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03-31-2009, 02:26 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mtarfa
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|  build a super class crawler with budget of 400$
hey guys, i want to build / buy a super class crawler but cannot spend more than 400$. I need Speed controller motor/motors axles wheels tranny (if not use onboard motors on axles) and the rest I will do it myself do you think it is possible? If yes any suggestions on what to buy? Thanks James |
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03-31-2009, 06:35 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sin City
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Integy 65t $16 each clod axles $80 (average used, check around on ebay) Traxxas 14mm maxx sized wheels/tires (not the best but will fit the budget and not require adapters for the axle/hex) TowerPro ServosAdjustable motor mounts/8t pinions | |
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03-31-2009, 07:40 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orrington
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it can be done. i got a pimpcane chassis 45$ clod axles $65 tekin rebel 2 $50 integy 45's $15x2 hr motor mounts $6x2 cpe adpaters $45 rims i had but i got a good deal on imex maxx sized rubicons for $44 so minus the radio gear i'm around 300 and i got a good deal on a dx6 and somne servo's for 80. so just take your time and search for good deals cause it can be done |
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04-01-2009, 12:15 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA
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Used Clod axles $60-80 Pimp Cane $35 On Sale right now Motors Integy or Venom $18-20 1/4 MG9805 Servo's $31 x2 Used 40's with Moab XL's E-Bay $50 and up Body $20-30 ESC Sidewinder $75 Castle BEC $21 TQ3 radio gear $30 Wheel Adpt's. $20 Battery pack $20 Adjustable Motor Mounts $12 Pinions $12 Thats at $467.. Thats the cheapest you can build a Super... But you can save money if you buy Used. There are always Supers for sale here in the ForSale Section. |
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04-01-2009, 09:02 AM
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| ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX
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no need for a sidewinder look into the rooster crawler, i won state champ with it last year and on pace for this year. 65-75 ive bought two here on RCC |
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04-01-2009, 09:05 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CHESAPEAKE, Va
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its easily done! by buddy just bought a full roller artr clod crawler of the bay for $150.
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04-01-2009, 12:51 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mtarfa
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can the CC Sidewinder esc handle 2 motors?
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04-01-2009, 03:00 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: clearfield
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yes it can... if i remember, it can go down to 13 or 9T...
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04-01-2009, 08:44 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA
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04-05-2009, 06:57 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hillbilly illinois
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I agree with JP. I've had much better luck with the sidewinders plus you can run 3 cell or way more nimh. Plus I've gotten 2 of them here barely used at 55 a piece.
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