Looking for a good kit that won't break the bank

[mahemtrugg]

What about the sportwerks mayhem st. I know some of you are thinking it is not on par with the crt, but it costs $550 rtr with the spectrum radio. not to bad of a bargain, considering the pro series is coming out soon and how upgradeable they are. For those who dont think they are competitive enough, I race one every weekend against the crt's and lsp's and usually come out on top or right behind. These are'nt your run of the mill drivers either but 2 of them running the crt's are sponsered. So maybe this is something your interested in looking into maybe not, just thought I'd throw it out there.

 

[digger]

I guess I am still under the mindset that it is my money, why should I have to ask for permission. Even though, it is now her money, not my money anymore.

Hey Bro, What's yours is hers and what's hers is still hers.

j/k

 

[Plaidfish]

Tom, Have you decided yet???
I might be able to get you a better price on the Pro-spec and mill if you want to do those.....the prospec isn't my first choice personally, but it's the top dog at most club races and parts are real easy to get.....might want to get the stock MBX-5 and upgrade it..that would probably give you enough leeway to get into a nice FM radio or if you have that already, some real nice servos.....anyway I'll stop cluttering your mind w/ decisions.....how far are you from Chapel Hill, NC???

 

[godale03]

Tom, Have you decided yet???
I might be able to get you a better price on the Pro-spec and mill if you want to do those.....the prospec isn't my first choice personally, but it's the top dog at most club races and parts are real easy to get.....might want to get the stock MBX-5 and upgrade it..that would probably give you enough leeway to get into a nice FM radio or if you have that already, some real nice servos.....anyway I'll stop cluttering your mind w/ decisions.....how far are you from Chapel Hill, NC???

Hey Plaid,

I still have not decided yet. I was really hoping to hook myself up with a better than average Truggy. I like the idea of getting a nicer 1/8 scale bug than I already have, but I am still undecided. You guys are not cluttering my mind at all. I appreciate all the ideas that have come my way. I really like the CRT but I am still not sure if it will be the primary basher, secondary racer I would like it to be. The buggies are great, but they are not great off roaders and I would only be at the track maybe once or twice a month. That is the compramise I have made with the soon to be wife. So I would need something that would serve a dual purpose, if that makes any since. I hope I am not frustrating anybody with my indecisiveness. I just want to make the best purchase I can. I would like to be able to get into something that I can grow with, and not out of. Even with the nicer buggies I am still looking at about a thousand dollar price tag. I promise I will let everyone know when I have made a decision. Hey Plaid and group.... what would you do if you had say... 800 bucks to spend on an RC? I have 800 but I am not sure she will let me go that high... I think I might be able to talk her into it though. Like Revo said earlier.... just sell one of your others.... It could work.

Oh... I am about 3 and a half hours from Chapel Hill NC. My soon to be siter in law got her PhD down there, and then got married. Great area.

Thanks for all the help.

Tom

 

[vbgagnon]

why not get a revo, tear it down and do all the hop-ups to it. You could have one hell of a revo for a grand, and it will be fun on and off the track!

 

[godale03]

Not a bad idea either. That is what I started researching this morning... What could I buy that is RTR and then hop up? The Revo is a great rig, there is a kid that runs one at the local track and he does very well with it. Hey speaking of RTR, Does anyone know what the difference is between the CRT kit and the RTR? Could I hop that one up much? Or would I be better off with the kit? I mean, if they made some decent hop ups for the RTR version, I could get that for under a grand. Anyway guys, I think that is the way I am thinking at this point.... keep those ideas coming! Thanks guys.

Tom

 

[Plaidfish]

I would imaging the RTR is just a "value engineered" (cheaper) version of the CRT.....any parts from the CRT should bolt right on to the RTR.....
as far as your question about what I'd buy w/ 800....what do you have already:
A maxx and XTM buggy yes, but what parts on them engine and electronics.....if you already have nice mill, radio and servos then maybe getting an RTR and swapping some of the cheaper parts from that to the buggy and putting the RG and some nicer servos would be a good option........I always swap stuff out and see if I like it better.....so before I say what I'd do or anybody else would do, let us know what you have to work w/ already and you can use your existing RC garage to make a kick ass truggy or Revo or whatever.....

 

[godale03]

I would imaging the RTR is just a "value engineered" (cheaper) version of the CRT.....any parts from the CRT should bolt right on to the RTR.....
as far as your question about what I'd buy w/ 800....what do you have already:
A maxx and XTM buggy yes, but what parts on them engine and electronics.....if you already have nice mill, radio and servos then maybe getting an RTR and swapping some of the cheaper parts from that to the buggy and putting the RG and some nicer servos would be a good option........I always swap stuff out and see if I like it better.....so before I say what I'd do or anybody else would do, let us know what you have to work w/ already and you can use your existing RC garage to make a kick ass truggy or Revo or whatever.....

Cool... lets see, what do I have already...

Well my radio is currently a JR XS3.

