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thumper68 · 03-14-2010, 08:59 PM

ok gonna order my stuff tomorrow need advice on if this will be a good set up?

SCX10 1/10 Electric Scale Rock Crawler Kit
Rooster Crawler ESC with 55T Crawler motor
Servo-High Torque Metal Gear, 144 oz/.18 sec.
EX-5 UR 2.4GHZ W/2 RECEIVERS
deans plugs

what battery and charger would ya'll reccomend?

Duuuuuuuude · 03-14-2010, 09:02 PM

I would ditch that radio in favor of a 3 channel. More specifically, one that has a 3 position 3rd channel.

thumper68 · 03-14-2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

I would ditch that radio in favor of a 3 channel. More specifically, one that has a 3 position 3rd channel.

Do you have a suggestion, looking to spend less than 200 for tx/rx

Duuuuuuuude · 03-14-2010, 09:11 PM

I've been looking at the KO Propo EX-5UR...has everything you need plus an additional reciever, which is a nice bonus. $180 @ RPP.

http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/kop80095.htm

Everyone I've asked seems to really like them.

thumper68 · 03-14-2010, 09:19 PM

thx duuude, that looks like a good one, any suggestions on batteries and chargers?

Duuuuuuuude · 03-14-2010, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thumper68

thx duuude, that looks like a good one, any suggestions on batteries and chargers?

I just picked up some lipo's from www.valuehobby.com that were pretty reasonable considering they are shipped from the states and not overseas.

There are several great chargers available. My only advice would be to not go too cheap. Scan through the electronics section here and see what is being recommended.

thumper68 · 03-17-2010, 05:56 AM

well i am now part of the crawler culture, i was going to order the stuff but stopped at the lhs and they had a ax10 in stock so i got it all from there.
I can see why the rtr and artr are so popular, i spent 6hrs last night working on the kit, about half way there should have a runner by midnight tonight.

Duuuuuuuude · 03-17-2010, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thumper68

i was going to order the stuff but stopped at the lhs and they had a ax10 in stock so i got it all from there.

Good call. Always support your local hobby shop when you can.

thumper68 · 03-17-2010, 06:58 PM

Yeah i agree, if we do all our shopping on the net, then when we need a part right away, we will be out of luck.

heres what i got:

axial scx 10 kit
novak 55t and rooster esc
Hitec HS-5645MG (143.03 oz)
Futaba 3PM TX 2.4 ghz ss
Venom 7.2 nimh 4600 (yeah i know venom sucks but its all they carry)
Onyx 230

Got it running tonight had it out for 45min or so and the bat is still going strong!!

now i can tear it apart and make it better, the approch angle sucks and it gets high centered alot.

thumper68 · 03-19-2010, 01:24 PM

Well, got it all done, heres a few shots of the first run with the body on.

http://s1020.photobucket.com/albums/...t=PICT0369.jpg

xj_man_646 · 03-19-2010, 03:43 PM

Lookin good. Upgrading and modifying things is where it starts to get fun

thumper68 · 03-19-2010, 04:52 PM

Thanks, I already modded the shocks(took out the spacers). Working on a new front bumper to fix the approch angle

03-14-2010, 08:59 PM	#1
thumper68 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Duluth Posts: 388	biting the bullet ok gonna order my stuff tomorrow need advice on if this will be a good set up? SCX10 1/10 Electric Scale Rock Crawler Kit Rooster Crawler ESC with 55T Crawler motor Servo-High Torque Metal Gear, 144 oz/.18 sec. EX-5 UR 2.4GHZ W/2 RECEIVERS deans plugs what battery and charger would ya'll reccomend? Last edited by thumper68; 03-14-2010 at 09:45 PM.

03-19-2010, 01:24 PM	#10
thumper68 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Duluth Posts: 388	gotter r done Well, got it all done, heres a few shots of the first run with the body on. http://s1020.photobucket.com/albums/...t=PICT0369.jpg Attached Images Last edited by thumper68; 03-19-2010 at 04:50 PM.

03-14-2010, 09:02 PM	#2
Duuuuuuuude Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 11,652	I would ditch that radio in favor of a 3 channel. More specifically, one that has a 3 position 3rd channel.

03-14-2010, 09:11 PM	#4
Duuuuuuuude Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 11,652	I've been looking at the KO Propo EX-5UR...has everything you need plus an additional reciever, which is a nice bonus. $180 @ RPP. http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/kop80095.htm Everyone I've asked seems to really like them.

03-14-2010, 09:19 PM	#5
thumper68 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Duluth Posts: 388	thx duuude, that looks like a good one, any suggestions on batteries and chargers?

03-17-2010, 05:56 AM	#7
thumper68 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Duluth Posts: 388	well i am now part of the crawler culture, i was going to order the stuff but stopped at the lhs and they had a ax10 in stock so i got it all from there. I can see why the rtr and artr are so popular, i spent 6hrs last night working on the kit, about half way there should have a runner by midnight tonight.

03-17-2010, 06:58 PM	#9
thumper68 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Duluth Posts: 388	Yeah i agree, if we do all our shopping on the net, then when we need a part right away, we will be out of luck. heres what i got: axial scx 10 kit novak 55t and rooster esc Hitec HS-5645MG (143.03 oz) Futaba 3PM TX 2.4 ghz ss Venom 7.2 nimh 4600 (yeah i know venom sucks but its all they carry) Onyx 230 Got it running tonight had it out for 45min or so and the bat is still going strong!! now i can tear it apart and make it better, the approch angle sucks and it gets high centered alot.

03-19-2010, 03:43 PM	#11
xj_man_646 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houghton Posts: 54	Lookin good. Upgrading and modifying things is where it starts to get fun

03-19-2010, 04:52 PM	#12
thumper68 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Duluth Posts: 388	Thanks, I already modded the shocks(took out the spacers). Working on a new front bumper to fix the approch angle

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