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CRF450X · 06-22-2011, 10:45 PM

Wondering if anyone that has just picked up a Wraith can compare it to a LNC for me? I have a LNC (all stock)now and just mess around with it in the yard.
Looking at the new Wraith I am interested in picking it up. I am wondering how the crawling of the Wraith is? I like the LNC but I also think some speed would make it alot better. Are they similar enough that I should I sell the LNC and pick up a Wraith? Or should I keep the LNC for crawling and pick up a Wraith for the times I wanna go faster.

Looking at all the videos the Wraith looks like a fun machine.

Pappy · 06-23-2011, 07:52 AM

Comparing apples to oranges my friend. The wraith is more of a scaler/ Rock Racer....Your LNC is more of a Sportsman class comp crawler. Get both!

crazyorigin · 06-23-2011, 08:10 AM

An LNC can be set up to be one darn good Sportsman class crawler, I just swapped electronics and tuned the shocks and link placement on mine and it was impressive. I wouldn't ditch the LNC for a wraith, I wish I kept my LNC, it was a great truck, I also want a Wraith. I am sure the Wraith can be set up good for crawling but I personally think the LNC is better suited for crawling, and the Wraith is much better suited as a basher, have both and you will have something for each terrain, plus if one breaks, you have the other to play with while you get the busted one fixed.

Pappy · 06-23-2011, 08:30 AM

The COG would be wayy to high on a Wraith to be competitve on full on rock crawling, but I got a Berg for comps and a SCX-10 that over time has turned into a Wrekluse Chassis Class 3 beast of a scaler that I use for playing in snow and scale comps we have, as well as our scale TTC. I enjoy both of them and am glad I got both.

CRF450X · 06-23-2011, 10:05 PM

looks like I need both....It looks like a ton of fun. I am going to see if I can find a wraith in my LHS this weekend. Thanks for the info.

Charlie-III · 06-23-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CRF450X

looks like I need both....It looks like a ton of fun. I am going to see if I can find a wraith in my LHS this weekend. Thanks for the info.

Tower Hobbies is still showing mid July for "in stock".

Moparguy · 06-26-2011, 08:39 AM

I seen a Wraith at a LHS the other day so they are starting to show up.

Sixohh · 06-27-2011, 03:30 PM

i am the owner of a LNC myself and was looking at the wraith so i figured my NOOB self would chime in!...

i am learning a lot with the LNC, it was an impulse buy but after some weighting issues a lipo pack and a velenium system from my slash it is coming along considering i have no parts.

i have heard a few reports of some wraith's being damaged right out of the box. broken links on 2 occasions and gouges in the radio wheel from poor shipping.,,, once again, i have not seen this personally, but people dont normally make this stuff up.... another thing the pros on here seem to mention is the high center of gravity....

please correct me if im wrong on anything but i think on payday im going to order me a AX10!

docsrcrepair · 06-28-2011, 05:16 AM

I own a ax10,scx10,LCC,wraith,subzero,rc4wd FJ40,komodo's and the list goes on..each has its place according to what I am trying to do that day..
If you are looking for a full blown comp crawler(which the lnc really isnt unless you dump cash into it) then no the wraith isnt that,if your looking for something you can run thru a creekbed and then hit some rocks then across the grass then yes the wraith is what your looking for. Its a SCALE crawler not a full blown comp,the drivetrain is capable of it but the chassis is where the cutoff is and kills any kind of chance to win a full blown rock comp. If your gonna build a comp crawler I would go with a moa or a lcc and build it as a strict rock machine,wraith is a fun all around truck.

06-22-2011, 10:45 PM	#1
CRF450X Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 6	Losi Night Crawler comparison to Axial Wraith??? Wondering if anyone that has just picked up a Wraith can compare it to a LNC for me? I have a LNC (all stock)now and just mess around with it in the yard. Looking at the new Wraith I am interested in picking it up. I am wondering how the crawling of the Wraith is? I like the LNC but I also think some speed would make it alot better. Are they similar enough that I should I sell the LNC and pick up a Wraith? Or should I keep the LNC for crawling and pick up a Wraith for the times I wanna go faster. Looking at all the videos the Wraith looks like a fun machine.

06-23-2011, 07:52 AM	#2
Pappy Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southwestern Pa. Posts: 866	Comparing apples to oranges my friend. The wraith is more of a scaler/ Rock Racer....Your LNC is more of a Sportsman class comp crawler. Get both!

06-23-2011, 08:10 AM	#3
crazyorigin Sometimes, I make things. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mt. Upton Posts: 1,043	An LNC can be set up to be one darn good Sportsman class crawler, I just swapped electronics and tuned the shocks and link placement on mine and it was impressive. I wouldn't ditch the LNC for a wraith, I wish I kept my LNC, it was a great truck, I also want a Wraith. I am sure the Wraith can be set up good for crawling but I personally think the LNC is better suited for crawling, and the Wraith is much better suited as a basher, have both and you will have something for each terrain, plus if one breaks, you have the other to play with while you get the busted one fixed.

06-23-2011, 08:30 AM	#4
Pappy Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southwestern Pa. Posts: 866	The COG would be wayy to high on a Wraith to be competitve on full on rock crawling, but I got a Berg for comps and a SCX-10 that over time has turned into a Wrekluse Chassis Class 3 beast of a scaler that I use for playing in snow and scale comps we have, as well as our scale TTC. I enjoy both of them and am glad I got both.

06-23-2011, 10:05 PM	#5
CRF450X Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 6	looks like I need both....It looks like a ton of fun. I am going to see if I can find a wraith in my LHS this weekend. Thanks for the info.

06-26-2011, 08:39 AM	#7
Moparguy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hurricane Posts: 270	I seen a Wraith at a LHS the other day so they are starting to show up.

06-27-2011, 03:30 PM	#8
Sixohh Newbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX (Tomball) Posts: 44	i am the owner of a LNC myself and was looking at the wraith so i figured my NOOB self would chime in!... i am learning a lot with the LNC, it was an impulse buy but after some weighting issues a lipo pack and a velenium system from my slash it is coming along considering i have no parts. i have heard a few reports of some wraith's being damaged right out of the box. broken links on 2 occasions and gouges in the radio wheel from poor shipping.,,, once again, i have not seen this personally, but people dont normally make this stuff up.... another thing the pros on here seem to mention is the high center of gravity.... please correct me if im wrong on anything but i think on payday im going to order me a AX10!

06-28-2011, 05:16 AM	#9
docsrcrepair Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pontoon Beach Posts: 405	I own a ax10,scx10,LCC,wraith,subzero,rc4wd FJ40,komodo's and the list goes on..each has its place according to what I am trying to do that day.. If you are looking for a full blown comp crawler(which the lnc really isnt unless you dump cash into it) then no the wraith isnt that,if your looking for something you can run thru a creekbed and then hit some rocks then across the grass then yes the wraith is what your looking for. Its a SCALE crawler not a full blown comp,the drivetrain is capable of it but the chassis is where the cutoff is and kills any kind of chance to win a full blown rock comp. If your gonna build a comp crawler I would go with a moa or a lcc and build it as a strict rock machine,wraith is a fun all around truck.

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