Why make the 1/18 a comp crawler?

[Iberian]

Preface: I am new. My 3yr old has a MRC.

For those of you who have created a comp level crawler out of your MRC's is this your first crawler?

I am debating if it is worth upgrading the MRC or if I should go straight for the LCC. Have most of you come from 1/10 comp rigs to 1/18 because you are looking for a new challenge?

What I see in the videos is that a 1/10 LCC is very capable of climbing about anything. So much better than my 1/1 Jeep it is sickening. The MRC's though seem just a bit small. Most of the terrian around the Auburn/Rocklin (near Sacramento) area seems to hang up the MRC because of the height of the rocks. Anything higher than a curb is too tall climb because the rear wheels cannot get enough traction to push it up unless we are on granite. (or a couch).

Trying to not make any mistakes if I can learn from everyone else's experience.

As a compromise I could go for a LNC but I suspect that will require a lot of upgrades. Engine is supposed to be weak as is the servo. Plus no dig which once installed will require a new radio. Basically it will cost as much as an LCC. In my uninformed theory.

Thanks for the pages and pages of information already here.

 

[mascman]

MRC is 1.9 class and LCC is 2.2 class, so it is basically to have another class to comp in.

I usually drive 1.5 to 2 hours to run my 2.2 rig for two 7 minute runs during a comp.

Now, at least I get to run 2 different classes which means a little more run time for the drive time.

I would say that the MRC is cheaper, but I know I have more money into my MRC than my LCC as it takes more to get it comp worthy.


If you are just playing, the Axial is hard to beat for a fun crawler...it can be anything you want it to be from a basher, scaler to full comp.

The LCC is the way to go if you are comping...definitely choose it over the NC. Like you said...once you upgrade the NC, everything it came with is now gone...may as well put that stuff into the LCC IMO.

 

[mOOsE]

If you are limited to ONLY 1 crawler, I always suggest a 2.2...be it Axial or Losi. They tend to crawl better and usually have more runtime given the increased space for battery configurations. IF you have ANY intention of ever wanting to compete, or to upgrade, then start with the LCC, it has a dig, capable tires and an excellent chassis and drivetrain out of the box.

Basically...
Buying a crawler:
If You...
can only afford one crawler: 2.2 Crawler
want a second crawler for scale and/or comp: Losi MRC
mainly intend to bash/crawl for fun: Axial 2.2
want it like your 1:1 rig: Axial scale
want to compete: Losi Comp Crawler
want to climb stuff you shouldn't be able to climb: Super.

 

[EKIM14]

Looking at it from a different angle, I live on long Island where there are no crawler clubs I know of and nothing big enough to crawl on to justify a 2.2 I'm building a 1.9 comp rig just because it is much easier for me to find challenging terrain. If I had the rocks, I'd go with the lcc

 

[shadowrejects]

the losi MRC is 1.9, and its very durable, the losi comp crawler is a 2.2! like the axial! lol

 

[tommygunzgrafix]

I went with the 1.9 as my first crawler as most of the crawling I do is indoors. Also I am in charleston, SC so there really are not that many places to crawl that are close. My MRC is not fully comp just some minor mods. New tires (flat irons little more ground clearance), full size servo up front, weighted down the front with stick on weights, lowered the electronics, bent links, lipo, shocks, made an upper 4 link. I am at about 250 with the cost of the crawler as I got it used. Tires and servo was already on it.

This little thing is amazing for what it crawls over. I can say that with the mods it seems to be very capable and I have been able to crawl over things much higher than a curb. The size does come into play but with the mods it seems less and less each time I take mine out. There are lots of free mods that will really help. I am looking at getting a 2.2 but not sure how much I would use it were I am at.

I really think it depends on what your environment is and what others are running. If you have big rocks and large climbs the 2.2 although the MRC can do some of the same climbs. If you plan to compete and the only class is 2.2 makes the decision easier.

 

[Drvnbeing]

Welcome to the crawling world! I recently got addicted about a year ago. And my first money pit was the MRC. I have all in all prob spent around 800 on it. And that's total with trying things changing them out, buying cheap crap then buying the more expensive crap. All together I am really happy with it though. Though I have said plenty of times "If I had known how much I would be spending on this I would have started with a 2.2."

