Might be buying a rc.

nickb · Oct 23, 2012

Start off with I'm a complete rc virgin.
I found a wraith with super swampers, pro line bead locks, all metal gears, tranny, steering and lower links. Drive line pro line metal steering knuckles electronics and dx3e control winch servo and 2 55ttrn motors... I don't know what a lot of that stuff means but I'm pumped to get this thing!

WA-Wheeler · Oct 23, 2012

It all gets spendy...You would be surprised. Oh and have fun :redneck:

nickb · Oct 23, 2012

He said he has more than a grand into it. I just want something to play around with at camp and around the yard. I was kinda looking forward making all kinds of miniature parts for an rc... I'm sure I will find some cool stuff to make. First thing in gonna have to get rid of the bronco body... can't own a Ford. Haha

crash2 · Oct 23, 2012

A wraith is perfect for what you want to do...

nickb · Oct 23, 2012

He said with the motors and gears it crawls more than goes fast. Can I run this thing in the snow and get it wet?

WHITE TRASH1 · Oct 23, 2012

Join rccrawler.com and start reading. Yes you can waterproof what you have already and run it underwater if you want. Just be sure to check your bearings often or buy replacements periodically.

crash2 · Oct 24, 2012

nickb said:
He said with the motors and gears it crawls more than goes fast. Can I run this thing in the snow and get it wet?

Ya but you will want to go with a brushless motor setup....

zukkev · Oct 24, 2012

I thought about getting into Rc's awhile back, but soon learned that it's just a mini version of an already really expensive hobby. :redneck: I ran the other direction....:haha:

WHITE TRASH1 · Oct 24, 2012

zukkev said:
I thought about getting into Rc's awhile back, but soon learned that it's just a mini version of an already really expensive hobby. :redneck: I ran the other direction....:haha:

The scale size is pretty equivalent to cost. 1/10th scale is about 1/10th the cost. A grand will build a pretty bad ass bulletproof rig that will stand up to a serious beating and comp rather well.

nickb · Oct 24, 2012

Bought the axial today. It doesn't look much like a wraith but it's pretty sweet. I don't think there are any stock parts. High torque steering servo, 2 55 turn brushless motors, metal everything, beadlocks and irons, winch . I will take some pictures tomorrow. I think I did alright $340, for everything.

POR · Oct 24, 2012

zukkev said:
I thought about getting into Rc's awhile back, but soon learned that it's just a mini version of an already really expensive hobby. :redneck: I ran the other direction....:haha:

Where's the double like button!! Those pos's break more than fullsize

JOOP · Oct 24, 2012

Interested in a damn near new with remote Losi 1.9 procrawler? I built it this past January and have used it maybe 5 times.

http://www.warcrc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10037

crash2 · Oct 24, 2012

zukkev said:
I thought about getting into Rc's awhile back, but soon learned that it's just a mini version of an already really expensive hobby. :redneck: I ran the other direction....:haha:

***** :fawkdancesmiley:

nickb · Oct 24, 2012

I'm thinking I'm going to machine a frame from aluminum then do some tube work to make it look like a buggy again.

zukkev · Oct 25, 2012

crash said:
***** :fawkdancesmiley:

Oh yeah, did I mention I like to get that too???!!! :haha:

nickb · Oct 25, 2012

WHITE TRASH1 · Oct 25, 2012

You certainly didn't get hurt for the cash you paid, that's a nice rig. I can alreqdy see some things that I'd change for reliability and performance reasons but for now just have fun.

nickb · Oct 25, 2012

WHITE TRASH said:
You certainly didn't get hurt for the cash you paid, that's a nice rig. I can alreqdy see some things that I'd change for reliability and performance reasons but for now just have fun.

It needs a little work.I think after elk season I'm going to build a chassis and start machining some parts.

Can I do a hi steer set up on this rather than What's on there?

WHITE TRASH1 · Oct 25, 2012

nickb said:
It needs a little work.I think after elk season I'm going to build a chassis and start machining some parts.

Can I do a hi steer set up on this rather than What's on there?

Yea those knuckles should have a place to bolt on steering arms on the back side of them. Cut off those factory arms, swap the knuckles side to side and bolt on a set of arms from axial or vanquish products.

I have wraith steering parts on my ax10. My VP knuckles have bolt on steering arms on both sides so I have the tie rod behind the axle with the drag link out front.