The TMaxx is currently running the stock mill. I have upgraded all of the suspensiong parts. The drivetrain is still stock. I have the JR 300 reciever in that one, along with Ofna failsafe. I have upgraded the steering servo in the Maxx to a Hitec 645, the throttle and brake is stock traxxas.

The XTerm is running an OS RGX (P) and it has about a half gallon or so through it. JR micro Reciever 310 and Ofna failsafe. I am running a Hitec 645 for the steering servo in this one as well. The throttle/brake servo I am using just a plane jane JR.

I don't have a bunch of stuff in my possesion just yet. I hope this helps. I am really leaning towards the CRT.... I know it is a bunch of scratch but no matter what I buy I will probably spend that kind of dough in the long run anyway. I am still researching other option though... I have until the end of next week to make a decision..... That is the time limit I have set for myself. That is why I am asking a bunch of questions.... that way I make an educated purchase and something I can actually use. Thanks again..

Tom

 

[beason]

just my opinion but i would ebay the maxx and get a revo and hop ups. the revo would be leaps and bounds over the maxx stock, and with a few key hopups damn near bullet proof. you can bash it all day and then go race it to.

but dont count out the stadium trucks. you could prolly build a all rpm rc10gt for under a grand.. i beat the snot out of my rc10gt and with the .18 os mill its a fun little speed sled.

i think you would be happier upgrading the maxx to a revo instead of getting a truggy.

 

[godale03]

just my opinion but i would ebay the maxx and get a revo and hop ups. the revo would be leaps and bounds over the maxx stock, and with a few key hopups damn near bullet proof. you can bash it all day and then go race it to.

but dont count out the stadium trucks. you could prolly build a all rpm rc10gt for under a grand.. i beat the snot out of my rc10gt and with the .18 os mill its a fun little speed sled.

i think you would be happier upgrading the maxx to a revo instead of getting a truggy.

What sets the Revo aside from the rest? I mean I know what the main differences are between a Revo and a Truggy, but what makes the revo better? Just a stupid newbie question. I am just looking for all of answers. Also, why do you think it would be a better choice? Just looking for you r opinion. Thanks Beason

Tom

 

[beason]

well the way i see it the maxx is getting dated, and this would be a great opportunity to get out of it and into a much better ride. I'm not saying the revo is better then a truggy. heck is as close to a truggy you can get without being one. but it is a proven tough rig, on and off the track.

and last i checked it was WAY cheeper the a truggy. this leaves more "scratch" for upgrades, and maby even tossing a bit at your xterm.
i would rather have a hoped up built revo then a half built underpowered truggy.

if you like the maxx you will love the revo. but hey i would like a truggy to. i just can't afford one.

 

[godale03]

well the way i see it the maxx is getting dated, and this would be a great opportunity to get out of it and into a much better ride. I'm not saying the revo is better then a truggy. heck is as close to a truggy you can get without being one. but it is a proven tough rig, on and off the track.

and last i checked it was WAY cheeper the a truggy. this leaves more "scratch" for upgrades, and maby even tossing a bit at your xterm.
i would rather have a hoped up built revo then a half built underpowered truggy.

if you like the maxx you will love the revo. but hey i would like a truggy to. i just can't afford one.

Good point Beason, if you look at it that way it makes a whole lot of sense. I love the Tmaxx... it may be dated but I am having a blast with it still today. I don't know if I can afford a truggy either. Like you said, all a truggy really is, is a Monster with a few hopups. I am going to the LHS some time next week, I will run these ideas past them and see what I can come up with. Thanks again.

Tom

 

[Plaidfish]

A truggy is totally different than a true MT.....they will keep the wheels on the ground and handle WAY better...lower CG and simple drivetrain makes it alot tougher than an MT.....not trying to add more to your selections, just clarifying that statement.....Tom you should be able to set up the truggy w/ servos and RX to match your current radio...might have to swap the mill back and forth for a while but that isn't hard to do.....

CRT is about 600
Servos (real good ones) about 180 for both
and RX about 40
lil more than you were expecting but this is where you want to get the good stuff......swap the RG for a while until you get scratch for another one......the RG will get you more finishes than it will high speed but until you've killed a few low end mills get the best chassis and electronics you can......you WILL notice the difference....If you want to do this deal let me know, I'm sure I can get some money knocked off if you're buying this all together.......keep it below 800 for sure......if you get another set of the 645/625 servos instead of real good ones I can probably get em to plop an RG setup on it too for about 800.....I spend more money in there than alot of the cstomers do so they better friggin hook me (you) up LOL......

 

[godale03]

A truggy is totally different than a true MT.....they will keep the wheels on the ground and handle WAY better...lower CG and simple drivetrain makes it alot tougher than an MT.....not trying to add more to your selections, just clarifying that statement.....Tom you should be able to set up the truggy w/ servos and RX to match your current radio...might have to swap the mill back and forth for a while but that isn't hard to do.....

