Need a new ride

[fiveo]

Ok, so I have a Traxxas Summit (modded for better crawling), a Losi Micro Crawler and I am ready to embark on a new ride to add to the fleet.

I love crawling, don't think I will ever compete, but want something that is at least close to that potential. I like scale rigs, but don't want to get bored riding in circles, so it has to crawl better than my Summit. Plan to spend less than $500.

You are in my shoes now, what would you get?

[fiveo]

Come on gang, 41 viewings and no one is going to give me their opinion. Someone help a brother out.

[icemancrawler]

I heard the G-Made R1 is a wicked rig try that, It's also realy cool looking too.

[norbyx]

I agree that the R1 is nice. It is a very capable crawler-rock racer. And it will for sure outperform the summit in every way (other than hi-speed depending on the motor).
Now for what concerns scalers, don't think them as boaring. I have competition crawlres and scale and I like my scale crawlers evern more than my comp. Why?? Well the scale crawler can crawl very good indeed and it is also a nice thing to upgrade with all the scale accessorys... The only bad thing about a scaler is that sometimes it looks so good you don't want to use it to avoid eventual scratches or damage.

[fiveo]

You know, the R1 was actually a vehicle I have been closely eye-balling. Unfortunately, I have not purchased/built a kit yet so I am not sure how much money I will dump to get it finished. Recommendations on what to juice it with?