Help Planning a Build (TRX4 Sport)

[Ranger1996]

Hello all,

I am new to the hobby and I have always wanted to build a kit version of an rc crawler. I have decided to order the TRX4 Sport kit. I will be using the truck for mainly trail riding. I can purchase the kit for $280 however I do not own any electronics or even a radio. I was hoping that someone could recommend what electronics to use in my rig. I am wanting to keep the truck under the ready-to-run price of $340 if possible. If that is unrealistic I suppose I could increase my budget to around $370. I have really been struggling to find electronics that are compatible with the kit so any help or advice will be much appreciated. Thank you for your time.

[indybama]

Alot of people run the hobbywing 1080 esc. It really rather popular. Im runnin a holmes hobbies trailmaster 550 21t brushed motor n i love it. Servo, ive got 3 or 4 powerhd 20kg waterproof servo n have no issues with any of them. As far as a radio goes, its all preferance

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[Inspector86]

For the TX/RX look on ebay for a Traxxas TQi that someone has replaced on their TRX4. You can usually find them around $60. The HW1080 and HH Trailmaster 550 21T is arguably the best ESC/motor combo for a tick over $60. Add a Savox1230SG for around $70.

[lonleycreeper]

Power hd 20kg servo... $22
Hobby wing 1080 esc $42
HH trailmaster 21t $20
Takeoff Traxxas tx/rx $60

Over budget for sure. And that is a budget list, about as low as I would want to go.

You might want to think about a rtr. They are hard to beat to get started, and make your budget.

[WHITE-TRASH]

Kits are highly over rated. Snag an rtr and tear it apart if you want the experience.

[Topher Builds]

Keep an eye out for some used stuff, lonelycreeper’s list is a good starting point for sure. The 25kg amazon servo is a decent get too.

[traxxas79k5]

Deff going over budget. But you will learn the entire time you are doing this, which is priceless. I am doing the exact same thing.

[GTSLOW]

I've got a stock radio from a tactical edition I'd sell.

Although you would never need the extra channels. Might I recommend a FlySky GT3C. Usually around $40 and it had a rechargeable battery included.

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[Bigsteezy]

Just go RTR, the only thing you get over the kit is the rack and scale accessories. Also, don't forget batteries and charger. I'm waiting on a kit, but I have everything else I need. Plus I'm going to sell the body, accessories, wheels and tires. Makes more sense for me to go that route.