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08-17-2010, 04:36 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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|  What rock crawler to get? Need inputs!
Hey guys Ive already got an SCX10, and now i want a rock crawler. However, im from Denmark so we dont have that many "standard" rock crawling places here. its more wood, forest areas, rubble and dirt "mountains" etc - so my thought in getting a rock crawler is getting something extremely mean. Were talking "Hey, check out that (insert massive obstacle here, be it hedge, wall, or other things) lets try to climb it". I seen some videos on youtube with people doing "alternate" rock crawling where they almost scale walls and what not - thats probably going to be the type i will end up doing! I just want something that can climb anything, and is extremely precise - i have been looking at getting the XR10, but if anyone knows of a better kit for my needs, then please chime in! Here is a link to a video of my crawler ( its the grey cherokee ) so you have an idea of the areas we do crawl in - however, my primary objective wouldnt be this type of area for the rock crawler, as i figure it will be too easy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEfOqVu8y_0 - and thanks for any advice/input!  |
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08-17-2010, 05:02 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: muskegon
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Depends on your budget. How much are you willing to spend?
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08-17-2010, 05:02 PM
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| dnf   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Under a big fkn rock.
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if your not competing against other moa's I would consider another axial ax10, that was all your parts are interchangable. the axials when built to comp are very capable trucks. I would pick up a used one with all the bells and whistles. |
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08-17-2010, 05:05 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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As for the AX10, i really dont like it - i know it might be good with upgrades, but i had one for about 30 minutes and i _hated_ it - it felt cheap and bad. I am probably wrong in feeling that way, but its either going to be the XR10, or a different brand im afraid. =/ | |
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08-17-2010, 05:08 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: muskegon
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Then I'd go all out and get a Gmade R1 whith all the bells and whistles
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08-17-2010, 05:27 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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08-17-2010, 06:04 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: muskegon
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| http://www.gmade.net/bbs/zboard.php?...o=7&category=1 Watch the video and find out why I suggest this one. These things are awsome Portal axles are standard, A cambell style "tube" chassis, plus G-transision shocks all right outta da box You can also find them on ckrccrawler.com. |
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08-17-2010, 06:20 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Thanks, ill go check it out. If anyone else has any other suggestions, then please go ahead - id like as many inputs as possible |
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08-19-2010, 02:30 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: muskegon
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Don't forget that when you decide what to get to take lots of pics and make a build thread.  |
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08-19-2010, 02:35 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Ive decided to go for rebuilding my SCX 10, with a dig setup, and a complete overhaul of aluminium, hand brothers steering, and much much more. ill be making a thread.My initial thought is that i know the SCX, and i love it - so i will wait a bit and see what peoples impressions are once the XR10 hits europe! | |
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08-20-2010, 02:47 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hobby Garage (Helena)
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axial honcho
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08-20-2010, 03:10 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yelm,WA
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Get a losi comp crawler you wont be dissapointed or go big and build a bully or berg
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08-23-2010, 04:59 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: around
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ohh god dont get losi anything,unless u want too work on it everytime u try too drive it
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08-23-2010, 05:42 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California
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Sounds like to me you need a Traxxas Summit. The terrain you described sounds perfect for it. I bashed the he'll out of mine. It goes fast, awd, can lock front / rear. And it can crawl decently slow. If you want a straight crawler. I would go with the XR10 hands down. Last edited by fa1rch1ld; 08-23-2010 at 05:45 PM. |
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08-23-2010, 06:04 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Already got a summit, - bought it thinking it was a crawler/basher - in reality i think its a basher/semi-crawler. Its okay - but its not 20% the fun my SCX is! Anyways, i have decided to re-build my SCX with a dig, some major upgrades and such, and then wait for a bit to have the XR10 released properly and read some feedback when its common in europe! - Thanks though for chiming in! |
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08-23-2010, 06:58 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 801 El Capital
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08-24-2010, 04:12 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Noooo! You wouldnt have time to drive them all.. i dont know about you, but that would annoy me! |
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08-25-2010, 03:33 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 801 El Capital
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 Your right,I dont have time with the couple I do have.Go with the new Axial than. Looks like a great rig. Jason | |
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08-25-2010, 05:00 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Hehe, i made the all time mistake of getting my summit at the same time i got my scx10... poor summit. Its fun and all, but.. its not an scx. However, come winter, i hope things might change...seems like that might be the summits natural environment! |
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08-27-2010, 06:10 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hobby Garage (Helena)
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losi comp crawler
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