Want a rock crawler bad

[Addict Rc]

What’s the cheapest rtr rock crawler and what’s some good kits and electronics

 

[WickedFog]

Hands down, the cheapest good rock crawler has to be the Axial SCX24. There are tons of mods for them to build it any way you want. But they are only 1/24 scale, but sooo much fun.

For 1/10 and cheap, you might want to look at Redcat Gen 8. I'll let some of the other guys chime in because I only have a few crawlers, which two are the 24's. There are lots of 1/10 owners here who can help ya.

 

[slowngreen]

What's your max budget? The scx24's are a good cheap step in the door but I can see you wanting bigger soon. The axial rtr or kits always have huge aftermarket support.

 

[Addict Rc]

Hands down, the cheapest good rock crawler has to be the Axial SCX24. There are tons of mods for them to build it any way you want. But they are only 1/24 scale, but sooo much fun.

For 1/10 and cheap, you might want to look at Redcat Gen 8. I'll let some of the other guys chime in because I only have a few crawlers, which two are the 24's. There are lots of 1/10 owners here who can help ya.

Thank you

What’s the cheapest rtr rock crawler and what’s some good kits and electronics

Is this any good https://www.redcatracing.com/products/danchee-ridgerock?variant=31050565714010
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What's your max budget? The scx24's are a good cheap step in the door but I can see you wanting bigger soon. The axial rtr or kits always have huge aftermarket support.

like $200 to $300

 

[slowngreen]

I would personally so no on that redcat. Their gen 8 is popular but that one is a motor on axle crawler with very cheaply made parts and limited upgrades.

For that price range the scx24 might be best for you. It will let you know if it's something you are really into or not and you will have plenty extra for upgrades.

 

[Addict Rc]

I would personally so no on that redcat. Their gen 8 is popular but that one is a motor on axle crawler with very cheaply made parts and limited upgrades.

For that price range the scx24 might be best for you. It will let you know if it's something you are really into or not and you will have plenty extra for upgrades.

What's your max budget? The scx24's are a good cheap step in the door but I can see you wanting bigger soon. The axial rtr or kits always have huge aftermarket support.

What is the adapter on a scx24?

 

[Chubaka]

https://www.amainhobbies.com/axial-scx10-ii-deadbolt-rtr-4wd-rock-crawler-axi90066/p763157

270 with a 50 off coupon but you need a battery and charger.

 

[Addict Rc]

I would personally so no on that redcat. Their gen 8 is popular but that one is a motor on axle crawler with very cheaply made parts and limited upgrades.

For that price range the scx24 might be best for you. It will let you know if it's something you are really into or not and you will have plenty extra for upgrades.

Is it cheaper to buy a rtr or build one

 

[TRAT]

What’s the cheapest rtr rock crawler and what’s some good kits and electronics

I could maybe sell my basher it’s got some goodies on it.

 

[Addict Rc]

I could maybe sell my basher it’s got some goodies on it.

What is your basher

 

[Chubaka]

Is it cheaper to buy a rtr or build one

Depends. The link I sent with coupon is cheaper then a kit. A kit can also be cheaper then some rtrs in the $450-500 range. If you go used, rtr is usually cheaper.

Axial kits usually have hopups included. Kits need electronics, battery, charger, radio and reciever, paint, and tire glue for the most part.

 

[TRAT]

What is your basher

I can send you pics. It actually dose pretty good

 

[slowngreen]

Rtr is for sure way easier especially if you are new to crawlers. The electronics aren't the best but will get you going and can always be upgraded down the road.
Used can be great as there's a good chance of getting a rig rtr with plenty of the more necessary mods already done.
Just whatever you get, make sure there is plenty of parts support for it. At places like rpphobby or Amain.

That deadbolt linked above will get you started and is a good platform with lots of upgrades and add-ons available plus that's not gonna be a price you can beat.

 

[Addict Rc]

I can send you pics. It actually dose pretty good

Yes please do

 

[scavenger]

I would personally so no on that redcat.

I would disagree wholeheartedly. The danchee is easily modded unless you're just a ”bolt on" guy. Even then it will hang with much more expensive rigs.
Guess how I know?
The motor on axle design,while mostly found on box store junk, is in a crawler class of its own for a reason. That reason is not because it's inferior. That's only my jaded opinion and I mostly don't know poop (no joke) so others could possibly disagree .

 

[Addict Rc]

I would disagree wholeheartedly. The danchee is easily modded unless you're just a ”bolt on" guy. Even then it will hang with much more expensive rigs.
Guess how I know?
The motor on axle design,while mostly found on box store junk, is in a crawler class of its own for a reason. That reason is not because it's inferior. That's only my jaded opinion and I mostly don't know poop (no joke) so others could possibly disagree .

Ok thanks for the help have a good day

 

[scavenger]

I think the $139 price point is actually what sells it for the crawler beginner. If one's not sure if crawling is for them yet, they can save serious coin on this extremely entry level rig and spend it on their more serious builds. I started crawling with a Redcat everest10 at $160 delivered to my door. That particular one was super capable and tough and sold me on giving Redcat a chance.
All that being said, you probably shouldn't listen to me, I believe most Traxxas products are garbage. I can kill one of those in minutes .

 

[slowngreen]

I would disagree wholeheartedly. The danchee is easily modded unless you're just a ”bolt on" guy. Even then it will hang with much more expensive rigs.
Guess how I know?
The motor on axle design,while mostly found on box store junk, is in a crawler class of its own for a reason. That reason is not because it's inferior. That's only my jaded opinion and I mostly don't know poop (no joke) so others could possibly disagree .

Cheap plastic gears, crappy geometry, poor tires, small 380's instead of 540's, really bad electronics, those are all bad things to me on a 1/10 moa.
Motor on axle is superior in performance to a shafty when setup correctly yes but out of the box those are lacking imo. I've had to setup a redcat for a guy who wanted a capable comp crawler years ago and it took replacing just about every stock part to make it competitive and then he just sold it and bought an axial for ease of upgrading and better overall design.
Just my opinions. Do yourself a favor and go watch vids on any rig you might want and look for threads on the forums of different builds.

 

[WickedFog]

This is so often the case here, where people are on a budget and want the best bang for their buck. It's completely understandable, as I am on disability myself. But I have learned to just be patient and put money back every month, or I use Tower Hobbies or Horizon for their easy pay option to split the payment over two or three months.

To buy a cheap RC usually ends up being a real letdown, especially when something breaks. And let's face it, stuff breaks on all of them. It's not a cheap hobby. It never really was. Back in '86 I sank over $600 into a Kyosho Javelin. That was a boatload of money for a 16 year old kid.

 

[Addict Rc]

Hello everyone hope your having a good day.

I have a question for you what is the best budget crawler?

I’m looking for something from $150 to $250 usd.

What I need it to have is…
4 Wheel steering.
Lots of aftermarket parts.

Looking for rtr or kits, but the complete car (including electronics has to be in my budget)

What’s the best turn motor for rock crawlers?
What’s the best type of motors (brushed or brushless)?

Thanks for the help have a good day