Looking for a Basher - Recommendation?
 

So ive been a AWD Sedan RC guy for YEARS!!!!
And it's time to get a MONSTER! haha

I was real interested in a Rustler VXL but to tell you the truth, it just seems like TOO much power... (Gosh never thought id say that). I guess i feel that way because of all the videos i see... Wheelie's every where...

Alot of my friends have RC18's, so ive also considered one of them. For under 300.00 i can get a RC18 and put in a brushless system. But then id need a smaller Lipo. which i dont want to buy.

- I know i want electric/brushless...
- I have a spare receiver to use my JR radio.
- I have 4 3s Lipo batteries
- I'm a AE & Traxxas fan boy...
- Preferably 1/10 scale.

What other RC's should i check out?
Id like to keep the it around 300.00 (Roller/Motor/ESC)
I dont mind going pre-owned either...

Thanks,
Tom.

Get a used emaxx, 3905. Not going to get a 4wd brushless vehicle for under 300...

You may want to look at a pede vxl, more chassis clearance than a rusty and more fun too...

I found a used stampede for 135.00, and i can pick up a VXL system for 150.00.
I already have the Lipo's....

What about the gear box on a regular electric stampede? Will that hold up to the brushless?

Thanks..

Best to swap in the vxl stuff. I would look for a pede vxl roller, has all of the stuff you want, and they are not much more than a reg pede...

I'd say e-maxx as well

Maybe a CRT.5? AWD and tough as nails, and has a 1/8th scale worthy drivetrain. Slightly smaller than what you want, but a heck of a lot more fun IMO and more durable. I have yet to drive my rustler after getting the .5. 2wd sucks lol.

If you want, the RCM store has an awesome .5 conversion kit that will bring it up to 1/10 size. Very nice as well.

I'm not looking to go Nitro.



The Stampede seems to definitely be the answer.

I'm thinking about bidding on this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Traxxas-Stampede...QQcmdZViewItem

Or this roller
http://cgi.ebay.com/TRAXXAS-STAMPEDE...QQcmdZViewItem

MY main concern is the gearbox holding up to brushless power, so a VXL roller would be great.

The CRT.5 is an easy conversion! Pm me if your interested, I have one that I'd work with you on, already converted, mamba max, and medusa motor

Ruslter
Slash
Stampede
RC10T4
B44

Aghh... Something about all of these interest me..
Truck, Monster or buggy?!?!?! I have no clue what i want.

Id use it for... Dirt/off-road, small/med jumps and id like for it to be quick.

Out of those, I'd get a Slash, but I'd probably get something like a Savage and convert it first...

When it comes to Monster trucks, buggies and regular trucks.. Whats the Pro/Con's of AWD and 2WD? Does 2WD have problems in dirt (traction?)

If i wanted something AWD Monster truck, I'm thinking the E-Maxx would be pretty sweet. I would be so tempted to run dual Brushless. HAHAHA, which would be $$$. And I dont really care for the E-Revo, so i dont think i need AWD.

The slash looks great but how will it handle some bashing? Height seams a little low, does it have decent suspension travel?

If i go brushless in a rustler, slash or stampede i think i'll get tired with the all the wheelies...

I'd get 4wd for sure. The E-Revo is definitely the way to go for MTs...

Why did traxxas put a Mamba in the E-Revo (brushless) instead of there VXL system?
(i prefer the mamba but just curious)

The more i check out the E-Revo, the more bad ass it becomes.. haha... But damn, it's pricey!

Never say too much power. I remember getting my XL-5 and saying i was happy with it on 6 cell. Then a brushless system...then a 2s, then a 3s until i finally sold it. the power wears off really quick. The point that the truck no longer impresses you is the day that you should sell it.

They put a Monster Max in there cause a VXL just can't handle a heavy 4wd MT. Also why spend the money developing an esc when you can out source it, I'm sure Traxxas is getting a hell of a deal with the quantity they ordered. Yes the E-Revo is bad ass! Pretty durable, but not bullet proof, and will out handle a Maxx any day!

