For RC crawler peeps

[Dilly’S Willy]

If you enjoy off-roading but can’t do it in real life for whatever reason, this thread is for you!

And feel free to post up your RC crawlers!

After coming to the realization I won’t be doing the cool mods some people can for various reasons, I’ve been getting my off-road fix in with RCs.

I started with a 1:18 scale Defender 110 (TRX4M) for those bad weather days and more of a challenge. I’ve modded it with stainless helical differential gears, the OEM brushless system (better control and slower AND higher speeds), crawler transmission gear (40.3:1), and OEM plastic beadlock wheels. Here’s a current pic:

I’ve since ordered (still waiting for it to show up) a 1:10 scale JL Wrangler. Comes with a 2 speed transmission, unlockable differentials, metal gears, portals, winch, and a full light kit. I also ordered an upgraded steering servo (which already showed up). Just needs better tires but my buddy offered me his spare tires which I’ve seen are killer even in water. I’ll have to post pics after it comes in (bday gift to myself).

Today I found THIS FUCKING THING:
1:7 scale JL Wrangler

Has all the same features as the 1:10 scale but ALSO has selectable 2wd/4wd (FWD/4WD/RWD). This is probably my next and final rig to snag as it has EVERYTHING ready-to-run. And the price is very reasonable. The only real “upgrade” it’s needs is conformal coating all the electronics to waterproof them for those submarine moments, and maybe tires.

Let’s see and hear your thoughts, and rigs!

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[Bandit’s Lair]

That one in the link is SICK!!! I haven’t been into RC for a few years. I used to have an AE86 drifter with the foam wheels. Did a custom paint job on it and everything. The paint job is half the fun on those. I’ll have to look at the market and see what’s out there these days. I could have a full on stable inside of a storage bin!!!!

 

[HOLLYWOOD33]

Got back into RC's late last year after about a 10 year break and have three crawlers.

Traxxas TRX4 Sport (1/10 scale)
Axial SR5 (1/10 scale)
Redcat Fusion (1/10 scale)

All have metal beadlock wheels, running 3S lipos, and have other assorted upgrades.

RC crawling is definitely a cool way to unwind (unlike my speed car - Arrma Limitless on 8S)

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