duratrax evader ext
03-28-2009, 08:58 PM
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RE: duratrax evader ext
get an ext if you get one cause i went to brushless as soon as i got it and its held up perfectly trans wise but i did put all bearings in it the other day but i havent had any problems with spurs pinions or anything and i beat the crap outta it lol oh yeah by a front BUMPER rpm sells a nice one for like 8 or 9 bucks its a life saver
03-29-2009, 11:49 AM
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RE: duratrax evader ext
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get an ext if you get one cause i went to brushless as soon as i got it and its held up perfectly trans wise but i did put all bearings in it the other day but i havent had any problems with spurs pinions or anything and i beat the crap outta it lol oh yeah by a front BUMPER rpm sells a nice one for like 8 or 9 bucks its a life saver
get an ext if you get one cause i went to brushless as soon as i got it and its held up perfectly trans wise but i did put all bearings in it the other day but i havent had any problems with spurs pinions or anything and i beat the crap outta it lol oh yeah by a front BUMPER rpm sells a nice one for like 8 or 9 bucks its a life saver
what kid of shocks are those cuse they look awesome. did u have to make any modifications to make them fit?
03-30-2009, 07:12 PM
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the shocks are off an associated monster gt 1/8th truck lol they fit on fine alls i did was change the bells on the end of the shaft just put the evader ones on let me tell ya its a stiff ride oh and i cu into the body as you could see
01-19-2010, 04:14 PM
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yea I set this one up, with a castle sidewinder 5700kv combo, and i'm waitin on the 2s 5000mah lipo to come in, and i'm kinda thinkin this is not gona hold up........... but i put ball bearings in, and I got everything in the pics for $250 on ebay. so i'm kinda thinkin when u pay 120 for somthing, it might be like that saying "U get what u pay for" ....... so IDK if any1 has any ideas for gear replacments etc... let me know thanks ...Mike
01-19-2010, 04:43 PM
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Ibought my 5 year old son one, and it certainly can take a bashing. The shocks went in the first week, but for minimal cost, Ireplaced them with the aluminium ST ones (installed last night), which should be stronger. They certainly arent fantasticaly fast, but fast enough to have fun with, and quite agile (keep in mind Ihave very limited RC experience). Ibelieve that they have a 12 month warranty on the plastic parts, so if you do break them, then no real problems!
01-19-2010, 04:55 PM
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yea I set this one up, with a castle sidewinder 5700kv combo, and i'm waitin on the 2s 5000mah lipo to come in, and i'm kinda thinkin this is not gona hold up........... but i put ball bearings in, and I got everything in the pics for $250 on ebay. so i'm kinda thinkin when u pay 120 for somthing, it might be like that saying ''U get what u pay for'' ....... so IDK if any1 has any ideas for gear replacments etc... let me know thanks ...Mike
yea I set this one up, with a castle sidewinder 5700kv combo, and i'm waitin on the 2s 5000mah lipo to come in, and i'm kinda thinkin this is not gona hold up........... but i put ball bearings in, and I got everything in the pics for $250 on ebay. so i'm kinda thinkin when u pay 120 for somthing, it might be like that saying ''U get what u pay for'' ....... so IDK if any1 has any ideas for gear replacments etc... let me know thanks ...Mike
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02-07-2010, 08:07 AM
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The EXT is made with "Magnaflex" plastic which is much more flexible than the plastic used on the ST. It should hold up to abuse much better. The downside is it won't hold the suspension geometry as well for racing (who competitvely races EXT's though???).
The EXT is made with "Magnaflex" plastic which is much more flexible than the plastic used on the ST. It should hold up to abuse much better. The downside is it won't hold the suspension geometry as well for racing (who competitvely races EXT's though???).
I race my EXB. It is far from stock but I have raced it several times against higher end cars and dont feel handi-capped against them.
Here is a pic after messing around one day.
02-17-2010, 12:49 PM
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I bought 2 of these for my sons. They have been racing them weekly in the novice class and having a blast. They did not stay stock for long though. The motors didn't last long, and one lost a speed control as well. I bought a couple 13.5T Ez Run brushless setups for $94 each (paid extra for the .5 motors and the 60amp SC). I also upgraded both trucks with aluminum front shocks, the plastic shock bodies on the stock shocks pop at relatively small impacts. Other than one spur gear, I have not had any other problems.
