rtr is great for someone that wants it running now and doesnt need a comp rig. i have spent well over 700 on my artr it gets real expensive real quick. go with the rtr it is a great buy. i dont know why axial charges so much for the artr when it doesnt include any electronics

amorton94 · 03-07-2009, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by shaggy

rtr is great for someone that wants it running now and doesnt need a comp rig. i have spent well over 700 on my artr it gets real expensive real quick. go with the rtr it is a great buy. i dont know why axial charges so much for the artr when it doesnt include any electronics

they think the $50 aluminum links make it even

syber70 · 03-07-2009, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amorton94

they think the $50 aluminum links make it even

Don't forget the better then RTR tires that you will still want to replace.

GeoffSFAs10 · 03-07-2009, 07:18 AM

really all i would want to end up with is replacing the links, cause plastic is stupid, and a different set of tires. if the suspension worked well enough to get me where i wanted to go i'd be perfectly happy with it. i'd be using it for playing around in the creek by my house. there are some rocks, gravel bars, couple of conrecte piles that are fun to drive on. i also have a problem with mud, and the fact i cant stay out of it, haha. but the nylint severly lacks wheel turning speed to make it worthwhile for mud. hell most obsticles i couldnt get over were a result of no wheel spin.

Sydwaiz · 03-07-2009, 08:21 PM

Sorry if i'm hijacking but what type of radio does the RTR come with? Is it any good?

durango#95 · 03-07-2009, 08:51 PM

Best I can tell, it's a re-branded Futaba. Not sure on the model, but I saw an ad for it................at Tower Hobbies I think.

xller8 · 03-07-2009, 09:34 PM

I did some research on both. Not a whole lot diffrent besides the links go with the rtr and start crawlin

GeoffSFAs10 · 03-08-2009, 07:19 PM

im also thinking..what, if anything, could i use from my tmaxx on a ARTR? i have a TQ3 remote, and a whole tmaxx that is a POS. the electronics are good, but the motor is junked out on it. can i use anything from it? servo? speed controller? ( does it have one???? ) or would i be better off just to go with the RTR anyway

SPiDA WEBBiE · 03-08-2009, 08:01 PM

i went ahead and went with the rtr cause i wanted different colored links plus i wanted to drive it so if you dig the orange or green links and can wait to drive it id go with one of them.

BEN214 · 03-08-2009, 08:05 PM

one of my first upgrades is i recommend a higher turn motor to get more power and also an swx chassis , i did both of that stuff and the difference is night and day

<<<ash>>> · 08-10-2009, 05:11 AM

i a also thinking about getting a rtr but in some help with the battery and charger.
i am getting rtr from tcs and these are what i have for the battery http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Batteries-p-1-c-123.html i am not sure if i should go with the 6 cell 1500mah 7.2 split pack for performance and less running time or the 3600mah 7.2 venom stick pack for more running time. this truck is not going to be in any comps it is just a truck i am going to have fun with in my backyard and inside it is more like a basher. can u plz suggest a good charger from tcs for a pretty low price.

03-06-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
GeoffSFAs10 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St.louis Posts: 114	RTR AX10 questions So it would seem that everyone is using either the kit or the ARTR Ax10. well i am looking at the RTR because i dont think i know enough to put together an ARTR. However looking at the RTR it would seem that the suspension is really stiff on them. what is everyones take on this? i do not plan to comp with it, i just want to go have fun with it, more of a basher rig then anything. i am used to how my nylint crawled, and i liked its suspension, it was good enough but the motors lacked umph, so thats why im looking for something new. plus the avaliability of aftermarket parts.

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03-06-2009, 01:40 PM	#2
amorton94 Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CO Posts: 549	i say get it. most will say get the artr, but they have deeper pockets. you could make the rtr just as good if not better than the artr with a few upgrades. go with the rtr, you'll save money.

03-06-2009, 01:42 PM	#3
xDamianx Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alliance Posts: 236	k im 12 and have an ax10 rtr it ok had probs like drive shaft nuthin bad mine is a basher not somuch a crawler but the suspention is ok too mine all stock no up grades and it goes to 6 1/2 in.

03-06-2009, 02:09 PM	#4
durango#95 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In my house Posts: 243	For a basher, the RTR is not a bad truck at all. The suspension will break in over time, and it will be good if you plan to run a stick pack up top on the electronics tray (as intended with the RTR). I have never driven a Nylint crawler, but I'm betting that the AX10 RTR will crawl 2x better right out of the box. Do your self a favor, if you are going to crawl with it, get some better tires at the same time as the truck, and change to them as soon as you get it home

03-06-2009, 02:35 PM	#5
Hillcrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Asheboro N.C Posts: 486	If you are worried about putting it together with the ARTR ther is nothing to really put together you just put in your electronics and tighten every thing. I went with a ARTR when I first started now the only thing left stock is the links, Go with the ARTR mostly likely you will upgrade everything anyway, but the ARTR is a good starter truck.

