All things R/C

[Smitty335]

Since Nov 3rd I unplugged all batteries after the last crawling secession. This Sunday my Grandson got into my office where I keep my 5 crawlers and was giving them a work out, I thought I would just fire them up, nope all 5 were dead? And were charged before unplugging the batteries for storage? But anyways charged and up and running today. I have a variety of Rock Crawlers, Losi Night Crawler, Enduro Gate Keeper 1;10, SCX 10 Toyota flat bead, ECX Temper 1:18 and the Jeep Wrangler JL 1/24 which is my lest favorite, not because of the size but the reliability of the ECS. Ok My nod goes to the Losi Night Crawler, but with the mods probably couldn't compete in tournaments, A very close second, maybe even a tie would go to the Enduro Gate Keeper, both are incredible trail buggies. The SCX10 Yota is a nice crawler as well, I just seem to like the rail buggies. The ECX Temper is crazy fast and I couldn't leave it stock and put the stock wheels and tires from the Losi on it, I love this 1:18 scale buggy, this brings up my lest favorite the Jeep Wrangler JL 1/24, junk ECS's

 

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[Todd627]

Since Nov 3rd I unplugged all batteries after the last crawling secession. This Sunday my Grandson got into my office where I keep my 5 crawlers and was giving them a work out, I thought I would just fire them up, nope all 5 were dead? And were charged before unplugging the batteries for storage? But anyways charged and up and running today. I have a variety of Rock Crawlers, Losi Night Crawler, Enduro Gate Keeper 1;10, SCX 10 Toyota flat bead, ECX Temper 1:18 and the Jeep Wrangler JL 1/24 which is my lest favorite, not because of the size but the reliability of the ECS. Ok My nod goes to the Losi Night Crawler, but with the mods probably couldn't compete in tournaments, A very close second, maybe even a tie would go to the Enduro Gate Keeper, both are incredible trail buggies. The SCX10 Yota is a nice crawler as well, I just seem to like the rail buggies. The ECX Temper is crazy fast and I couldn't leave it stock and put the stock wheels and tires from the Losi on it, I love this 1:18 scale buggy, this brings up my lest favorite the Jeep Wrangler JL 1/24, junk ECS's

How ‘bout some pics Smitty? Line ‘em up and tell us which is which.

 

[Smitty335]

How ‘bout some pics Smitty? Line ‘em up and tell us which is which.

Here's a couple

 

[Smitty335]

Here's a coupleView attachment 304710

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[Smitty335]

A special thanks goes out to @Adam490 for the Zebra paint job, I think it's one of a kind!

 

[Smitty335]

A special thanks goes out to @Adam490 for the Zebra paint job, I think it's one of a kind!

Hey @Adam490, I was thinking about buying this $900.00 builders kit, now I'm thinking about tricking out the Night Crawler, axels, two speed transmission ect. What would you recommend?

 

[Adam490]

Hey @Adam490, I was thinking about buying this $900.00 builders kit, now I'm thinking about tricking out the Night Crawler, axels, two speed transmission ect. What would you recommend?

Whatever floats your boat. What builders kit is $900? Vanquish? That's like 3 regular kits...

 

[Smitty335]

Whatever floats your boat. What builders kit is $900? Vanquish? That's like 3 regular kits...

YEP, Vanquish.

 

[Fatsquatch]

YEP, Vanquish.

Buy two so you can drive it twice before you are waiting on parts. 😉🤣

 

[Fatsquatch]

I did something over the weekend… more details to come

So this weekend I said I did a thing and haven’t provided any details yet…
Here is the first clue to the thing that was done.
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Here’s a second clue just because…
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[Fatsquatch]

Hopefully getting it out of the box today finally. Lol

 

[Fatsquatch]

It made a successful trip to the skate park.

 

[Adam490]

It made a successful trip to the skate park.
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Good deal, those look to be tough trucks. Traxxas has come a long way in the last 4-5 years as far as build quality it seems.

 

[Smitty335]

Hey @JeremieBaker you had a chance to get your MAXX in the dirt yet? I bet it was fun?

 

[Fatsquatch]

Hey @JeremieBaker you had a chance to get your MAXX in the dirt yet? I bet it was fun?

I’ve had it out a few different places now. Skatepark was the most fun. The backyard of the new Bakery which is just construction zone dirt. The thing would throw roost like mad which was cool. I also had it it out on open soccer fields. That seems to have been a mistake as it ate the pinion gear in a hurry with all the traction in higher grass (3-ish inch maybe) combined with high speeds. One sudden stop sent it on an endo tumble for probably 20 yards. Pretty spectacular for an open field crash really. Lol. I have to get a new gear and then I can have more fun with it. The real unfortunate part is they released a version 2 of the truck this week. It has a longer wheelbase which should help tame the wheelies a bit. It also has the widening kit preinstalled which I paid an extra $45 for. If I would have known I would have waited and bought the v2 but I can’t be upset. It’s fun as is. I might just buy a v2 to go with it. Lol

 

[Smitty335]

I’ve had it out a few different places now. Skatepark was the most fun. The backyard of the new Bakery which is just construction zone dirt. The thing would throw roost like mad which was cool. I also had it it out on open soccer fields. That seems to have been a mistake as it ate the pinion gear in a hurry with all the traction in higher grass (3-ish inch maybe) combined with high speeds. One sudden stop sent it on an endo tumble for probably 20 yards. Pretty spectacular for an open field crash really. Lol. I have to get a new gear and then I can have more fun with it. The real unfortunate part is they released a version 2 of the truck this week. It has a longer wheelbase which should help tame the wheelies a bit. It also has the widening kit preinstalled which I paid an extra $45 for. If I would have known I would have waited and bought the v2 but I can’t be upset. It’s fun as is. I might just buy a v2 to go with it. Lol

The reviews I've read talks about slowing it down, but didn't say anything about stripping the pinion gear out.

 

[Smitty335]

I’ve had it out a few different places now. Skatepark was the most fun. The backyard of the new Bakery which is just construction zone dirt. The thing would throw roost like mad which was cool. I also had it it out on open soccer fields. That seems to have been a mistake as it ate the pinion gear in a hurry with all the traction in higher grass (3-ish inch maybe) combined with high speeds. One sudden stop sent it on an endo tumble for probably 20 yards. Pretty spectacular for an open field crash really. Lol. I have to get a new gear and then I can have more fun with it. The real unfortunate part is they released a version 2 of the truck this week. It has a longer wheelbase which should help tame the wheelies a bit. It also has the widening kit preinstalled which I paid an extra $45 for. If I would have known I would have waited and bought the v2 but I can’t be upset. It’s fun as is. I might just buy a v2 to go with it. Lol

Didn't you tell me you had a spare electrical part for the SC24? I just ordered another esc for the SC 24, The plugins are so small and I don't see that well any more.

 

[Fatsquatch]

Didn't you tell me you had a spare electrical part for the SC24? I just ordered another esc for the SC 24, The plugins are so small and I don't see that well any more.

I have a spare motor or two for it.

 

[Smitty335]

Wife has been grumping around about my RC's in my office, so,

 

[Fatsquatch]

Wife has been grumping around about my RC's in my office, so,View attachment 309307View attachment 309308View attachment 309309View attachment 309309

Build some spacer blocks so the tires don’t flat spot 👍🏻