Besides motor and ESC.. Are there any other differeances between the Brushless E-Revo and a regular E-Revo?

17mm hubs
2.4GHz Radio System

AWD can just go more places, handles better and over all a much more capable car, esp for a basher. I know when I had a lot of power in my rustler, anything less than perfect traction would just spin the back out. It was a fraking pain. AWD plants and goes.

As far as the last two options, T4 and B44. These are light and fragile race trucks. They are not good for bashing IMO because they will just not stand up to abuse. The B44 is not that much bigger than a .5, but a .5 can be driven hard on an 1/8th scale track and be just fine.

Otherwise

Crt.5 vs 1/8 truggy:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...4/IMG_5963.jpg

Very easy conversion. Just as any other truggy. RCM + batt box=done.
Layout for 60mph run:http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...h_IMG_5339.jpg

Racing them w/ Arct1k and RCM Mike @ the barn. I have the power toned down in this one, but see how well they handle the big 1/8th scale track and the huge jumps. You would be sweeping a T4 off this track as dust and bits.
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Not trying to sell the truck, but just fairly compare to the 1/10 scale choices listed. Otherwise a Slash is fun, as are the other TRX veh (but 2wd.)

Lastly, I would highly recc a revo over the maxx. Its far more durable, yes its a bit more upfront, but you will save much more in the end w/ less hopups and replacement parts.

E-Revo is looking real good right about now..

Again my main concern is bring able to pick up parts at my local RC hobby shop.

I never go to my LHS. find an online dealer that is close to you. I get my parts from some dealers in a day. With standard shipping.

If your lHS stocks truck parts, they should stock Traxxas.

Both IHS stock Traxxas/AE/Losi.

I'm trying to find a E-Revo now..

I would go w/ The erevo then, its a great truck. Everybody carries Revo parts.

My concern is.. The E-Revo normally has the water sealed electronics, what happens with the Novak system? Will it be waterproof as well? (i'm guessing now)

Also what are the differences besides Motor/ESC from the normal E-Revo and Brushless E-Revo?

Found a local guy selling a fairly mint E-Revo with 2x venom 3600mAh batteries for a decent price.

There are no brushless systems that are "water-proof" castle products are splash resistance, don't submerge it and you should be ok. Getting the motor wet is no big deal, but once again don't submerge it!

Ahh... Ok.

I dont plan on putting it in any water but i have ran my RC after its rained and the ground was a little wet still. I dont plan on ever doing that again. But just wondering if the E-Revo would of been alright when brushless.. (i rather not find out the hard way haha)

Thanks for the input.

I'm really excited about getting a E-Revo. Just waiting to see which one i will buy.
What are some hop-up's that are recommend for these things?

Thanks for the recommendation everyone.. I picked up a E-Revo locally from some guy.. It's pretty mint... Ton's of fun!

Here is a picture of the E-Revo nest to my 1/10scale TC4...

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a98...7_2401126_.jpg


But holly $%@^ does it eat up 6cell NiMH batteries quick. He gave me 2x 3600mAh 6Cell Venom packs.
Should i go Lipo? (2s or 3s)
Also, why the hell are the batteries getting so HOT!!!!

Realize this is old, was looking for something else and this thread caught my eye, besides Tom has some un answered questions, the answers of which are...

Yes, go lipo 3s in parralel as long as ur still runing stock u should get 35mins of run time with hard running.

Your venom packs getting scorching hot because they are 3.8AH and if I'm not mistaken have a 15c rating at max, so when you acc hard or go threw tall grass and such it really pulls the amps out of the packs, I know for a fact that if you load in 2 3s 5k zippys in parralel and put a data logger that tracks current and voltage usage your stock electronics will pull 102A from time to time.

Also if you haven't done so yet go brushless its insane and if you ever get worried about 2650 instead of 2200, the 2650 will work fine, received the wrong motor when I ordered my combo but I'm still running the 2650 and I love temps average out so far on a 75 degree day at 135 after 3-5mins of run time with lots of grass acceleration and such.