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always eating mud · 09-21-2006, 07:28 PM

my brothers birthday is comeing up and im going to buy him one and myself, (he is 13, im 18 ) it will be for rocks, some trails, pretty much anything but water. i have a few q's. 1st. i am looking to spend under 200 + or - (Each) is it better to have solid axles or a-arms? what size scale is prefered for something like this? i also want soemthing that can be modified alot in the future......more questins to come. any help is greatly appreciated, Matt

Cloak · 09-21-2006, 07:32 PM

Buy yourself 2 tlt-1 kits. Build them up and then you can go from there. I suggest ultimatehobbies.com (but call them, not through the site) or there is another for the same price. That will run you $70*2=$140 for the pair.

Then you can expand the wheelbase by buying some brake line tubing (auto store) and all thread from Home Depot (or some hardware store).

You'll need to buy some radios, servos, motors and escs on top of that, but that'll be right around your price range.

JRmudmanXJ · 09-21-2006, 07:33 PM

if you can find one,get a 1/18th nylint. they can be modded a whole lot and if you can find one they're really cheap.

always eating mud · 09-21-2006, 07:50 PM

are the tlt kits ready to run? i forgot to mention that im looking for soemthing that is ready to run, also, i have been looking into the clod busters alot, were can i get one? i can't find anyone online, also are they ready to run? how are the clodbusters and how are the nylints? pros/cons?

always eating mud · 09-21-2006, 08:08 PM

i read up and found out that you need a 2 way servo, a 540 motor...what else is needed, and how hard is everything to install? about how much would everything needed cost?

dieselfuel · 09-21-2006, 08:57 PM

umm... i really hate to say it but you're not gonna get into r/c crawling rtr OR under $200... neither of them exist in this world... the chassis on one of my trucks is almost $200, my 2.2 class crawler is over $500 now... i dont wanna discourage you but its hard to get into this cheap man.

Robb · 09-21-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselfuel

umm... i really hate to say it but you're not gonna get into r/c crawling rtr OR under $200...

Way to be supportive!!!

One way.................Nylints! Fun to play with, but .........well...............don't want to start a debate....................they are a toy. There, I said it!!

Second way.............I stole this from RD400, posted just last night.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RD400

1. http://www.ultimatehobbies.com//p609.html

2. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXASX4**&P=0

3. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPR61&P=7

With these three things, you can have a running TLT for $197.93, plus shipping. This is the least expensive way to get a TLT.

BOOM! You can walk into the hobby for $200!

always eating mud · 09-21-2006, 09:11 PM

is that all i need those 3 things? if so im going to go for it, then new tires ect..... will it have enough power for some fun in the snow? and im trying to stay away from the nylant because my brother siad they are the 1 thing he dosn't want for his bday lol also what channels would i choose for the controler

dieselfuel · 09-21-2006, 09:12 PM

i stand corrected, sorry... maybe i should have been more specific, you cant get into competition level crawling for under $200

Robb · 09-21-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by always eating mud

is that all i need those 3 things?

OOPS!! Just as I read that, I realized that something slipped my mind.................just as it probably just slipped RD400's mind.

A motor.

A 540 motor will run you anywhere from probably $5 to +/- $20. If you want to go with just a basic motor to get you going, post a thread in the "Wanted" section here on the forums requesting a "stock silver can motor." Just a guess, but I would bet that plenty of members here have quite a few of them sitting around that they would let go for about $5 (or possibly just for shipping to help out a fellow crawler). But, if you are interested in making a more permanent investment in a motor, lathe 540 motors sell for about $20.

always eating mud · 09-21-2006, 09:26 PM

sounds good, how hard is it to hook the motor and all up, and btw this is just for some fun in the snow and whne my real rockcrawler (in teh process) breaksdown, also give us some bonding lol

ColquittCustom405 · 09-21-2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JRmudmanXJ

if you can find one,get a 1/18th nylint. they can be modded a whole lot and if you can find one they're really cheap.

Hell No,they will not old up.They have plastic internals.Plus the controls are not proportitonal.It's all or none.I say buy a TLT and build it stock,it's better than nothing.

always eating mud · 09-21-2006, 09:51 PM

i plane on doing the tlt way as long as i can keep it under $230 each, then tires, i saw some called 2.2's i think online, how are they?

wyattburp · 09-22-2006, 11:42 AM

Here's a cheaper radio that works fine..saves you over 30 bucks than going with the 2PH.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXCFW2**&P=7

always eating mud · 09-22-2006, 12:25 PM

thanks, now i just gotta figur eout how hard it is to put all this together, any writeups?

TwistedXT · 09-22-2006, 12:42 PM

ive said this time and time again... the nylint is a great way to get into this hobby to see if you like it. Id take my 1:6th over my 1:18th any day. either look on ebay or here for nylints to start.

Ive got a comp crawler thats got about 1500 into it and i still get a kick outta driving my nylints around..

And yes, they wheel (rtr) out of the box!

(but the nylints end up being like scooters, no one will admit to riding/owning one but we all have, and most still do)

Trike Kid · 09-23-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TwistedXT

(but the nylints end up being like scooters, no one will admit to riding/owning one but we all have, and most still do)

Yup, nylints are kinda the Vespa/fat chick of crawling, I've owned several, they are fun to drive and a great way to see if you like going slow or not.

