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Old 07-20-2009, 12:37 AM   #1
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Been reading and reading the last few days so I decided its time to post?

I'm looking to get into a crawler. And would like some advice!

I've been thinking of a mini losi TLT or AX-10


So a local guy is selling a TLT he doesnt use and I need to know what kind of deal this is, I probably should upgrade my transmitter as well.

TLT based crawler:

TLT axles
Pro-line 2.2 inch Moab tires
Hitec heavy duty metal gear servo's
Traxxas Stamepede Transmission
Bender SW2 Chassis
55 turn lathe motor

Comes with:
Body (needs to be mounted)
Electronics and radio (radio needs a new battery holder)
Battery and battery charger

I noticed today that I'm missing one half of each of the drive shafts. You can pick these up on ebay or at a hobby shop for real cheap. The halves that are still attached have heavy duty steel yokes and u-joints. I've got about $350 into it so i'd like to get $175 for it. This is a great starter crawler and the amount of upgrades for it are pretty much endless.


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Old 07-20-2009, 12:46 AM   #2
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Sounds like a pretty decent deal to me,especially since it already has a stampede tranny. But it looks like the four link setup needs some adjustment. But still,I would buy it.
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Old 07-20-2009, 12:50 AM   #3
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It's dated, but still a bargain.
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Old 07-20-2009, 12:51 PM   #4
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I have one like that (more upgrades) but I wouldn't let it got for near that price.

I think it is a good deal for a starter.
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Old 07-20-2009, 07:53 PM   #5
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I'm looking for somthing that will be pretty good on the rocks, DUH but I dont want to have to buy a whole new system when I get more into it looking to start with somthing that will be great and I'm willing to spend around 500 to get it there
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Old 07-20-2009, 09:24 PM   #6
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That's pretty much what my first TLT looked like... SW2, TLT's, Moabs... I'd buy it!
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Old 07-20-2009, 10:49 PM   #7
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if you get it make sure you pick up a set of beadlock rims!
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Old 07-20-2009, 11:56 PM   #8
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If I was looking to set this up for good articulation and flex along with decent power what should I look into getting?

Also what transmitters are people using these days?

I am a RC NOOB
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Old 07-21-2009, 12:54 AM   #9
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Buy It!
I sold a TLT with simulare specs for Way more than the price you can get it.
For that price, Buy It.

As far as set-up, A cheep tq2 or 3 will suffice. And a
xl5 speedo will do a crawler good..

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Old 07-26-2009, 08:02 AM   #10
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I'm looking to get into a crawler. And would like some advice!

I've been thinking of a mini losi TLT or AX-10

So a local guy is selling a TLT he doesnt use and I need to know what kind of deal this is, I probably should upgrade my transmitter as well.

I noticed today that I'm missing one half of each of the drive shafts. You can pick these up on ebay or at a hobby shop for real cheap. The halves that are still attached have heavy duty steel yokes and u-joints. I've got about $350 into it so i'd like to get $175 for it. This is a great starter crawler and the amount of upgrades for it are pretty much endless.
am i reading this wrong? or did you quote a message from the guy selling it?
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Old 07-26-2009, 08:21 AM   #11
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For the $175 or so .... buy it

it would be a great starter rig for the price. i'm sure many many of us have started with the same rig.

He is mine and i still get it out for time on the rocks
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Old 07-26-2009, 10:56 AM   #12
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To be honest, there is far better crawlers in the for sale section for the same price or just slightly more. This is a perfect example:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=190244

I think you can buy stronger axles than the TLT with more upgrade options. I personally would pass on the SW2 TLT for $175 and use that money for something better.
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