redcat crawler

[sandracer340]

I'm looking to get my first crawler but I don't want to spend a lot of money because I don't know if I will like it is the Red cat crawler good just to try and are there any good crawling areas near metro Detroit

Thanks

[Calderwood]

You would be much better served buying a used axial based rig from the classifieds here. Then if you don't like it you can resell it for what you paid for it instead of being stuck with used china junk that nobody will want. If you do like it you will already own a decent rig.

[sandracer340]

I can't find the classifieds on here

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by sandracer340

I can't find the classifieds on here

Anytime you join a forum it's a good idea to read the rules.

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[jboehler04]

Please please please don't get a red cat. I thought I would pick one up off local craigslist to have as back up and ended up spending so much more jus to get it decent crawling. Needless to say I did the best upgrade to it tho. Traded it for something else!!!!! Lol. I would suggest keeping an eye out in ur local craigslist for a decent used axial rig or even a losi night crawler or comp crawler. I've seen them go for pretty inexpensive. I'm sure you will end up liking the hobby tho. Everyone does. Id even check out your local hobby shops and see if anyone has used ones for sale. Or look at the axial ridgecrest. Its an awesome starter rig and has the wraith axles so you could get the wraith chassis complete kit and then have two rigs essentially. Jus have to swap over axles links springs tranny and electronics. But like I said you will like the hobby as most all us do so don't be too hesitant to spend a lil more for a better rig.

[sandracer340]

Thanks I found a wraith on craigslist for 325 I think I'm gonna try to get it

[jboehler04]

That's a pretty good price. Any mods done to it? Like said before the axial are good cuz if you don't like it you can resell usually for what its worth.

[1r3land]

Originally Posted by sandracer340

Thanks I found a wraith on craigslist for 325 I think I'm gonna try to get it

You will be ALOT more happier with that than the redcat!! If the wraith isn't what you want, you can easily trade it or sell it on here and get what you want... Axial is the way to go regardless!
Good choice if you decided to get this!

[sandracer340]

Originally Posted by jboehler04

That's a pretty good price. Any mods done to it? Like said before the axial are good cuz if you don't like it you can resell usually for what its worth.

it has metal steering knuckles

[Calderwood]

Was it originally a kit wraith or a rtr?

[sandracer340]

im not sure here is the link

WRAITH

[jboehler04]

Good find.

[Calderwood]

That's a rtr. Be aware that the kit version has better tires, better springs, better shock pistons, better axle shafts. Personally I would buy a star so you can use the classified here. I don't know if you already have rc stuff but if you already have electronics than a new kit wraith is about $300.

[1r3land]

Originally Posted by sandracer340

im not sure here is the link

WRAITH

Since its basically a stock rtr kit wraith $325 is a bit high imo, u can get a brand new one for not alot more...
But as Nigel said, I would look here in the classified section, alot more bang for your buck!
Or try and Jew that guy down some in price..

[sandracer340]

what would be a good price to get him down to ?

[1r3land]

Well if it comes with everything ( rx&tx, battery etc) I would try and get him down below $300 period, pics didn't look like it was in "mint" condition,but it all depends on condition and if anything is broke or has any issues etc, heck u can get a new one for under $399 all day Long, if it was me, I would offer him $250- maybe $275 , if he doesn't take that, look on here and find something... Alot of good deals on this forum and a bunch of great guys & gals to deal with! Is a wraith what your looking for??

[chattinfarms]

I started with a redcat and had to do alot of tweaking to get it to want to do anything. First real run with it I lost both servos a broke several end links. I suggest just spend 100-200 more and get a good one. All redcat crawlers are good for and some gears and bearings and extra screws and such.

[Calderwood]

There are a few nice rigs in the classifieds right now in the $200-$350 range.

[sandracer340]

I would really like get a ridgecrest

[jboehler04]

Ridge crests are good rigs. I have one and love it. Its a great starter rig and if you get tired of the crest chassis you can get a wraith complete chassis for really inexpensive and swap all ur stuff over.