J Rock · 09-23-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloak

Buy yourself 2 tlt-1 kits. Build them up and then you can go from there. I suggest ultimatehobbies.com (but call them, not through the site) or there is another for the same price. That will run you $70*2=$140 for the pair.

Then you can expand the wheelbase by buying some brake line tubing (auto store) and all thread from Home Depot (or some hardware store).

You'll need to buy some radios, servos, motors and escs on top of that, but that'll be right around your price range.

Search the scale & tlt forums. The Traxxas TQ3 radio can be found on ebay with a buy it now price of around $30 and that is with a receiver. You don't have to use the third channel. Thats the cheapest radio you'll find new. You can build the tlt's up over time as more money is available. Use the search feature for things such as building links & whatever else you need to find. This site is full of all the info that you will ever need. Welcome to the hobby.

Robb · 09-23-2006, 03:57 PM

The Futaba PH package was suggested because it comes with a servo and reversible ESC, all in one, for convenience. You could probably come up with a radio, servo, and esc seperately for a little less......but for ease (and less shipping for individual pieces), that PH kit is a good start.

09-21-2006, 07:28 PM	#1
always eating mud Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 35	trails and rocks, getting into the rc crawlin my brothers birthday is comeing up and im going to buy him one and myself, (he is 13, im 18 ) it will be for rocks, some trails, pretty much anything but water. i have a few q's. 1st. i am looking to spend under 200 + or - (Each) is it better to have solid axles or a-arms? what size scale is prefered for something like this? i also want soemthing that can be modified alot in the future......more questins to come. any help is greatly appreciated, Matt

09-22-2006, 12:42 PM	#16
TwistedXT Powered by Awesome Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 3,622	ive said this time and time again... the nylint is a great way to get into this hobby to see if you like it. Id take my 1:6th over my 1:18th any day. either look on ebay or here for nylints to start. Ive got a comp crawler thats got about 1500 into it and i still get a kick outta driving my nylints around.. And yes, they wheel (rtr) out of the box! (but the nylints end up being like scooters, no one will admit to riding/owning one but we all have, and most still do) Last edited by TwistedXT; 09-22-2006 at 12:45 PM.

09-21-2006, 07:32 PM	#2
Cloak I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,206	Buy yourself 2 tlt-1 kits. Build them up and then you can go from there. I suggest ultimatehobbies.com (but call them, not through the site) or there is another for the same price. That will run you $70*2=$140 for the pair. Then you can expand the wheelbase by buying some brake line tubing (auto store) and all thread from Home Depot (or some hardware store). You'll need to buy some radios, servos, motors and escs on top of that, but that'll be right around your price range.

09-21-2006, 07:33 PM	#3
JRmudmanXJ Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: huh? Posts: 769	if you can find one,get a 1/18th nylint. they can be modded a whole lot and if you can find one they're really cheap.

09-21-2006, 07:50 PM	#4
always eating mud Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 35	are the tlt kits ready to run? i forgot to mention that im looking for soemthing that is ready to run, also, i have been looking into the clod busters alot, were can i get one? i can't find anyone online, also are they ready to run? how are the clodbusters and how are the nylints? pros/cons?

09-21-2006, 08:08 PM	#5
always eating mud Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 35	i read up and found out that you need a 2 way servo, a 540 motor...what else is needed, and how hard is everything to install? about how much would everything needed cost?

09-21-2006, 08:57 PM	#6
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,032	umm... i really hate to say it but you're not gonna get into r/c crawling rtr OR under $200... neither of them exist in this world... the chassis on one of my trucks is almost $200, my 2.2 class crawler is over $500 now... i dont wanna discourage you but its hard to get into this cheap man.

09-21-2006, 09:11 PM	#8
always eating mud Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 35	is that all i need those 3 things? if so im going to go for it, then new tires ect..... will it have enough power for some fun in the snow? and im trying to stay away from the nylant because my brother siad they are the 1 thing he dosn't want for his bday lol also what channels would i choose for the controler

09-21-2006, 09:12 PM	#9
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,032	i stand corrected, sorry... maybe i should have been more specific, you cant get into competition level crawling for under $200

09-21-2006, 09:26 PM	#11
always eating mud Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 35	sounds good, how hard is it to hook the motor and all up, and btw this is just for some fun in the snow and whne my real rockcrawler (in teh process) breaksdown, also give us some bonding lol

09-21-2006, 09:51 PM	#13
always eating mud Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 35	i plane on doing the tlt way as long as i can keep it under $230 each, then tires, i saw some called 2.2's i think online, how are they?

09-22-2006, 11:42 AM	#14
wyattburp Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 218	Here's a cheaper radio that works fine..saves you over 30 bucks than going with the 2PH. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXCFW2**&P=7

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09-22-2006, 12:25 PM	#15
always eating mud Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 35	thanks, now i just gotta figur eout how hard it is to put all this together, any writeups?

09-23-2006, 03:57 PM	#19
Robb RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VARCOR Posts: 1,826	The Futaba PH package was suggested because it comes with a servo and reversible ESC, all in one, for convenience. You could probably come up with a radio, servo, and esc seperately for a little less......but for ease (and less shipping for individual pieces), that PH kit is a good start.

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