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11-10-2007, 10:47 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Browns Mills
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|  NEWB - Advise needed
I'm looking to get into RC crawling. I like the scale aspect of it and would like a 2.2 crawler with a scale body. For my first one I'm looking at the AX-10. I'm not looking for a comp crawler as there aren't any clubs that I've found in New Jersey. I do have plans for making my own crawl course and hopefully getting my son into R/C. My thoughts are to get the AX-10 and see if it peaks his interest. If so it will become his as I build a tube frame crawler for my second one or buy another ax-10. My question I guess is the AX-10 a reliable crawler? Is it good for a crawling beginner? I've raced R/C for 15 years so I'm familiar with link positions and the effects, as well as the equipment. Your probably bored with reading so I'll stop now.  |
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11-10-2007, 10:50 AM
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| 2006 2.2 National Champ   Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake
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The AX10 kit is perfect for beginners, and very reliable from what I've seen.
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11-10-2007, 11:04 AM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Man Cave!
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You can't go wrong with an AX-10 kit, it will be about half the cost of piecing together a rig from scratch and they come with some parts that are considered hop-ups. After your son takes it, you could purchase a bender SW3 chassis and build your own comp rig, which would make you special!!!  |
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11-10-2007, 03:49 PM
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Thanks for the reply guys. I'm thinking if he doesn't take to it I can do some upgrades to the AX-10 and make is a serious contender as my skill increases. Bender where in CO are you. I lived in Ft. Collins for many years. Rick |
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11-10-2007, 05:07 PM
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| 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake
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11-10-2007, 08:04 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vista - san diego
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i am new to crawling to and i bought an ax10 and i would say its not just for begginers. you can do a lot of stuff to it and it can take a huge beating (belive me). and im not sure how old you sone is but im sure he will love it. cuz i know i do
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11-11-2007, 08:27 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Browns Mills
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My son is four years old and has some of the best hand eye coordination I've ever seen. He has a Mini-Z that he drifts around the kitchen with. He's mastered that and I was hoping to get him into a larger vehicle that is a bit slower to help him develop throttle control. Bender: I miss it out there, beautiful country. I'm currently living in New Jersey. (no one crawling around here unless its out of the bar) |
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11-12-2007, 01:33 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose
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Hey Yee, you need anything let me know. I might be able to help..
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