New joiner! request to assistance with first Crawler.

[CrAzYoNi]

Hi all! nice e-meeting you!
I am familiar with RC cars for quite some time now, I got multiple cars... Kyosho MP9 TKI3, Kyosho ST-RR Evo 2, Kyosho Scorpion B-XXL VE, Hobao Hyper VT, and Losi DBXL-e 2.0.

Anyway I've just found out that 2 friends of mine use Crawlers.
One with Axial Capra 1.9 4WS, and the other one is with Axial SCX10 III Gladiator.

I am looking to check the Crawler driving style, but wonder with which car should I start.
I read and watched lots of videos about the Vanquish VS4-10 KIT, but I did not see a Pro version available. so I was wondering to get the Phoenix Portal kit - WDYT?
Or should I just buy that Portal one RTR? or look at another car?
What should I consider to upgrade first? Most of my RC cars came as a kit, and if not - I was always taking them all apart and rebuilding based on my own favorite bearings (Fast Eddy bearings), Proline wheels, HW\Mamba motor\ESC, Savox servos, etc.
I would really appreciate for your feedback or let me know if I should move this post to another forum.

thanks in advance.

[HumboldtEF]

Welcome to RCC!

The Phoenix kit is a pretty solid choice. If you're already familiar with RC electronics I'd say go for the kit, if not the RTR might be a better choice. RTR electronics are not the best (weak servo, basic motor and ESC), aftermarket electronics can definitely do better but will cost a bit more.

First upgrade for me would be the tires/wheels, the stock tires work but aren't the best. Proline has a bunch of good options. Keep in mind they come in lots of different sizes but you should stick to a 1.9" tire thats 4.75" tall or shorter (stock is 4.6" I believe) so you dont have body clearance issues (BTW stock tires usually rub the body a bit at full compression/full lock anyway).

[Fallen]

I'm pretty confident this is someone we remember from the recent past. Grammar, stories and brand-name dropping are all too familiar.

[CrAzYoNi]

Originally Posted by Fallen

I'm pretty confident this is someone we remember from the recent past. Grammar, stories and brand-name dropping are all too familiar.

This is my 1st post in this forum. ever! So I guess you are confused with somebody else.

[Fallen]

Well, I do get confused easily. Several things about this thread are confusing me currently.

[ScaleLifeNewbie]

Originally Posted by Fallen

I'm pretty confident this is someone we remember from the recent past. Grammar, stories and brand-name dropping are all too familiar.

Oh my god please don’t be. It’s probably that Cat guy in disguise…


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[Sniper4370]

Originally Posted by Fallen

I'm pretty confident this is someone we remember from the recent past. Grammar, stories and brand-name dropping are all too familiar.

Guilty until proven innocent, the RCC way. No wonder site attendance is down.

[ferp420]

Originally Posted by Sniper4370

Guilty until proven innocent, the RCC way. No wonder site attendance is down.

?
do you not know the saga of crawler boy

[Fallen]

Guilty until proven innocent? Now I'm extremely confused.

Oh well.

[Sniper4370]

Originally Posted by ferp420

?
do you not know the saga of crawler boy

I do. I also know that there are a few here that reply to every new members first post accusing them of being a troll or, someone who was previously banned. Not a very welcoming atmosphere.

[ferp420]

then you know this looks like the same first post he posted last time
only he dident say he was a pro nitro racer this time lol

[Fallen]

In my post, I referred to three specific reasons for the conclusion I drew.

If you think I'm wrong, refute those reasons. Neither you nor the OP have done that.

[Team Kamakaze]

Originally Posted by ferp420

?
do you not know the saga of crawler boy

hahhaaha i was there 100000 years ago

[CrAzYoNi]

I've never had a Nitro RC in my life :X just Electric ones.
Quick question, I've been waiting to BF deals...
I saw some deals about the Vanquish VS4-10 Phoenix Straight Axle Rock Crawler Kit - what is the process to convert it to the Portal Axles? Should I do this convertion as I build this kit?

[CrAzYoNi]

I also considering purchasing the RTR this time, as it seems to be a great deal for BF! (Vanquish Products VS4-10 Fordyce RTR Straight Axle Rock Crawler)- it is 10$ more than the kit...

[ferp420]

we have a saying " it dident happen with out pics " a few pics of your collection would go along way to establish credibility
and stock pics or pics pulled from Google don't count

[lonleycreeper]

Originally Posted by CrAzYoNi

I also considering purchasing the RTR this time, as it seems to be a great deal for BF! (Vanquish Products VS4-10 Fordyce RTR Straight Axle Rock Crawler)- it is 10$ more than the kit...

Buy it, rtr's are some of the best bang for the buck deals! If you want portals, go with the Pheonix rtr...

[CrAzYoNi]

Kyosho B-XXL VE - being in maintenance for the last few months - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eSz...ew?usp=sharing

Losi DBXL-e 2.0 & Kyosho ST-RR Evo 2 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WL-...ew?usp=sharing

I hope this finds you well @ferp420

[CrAzYoNi]

@lonleycreeper, The kit based on the Portal axles canot be sent to my location, also an RTR based on the Portal axles costs about 200$ more!!! - that's why I ask how much it will cost to convert a straight axle to Portal?; based on the new chassis of course F10

[ferp420]

cool what kinda dog do ya have