Looking for truggy suggestions...ie: I'm a newb and need help selecting an rtr trugg.
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Looking for truggy suggestions...ie: I'm a newb and need help selecting an rtr trugg.
I looked and didn't see a beginner thread,so I apologize for yet another "What should I buy" post.
I'm not totally new to the hobby,as I have a Blitz in the Philippines that I enjoyed bashing around.
I think I would like a truggy. 1:10 would be fine.Looking for a durable truck that is reliable and not too expensive to purchase initially...maybe approx $200 or so?
Thanks for any advice...and Happy Christmas!
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I'm not totally new to the hobby,as I have a Blitz in the Philippines that I enjoyed bashing around.
I think I would like a truggy. 1:10 would be fine.Looking for a durable truck that is reliable and not too expensive to purchase initially...maybe approx $200 or so?
Thanks for any advice...and Happy Christmas!
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I good 1/10 scale truggy (4wd stadium truck) is in the slim pickins group of RCs. The only one I would consider buying, is the Hobao Hyper 10TT. That being said, I'm not sure how long that platform will be around. I don't see it anymore on Hobao's website anymore. So I am thinking the possibility of it being discontinued .
Next on the list would be the JLB Racing Cheetah.
Next on the list would be the JLB Racing Cheetah.
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Do we know each other Rusty?
Look..I know it as old model and all...but what about a Rustler XL-5...or a Slash xl5? I saw a video a day ago or so,and came away thinking that the Rustler (although quite old) might be a good fit until such time as I become interested in upgrading.Would the Rustler accept Lipo's later on in the event I decided I wanted to go faster,or is it an exercise in futility?
@$189.95,it is an attractive price.
Thoughts?
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Ok.To the subject matter,I pm'd you,as I can't figure out how to set my new fone to receive pics,Yessir,need to address that little detail with someone who knows fones.
I will admit to you that I am reluctant to buy a 1.0,as I read recently that those parts are getting harder to find.
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I appreciate the suggestion Dokioto.I keep hearing that model mentioned,but Man..the price-tag puts me off.
Do we know each other Rusty?
Look..I know it as old model and all...but what about a Rustler XL-5...or a Slash xl5? I saw a video a day ago or so,and came away thinking that the Rustler (although quite old) might be a good fit until such time as I become interested in upgrading.Would the Rustler accept Lipo's later on in the event I decided I wanted to go faster,or is it an exercise in futility?
@$189.95,it is an attractive price.
Thoughts?
Do we know each other Rusty?
Look..I know it as old model and all...but what about a Rustler XL-5...or a Slash xl5? I saw a video a day ago or so,and came away thinking that the Rustler (although quite old) might be a good fit until such time as I become interested in upgrading.Would the Rustler accept Lipo's later on in the event I decided I wanted to go faster,or is it an exercise in futility?
@$189.95,it is an attractive price.
Thoughts?
It's just that when posting in a "Truggy" section of forums, people usually automatically think of 1/8 scale 4wd trucks with rear wings. Truggies trickle down into 1/10 scale, but choices are fewer when looking for a 4wd truck with a rear wing...a "truggy". 1/10 scale truggies are basically 1/10 scale stadium trucks in 4wd form and with rear wing. The Rustler is considered a 1/10 scale 2wd stadium truck.
2wd stadium trucks (ST) are probably my favorite RC platform to drive, and why I surround myself with them .
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Thanks for the response..and the terminology explanation.I thought to look for something with a little more ground clearance (hence the belief that the Truggy designation had to do with stance) ,but I do like the 2wd trucks for sure.
I found an errant ad on Ebay for a Rustler vxl.Now..that sounds like something I could go for.It was listed at $189.95,but the vendor stated that Ebay had made a boo boo in the listing.
Is the VXL a bit much for a novice...or is there a power limiting option (beginner mode) that could be used to practice up? The only downside is that it is a bunch more expensive than the basic rustler...but maybe worth it in the long run?
Advice?
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Looks like everyone is out of stock on the VXL model,and stock won't arrive till late Feb probably.Unless I could find a used one in great shape,I might have to go with the XL-5 and then upgrade later if I get the "gotta go faster" bug?
Anybody?
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I found an errant ad on Ebay for a Rustler vxl.Now..that sounds like something I could go for.It was listed at $189.95,but the vendor stated that Ebay had made a boo boo in the listing.
Is the VXL a bit much for a novice...or is there a power limiting option (beginner mode) that could be used to practice up? The only downside is that it is a bunch more expensive than the basic rustler...but maybe worth it in the long run?
Advice?
On Edit:
Looks like everyone is out of stock on the VXL model,and stock won't arrive till late Feb probably.Unless I could find a used one in great shape,I might have to go with the XL-5 and then upgrade later if I get the "gotta go faster" bug?
Anybody?
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Last edited by Original Slim; 01-02-2018 at 04:35 PM. Reason: just like editing I guess :)
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That's really something that everyone is outta stock. I couldn't decide for you. If it were me, I'd get the basic XL-5 Rustler, and drop in a great HobbyWing ESC/motor combo. Then again, I am more of an Associated guy. RC10T4.3 anyone?
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I liked it fine..but didn't get to use it much before we decided to return to the US...it was too bulky to bring home,but if I ever return,it will still be there,
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