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smoke627 · 08-29-2009, 07:39 AM

sup out there, let me just say i have been in the rc world for some time. I have only been around nitro cars trucks and buggys and now I would like to get into the crawling side of things. First I have no idea as to what is a good starter crawler but also one that I could build onto. I see ones outhere like the "Exceed Mad Crawler", "Venom Creeper" , "Axial AX10". But how would you decide what is good and not a cheap one that will break all the time. Please help a newbie out.

gottorque · 08-29-2009, 07:59 AM

Off all of those trucks you listed id say go with an ax10. the only weak link on this truck are the drive shaft yokes, so get some collars or some RC4WD punisher or MIP drive shafts. And breaking stuff is the nature of the game. If your not braking stuff than your not driving hard enough, and then its not as fun as it could be. Hope this helps

smoke627 · 08-29-2009, 08:06 AM

thanks for the help

jsowens · 08-29-2009, 08:12 AM

in my opinion, the best thing to do is do some research about the various crawlers listed and then go for the one you like best. most stock crawlers have weak points somewhere from what i've seen so you'll eventually need to replace things or upgrade. like gottorque said, you'll break things and ultimately have to replace them. that's all a part of the hobby. browse around the ax-10, creeper, etc.. sections and good luck on your decision.

smoke627 · 08-29-2009, 08:38 AM

I know things will break but what im trying to get out of this is a good stater. I see that the Axial Ax10 Scorpion is a good start but now I know I need a ( speed control, and a 540/550 size motor) at the same time I have no idea what a 540/550 motor is let alone wich ones to get.

samaruki · 08-29-2009, 08:56 AM

if you just want to play then anything gos

if you want to comp then find your LHS and go out to the local rockcrawling club comps join up/volunteer to help and see what works for you...read read and then read it all over again..

enjoy

kortt · 08-29-2009, 10:21 AM

I was in the same place you are. Did a bunch of research and asked a bunch of questions. What it came down to was the AX10.

My reasons for choosing it were that it is one of the most common kits available, parts and aftermarket parts are abundant, online and at my LHS, and it's very well thought out and easy to expand upon and upgrade.

I'd say go for the AX10, either the RTR kit for faster speeds and some crawling capability , or the RTC kit for crawling right out of the box. Either of those are great kits, and because they are "generic", meaning some of the parts are a tad inferior (plastic links, etc) you will be upgrading stuff as it breaks anyway.

Good luck!

08-29-2009, 07:39 AM	#1
smoke627 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 5	need help what to get sup out there, let me just say i have been in the rc world for some time. I have only been around nitro cars trucks and buggys and now I would like to get into the crawling side of things. First I have no idea as to what is a good starter crawler but also one that I could build onto. I see ones outhere like the "Exceed Mad Crawler", "Venom Creeper" , "Axial AX10". But how would you decide what is good and not a cheap one that will break all the time. Please help a newbie out.

08-29-2009, 07:59 AM	#2
gottorque RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontherocks Posts: 1,980	Off all of those trucks you listed id say go with an ax10. the only weak link on this truck are the drive shaft yokes, so get some collars or some RC4WD punisher or MIP drive shafts. And breaking stuff is the nature of the game. If your not braking stuff than your not driving hard enough, and then its not as fun as it could be. Hope this helps

08-29-2009, 08:06 AM	#3
smoke627 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 5	thanks for the help

08-29-2009, 08:12 AM	#4
jsowens RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,882	in my opinion, the best thing to do is do some research about the various crawlers listed and then go for the one you like best. most stock crawlers have weak points somewhere from what i've seen so you'll eventually need to replace things or upgrade. like gottorque said, you'll break things and ultimately have to replace them. that's all a part of the hobby. browse around the ax-10, creeper, etc.. sections and good luck on your decision.

08-29-2009, 08:38 AM	#5
smoke627 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 5	I know things will break but what im trying to get out of this is a good stater. I see that the Axial Ax10 Scorpion is a good start but now I know I need a ( speed control, and a 540/550 size motor) at the same time I have no idea what a 540/550 motor is let alone wich ones to get.

08-29-2009, 08:56 AM	#6
samaruki Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Beach Posts: 296	if you just want to play then anything gos if you want to comp then find your LHS and go out to the local rockcrawling club comps join up/volunteer to help and see what works for you...read read and then read it all over again.. enjoy

08-29-2009, 10:21 AM	#7
kortt Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 82	I was in the same place you are. Did a bunch of research and asked a bunch of questions. What it came down to was the AX10. My reasons for choosing it were that it is one of the most common kits available, parts and aftermarket parts are abundant, online and at my LHS, and it's very well thought out and easy to expand upon and upgrade. I'd say go for the AX10, either the RTR kit for faster speeds and some crawling capability , or the RTC kit for crawling right out of the box. Either of those are great kits, and because they are "generic", meaning some of the parts are a tad inferior (plastic links, etc) you will be upgrading stuff as it breaks anyway. Good luck!

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