06-27-2017, 06:20 AM | #101 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: westlerly
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200 Quote:
But I do see a twin hammers for 275. No electronics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LMJ0PLW..._ASKuzbDJC9C15 I've never owned a veterra but they are also hobby grade. There's also a yeti kit for 329 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S1DN000..._8WKuzbA0J9Y6D And you can get some cheap electronics to get started for another 100-120 probably. | |
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06-27-2017, 11:08 AM | #102 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200
Last time I'll post on this thread, I'm in agreement with others on here about the WLToys K949 Twinhammers knockoff. I would have sold you my used real V2 Vaterra Twinhammers for a good price if I hadn't already sold it. I liked the rig but just didn't' have much need for it as I already have a crawler and a bunch of other go fast trucks. For the price of the K949 at $189 your getting a lot of rc. They are almost the same truck with very different price ranges. Real Twinhammers is on the left. Lots of upgrades that work exactly from the Vaterra.. Those beautiful trailing arms are only 11 bucks from Aliexpress. Last edited by MattySlimz1987; 06-27-2017 at 11:14 AM. |
06-27-2017, 12:47 PM | #103 | |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2017 Location: Austin
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200 Quote:
Thanks for your help!!! | |
06-27-2017, 01:28 PM | #104 | |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2017 Location: Austin
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200 Quote:
Now that I have decided to spend more and get an Axial car, they are out of stock on Amazon. :-( | |
06-27-2017, 01:33 PM | #105 |
Newbie Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: dickerson run
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200
Forget about amazon dude!!! They are more expensive then anywhere else. Order it from somewhere else and be happy that you saved money Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
06-27-2017, 01:40 PM | #106 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200
Amazon Prime is fast and a lot of things you can get the very next day without a premium ship charge, but these types of things very rarely they have at your local warehouse. Thats the only reason I ever buy from amazon and its never my hobby stuff, usually clothes or computer and household stuff.
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06-27-2017, 01:41 PM | #107 |
Newbie Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: dickerson run
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200
Just looked up the axial wraith spawn. Amazon wants 615 for it and tower hobbies want 369 for it. I would say screw amazon and save the 200 bucks for upgrades but that's up to you. Everyone one this forum has tried to help you out so take our advice and save money or wait til there in stock on amazon and waste 200 more dollars. Up to you. I'm done with this thread Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
06-27-2017, 01:45 PM | #108 | |
Newbie Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: dickerson run
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200 Quote:
Same here bud. If I order something off of amazon it something that is not need in a hurry cause I don't have prime and I'm not paying there shipping charges so I go for the free long wait shipping lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
06-27-2017, 03:36 PM | #109 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2017 Location: Austin
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200
I have Amazon prime, so it is fast for me. Hey, I just tried my Feiyue car I got off Amazon and it is great but I am already having problems finding a longer lasting battery for it, I am starting to see why I should buy more standard stuff now lol. It surely beats all of the toy cars i have had, it can jump, it can crawl, it is fast, this is the first car I have that is faster than me running. But see, that is the beauty of Amazon, I can just return it without too much hassle. The Axial cars were available for a good price on Amazon a few weeks out, they are just out of stock right now. |
06-27-2017, 08:07 PM | #110 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2017 Location: Austin
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200
Ok, the Feiyue car broke, wheels would not turn going forward and going backward, it just goes zigzagging and not on a straight path. I am returning it Upon inspection, I think the servo horn totally smooth and the servo too, so there is a piece missing since there is no grip between the two or maybe they just worn off. Is it what is called a servo stripped? would a servo saver protect from this? I guess it would not take all that sidewalk and rock crawling at 35 kmh (25mph). Thanks. Last edited by latinomanz; 06-27-2017 at 11:56 PM. |
06-28-2017, 12:50 AM | #111 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2017 Location: Austin
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200
Ok, after this horrible experience, I have decided to buy a good car. Which one is a better multipurpose car regarless of the price, meaning good for bashing, off road, racing, jumping and of course crawling? I have some options: Twin hammers. Traxxas Summit. Traxxas Stampede. Axial Wraith. Axial Bomber. Axial Yeti. Ano other? |
06-28-2017, 01:34 AM | #112 | |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Australia
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200 Quote:
Here's a thought! How about trying the search function for something different, and search the entire forum and come to you're own conclusions? You keep asking for advice, but then don't take any that is given... | |
06-28-2017, 02:07 AM | #113 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Zagreb, Croatia
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200
Traxxas stampede! Great crawler, esp the 2wd version.
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06-28-2017, 05:03 AM | #114 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Grand Rapids
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200 Quote:
It would probably be cheaper and definitely easier to buy one car for bashing/racing and another for trailing/crawling. I was looking at the same decision last year and ended up with a ECX Torment to bash with and a Redcat Everest 10 to crawl/trail with. It was less than $300 for both of them new. Last edited by Smokin' Joe; 06-28-2017 at 05:17 AM. | |
06-28-2017, 05:41 AM | #115 |
Newbie Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Arcadia
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200
It would probably be cheaper and definitely easier to buy one car for bashing/racing and another for trailing/crawling. I was looking at the same decision last year and ended up with a ECX Torment to bash with and a Redcat Everest 10 to crawl/trail with. It was less than $300 for both of them new.[/QUOTE] This is exactly what I did. Bought a used brushless traxxas rustler for a smoking deal $60. Got a new battery and new charger and I'm into it $120. Going to buy a Everest 10 in a month (which you can buy on Amazon)when I get my bonus from work and make a couple upgrades and have both. If I want to go fast the rustler if I want to crawl through the woods/trails the everest.....doesn't make sense to try to build something to do everything. You'll have an expensive car that's not great at anything. |
06-28-2017, 08:36 AM | #116 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2017 Location: Austin
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200
I am more of a driveway crawler and basher, I just crawl over sidewalks, dense grass and tree roots, I will just go with the Axial Wraith when it becomes available but could it resist jumping?
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06-28-2017, 09:33 AM | #117 | |
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It can jump but remember once you start jumping that's when stuff starts breaking Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
06-28-2017, 11:43 AM | #118 |
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06-28-2017, 02:35 PM | #119 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: westlerly
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200 Not without spending way more money. Take these peoples advice. They do have some experience. I think you should buy a summit. For the crawling it sounds like you want to do. But it won't be the best. And it certainly won't be the fastest but it will jump and parts are readily available. If you like crawling you will end up getting something more appropriate and you could always make the summit brush less if you decide you just want to bash. But I dont think the small summit has lockable diff's. Just the 1/10. This is my last reply. Only you know what you really want. So go buy it. And lose the dream of spending 200$
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06-29-2017, 11:15 AM | #120 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2017 Location: Austin
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| Re: New Crawler/ Rock Racer for under $200
Thank you all for all your answers!!!
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