Newb needs advice for new "toy"

[bobandcar]

I own a nitro rustler currently and find I don't use it much at all.
It's to dang fast and not feasable for me.

I am looking for something in the electric department.
My driving will be dirt stone and a lot of sand
4x4 required
Not terribly expensive but will last
I want it to be able to drive faster than I can run(think that rules out some crawlers) correct me if I am wrong.

95 percent off road driving with the occationally roadway but not really



Please direct me in a good direction!

[dasbeermeister]

If you want rtr I'd say any of the 4x4 AE, HPI or Traxxas short course trucks would do fine. Or a electric monster truck rtr. If you want to build a kit look for something on the Tamiya CC-01 chassis and put a hotter motor in it.

[k7zpj]

Another option would be the Axial Exo Terra buggy.

[Calderwood]

It sounds like you want either a wraith or an exo.

[bobandcar]

Kinda hoping to stay under $200 if possible

Also would I be better starting out with brushed or brushless?

[bobandcar]

That wraith deos look awesome though

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by bobandcar

Kinda hoping to stay under $200 if possible

Also would I be better starting out with brushed or brushless?

Originally Posted by bobandcar

That wraith deos look awesome though

My brushless wraith is my "go to" rc. It's so much fun It's addictive.

[dasbeermeister]

Brushless will give you more run time for the most part if coupled with a lipo. Under $200 is gonna be tough unless you go for something used on eBay or some crazy china brand with no parts support. Redcat has a few things for $249 or so. A buddy of mine has one of their brushless trucks and beats the snot out of it and it keeps coming back for more.

[theloudone]

i'd try to find a used traxxas slash 4x4 for around $300. it'll be worth the extra cash

[bobandcar]

Tamiya America Item #57708 | RC RTR Manta Ray
What about something like this?
Just found on my local clist

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by bobandcar

Tamiya America Item #57708 | RC RTR Manta Ray
What about something like this?
Just found on my local clist

If you are a retro Tamiya nut job then sure. Otherwise no.

[bobandcar]

Not a nut! Just want something that fits my needs that I can have fun with

[johnnyh66]

You're going to have a tough time finding any quality rc for under $200.
Research the Traxxas Slash 4x4.
A used one will do everything that you're looking for, be fast and durable.

However, if you think you'll really get into the crawling side of RC, then get an Axial truck. (SCX10 or Wraith).

[dasbeermeister]

Nothing wrong with being a Tamiya nut. I've been one since 1977.
If its in good shape and in your price range go for it. Finding the manual online shouldn't be a problem. If you go with a motor other than the stock silver can make sure it has bearings and not the stock plastic/bronze bushings.

[Calderwood]

Don't get me wrong. I love Tamiya stuff. I just don't think It's what you are really looking for.

[bobandcar]

Originally Posted by dasbeermeister

Nothing wrong with being a Tamiya nut. I've been one since 1977.
If its in good shape and in your price range go for it. Finding the manual online shouldn't be a problem. If you go with a motor other than the stock silver can make sure it has bearings and not the stock plastic/bronze bushings.

Guy has that one for under $100.
Don't know if that's a deal and if it will do everything I want it to

[dasbeermeister]

All depends on condition and wether it has an ESC or the factory MSC.
It will have problems in grass but do well on all other surfaces. It's a DF-01 chassis and has good parts support. You can even get alloy parts for it.

[bobandcar]

Originally Posted by dasbeermeister

All depends on condition and wether it has an ESC or the factory MSC.
It will have problems in grass but do well on all other surfaces. It's a DF-01 chassis and has good parts support. You can even get alloy parts for it.

How can I tell if its Esc or msc.
What do those stand for

[dasbeermeister]

ESC = electronic speed control. MSC = mechanical speed control. ESC will only have battery and motor leads. MSC will have batt, motor and resistor leads and be linked to a servo.

[bobandcar]

Ok have to add that I'd like it to be waterproof.

Talked to wife. Upcoming birthday means I can up the budget to 300