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nightfiref7efi · 09-01-2009, 06:02 PM

Hello im look at getting a summit and was wondering if anyone has had any major problems. I have seen some people have had problems with the servo for locking the rear dif. Any imput would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

goldmember · 09-01-2009, 07:02 PM

I had good luck with mine. Using a set of Lipo batteries helped it get decent speed. BUt in the end I sold it and bought a Savage Flux. I want to have insane speeds and the ability to jump.

But the Summit is a very good and reliable truck to get.

Culetto · 09-05-2009, 06:59 PM

I've had mine since the week they hit the store shelves in my LHS and i love it. It goes with me to every comp as something to do between runs and its fun to try to get it up the 2.2 lines. Never broken anything from reliability although i have snapped a few parts wrecking it at high speed when attacking slashes

Egnix · 09-10-2009, 10:03 AM

I'm still questioning the reliability of my Summit. A dead rear-diff-locking servo and a couple other little problems sidelined my Summit for quite a while (mostly because I just wasn't finding time to work on it).
I'll soon be switching radios and hoping that with the ability to set servo endpoints I'll be at a lower risk of burning through servos.
I'm still having problems shifting into high gear. Supposedly there's a workaround, but I haven't tried it yet.

Though I still love the thing. I just had it out last week for the first time in a long time and had a blast with it.

Culetto · 09-13-2009, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egnix

I'm still questioning the reliability of my Summit. A dead rear-diff-locking servo and a couple other little problems sidelined my Summit for quite a while (mostly because I just wasn't finding time to work on it).
I'll soon be switching radios and hoping that with the ability to set servo endpoints I'll be at a lower risk of burning through servos.
I'm still having problems shifting into high gear. Supposedly there's a workaround, but I haven't tried it yet.

Though I still love the thing. I just had it out last week for the first time in a long time and had a blast with it.

The issue with high gear is pretty simple, the servo moves the little spring to keep in in either gear, make sure its free and not binding on anything. You can run a servo directly to the shifter but make sure you have a good radio and really take your time setting endpoints.

The only reliability thing i finally found on mine was steering, its from use but i dont think it should be, the lower servo saver skid was worn out on the inside where the bottom of the servo save pivots, i get alot of use out of mine and things wear out but i just didnt think that would be something that wore out, no worries for a 4$ part though.

dkur · 09-13-2009, 07:17 AM

I've had mine since they first came out and I love it!

Only problem I had was the rear diff gear snapping but traxxas had the repair part to me in three days.

Be aware the summit is good at crawling and good at bashing but not great at either. It is a good truck for what it was intended. I know a few people who have put brushless systems in their summits and are constantly repairing them. IMO if you want a speed demon buy an e-revo. If you want to crawl only, buy an AX10.

I like the versatility of the Summit. I like being able to open the diffs for some speed and jump some and then instantly go into low and crawl over obstacles.

I guarantee if you buy a Summit your are going to LOVE IT!!!!

kasper · 09-13-2009, 08:22 AM

I have had mine for a while now no issues yet

nightfiref7efi · 09-13-2009, 03:27 PM

Thanks for all the imput, i still am not sure what im gunna get yet. I have been on here reading alot and watching videos and think im leaning a little more towards the axial 10.

dkur · 09-15-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightfiref7efi

Thanks for all the imput, i still am not sure what im gunna get yet. I have been on here reading alot and watching videos and think im leaning a little more towards the axial 10.

Can't go wrong with an AX10 as long as it is NOT the RTR version. It leaves a lot to be desired. Get the kit, ARTR or RTC version.

nightfiref7efi · 09-17-2009, 03:45 PM

yeah thats what im thinking. what is the difference between the artr and rtc? thanks

dkur · 09-19-2009, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightfiref7efi

yeah thats what im thinking. what is the difference between the artr and rtc? thanks

The artr needs an ESC, receiver, servo and batteries.

The rtc just needs batteries.

From what I see those are the big differences. The artc has some upgrades but for starters, imo, it would be better to start with the rtc. I guarantee you will be upgrading anyway as you set up your crawler to fit your needs.

I don't know of anyone who has a box stock crawler around here. We all change setups and parts to fit our driving style and rock conditions.

Hope this helps a little.

nightfiref7efi · 09-19-2009, 09:49 AM

alright thanks alot

ThGdThBd&ThUgly · 10-28-2009, 03:56 PM

I have had mine for awhile now and NO problems yet. I use it mainly for crawling more than anything. The only thing I have broken is Driveshafts. They are $8.00 for 2 which isn't bad. The REVO's aftermarkets work for one side of the Summit but the other side is shorter do to the T-Locks. I haven't been able to find anyone that will make me a set of driveshafts for the short side. I have geared it down and put a set of crawling tires on it (G-8 Compound not M-2) Way Better. I would have to say you won't be disappointed at all. I put a set of LiPo's in it and get 45-50 mins run time in Low Range.

firejosh · 01-23-2010, 09:10 PM

Did you ever get a Summit? What did you get? How do you like it?

Nasty350LT1 · 05-06-2010, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kasper

I have had mine for a while now no issues yet

I've had my "Super Summit" for about a year now and I love it.

whiplash · 07-15-2010, 06:58 AM

FROM EXPERIENCE do not buy the Axial RTR....the guys putting them together must be on crack or something, the workmanship sucks..ungreased difs ,stripped screws and hex heads, ESC falling apart and missing parts right out of the box. they should be called WBR or workbench ready not trail ready. I have a couple Summits and i love em and beat the hell outa them as much as i can with little or no trouble.
The steering servos need to be adjusted so they dont fight eachother and the shifting issue is easily taken care of with the help of a little how to on the Traxxas site

raginglizzard · 08-22-2010, 11:56 AM

i bought my summit used on ebay for 300.00 and i love it! for its size and weight it is pretty quick with 2 7 cell batteries. as for crawling it is not bad. in low range it has a snot load of torque. the only part i ever broke was a rt side front drive shaft because i got the wheel stuck under a big piece of wood and i tried to power out of it and snapped it. my bad. i love the truck it is a great bashing truck and an awesome trail truck.

