axial rtr crawler

[billybob13]

thinking about buying the rtr from trail gear. i already know it has nothing on a comp buggy, but would i be wasting my money on this for just playing around in the back yard? would it be breaking all the time? i don't want to sink $600+ into an rc, so this seems like enough fun for a non-hardcore crawler. any input would be appreciated, especially firsthand experience with it.

[505TJ]

I would get the ARTR and get the electronics you want. I got the RTR and there is nothing left of it but the shocks, axles and chassis. IMO the RTR's electronics suck!

[tjblair]

I agree get the artr it is a much beter start, and like stated before you can get the elctronics you want. I suggest the novac rooster crawler and jr servos

[MilCrawl]

agreed with above posts. i bought the rtr and really wish i would have got the artr. i ended up spending 600 in the first week looking back wondering why i just didnt get the artr

[reuben]

Originally Posted by MilCrawl

agreed with above posts. i bought the rtr and really wish i would have got the artr. i ended up spending 600 in the first week looking back wondering why i just didnt get the artr

I am in the same boat as you. I thought cool I can get a crawler for about $300, now that it has new links, servo, tires, and motor, I should have went with the artr

[billybob13]

this is pretty much was i was thinking. thanx for re-assuring me guys. i'd rather pay a few more bucks up front than waste a shit load on repairs and upgrades.

[Marc P]

just keep an eye out for a used one that has already been modded and is ready to go.

[Booger Weldz]

definitely buy the Artr or a good used one!!!! the rtr is a waste unless youre just buying it for your kid to drive as a stocker...i got two of mine in good used condition with a lot of good upgrades from people on here...theres always good ones on rccrawler.com for sale

[smewhtguy]

Billy I'll sell you mine for 500 shipped to your door allready has a ton of upgrades. Shoot me a pm if interested.

[bcrofts]

Artr is the way to go

[fvrr]

Any thoughts on the venom creeper? Buddy told me about rc rock crawlers and went to a local store and saw the venom this morning. I'm going to check them out next week to see if I'm ready to spend any money.

[abadk9420]

Originally Posted by fvrr

Any thoughts on the venom creeper? Buddy told me about rc rock crawlers and went to a local store and saw the venom this morning. I'm going to check them out next week to see if I'm ready to spend any money.

I have saw the Venom Creeper at the last comp I went to and was not impressed at all, I would deffinetly go with AX10 ARTR over the creeper...

[Angler1979]

Originally Posted by 505tj

i would get the artr and get the electronics you want. I got the rtr and there is nothing left of it but the shocks, axles and chassis. Imo the rtr's electronics suck!

x's 2

[JeeperJ]

get a Mamba Max esc with a BEC then look into getting 3cell lipo batts and a good brushless motor... as for servos i would go with Hi tech.... good luck


Oh and if you want ALOT of good tech there is RCC and i personally go to sincityrcrc.com, but you may have a local club where you are as well

[fvrr]

Originally Posted by abadk9420

I have saw the Venom Creeper at the last comp I went to and was not impressed at all, I would deffinetly go with AX10 ARTR over the creeper...

Thanks for the info. I'm going to a deal they have in Sac on Tue. night to check out this new craze. I've got a 1/4 acre field in my back yard so not sure if I want a rock crawler or some kind of buggy to run a little faster. Not that I have any money to spend right now.