An old guy looking for his first crawler.

[TunTun]

They are clinging desperately to the nostalgia market. It basically an element with white plastics and the rc10 scheme on top.

Ok that makes sense, I still think it’s weird though. Thanks for the info.

 

[Doom!]

Thanks for all of the info guys! I’m going Tuesday to the local (some what) hobby shop , they carry Redcat, AE, Traxxas, Rc4wd, axial and vanquish. It’s crazy in the pricing from say Redcat to Vanquish, I assume some of it’s the quality and some is the name brand?

On a side note why does team associated call almost everything RC10 even though it’s trail truck? Just confused? I remember the original rc10 and there is no resemblance besides maybe a gold chassis.

We like to think of it as piss poor marketing. But I will say the Element line of crawlers has been one of my favorites. Love the Ecto and the Sendero HD is a great trail truck.

 

[RLB454]

I would say definately pay close attention to the Element rigs as well, I have two of them, the Enduro and the Gatekeeper. Both I bought as the kit versions, awesome rigs! They are a little overshadowed by Axial and Vanquish, but in my opinion, quality is right there with them.
Here's my 2 cents on Vanquish... they started out as high end, a lot of custom machining done right here in the good ol US of A. However, most everything they offer now seems to be out sourced over seas, like every other brand out there. Are they still good? Absolutely! But so are a dozen other brands out there. Vanquish I feel has ridden on their higher end reputation filtering down into their out sourced RTR options, that really are in the same quality camp as most upper end rigs. Dont get me wrong, I am not putting them down at all, and they are great rigs. The best? I think that all depends on who you ask.
Redcat is definately worth a look, they have been crushing it with a few of their recent offerings. Definately an underrated company. If in your budget, get your main rig, whichever you decide, then treat yourself to the Redcat Acsent 18 Apex as well! You will be blown away by the Apex.

 

[TunTun]

I would say definately pay close attention to the Element rigs as well, I have two of them, the Enduro and the Gatekeeper. Both I bought as the kit versions, awesome rigs! They are a little overshadowed by Axial and Vanquish, but in my opinion, quality is right there with them.
Here's my 2 cents on Vanquish... they started out as high end, a lot of custom machining done right here in the good ol US of A. However, most everything they offer now seems to be out sourced over seas, like every other brand out there. Are they still good? Absolutely! But so are a dozen other brands out there. Vanquish I feel has ridden on their higher end reputation filtering down into their out sourced RTR options, that really are in the same quality camp as most upper end rigs. Dont get me wrong, I am not putting them down at all, and they are great rigs. The best? I think that all depends on who you ask.
Redcat is definately worth a look, they have been crushing it with a few of their recent offerings. Definately an underrated company. If in your budget, get your main rig, whiche er you de ide, then treat yourself to the Redcat Acsent 18 Apex as well! You will be blown away by the Apex.

I looked up the Ascent 18 apex, I’m not going to lie up until this point I thought that “overdrive” meant it had a 2 speed tranny. They showed the front with 11% od and the rear with 11% ud (with portals) so the front gets more bite/traction. I didn’t see that coming lmao.

 

[Ritz413]

I looked up the Ascent 18 apex, I’m not going to lie up until this point I thought that “overdrive” meant it had a 2 speed tranny. They showed the front with 11% od and the rear with 11% ud (with portals) so the front gets more bite/traction. I didn’t see that coming lmao.

The element enduro line comes std. With 6%, and includes optional gears to make it 12. The scx10 iii coyote is stock at 10% overdrive, but you can buy portal gears to change it to whatever you want.

 

[Doom!]

@TunTun After you get your 1/10 crawler, do yourself a favor and get yourself a Redcat Apex 1/18 crawler. Excellent performer and a great travel companion (travel size comes in handy sometimes). Also great for indoors when the weather doesn't want to play nice or you just want to lounge around the house. I personally guarantee your satisfaction or your money back.

 

[Buzzsaw]

H-10 Optic is on my short list

74 years young here !!!!!

 

[TunTun]

H-10 Optic is on my short list

74 years young here !!!!!

That’s awesome man, never to old to enjoy the great things in life!

 

[Mrgoodwrench35]

@TunTun After you get your 1/10 crawler, do yourself a favor and get yourself a Redcat Apex 1/18 crawler. Excellent performer and a great travel companion (travel size comes in handy sometimes). Also great for indoors when the weather doesn't want to play nice or you just want to lounge around the house. I personally guarantee your satisfaction or your money back.

I second this notion. The wife and I each have one and love them.

 

[Jerold]

Welcome!

You did it now, you asked a bunch of RC nuts how to spend your money.

Welcome to the site.
Assuming you mean a trail tryck and not die hard crawler........

I used to really love axial scx10 line. I have a scx10ii and love it with great parts supply and aftermarket following. Since being bought out by horizon they discontinue cars quick.

With that said id look at traxxas trx4. I own alot of traxxas products but the trx4 isn't one. It has a good parts supply and following also.

Whats your budget?

What he said. I have both SCX10 III and the TRX4. The SCX10 is lighter, a very good performer and highly configurable. The TRX4 does perform, and configurable as well, but it needs a few more mods (or at least for me) to keep up. The strength of the Traxxas is it's a tank and is VERY durable. I'm totally OK with sending it off a cliff and know it will be fine.

 

[Doom!]

I haven't said much in this thread because I am slightly biased towards Element crawlers


Element Ecto

Element Sendero HD

Element Gatekeeper (if you can still find one)

Element Trailrunner

 

[Guest D]

Welcome to RCT.

 

[PonkyKong]

There is another. The XP10 from Reefs.
Start with premium. If you plan on being serious. Very serious.

 

[TunTun]

Well off to the hobby store I go, thanks for all of the advise that the group has given me it greatly appreciated.

 

[RLB454]

Awesome! We are here to help you spend your money....er, uh, I mean we are here to help. I love going to the hobby shop with intention of leaving with a new RC! Have fun

P.S.
And post a pic or two if you get a new rig

 

[TunTun]

Well I went to the hobby store and wow you can literally go broke in there, the selection was huge! Lots of different options but I went with the RTR phoenix with portal axles. Charged the battery on my way home and took a couple of PR’s with me for the adventure lol.

 

[TunTun]

 

[Ritz413]

Well I went to the hobby store and wow you can literally go broke in there, the selection was huge! Lots of different options but I went with the RTR phoenix with portal axles. Charged the battery on my way home and took a couple of PR’s with me for the adventure lol.

Congrats!!

 

[OnwardGuinevere]

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Looks awesome! Congrats!

 

[Doom!]

Your going to have a lot of fun with it!