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12-26-2007, 08:57 PM
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ok, so i wanna build a rig that can do it all, crawl, bash, mud, and can go some what fast. so i've been looking at tamiya's hummer, and XC but there way out of my price range. so im going to build a truck. and so i ask, what would work better clod, or tlt axles. |
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12-26-2007, 08:59 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH
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Axial.
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12-26-2007, 09:00 PM
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axial, they pricy?
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12-26-2007, 09:09 PM
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if the axial is pricey, don't even start thinking about a clod crawler. the investment in a complete axe ten might yield you a clod roller, maybe.
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12-26-2007, 10:18 PM
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A Tamiya XC is about as cheap as you can get for any type of trail worthy rig. Its a trail truck, not a crawler though and tires should be the first upgrade.
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12-26-2007, 10:50 PM
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12-26-2007, 11:10 PM
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well in that case im going to save up for a XC. got plans if i can find one. any one selling?
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12-26-2007, 11:12 PM
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If ya cant afford a Axial kit, youll never be able to afford the electronics to put into it.. Get a Nylint if you aint got the cash to spend. Thats the closest thing I can think of for cheap.. I personally would start saving.
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12-27-2007, 12:16 AM
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12-27-2007, 12:22 AM
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TLT is still the cheapest. You can find those axles for around $80 still. The Axail is the easiest way to go. It comes with everything, but Elect... You can still build a 2.2 Clod, Axial, WheelyKing or TLT for about the Same as an Axial. The Axial Kit just does it for ya. The Nylint isn't a Basher and it won't last if you can even find one thats not broke. I'm sitting on 3 1/6th Nylint that are all broke...  TLT axles $80 Tranny AX-10, Pede, Stealth $55 Drive Shafts $20 Motor $20 and up Shocks $40 Links $12 and up Reuse and mod the Stock One Body $20 and up New or Used ESC $30 and up Radio gear TQ2 $35 Battery $20 2.2 Tires $25 Wheels $15 $332 Total Axial Kit $230 ESC $30 radio gear $25 Battery $20 Motor $20 $325 Total Clod Axles $90 and up Motors $40 and up Chassis: $45 and up Wheel's $15 Tires $25 Motor mounts $15 ESC $30 and up radio gear $25 battery $20 Body $20 $320 Total It all comes out about the Same. But the Axle is all New and bolts right up. Takes all the Fab'ing out of it. It's a nice kit and worth the money anyone really. Now I left out Pinions and Spurs out of the TLT and Clod builds, but thats really pocket change. |
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12-27-2007, 12:28 AM
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wow  thanks, i forgot about the wheely king. the 2wd RTR is only like $128 on ebay. i bet i could manage one | |
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12-27-2007, 12:33 AM
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12-27-2007, 12:52 AM
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ehh, i wonder how a WK would look as a 1.9 scaler....
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12-27-2007, 01:20 AM
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Bad, as in not good. Axials axles are only like $80 out the door. http://www.rcslot.com/mm5/merchant.m...w=&range_high= |
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12-27-2007, 06:02 AM
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thats a kick ass deal, thanks man
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12-27-2007, 06:21 AM
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What is your budget? I would say save your pennies since I don't think you'll be happy with the Tamiya Hummer or XC overall. They make a great scaler but I think since you're also interested in a crawler and basher also, then you'll need to move up to a TLT or Axial based rig. Keep an eye in the For Sale section (rcc or elsewhere) or on ebay. You probably can pick you a roller for less than $200 (just be patience) or even a ARTR/RTR in the $300-$400 price range. I picked up an used Axial ARTR (just needed a radio/receiver - another $30) for $400 here.
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12-27-2007, 04:04 PM
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I bought my whole Tlt kit to my door for $75 from ultimate hobbies.
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12-27-2007, 07:07 PM
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12-27-2007, 10:51 PM
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I'd get the axial axles, build them up, wait a while and start buying pieces here and there as funds allow till the build is complete. | |
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12-27-2007, 11:01 PM
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Oh I know. I own a Axial now myself and its been one of the best, most complete kits Ive ever purchased. Money very well spent.
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