03-06-2009, 10:36 PM	#6
Tyler Kadlec Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Farmington,Nm Posts: 194	put lighter shock oil or have like the shock oil half way and flip the shocks. Also try Softer springs.

03-06-2009, 10:50 PM	#7
minisaba Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 279	I bought a rtr and I regret it, for ten dollars more I could have gotten the artr. The links and steering rods bend easily. With the artr you wont have that problem. As you were told before, the only thing you will have to do is plug and play. installing electronics will only take you about five minutes. and about people having deeper pockets, its not that truthful. in my opinion people who have rtr end up replacing more parts because plastic bends and breaks easily, metal doesnt. try adding the times you will have to replace a part and you will see having something rtr is more expensive. good luck and i hope you consider everyones advise.

03-06-2009, 11:01 PM	#8
oldhippie I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 20 miles southeeast of downtown Sacramento Posts: 2,373	I got a used running artr and have replaced almost everything. I would hang out some crawls, do some research, ask lots of questions, and just buy pieces (there are lots of good used parts out there) to build what ya want. Saves the inital cost of all the stuff that you will throw away. Oh and what ever ya get you will be taking it apart/putting it back together alot.

03-06-2009, 11:11 PM	#9
amorton94 Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CO Posts: 549	this should help: way better than the artr in my opinion and way cheaper in the longrun too ! RTR - Part - Price (where to buy) - Part Number AX10 - $234.99 (amainhobbies) - AX90002 Grey Color Pack - $40 (pretty much anywhere) - AXA1432 Hardware Upgrade Pack - $17 (amainhobbies) - AXA1411 Grey Beadlock Rings - $included - AX8112 Slipper Clutch - $included - AX30414 55t motor - $13.50 (towerhobbies) - AX240007 TX/RX combo - $included ESC - $included Soft (White) Springs - $12 ($6 x 2 pr) (towerhobbies) - AX30214 Total - $317.49 before shipping you can also play with it out of the box, you don't have to wait for the mailman to bring your elecs. if i were you, rtr is the way to go!

03-07-2009, 02:36 AM	#10
shaggy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 214	rtr is great for someone that wants it running now and doesnt need a comp rig. i have spent well over 700 on my artr it gets real expensive real quick. go with the rtr it is a great buy. i dont know why axial charges so much for the artr when it doesnt include any electronics

03-07-2009, 07:18 AM	#13
GeoffSFAs10 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St.louis Posts: 114	really all i would want to end up with is replacing the links, cause plastic is stupid, and a different set of tires. if the suspension worked well enough to get me where i wanted to go i'd be perfectly happy with it. i'd be using it for playing around in the creek by my house. there are some rocks, gravel bars, couple of conrecte piles that are fun to drive on. i also have a problem with mud, and the fact i cant stay out of it, haha. but the nylint severly lacks wheel turning speed to make it worthwhile for mud. hell most obsticles i couldnt get over were a result of no wheel spin.

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03-07-2009, 08:21 PM	#14
Sydwaiz Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 492	Sorry if i'm hijacking but what type of radio does the RTR come with? Is it any good?

03-07-2009, 08:51 PM	#15
durango#95 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In my house Posts: 243	Best I can tell, it's a re-branded Futaba. Not sure on the model, but I saw an ad for it................at Tower Hobbies I think.

03-07-2009, 09:34 PM	#16
xller8 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frankfort Posts: 7	I did some research on both. Not a whole lot diffrent besides the links go with the rtr and start crawlin

03-08-2009, 07:19 PM	#17
GeoffSFAs10 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St.louis Posts: 114	im also thinking..what, if anything, could i use from my tmaxx on a ARTR? i have a TQ3 remote, and a whole tmaxx that is a POS. the electronics are good, but the motor is junked out on it. can i use anything from it? servo? speed controller? ( does it have one???? ) or would i be better off just to go with the RTR anyway

03-08-2009, 08:01 PM	#18
SPiDA WEBBiE Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OKC 405 Posts: 33	i went ahead and went with the rtr cause i wanted different colored links plus i wanted to drive it so if you dig the orange or green links and can wait to drive it id go with one of them.

03-08-2009, 08:05 PM	#19
BEN214 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: uhh,,, i forgot Posts: 168	one of my first upgrades is i recommend a higher turn motor to get more power and also an swx chassis , i did both of that stuff and the difference is night and day

08-10-2009, 05:11 AM	#20
<<<ash>>> Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 19	i a also thinking about getting a rtr but in some help with the battery and charger. i am getting rtr from tcs and these are what i have for the battery http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Batteries-p-1-c-123.html i am not sure if i should go with the 6 cell 1500mah 7.2 split pack for performance and less running time or the 3600mah 7.2 venom stick pack for more running time. this truck is not going to be in any comps it is just a truck i am going to have fun with in my backyard and inside it is more like a basher. can u plz suggest a good charger from tcs for a pretty low price.

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