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snowsurfer715 · 03-08-2009, 06:29 PM

I've decided to take the plunge and get into crawling. Decided to go with the ax-10. However, I'm not one to be satisfied with stock. Would it be better to go with the kit or artr? Also, I've been emailing ckrc with questions regarding mods and they've given me a lot of good tips. I was giving their artr kit serious consideration, but, after reading reviews regarding their service and products I'm not so sure.

What do you guys suggest I do? What mods and brands should i give serious consideration to? I'm looking to build a rig that is comp ready but can be used on the weekend as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Mike

freetimecrawler · 03-08-2009, 06:36 PM

Welcome to RCC!!
Here is a great place to start reading:Axial tips and tricks

93'wrangler · 03-09-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by snowsurfer715

I've decided to take the plunge and get into crawling. Decided to go with the ax-10. However, I'm not one to be satisfied with stock. Would it be better to go with the kit or artr? Also, I've been emailing ckrc with questions regarding mods and they've given me a lot of good tips. I was giving their artr kit serious consideration, but, after reading reviews regarding their service and products I'm not so sure.

What do you guys suggest I do? What mods and brands should i give serious consideration to? I'm looking to build a rig that is comp ready but can be used on the weekend as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Mike

if your looking for a artr comp rig? your talkin to the right people... ckrc has awesome upgraded artr's you'll spend less money in the long run buying from them http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/shop/ind...oducts_id=1362
you cant go wrong your going to get a killer starter setup. with the rims and body of your choice.... to be honest the price of that artr is probably less then with i have put into my comp rig in upgrades and i dont have the sweet body or rims.... its a good set up. all you have to do is put a moter, esc, radio set up and battery... and this one comes with some kinda instructions.
now if you want me to put togeter a set up for you ill come up with all the prices and websites for ya just PM me just all depends on how much u wanna spend i can only do so much though i cant actually builld it and your kinda on your own when you do start building it. i know my way round the ax10 pretty well. anyways welcome to rccrawler

Ryan33 · 03-09-2009, 08:38 AM

I would go wth the artr, after some mods its pretty sweet. as for mods a guy could type on here till the internet blows up, just read and read around stuff on here and you will find everything. it's all been done at least once, well maybe

snowsurfer715 · 03-09-2009, 05:04 PM

Thanks for the offer 93'Wrangler. I just sent you a PM. I really appreciate the help.

sub-zero · 03-09-2009, 05:29 PM

I would definatly go with the axail ARTR, got one about 3 months ago, all I did was mount the batt over the front axle, relocate my electronics to the upper links, and trimmed the body for articulation. I then entered my first comp EVER, and finished 2nd overall at the 2009 JConcepts rock rash. Axial may not be the newest kid on the block, but right out of the box, you can't do any better, trust me

snowsurfer715 · 03-09-2009, 06:27 PM

Thanks sub-zero. I was giving the artr a serious look. But, I love having something more personalized. That's my biggest problem, when I get engrossed into something I become obsessed.

sub-zero · 03-09-2009, 06:31 PM

You wanna see OBSESSED, check out the thread link in my signature, that was the stock AX-10 that I got 3 months ago

snowsurfer715 · 03-09-2009, 06:59 PM

I stand corrected on my last statement.

sub-zero · 03-09-2009, 07:36 PM

LOL

snowsurfer715 · 03-10-2009, 06:15 PM

I like your rig there sub-zero. Is that a tcs edge tuber? What components did you use? How does it handle?

sub-zero · 03-10-2009, 06:53 PM

Thanks, yes it's a TCS edge chassis with axial axels, tranny, and links. Novak rooster esc w/novak 55T motor. Pro-line Chisel tires with memory foam wrapped around a set of Mayhem engineering comp. double phattie rims. It will have a dig unit installed @ 1-2 weeks, still deciding on which one

sub-zero · 03-10-2009, 06:54 PM

O and how does it handle? I'll put it this way I should have named it spiderman, not MAXIMUS, because this rig literally sticks to the rocks, I can climb sections now that were impossible before

snowsurfer715 · 03-10-2009, 09:45 PM

Thanks for the reply. I'm actually now considering a tuber. Perhaps the TCS Edge, or I've been hearing a lot of good things about RCP's Bastard Jr. and how some people have been placing well at comps with no dig. You have a nice looking rig. Where did you get the skins for it? I might end up copying your ride, hope you don't mind!

sub-zero · 03-10-2009, 09:57 PM

I don't mind at all, the panels are actually an aluminum license plate that I found at the auto parts store, traced out my design, then cut them out with the scroll saw.

snowsurfer715 · 03-11-2009, 07:40 AM

Sweet. I would never have thought of that. I guess it all depends on your imagination.

jfraymond · 03-11-2009, 09:57 AM

If your gonna get a Axial you can't go wrong with any of the kits from CKRC. I personally have had no unresolved problems with ckrc as far as service. And it is a added benefit that they have a phone number you can call for a live person. No amount of email or online reading can get you the info or feedback on a product that a 5 minute call to their shop can get.

snowsurfer715 · 03-11-2009, 03:26 PM

Hey jfraymond,

What kind of set-up do you have from ckrc? I'm curious because I was looking at their artr, but I can't seem to find anyone who is using their products.

MCSCOTT · 03-11-2009, 05:04 PM

Several people use their products somewhere on their rigs. I personally have never dealt with them, but if you follow alot of the threads on here it seems that their service has gotten much much better than what older threads would mention.

And yeah, you wanna talk about obcessed. I've got 3 ax10 rigs now, and I'm at the beginning of building a 4th and then a Berg shortly after. Before I got my first rc crawler going I was big into 1:1 wheeling and VP of a club here in town. Now I've sold almost all of my 1:1 stuff and haven't even been riding in months. Like what has already been mentioned you can basically take this hobby as far as you want to go depending on how much you want to spend.

