Help me build a comp crawler

[Mrgoodwrench35]

I want to build something that will out do the Axial Capra which is currently the most capable crawler I have in 1/10 scale. I have a Vanquish VS410 phoenix and its nice and all, but it wont keep up with the capra as its built for more of a trail rig. I'm almost done with the refurb on the Capra and I'm turning it over to the wife but I can't let her have a more capable rig than I do.

I was looking at Rhino kits that run Capra axles but realized I know little to nothing about those types of kits. Any input on what would be a good foundation to build on would be much appreciated.

 

[HPIguy]

Paging @MVRCA

 

[Mrgoodwrench35]

Maybe comp crawler is an over statement. I dont plan to enter into any competitions other than with my wife.

 

[MVRCA]

Hmmm.... Questions:

Budget?
Wheel Size?
Drag Axle or FWS?
Truck or Trail Buggy?
Kit or RTR?
Crawler or Trail Truck?
Expectations in terms of performance? Does it need to walk walls or just do better than an Capra?
Portals or straight axles?

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[MVRCA]

Vanquish VRD kit is really hard to beat for the dollars.

 

[MVRCA]

But a legit custom 2.2" Capra is fun.

 

[MVRCA]

Custom moon buggies are fantastic.

 

[MVRCA]

Also as a 2.2" wheel with 5.25 tires

 

[MVRCA]

And there is the modded H10 Optic as a 5.25 with portals.

 

[MVRCA]

If you wanna get nasty, there is the custom Ryft

 

[MVRCA]

Or if walking walls is your jam....

 

[MVRCA]

We hunt big rock, so most of our ideas are focused on that.

 

[MVRCA]

Hope some of these are helping you get a few ideas.

 

[MVRCA]

 

[Mrgoodwrench35]

I could establish a budget but that never seems to work so why bother.

The Capra I'll be competing with runs 1.9's and 2.2's

Drag axle to keep it somewhat fair

No RTR and no trail truck. No preference between straight or portal although most of the stuff I have is portal axle.

Walk walls....that sounds like fun. Id say out of all the stuff you posted, I'm most interested in post 11

 

[MVRCA]

Well, this is our class 2 Delano, and it will murder most anything on the trail, yet still feel like a trail truck. I'm sure we could help you out with a build when you're ready. We have not hung our shingle out for biz yet, but things are a brewing!

 

[Mrgoodwrench35]

So where do I start? Are you using commercially available parts or did you build your own rails and all?

 

[MVRCA]

Shoot ya a PM here shortly.