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Crawford · 07-09-2011, 10:18 AM

Hey, gettin into r/c crawling, picked up my first truck two days ago for $100. Used once then thrown back in the box.

Not planning too much for it, I'd like to get a 1.9 and an XR or Moa since i live so close to the beach I figure It'd be nice to go everywhere.

For now picked up some 2S 1kmAh sky-lipo's and a dynam DC6 since the turnigy accucell is sold out for a good price.

At this point I'd like to throw the battery onto the front axle and the esc, and RX onto the front links & get some rovers. then weigh down the front with some 357 or 38 special bullets.

EeePee · 07-09-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Crawford

i'll keep reading and using the search function.

Best place to start is on the last page of the AX-10 forum, from back in the day when they first came out.

LUNAticCrawlingCrew · 07-09-2011, 11:15 PM

ax10 is a great starting rig thats what i started with and moved up later to my berg but that doesnt mean anything about the ax10 being any worse than a moa this year in our season an ax10 ended up with the top spot for our region so that goes to show its not the car its the driver if you learn the rig you could win it all.

vwbambam · 07-11-2011, 01:44 PM

great buy buddy and glad to have another noob that will enjoy the sport

Crawford · 07-11-2011, 02:20 PM

just bought 12 revo link ends, some rovers, CPE servo, JD BTA kit & VP knuckles. adhesive wheel weights & then picking up some all thread when i get the link ends in to match the thread type since i don't know what it is yet. then making a front 4 link set up.

slowly implementing these into the build as I go to see what changes what. so far about $160 in parts + 60 in 3 batteries & charger. Pacific grove here i come.

starting to think i want a 2.4ghz set-up as this antenna is gonna get old pretty fast being in my face.

since i'm here, has anyone ever heard of someone replacing the steering wheel on the controller with a paddle of some kind?

Greatscott · 07-11-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Crawford

Not planning too much for it...

Yup, we all say that when we get our first crawler...

Welcome to our little niche of the RC hobby

junkyardyota · 07-11-2011, 09:08 PM

Yes you definitely want the 2.4, you will never want am or fm again unless its on your car stereo

Crawford · 07-11-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by junkyardyota

Yes you definitely want the 2.4, you will never want am or fm again unless its on your car stereo

other problem with 27mhz out here is there are some very powerful cb radio clowns that have some pretty crappy amplifiers causing serious interference, thankfully they only come on in the evenings, but night wheeling on a busy night is a NO GO... unless you want your crawler going for a dip in the ocean.

MRCCRAWLER1.9 · 07-11-2011, 09:22 PM

looking great! I may have skipped over this, but you will want aluminum links. Montereys a killer spot. along with that, it really puts your rig to the test of durability.

as for 2.4ghz, since you mentioned you would also like to run a Xr, I would reccomend the dx3c if your on a budget. if you've got the money, 4pl would be a treat

Crawford · 07-11-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MRCCRAWLER1.9

looking great! I may have skipped over this, but you will want aluminum links. Montereys a killer spot. along with that, it really puts your rig to the test of durability.

as for 2.4ghz, since you mentioned you would also like to run a Xr, I would reccomend the dx3c if your on a budget. if you've got the money, 4pl would be a treat

thanks for the suggestion.

the radios gonna have to wait i think, the esc is my most pressing concern atm with the lipos and new servo. thread comin'

anyone happen to have an AE-2 for sale?

MRCCRAWLER1.9 · 07-11-2011, 09:59 PM

ah okay, if your on budget, a new servo, would be a hitec 7950th would be an excellent buy

although its 150. if your looking for cheaper, a savox 1258tg is okay, with 277oz torque, 0.13sec on 6.0v

i would suggest a Tekin FX-R if you can

i believe it is pretty popular with AX-10. Let alone crawlers.

Crawford · 07-11-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MRCCRAWLER1.9

ah okay, if your on budget, a new servo, would be a hitec 7950th would be an excellent buy

although its 150. if your looking for cheaper, a savox 1258tg is okay, with 277oz torque, 0.13sec on 6.0v

i would suggest a Tekin FX-R if you can

i believe it is pretty popular with AX-10. Let alone crawlers.

grabbed a CPE serv4 for 28 shipped saturday, price of a hitec 645 -shipping. it'll do for now. eventually want a hitec or savox though.

i'll check out the tekin, thanks.

