01-15-2023, 03:00 PM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: st. louis
Posts: 36
| Getting a crawler
I just noticed I first posted here 10 years ago this year. Still dont have a crawler. I have had dozens of rc buggies and traxxas trucks. I know all about lipos and electronics on faster trucks, but nothing on these. I like the idea of vanquish but am really leaning towards rtr. Thinking about trx4 , ecto, or scx10iii. I am a traxxas guy but have never owned a true crawler. I had a wraith for a few days i got on trade 10 years ago when i was buying and selling 8th scale buggies. I also had several axial exo terras and they were fun short course style trucks but impossible to work on quickly. Never had element but i loved associated buggies. Hi, help, thanks, Lipos are like children. If you abuse them they will start fires Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk |
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01-15-2023, 07:21 PM | #2 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: East Tennessee
Posts: 195
| Re: Getting a crawler
All of the trucks you mentioned are very good. You won’t go wrong with any of them. I can talk about the TRX4 and the Element, and like them both. The traxxas is exceptionally durable and can be made very capable. The Element is a different experience. Very smooth, quite nimble, and drives like it weighs a lot less. I like them both a lot, but I keep buying Elements, for what it’s worth.
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01-15-2023, 07:37 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North to Alaska - go north, the rush is on....
Posts: 999
| Re: Getting a crawler
As stated above, hard to go wrong with any of the bigger names these days. If you are just looking to get your feet wet, also check out the classifieds. There are sometimes some good deals to be had. And if you do not see what you are looking for, post up a Wanted ad, usually folks will post back, or send you a PM. Can't wait to see what you end up with. My Redcat Gen8 AXE got me into it, that is after getting my son an Axial SCX10 (OG) first. Now I own a few different flavors and have a few custom builds going on. |
01-15-2023, 08:17 PM | #4 | |
Newbie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: st. louis
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01-15-2023, 08:43 PM | #5 | |
Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Mid-Ohio
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I own all 4 of the rigs you have listed including the Vanquish. The Vanquish VS4-10 is a build that everyone should experience. They are great to build and every part fits together perfectly! Out of the other 3, Element is my go to and favorite. IMO the Ecto would be the perfect choice for a great affordable and very capable rig. Plenty of aftermarket support and parts to upgrade as needed. My Gatekeeper Builders Kit (nearly same stock parts as the Ecto) without the cage. Great rig and fun to drive. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk | |
01-15-2023, 09:12 PM | #6 | |
Newbie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: st. louis
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01-15-2023, 11:08 PM | #7 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2021 Location: NorCal
Posts: 806
| Re: Getting a crawler I don't think you can get a Gatekeeper without the cage (new). But there was a good few months where the Gatekeeper kit was $240 US and it was a bargain. And yes yes the Gatekeeper is the Ecto with a different body.
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01-15-2023, 11:24 PM | #8 | ||
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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RPP Price: $52.69 Element RC Enduro Gatekeeper RTR Rock Crawler Buggy RPP Price: $399.99 On Sale!: $299.99 January Deals! Plus a can or 2 of paint... at about $7.75 each $360.43 - $368.18 Versus $409.99 for an RTR Ecto. I was about to build one that way (well, kinda - a Gatekeeper kit, and the unpainted Ecto body) when only the yellow Ecto was available. But then they released the military green Ecto RTR, and I fell in love - and impulse-bought it as well. Sold my kit and unpainted body to my crawlin' buddy... (the Ecto is a really fun truck - best RTR experience I've had, for sure!) | ||
01-18-2023, 06:58 AM | #9 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ocala, Florida, USA
Posts: 1,213
| Re: Getting a crawler
I stand behind the Trx-4 all the way. The durability factor is the main reason. Aftermarket support would be the next. Other than the electronics mine has taken some abuse with no issues. They are fairly capable out of the box. After tuning and building mine to be how I wanted. It is extremely capable and so much fun to drive. I can’t speak for the other rigs you mentioned. I would love to build a vs4 just can’t shell out the cash for one yet. Good luck in making a decision! Can’t wait to see your build!!!
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01-18-2023, 09:20 AM | #10 | |
Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Mid-Ohio
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Now the Gatekeeper Builders Kit which is still hard to beat for the price does come with the "hard" gray plastics and high clearance front links. It does not come with any electronics or wheels and tires. | |
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