STINGER · 09-21-2010, 03:30 AM

My advise is, never pull full throttle after shifting the
gear or shifting the diff lockers.

Just give light throttle pull to let the gears and lockers
fit in the right position after changing!!!

Then hit the gas and it is highly reliable in my opinion

09-01-2009, 06:02 PM	#1
nightfiref7efi Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: emporium Posts: 116	How reliable are summits? Hello im look at getting a summit and was wondering if anyone has had any major problems. I have seen some people have had problems with the servo for locking the rear dif. Any imput would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

09-13-2009, 03:27 PM	#8
nightfiref7efi Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: emporium Posts: 116	thanks Thanks for all the imput, i still am not sure what im gunna get yet. I have been on here reading alot and watching videos and think im leaning a little more towards the axial 10.

10-28-2009, 03:56 PM	#13
ThGdThBd&ThUgly Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southwest Washington Posts: 65	Summit I have had mine for awhile now and NO problems yet. I use it mainly for crawling more than anything. The only thing I have broken is Driveshafts. They are $8.00 for 2 which isn't bad. The REVO's aftermarkets work for one side of the Summit but the other side is shorter do to the T-Locks. I haven't been able to find anyone that will make me a set of driveshafts for the short side. I have geared it down and put a set of crawling tires on it (G-8 Compound not M-2) Way Better. I would have to say you won't be disappointed at all. I put a set of LiPo's in it and get 45-50 mins run time in Low Range.

01-23-2010, 09:10 PM	#14
firejosh Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tacoma Posts: 33	Summit? Did you ever get a Summit? What did you get? How do you like it?

09-01-2009, 07:02 PM	#2
goldmember Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oxford, MA Posts: 802	I had good luck with mine. Using a set of Lipo batteries helped it get decent speed. BUt in the end I sold it and bought a Savage Flux. I want to have insane speeds and the ability to jump. But the Summit is a very good and reliable truck to get.

09-05-2009, 06:59 PM	#3
Culetto RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,332	I've had mine since the week they hit the store shelves in my LHS and i love it. It goes with me to every comp as something to do between runs and its fun to try to get it up the 2.2 lines. Never broken anything from reliability although i have snapped a few parts wrecking it at high speed when attacking slashes

09-10-2009, 10:03 AM	#4
Egnix Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 60	I'm still questioning the reliability of my Summit. A dead rear-diff-locking servo and a couple other little problems sidelined my Summit for quite a while (mostly because I just wasn't finding time to work on it). I'll soon be switching radios and hoping that with the ability to set servo endpoints I'll be at a lower risk of burning through servos. I'm still having problems shifting into high gear. Supposedly there's a workaround, but I haven't tried it yet. Though I still love the thing. I just had it out last week for the first time in a long time and had a blast with it.

09-13-2009, 07:17 AM	#6
dkur Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: here Posts: 109	I've had mine since they first came out and I love it! Only problem I had was the rear diff gear snapping but traxxas had the repair part to me in three days. Be aware the summit is good at crawling and good at bashing but not great at either. It is a good truck for what it was intended. I know a few people who have put brushless systems in their summits and are constantly repairing them. IMO if you want a speed demon buy an e-revo. If you want to crawl only, buy an AX10. I like the versatility of the Summit. I like being able to open the diffs for some speed and jump some and then instantly go into low and crawl over obstacles. I guarantee if you buy a Summit your are going to LOVE IT!!!!

09-13-2009, 08:22 AM	#7
kasper I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: appleton Posts: 2,067	I have had mine for a while now no issues yet

09-17-2009, 03:45 PM	#10
nightfiref7efi Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: emporium Posts: 116	yeah thats what im thinking. what is the difference between the artr and rtc? thanks

09-19-2009, 09:49 AM	#12
nightfiref7efi Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: emporium Posts: 116	alright thanks alot

07-15-2010, 06:58 AM	#16
whiplash Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern Aroostook County Posts: 299	FROM EXPERIENCE do not buy the Axial RTR....the guys putting them together must be on crack or something, the workmanship sucks..ungreased difs ,stripped screws and hex heads, ESC falling apart and missing parts right out of the box. they should be called WBR or workbench ready not trail ready. I have a couple Summits and i love em and beat the hell outa them as much as i can with little or no trouble. The steering servos need to be adjusted so they dont fight eachother and the shifting issue is easily taken care of with the help of a little how to on the Traxxas site

08-22-2010, 11:56 AM	#17
raginglizzard Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: new york Posts: 12	i bought my summit used on ebay for 300.00 and i love it! for its size and weight it is pretty quick with 2 7 cell batteries. as for crawling it is not bad. in low range it has a snot load of torque. the only part i ever broke was a rt side front drive shaft because i got the wheel stuck under a big piece of wood and i tried to power out of it and snapped it. my bad. i love the truck it is a great bashing truck and an awesome trail truck.

09-21-2010, 03:30 AM	#18
STINGER Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Germany / Nuernberg Posts: 49	My advise is, never pull full throttle after shifting the gear or shifting the diff lockers. Just give light throttle pull to let the gears and lockers fit in the right position after changing!!! Then hit the gas and it is highly reliable in my opinion

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