MRCCRAWLER1.9 · 07-11-2011, 10:10 PM

oh sounds good.

your welcome

Crawford · 07-12-2011, 09:12 AM

ordered a tm br-xl for 76 bucks shipped from holmes hobbies this morning, THANKS JOHN!

damnit.... must.... stop..... buying......

PowerCrazy · 07-13-2011, 09:51 PM

You wont stop buying, now you need a holmes motor hahaha. Buy the best or close to it when you make your purchases so you dont have to buy the same things 2-3 times.....Thats what I did on a few different parts of my rig

xiteamxi · 07-13-2011, 09:59 PM

weight the wheels ,some bent links ,better tires/foams and your off to a good start.

07-09-2011, 10:18 AM	#1
Crawford Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 205	another r/c crawler newbie Hey, gettin into r/c crawling, picked up my first truck two days ago for $100. Used once then thrown back in the box. Not planning too much for it, I'd like to get a 1.9 and an XR or Moa since i live so close to the beach I figure It'd be nice to go everywhere. For now picked up some 2S 1kmAh sky-lipo's and a dynam DC6 since the turnigy accucell is sold out for a good price. At this point I'd like to throw the battery onto the front axle and the esc, and RX onto the front links & get some rovers. then weigh down the front with some 357 or 38 special bullets. Last edited by Crawford; 07-09-2011 at 01:35 PM.

07-11-2011, 02:20 PM	#5
Crawford Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 205	just bought 12 revo link ends, some rovers, CPE servo, JD BTA kit & VP knuckles. adhesive wheel weights & then picking up some all thread when i get the link ends in to match the thread type since i don't know what it is yet. then making a front 4 link set up. slowly implementing these into the build as I go to see what changes what. so far about $160 in parts + 60 in 3 batteries & charger. Pacific grove here i come. starting to think i want a 2.4ghz set-up as this antenna is gonna get old pretty fast being in my face. since i'm here, has anyone ever heard of someone replacing the steering wheel on the controller with a paddle of some kind? Last edited by Crawford; 07-11-2011 at 02:22 PM.

07-12-2011, 09:12 AM	#14
Crawford Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 205	ordered a tm br-xl for 76 bucks shipped from holmes hobbies this morning, THANKS JOHN! damnit.... must.... stop..... buying...... Last edited by Crawford; 07-12-2011 at 09:18 AM.

07-09-2011, 11:15 PM	#3
LUNAticCrawlingCrew Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: El Paso Posts: 191	ax10 is a great starting rig thats what i started with and moved up later to my berg but that doesnt mean anything about the ax10 being any worse than a moa this year in our season an ax10 ended up with the top spot for our region so that goes to show its not the car its the driver if you learn the rig you could win it all.

07-11-2011, 01:44 PM	#4
vwbambam Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: chehalis Posts: 65	great buy buddy and glad to have another noob that will enjoy the sport

07-11-2011, 09:08 PM	#7
junkyardyota Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 50	Yes you definitely want the 2.4, you will never want am or fm again unless its on your car stereo

07-11-2011, 09:22 PM	#9
MRCCRAWLER1.9 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California Posts: 1,509	looking great! I may have skipped over this, but you will want aluminum links. Montereys a killer spot. along with that, it really puts your rig to the test of durability. as for 2.4ghz, since you mentioned you would also like to run a Xr, I would reccomend the dx3c if your on a budget. if you've got the money, 4pl would be a treat

07-11-2011, 09:59 PM	#11
MRCCRAWLER1.9 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California Posts: 1,509	ah okay, if your on budget, a new servo, would be a hitec 7950th would be an excellent buy although its 150. if your looking for cheaper, a savox 1258tg is okay, with 277oz torque, 0.13sec on 6.0v i would suggest a Tekin FX-R if you can i believe it is pretty popular with AX-10. Let alone crawlers.

07-11-2011, 10:10 PM	#13
MRCCRAWLER1.9 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Altos, California Posts: 1,509	oh sounds good. your welcome

07-13-2011, 09:51 PM	#15
PowerCrazy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United States Posts: 226	You wont stop buying, now you need a holmes motor hahaha. Buy the best or close to it when you make your purchases so you dont have to buy the same things 2-3 times.....Thats what I did on a few different parts of my rig

07-13-2011, 09:59 PM	#16
xiteamxi Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: scranton Posts: 153	weight the wheels ,some bent links ,better tires/foams and your off to a good start.

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