Looking at getting a 1/16 revo

[showjyr]

So I've been looking into a 1/16 revo and have a few questions...new to electrics.

I don't need a tx as I have a few, I want to run brushless and lipo...is it better to just build a truck than buy one?

What am I going to need running lipo? Charger, heatsink, connectors? Is the stock motor already brushless?

Any other advice is welcome...thanks in advance.

 

[HPIguy]

There are people that part them on ebay, brand new. You can probably pick up a roller, motor & ESC, for cheaper than buying the RTR since you don't need the TX setup. I freaking love my MERV, it's my favorite RC rig at this point. It's fun as can be on 2s power, and stupid on 3s power. I like many others here, will recommend a tear down to check that the diffs actually have fluid in them (mine, and many others were dry), a heat sink for the motor, and RPM bumpers front and rear. I also added a wheelie bar cause I like riding wheelies. It's tough as nails too!

 

[MR4X4KING]

I second that I have 2 of them
stupid crazy on 3s

I want to add the center diff and see how that works
maybe it will tame it a bit

 

[sv250]

Theyre stupid fast on 2 stock stick packs. i was really impressed with the toughness also.

 

[showjyr]

Thanks guys, had a quick look on eBay and not much there right now...I'll keep an eye out.

 

[HPIguy]

Roller with steering servo

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-E-R...Accessories&hash=item2c6799c033#ht_500wt_1203

Motor and ESC

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRAXXAS-VEL...Accessories&hash=item1c298bb54b#ht_1180wt_952

You're only gonna save about $50 off the RTR, but hey, it's $50

Better yet, this is all new, and from one seller for combined shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Traxxas...Accessories&hash=item20c3fdeb3b#ht_1614wt_952

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-Vel...Accessories&hash=item20bc0a6c11#ht_2314wt_952

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Traxxas-1...Accessories&hash=item1c28dd154d#ht_1700wt_952

 

[showjyr]

Ya I'd rather go new. The last 3 you posted would come up to $250ish plus shipping and I'd still have to get an rx and servo...almost up to the price of rtr.

How about this? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0036SMQDC

 

[laton7]

I would also recommend getting the RPM A-Arms all round:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=1/16+revo+RPM+arms&_sacat=0

and The Toyz widener kit:
http://www.thetoyz.com/Traxxas/Mini-1-16-Car-Series/Wheels-Tires/The-Toyz/14129/

The arms will just make it more tough and durable but the hex extension I found to be worth its weight in gold as it means I am no longer rolling my MERV at every corner!