And I need a link to that RPM front bumper. I really need 2 of those.
And I need a link to that RPM front bumper. I really need 2 of those.
02-17-2010, 01:12 PM
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RE: duratrax evader ext
Just go to Tower Hobbies and order the Associated RC 10T4.1 2.4 GHZ Brushless RTR
the price $234.00 minus the $25.00 discount = $210.00.
You will have great truck the Evader is not a good deal in the long run.
the price $234.00 minus the $25.00 discount = $210.00.
You will have great truck the Evader is not a good deal in the long run.
02-17-2010, 01:16 PM
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RE: duratrax evader ext
Just go to Tower Hobbies and order the Associated RC 10T4.1 2.4 GHZ Brushless RTR
the price $234.00 minus the $25.00 discount = $210.00.
You will have great truck the Evader is not a good deal in the long run.
the price $234.00 minus the $25.00 discount = $210.00.
You will have great truck the Evader is not a good deal in the long run.
02-19-2010, 07:44 PM
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RE: duratrax evader ext
First trucks werea traxxas stampede and slash . Bought the Evader for my Daughter for Christmas because it was cheap . Got what I paid for , a cheap car . She broke the front end off after 2 weeks . Not tough at all compared to the traxxas vehicles that are about $50 bucks more . Do not waste the money . The aluminum parts as stated above are ridiculously priced . The electronics and motor are pathetic . I would reccomend a Rustler . I deicided mine was not worth fixing and through it in the trash . Gave my daughter my Slash 2wd and bought a 4wd slash for myself ,
02-19-2010, 08:20 PM
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First trucks werea traxxas stampede and slash . Bought the Evader for my Daughter for Christmas because it was cheap . Got what I paid for , a cheap car . She broke the front end off after 2 weeks . Not tough at all compared to the traxxas vehicles that are about $50 bucks more . Do not waste the money . The aluminum parts as stated above are ridiculously priced . The electronics and motor are pathetic . I would reccomend a Rustler . I deicided mine was not worth fixing and through it in the trash . Gave my daughter my Slash 2wd and bought a 4wd slash for myself ,
First trucks werea traxxas stampede and slash . Bought the Evader for my Daughter for Christmas because it was cheap . Got what I paid for , a cheap car . She broke the front end off after 2 weeks . Not tough at all compared to the traxxas vehicles that are about $50 bucks more . Do not waste the money . The aluminum parts as stated above are ridiculously priced . The electronics and motor are pathetic . I would reccomend a Rustler . I deicided mine was not worth fixing and through it in the trash . Gave my daughter my Slash 2wd and bought a 4wd slash for myself ,
In a race on the track, I would take a evader over any traxxas 2wd. Anyday
If you want to run into mailboxes,curbs etc. Get a traxxas
02-19-2010, 10:54 PM
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Point taken . You are spot on about running in to things and bashing . I am not a racer . And my kids are 5 and 7 years old . Water resistant , crash resistant, easy to work on , cheap hop ups , plenty of parts at the LHS. Those are the things that keep me buying traxxas vehicles . Not if my kids are gonna win at the race track . Man that sounded like a commercial . LOL . Guess I am a traxxas fanboy !!! HAHAHAHAHAHA
The Duratrax Evader just did not seem worth spending money on to keep fixing or upgrading .
The Duratrax Evader just did not seem worth spending money on to keep fixing or upgrading .
02-20-2010, 05:33 PM
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ORIGINAL: st. clair shores
When Duratrax dropped the Evader ST. and Pro, the Ext is not really hobbie grade.
When Duratrax dropped the Evader ST. and Pro, the Ext is not really hobbie grade.
02-21-2010, 08:10 AM
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Okay, sorry the Evader Ext is hobby grade it just requires so many basic upgrades. My point is after all those upgrades you will spend alot of money. There are plenty of RTR trucks that are brushless, etc.etc. that can be purchased for a little extra expense. I have an Evader Pro it was a good starting point.