SwampDawg · 03-11-2009, 06:10 PM

i dont mean to hijack this thread, but seeing as it is right in the same ballpark...i too am new to this crawling and want to know where peeps are mounting thier saddlepacks on the SCX10's?

03-08-2009, 06:29 PM	#1
snowsurfer715 Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 55	New to crawling...need some advice! I've decided to take the plunge and get into crawling. Decided to go with the ax-10. However, I'm not one to be satisfied with stock. Would it be better to go with the kit or artr? Also, I've been emailing ckrc with questions regarding mods and they've given me a lot of good tips. I was giving their artr kit serious consideration, but, after reading reviews regarding their service and products I'm not so sure. What do you guys suggest I do? What mods and brands should i give serious consideration to? I'm looking to build a rig that is comp ready but can be used on the weekend as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Mike

03-08-2009, 06:36 PM	#2
freetimecrawler Debunking old stereotypes Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 1st and Amistad Posts: 2,260	Welcome to RCC!! Here is a great place to start reading:Axial tips and tricks

03-09-2009, 08:38 AM	#4
Ryan33 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Where there are no rocks. Posts: 305	I would go wth the artr, after some mods its pretty sweet. as for mods a guy could type on here till the internet blows up, just read and read around stuff on here and you will find everything. it's all been done at least once, well maybe

03-09-2009, 05:04 PM	#5
snowsurfer715 Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 55	Thanks for the offer 93'Wrangler. I just sent you a PM. I really appreciate the help.

03-09-2009, 05:29 PM	#6
sub-zero Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leesburg Posts: 244	I would definatly go with the axail ARTR, got one about 3 months ago, all I did was mount the batt over the front axle, relocate my electronics to the upper links, and trimmed the body for articulation. I then entered my first comp EVER, and finished 2nd overall at the 2009 JConcepts rock rash. Axial may not be the newest kid on the block, but right out of the box, you can't do any better, trust me

03-09-2009, 06:27 PM	#7
snowsurfer715 Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 55	Thanks sub-zero. I was giving the artr a serious look. But, I love having something more personalized. That's my biggest problem, when I get engrossed into something I become obsessed.

03-09-2009, 06:31 PM	#8
sub-zero Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leesburg Posts: 244	You wanna see OBSESSED, check out the thread link in my signature, that was the stock AX-10 that I got 3 months ago

03-09-2009, 06:59 PM	#9
snowsurfer715 Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 55	I stand corrected on my last statement.

03-09-2009, 07:36 PM	#10
sub-zero Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leesburg Posts: 244	LOL

03-10-2009, 06:15 PM	#11
snowsurfer715 Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 55	I like your rig there sub-zero. Is that a tcs edge tuber? What components did you use? How does it handle?

03-10-2009, 06:53 PM	#12
sub-zero Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leesburg Posts: 244	Thanks, yes it's a TCS edge chassis with axial axels, tranny, and links. Novak rooster esc w/novak 55T motor. Pro-line Chisel tires with memory foam wrapped around a set of Mayhem engineering comp. double phattie rims. It will have a dig unit installed @ 1-2 weeks, still deciding on which one

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03-10-2009, 06:54 PM	#13
sub-zero Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leesburg Posts: 244	O and how does it handle? I'll put it this way I should have named it spiderman, not MAXIMUS, because this rig literally sticks to the rocks, I can climb sections now that were impossible before

03-10-2009, 09:45 PM	#14
snowsurfer715 Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 55	Thanks for the reply. I'm actually now considering a tuber. Perhaps the TCS Edge, or I've been hearing a lot of good things about RCP's Bastard Jr. and how some people have been placing well at comps with no dig. You have a nice looking rig. Where did you get the skins for it? I might end up copying your ride, hope you don't mind!

03-10-2009, 09:57 PM	#15
sub-zero Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leesburg Posts: 244	I don't mind at all, the panels are actually an aluminum license plate that I found at the auto parts store, traced out my design, then cut them out with the scroll saw.

03-11-2009, 07:40 AM	#16
snowsurfer715 Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 55	Sweet. I would never have thought of that. I guess it all depends on your imagination.

03-11-2009, 09:57 AM	#17
jfraymond Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: kerrville Posts: 265	If your gonna get a Axial you can't go wrong with any of the kits from CKRC. I personally have had no unresolved problems with ckrc as far as service. And it is a added benefit that they have a phone number you can call for a live person. No amount of email or online reading can get you the info or feedback on a product that a 5 minute call to their shop can get.

03-11-2009, 03:26 PM	#18
snowsurfer715 Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 55	Hey jfraymond, What kind of set-up do you have from ckrc? I'm curious because I was looking at their artr, but I can't seem to find anyone who is using their products.

03-11-2009, 05:04 PM	#19
MCSCOTT Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbia, TN Posts: 813	Several people use their products somewhere on their rigs. I personally have never dealt with them, but if you follow alot of the threads on here it seems that their service has gotten much much better than what older threads would mention. And yeah, you wanna talk about obcessed. I've got 3 ax10 rigs now, and I'm at the beginning of building a 4th and then a Berg shortly after. Before I got my first rc crawler going I was big into 1:1 wheeling and VP of a club here in town. Now I've sold almost all of my 1:1 stuff and haven't even been riding in months. Like what has already been mentioned you can basically take this hobby as far as you want to go depending on how much you want to spend.

03-11-2009, 06:10 PM	#20
SwampDawg RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Interior BC Posts: 1,786	i dont mean to hijack this thread, but seeing as it is right in the same ballpark...i too am new to this crawling and want to know where peeps are mounting thier saddlepacks on the SCX10's?

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