Please Help Me Get Started
Opinions and criticism is appreciated.
Models i was looking at
-Losi SCT
-HPI Bullet MT FLUX
-ECX Torment
- Traxxas Stampede XL-5
- Traxxas Slash 2WD
- HPI Blitz
Please recommend some models that match my requirements, out of your own personal experience.
Im looking for
-1/10 scale (more or less)
-2WD
-Electric
-RTR
-Truck Style (No stadium trucks, buggies, etc)
-Off road (Enough clearance)
-Water proof OR water resist
-Metal transmission and parts
-Compatible with a large selection of aftermarket parts
-Brushed or Brushless (Preferably brushless)
-I plan to stay away from LiPo Batteries
Thank you!
It will melt with the newer higher powered ESC's
Hell it will melt on a brushed RC seeing they pull more power from when it was originally made.
ok thanks for the heads up, ive had experience with both deans and tamiya in airsoft gun building. I never had problems or foresaw problems for airsoft AEGs, maybe RCs are different...
Your requirements sound like the traxxas stampede 2wd VXL would do the trick. 1/10, truck, metal trans gears, tons of aftermarket parts, brushless, waterproof. If money is an issue, the XL-5 brushed version will do the trick.
And why stay away from lipos? They are soo much better than nimh packs.
Yes, i noticed the mah on the batteries are larger. I will prob get into LiPos later, start with the NiMhs.
I dont want to invest in a LiPo charger just yet, figure when i get into LiPos, it will be for both airsoft and RC.
So IMO buy a lipo charger even if you aren't sure to go with lipos right away.
Also you can look at the EXC line
ruckus http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX2000
Torment http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX4000
or circuit http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX1100
Here are the Traxxas variants which are similar
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXNJJ0**&P=ML Stampede (seriously they raised it to $233 from $180????)
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXZDB3**&P=ML Slash (again wow did they up the price)
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXNJH9**&P=ML Rustler
Can't speak from personal experience on the ECX, but I've read good things about their durability, and if I had the room to store another RC I'd pick one up.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/thac6smbachw.html
plus one of these:
http://www.hobbypartz.com/77p-sl5000-2s1p-40c-2222.html
Thats about $75 shipped for a good lipo charger and a lipo battery. That battery will get you 30+ minutes of runtime in most models, and that charger can charger the lipo in 1 hour.
You can spend the same amount on a decent nimh charger and 7cell battery...but not get the same performance.
The traxxas stampede comes in a brushed, and brushless version. If you can afford the brushless...its well worth the extra money.
The stampede also comes in monster jam form, with licensed monster truck bodies...if thats your thing.
XL-5
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Traxxas-...item5ae46fc349
VXL
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Traxxas-...item43aebaeb63
both versions are waterproof.
as for connectors, i suggest HXT connectors, they have a secure fitting, they are easy to pull apart (but not too easy) the handle GOBS of current, AND on ebay you can get a set of 10 for $12
soldering is not a joy, the best way to do it is to slip the connecter sleeve over the wire then with the brass bullets hold them with a vice grip, put them over a fire (like the stove or a torch) heat it up, put some solder in the hot bullet, heat again, and then quickly put the wire into the bullet and hold it till it cools then slide the connector sleeve up, when doing this on a battery, be sure to tape one battery lead to prevent shorts. (not my picture, im a better solderer than that.)
Are there any SCT models that match my requirements? Just looking at different styles.
Please help me make up my mind between
Traxxas Stampede XL-5
Traxxas Slash SCT 2wd
Losi Strike SCT
HOWEVER i have heard nothing but good about ECX torment SC, that would be "my" choice, dynamite esc and motor- dynamite is good stuff, the truck has a high ground clearance and strong durable, narrow frame, plus its only $160 shipped.
Ps do NOT believe traxxas top speed ratings, NEVER base your decision on that.
I was looking at videos of the Stampede XL-5. Looks like it slides much and the handling isnt very realistic.
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I was also looking at the HPI Blitz, the frame has many aluminum parts, appears very strong.
just because something is new and cheap doesn't mean its bad, more than not its cheap because they have less marketing costs, this is why you spend so much for traxxas but don't get your money's worth.
yea, im feeling unfamiliar with the new brand, i wonder how the aftermarket is for that brand. Doesnt have too many perks, guess i have to read more reviews.
yea, im feeling unfamiliar with the new brand, i wonder how the aftermarket is for that brand. Doesnt have too many perks, guess i have to read more reviews.
DO NOT buy a car because of a aftermarket availability, it shows that the car has weak spots that you would hope to fix with aluminum but only makes it worse.
OFNA makes some of the most durable machines on the market, they have almost 0 aftermarket parts, they are so well designed and made you simply don't need them, even RPM is unneeded.
The game is still the same, i started 17 years ago so i know a thing or two about aftermarket "goodies" and pricing.