TimTaylor751647545500 Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 I’ve got this great, flat, sandy backyard here in Florida and thought it’s the perfect spot to play around with a 4wd RC vehicle. I haven’t owned one of these as an adult and short of just buying the first one I see on amazon, I thought I’d poll the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Probably not the response your looking for but I'd get into the $200-$250 range and buy a used Traxxas Slash 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 I agree. $100 isn’t really enough unless you get a steal of a deal on a used one. I bought my son a traxxas for around $250 and it’s held up to all the abuse an 11 year old can throw at it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Good info. Totally ignorant to this hobby, so appreciate the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Skys the limit with it, but a lot of fun especially if you like to tinker/etc. Slash is a great starting platform though definitely cant go wrong. You should be able to find a good 4x4 for $250 likely even with batteries/etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentStateTsi Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Tamiya has been marketing some of their old vehicles again. I’ve been thinking about another buggy. Nice change of pace from all of the truck bodied ones out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Any thoughts on this one? https://primestashstore.com/products/eagle-3-4wd-desert-off-road-pro-racing-rc-car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 No experience on that one but the reason many recommended traxxas is parts are everywhere so if/when you break it, the fix is usually easy. Plus there are tons of upgrades available all over. Keep that in mind while shopping. If you can’t get parts you’ll end up with a paperweight when you bust something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) Ah. Good advice! Looking at the 2wd slash. Edited April 12, 2020 by TimTaylor75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Get a summit. It's great for small areas. Can sometimes be found used for 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 I raced RC off road cars and trucks for many years, worked at a hobby shop for many as well. My advice for what you want to do is get a Slash. That is the best bang for your buck deal out there. Massive aftermarket, tough as nails, plenty of parts, easy to work on. You can run the stock Traxxas electronics and just have fun bashing in your backyard. I would suggest going with a lipo setup if you can swing it. If you have any questions at all let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) I late night ordered a 2wd slash last night after watching a ton of YouTube videos. Asks about $100 RC’s...buys $250 later the same day lol Edited April 13, 2020 by TimTaylor75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 I know you bought one already, but knowing this hobby you'll probably buy another pretty soon and that being the case....take a look at the axial scx10 II Really decent scale crawler and not as costly as a traxxis. The scale guys love them because steel frame rails, adjustable wheel base (to fit different scale bodies), and they behave like their full size counterparts on terrain. They aren't speed buggies, but if you are into the other side of R/c - building and detailing scale stuff, they are fun. RTR brand new they are $370, but you can get a builder's kit for $200 new. Used they are a little tougher because people detail them out with working lights, horns, racks, trailers, etc...and usually want close to the price of a new one for all their added sparkle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 The SCX10 II does look pretty fun. I don't have a ton of rocks around here, but could definitely be something I could see myself being interested in if I don't get bored with my Slash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 If/when you get your Lipo batteries I highly recommend you buy them used or look into aftermarket. I Purchased the Traxxas charger and batteries and paid an arm and a leg for the simplicity. So many cheaper options. Definitely either buy new or research other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 The SCX10 II does look pretty fun. I don't have a ton of rocks around here, but could definitely be something I could see myself being interested in if I don't get bored with my Slash. If you purchased into the Traxxas ecosystem https://traxxas.com/products/landing/trx-4-sport/ Has some fantastic reviews and pretty large aftermarket community. (i went into a 4 hour youtube binge after reading this thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 If/when you get your Lipo batteries I highly recommend you buy them used or look into aftermarket. I Purchased the Traxxas charger and batteries and paid an arm and a leg for the simplicity. So many cheaper options. Definitely either buy new or research other options. dont a lot of guys get china ones from ebay for cheap to use on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 One of my boys has this one and its great. http://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLHKG**&P=3 also look at getting a better battery charger ($30) and more batteries ( ($30 to $40 each). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 One of my boys has this one and its great. http://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLHKG**&P=3 also look at getting a better battery charger ($30) and more batteries ( ($30 to $40 each). I almost bought one of those for my son but the parts availability was questionable at the time. Has that cleared up? My boy is 11 so he breaks his.... A LOT. EDIT: If parts are available i'd rock one of them for myself so me and the boy can bash in the yard. EDIT 2: I was looking at this guy: https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLFWTNL&P=C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 dont a lot of guys get china ones from ebay for cheap to use on these? Yeah theres all kinds of batteries out there. But you can even buy alternative 'name brand' batteries than the traxxas ones for like half the cost. I wouldn't recommend buying the cheapest china crap on the planet, you don't want the batteries to explode and catch your RC or.... house on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 Yeah theres all kinds of batteries out there. But you can even buy alternative 'name brand' batteries than the traxxas ones for like half the cost. I wouldn't recommend buying the cheapest china crap on the planet, you don't want the batteries to explode and catch your RC or.... house on fire. This, get the name brand stuff. Also, make sure you charge batteries correctly when it comes to Lipos. I would invest in an ammo can to charge them in along with a lipo sack. Lipo fires are no joke, trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 This, get the name brand stuff. Also, make sure you charge batteries correctly when it comes to Lipos. I would invest in an ammo can to charge them in along with a lipo sack. Lipo fires are no joke, trust me Best $12 ever https://www.amazon.com/COLCASE-Fireproof-Explosionproof-Charging-198x150x135mm/dp/B0719H46PF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=lipo+bag&qid=1586906468&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE2MTVBTVlUWVZaOTgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2NzAwMjM2QkwwVFQwRzFSUUgmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDU1NzI5MTNIVDhZNllPRzJYVFgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl Just be safe. Bunch of other Lipo's out there for way cheaper than Traxxas just do your research and be safe with them. The only annoying thing is Traxxas has a proprietary plug. Thats why I originally went with the traxxas lipo's/charger. But I payed for it.... Do your research and get a quality more affordable brand for your lipos. EDIT: OR buy a charger / lipo's used. Bunch of Traxxas ones out there, just ask some questions about usage and make sure the batteries work/ are not swollen and you should be good and should be a lot cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 Informative thread. Just dug my son's Traxxas stampede out of the closet for the 7 yr old. Had to buy batteries for it but just went with the nimh Traxxas off Amazon because that's what it cake with. May have to order a lipo for it now. My older son played with it for a couple years and it held up to his abuse so now that I'm getting the younger kid out of it I can't complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 Wags, do you know anyone that does repairs on brushless motors and esc’s? I bought a brushless for my sons rig from eBay and it was haggard. Wires to the esc are pretty tore up and they “fixed” it with some goop mess. Unfortunately the seller pulled a disappearing act and I’m stuck with it and a sad 11 year old. Edit: as for the connectors, you can buy traxxas ones on eBay but I recommend switching them to deans or Anderson power poles (or other quality connectors) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Going to be that kinda spring for everyone I think. I also dug my older sons drone out for the little one. I'm also getting ready to combine the 3 110cc china quads I have here to get 2 decent running ones to sell so I can get the youngest a bigger quad. He's about grown out of the China quads and is still a little too small for our scrambler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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