So my saying to you is this, let your 3 year old drive around the MRC and upgrade it as you feel the need to. I have recently got together a LCC and love it!! And to be honest with ya I haven't spent to much on it. All in all prob around 500. I did get a killer deal on ebay for a new one though. If ya ever want some points and tricks I am right up the road from ya. Shoot me an email and I'll help ya out as much as I can. "thumbsup"

 

[rctoyguy]

I've got both - I had the 2.2 LCC first and always liked the way the MRC's looked. When I saw what I thought was a good deal on a used one I took it. In theory, the MRC is for my 5 year old, and as I make it more "comp ready" I hope to have him go to comps with me. I say "in theory" because I find myself playing with it more than he does. As it is, I've run it in one comp and had as much fun with it as I do with my 2.2 rig. In my area, there aren't as many chances to comp with the 1.9 as the 2.2, so I'm in no big rush to comp it out... just a little here and there as I go. Otherwise, it's a good truck to bash around with.

One problem with multiple crawlers --- where to spend the money. LOL - I'm trying to decide now on whether to get better wheels/tires/4 link for the MRC or to finally upgrade the servo on my LCC...

 

[foodstick]

If you just take the trucks out in the woods you will be amazed at the terrain you can find. It may not be rock..but there are challenges,and even just fun terrain that don't involve major piles of rock. A buddy and I actually have almost more fun driving this winding deer trail we found than anything else.

Also our best spot is just an area along a lake that gets changed every time it rains, it is never the same place twice, but we always have some fun...

 

[thoroxin]

got mine the day after x-mas and already spent 190 on it but now it crawls like there is nothing that can get in its way. probably spend another hundred on it after my short course truck gets new tires.

 

[stubs179]

If you want you could come up to this comp on sat. i don't think it i to far away from where you are. There will be everythiing 2.2's, 1.9's, LCC's, Axials, Bergs, so you could really get a feel for what you want.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=215797

 

[cptnmini]

To me it seems easier to find challenging trails for the MRC than a 2.2 size crawler. If you build the MRC to a good comp quality it can do alot of things that the 2.2 can. Just my 2 cents for what it is worth.

 

[Captain Midnight]

why 1.9

From a total noob at crawlings perspective, theres less "stuff" to deal with.
No dig units, no 4 wheel steering so from a hassle perspective or stuff to go wrong perspective its simpler. a 2 channel radio is all you need.

If it turns out you want to move to more hardcore stuff later, the skills you got comping the 1.9 wont be wasted.

 

[joe daigle jr]

well i am fairly new to crawling only been competing since last april i started with a mrc and have spent a lot on it to make it go where others cannot i usually follow the 2.2 guys when at a fun gtg the nice part for a mrc is you can go to neighborhood drainage's and for the most part crawl there plus if you get frisky you can make a rock garden in your front yard without taking up the whole yard making a challenging course here in az its not hard to find a place that you can crawl at that is doable with a mrc

 

[mikegigabyte]

the mrc steering sucks, and the weight.
thats all

everything else is great for me as all I do is my backyard course, if I had a 1/10 the course would have to be bigger and I dont want to get to crazy hauling in rocks, and its a blast inside the house

the mrc would be perfect with a dig

 

[rocks for brains]

if it rains our snows a lot you'll never get bored with the mrc because you can build a courses in side. concur it then take it apart and make it harder "thumbsup" :mrgreen: the bigger 2.2 makes it hard to buld course inside that are Challenging .

 

[Ralphy]

In my opinion making a 1.9 comp rig and competing with it will make you a better driver. No matter what class you go into next.... you will learn to see the line, look for the best way through without back-ups, etc....thus leading to a better driving style when you go up in class. Ya, a 1.9 CAN cost more to get started up, IF you buy ALL your parts, but if you make some and get creative you can have a series winning rig without much cost. I say go for it.

 

[skipE]

My first crawler is a mrc love it! Love it way more thanks to John at fubar crawlers the mini skeeter chassis makes it a much more capable crawler. with a four link out back vertical climbs are nothing. And im running the crappy stock shocks and its great still. However I am def making a few axials a 2.2 tuber and a 1.9 scaler. Hope it helps I waited along time to purchase mine