Bulletproof trucks

[Rebelgium]

First off, thanks for your replies.

Well, I'm looking to spend about € 400 maximum. That's 573 USD, but keep in mind, If I'd buy something outside of the EU I'll have to pay 21% on it :( . And don't forget shipping.

I don't have Lipo's or a radio system yet, My nimh batts and AM radio system are for my E-Revo, and aren't gonna cut it for a brushless system.


I have spent 730 USD (about 8 months ago) to get my brushed E-Revo (radio included), nimh batts and charger here (shipping and taxes included)
So I don't feel like paying up another 200USD to get an MMM combo...
I think I'm better off selling my brushed E-Revo and everything with it here and get about 550 USD for it.

And I want to be comfortable about not breaking stuff on my car with normal usage, and I know about the mediocre diffs and axles on the E-Revo...



I'm definitely looking at used cars, new is way to expensive.
What is the cheapest way to get used RC cars? Check regularily here, at rcgroups and rctech?



Do more people share the opinion that there are no extremely durable cars in 1/10?

I will have to go with the LST as well, or if you are trying to save money the Aftershock. The drive train is about as bullet proof as I have found and if you do manage to strip a diff out you can rebuild with the ti-nitride parts. Link I think has these in his LST, but he will have to chime in on that.

For cost and simplicity you could go used on an Aftershock or LST roller, I have heard of people getting the XXL roller chassis for as little as 150.00 USD. Then get "The Dude: racing mount for the motor and if funds permit the single speed conversion, though I have seen people make homemade versions.

If you go the Aftershock route, keep in mind here that the A-arms are not as stout as on the LST, but you can upgrade to the LST arms, hubs and drives easy. But there again you are talking more money. I personally have not had any trouble out of my Aftershock arms, but I am kind of easy on stuff. (I like to build about as much as anything) RPM also makes replacement arms for the LST/Aftershock.

Good luck let us know how it turns out.