CRT is about 600
Servos (real good ones) about 180 for both
and RX about 40
lil more than you were expecting but this is where you want to get the good stuff......swap the RG for a while until you get scratch for another one......the RG will get you more finishes than it will high speed but until you've killed a few low end mills get the best chassis and electronics you can......you WILL notice the difference....If you want to do this deal let me know, I'm sure I can get some money knocked off if you're buying this all together.......keep it below 800 for sure......if you get another set of the 645/625 servos instead of real good ones I can probably get em to plop an RG setup on it too for about 800.....I spend more money in there than alot of the cstomers do so they better friggin hook me (you) up LOL......

LOL... thanks for the info Plaid my man... I am sorry for the delay in response. We went up to the mountains on Friday through yesterday so that we could be with her Mom on her Bday as well as to let them get some time on the slopes. They do not have internet up there so I was up the creek without a paddle. I hate having to leave in the middle of a discussion like this. Anywho, I agree with you 100%. If I want the good stuff I am going to have to spend the scratch. I agree with the strategy too. Get the good chassis and servos, and worry about the mill later. It is not like I can break in a mill right now anyway, with the leg, and the fact it is only about 32 degrees right now. I am supposed to get a ride down to the lhs today to see what kind of price I can get there. I spend alot of money in there as well, and hope to get a hookup too. I will let you know what price I get out of them and if it is higher than what you think you can get, we can work out a way to get the stuff through your guy. Is this the place in Chapel Hill you were talking about? Thanks for all the info and help my friend.

Tom

 

[godale03]

Hey Plaid,

One more question.... what kind of servos were you talking about getting for a truggy? You had said they would run about $180..... I was just curious. Also, I was reading about the specktrum.... wish I would have waited on a radio now... LOL Thanks

Tom

 

[vbgagnon]

Anything high end, airtronics 94358/94357, hitec (not sure of the numbers) kopropo, jr. Basically metal gear dual ball bearing, and fast/strong!

 

[godale03]

Anything high end, airtronics 94358/94357, hitec (not sure of the numbers) kopropo, jr. Basically metal gear dual ball bearing, and fast/strong!

Thanks man. I was looking to buy Hitec servos... basically because the prices are a bit cheaper than the Airtronics, JR and the like. Thanks for the info... it gives me something to go on.

Tom

 

[Plaidfish]

Chapel hill is where I'll be staying off and on for the next year or so while I'm doing work at UNC. Wondering how far you was from there..I might have to make a weekend trip to see ya.....after I hit Snoeshoe first though..LOL....No the shop I was talking about is SoutheastRC...they are my LHS and I can see if they'll hook you up...let me know what deal yo cna get from yours.....SERC will just handle the deal......easier for all parties involved......As far as servos pretty much all the top shelf ones are good...I likethe JR 8611 and Futaba S9451 (?? model number).......they're just the first good set I tried and they haven't let me down yet, so I stick w/ em....after you get eth truggy let me know if you need a good mill setup w/ pipe and clutches and all...I can set you up w/ a nice deal on new mill / used pipe I have here......

 

[godale03]

Chapel hill is where I'll be staying off and on for the next year or so while I'm doing work at UNC. Wondering how far you was from there..I might have to make a weekend trip to see ya.....after I hit Snoeshoe first though..LOL....No the shop I was talking about is SoutheastRC...they are my LHS and I can see if they'll hook you up...let me know what deal yo cna get from yours.....SERC will just handle the deal......easier for all parties involved......As far as servos pretty much all the top shelf ones are good...I likethe JR 8611 and Futaba S9451 (?? model number).......they're just the first good set I tried and they haven't let me down yet, so I stick w/ em....after you get eth truggy let me know if you need a good mill setup w/ pipe and clutches and all...I can set you up w/ a nice deal on new mill / used pipe I have here......

Groovy, I will let you know how it goes. I should be leaving around noon to take a trip down there to see what I can get. You never know what deals you can find.... all you have to do is ask. I will let you know as soon as I get back from the LHS what is going on. Hey Plaid... if I were going to go Hitec (cuz of the money) what would be a good set to get for the steering\throttle,brake? I went to Rush's website and there must be 50 different servos. I guess I am just a bit confused. Thanks

Tom

 

[godale03]

Alright guys,

I have finally figured out what the next ride will be... I am going with a Truggy. I know it is a bit more than I wanted to spend, but with the proper strategy and the right hook ups at the LHS and I can make it happen. (I know!, did anyone think I would ever make a decision?) I am proably going to go with the CRT X1, but I will look at my options once I get there. The mill is still a question, but I will answer that one in time as well. Right now I am just going to consentrate on getting the kit and the electronics, and go from there. That ought to keep me busy for a while. It is too cold to try to break in a mill around here right now, and I can't walk much so I don't think the mill is as critical right now. My ride is almost ready and I will be on my way to the LHS. Wish me luck guys....

Tom