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[Crusha]

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How hot do your chargers get. With all the warnings about the lipo batteries I think the real risk is my charger. It' almost too hot to touch after 30 min. Smells hot too.

I have a Venom charger and use 2S batteries. My charger has a built in fan, so it doesn’t really get hot.

I always place my btteries in a charging bag. Something like this.

However, I’m not real confident it would contain an exploding battery. They also make hard shell cases, but I’ve seen where people modify your standard army ammo can.

 

[Crusha]

tires? Do they attach the same as on your scx10?

Tires are 4 1/2” by 1 3/4”. Bolt right up to an SCX10.

 

[YotaFun]

You guys are killing me. I want one of these but i need another expensive hobby like a hole in the head.

I am with you on this! They are so awesome though!

 

[Jakes40]

What charger do you have? Something is probably wrong with your charger.

If you are using Lipo's 2x on getting Lipo bag and or an ammo can.

I use an IMAX with 3S my charger has a fan and does not get hot.

 

[Pacer]

Andy, if you haven't already got tires;
I ordered take-offs on eBay like these:

Vaterra Ascender 1.9 TSL Super Swamper Tires Wheels 1/10 Scale Truck Blazer | eBay

 

[Jakes40]

Pacer that is a Broken link. Didn't work for me.

 

[Stumpalama]

I'm looking to get an RC crawler... I am considering the Axial Bomber or the SCX10 Honcho where I can add the hilux cab. Knowing that I have a tendency to get ahead of myself I need to start simple, but tough and upgradable.
I initially want a sort of "do-all" truck that I can just take out and where ever, and the bomber seems to fit that bill with the option to upgrade to a 2 spd transmission.

Anyone have any advice or other options for RC models to consider?

 

[Pacer]

Pacer that is a Broken link. Didn't work for me.

Copy that good buddy, fixed below.
Just shop ebay for some take- offs or lightly used:

Axial SCX10 1.9 Maxxis Trepador Tires & Wheels AX12019 AX8138 Scale Crawler | eBay

 

[Pacer]

I've been tinkering too:

 

[jamarquardt22]

What charger do you have? Something is probably wrong with your charger.

If you are using Lipo's 2x on getting Lipo bag and or an ammo can.

I use an IMAX with 3S my charger has a fan and does not get hot.

It' a IMX MX4 ac/DC charger and a 3s lipo

 

[jamarquardt22]

I'm looking to get an RC crawler... I am considering the Axial Bomber or the SCX10 Honcho where I can add the hilux cab. Knowing that I have a tendency to get ahead of myself I need to start simple, but tough and upgradable.
I initially want a sort of "do-all" truck that I can just take out and where ever, and the bomber seems to fit that bill with the option to upgrade to a 2 spd transmission.

Anyone have any advice or other options for RC models to consider?

I really was impressed with @Pacer 's Traxxas trx4 at cmcc last summer. That' what I bought. 2 speed tranny and selectable lockers. It even has portal axles and waterproof right out of the box.

 

[Jakes40]

IMX MX4

That charger should not get hot.

 

[Pacer]

I'm looking to get an RC crawler... I am considering the Axial Bomber or the SCX10 Honcho where I can add the hilux cab. Knowing that I have a tendency to get ahead of myself I need to start simple, but tough and upgradable.
I initially want a sort of "do-all" truck that I can just take out and where ever, and the bomber seems to fit that bill with the option to upgrade to a 2 spd transmission.

Anyone have any advice or other options for RC models to consider?

Stop!
As I mentioned to @Crusha just before Santa showed up last year, look at the scx10 II (2). It is vastly improved version of the Honcho.

I have a totally worn out rc4wd TrailFinder II, that was fun, but outdated now.
Then I oppted for the Traxxis TRX4 as @jamarquardt22 mentioned.
I really am super happy with the TRX4!


or........ this monster will be hitting the market soon:
Pre-order Available for 1/8 Founder Jeep

 

[Jakes40]

The problem I always had with the 1/10 stuff (altho super cool and fun) there is not the accessories. Different bodies, tires, scale parts...

 

[Stumpalama]

Stop!
As I mentioned to @Crusha just before Santa showed up last year, look at the scx10 II (2). It is vastly improved version of the Honcho.

I have a totally worn out rc4wd TrailFinder II, that was fun, but outdated now.
Then I oppted for the Traxxis TRX4 as @jamarquardt22 mentioned.
I really am super happy with the TRX4!


or........ this monster will be hitting the market soon:
Pre-order Available for 1/8 Founder Jeep

Hmmm, I really like that Traxxas TRX4! I will have to put a hilux body on it, for sure.

 

[jamarquardt22]

My 1st gen 4runner body came last night.

 

[Stumpalama]

My 1st gen 4runner body came last night.

Where did you buy it? I haven't seen them anywhere.

 

[jamarquardt22]

Where did you buy it? I haven't seen them anywhere.

This guy on ebay. LEXAN T TYPE 4-RUNNER BODY YOTA SCX10 CRAWLER AXIAL VENOM XR10 CREEPER RC BODY | eBay

 

[Jakes40]

@Stumpalama you can rock the Lexus again
Hard shell
RC 1/10 Truck HARD Body Shell TOYOTA LAND CRUISER LEXUS LX450 For AXIAL SCX10

soft shell (lexan)
1:10 RC Clear Lexan Body - Landcruiser S 80 for Monster Truck or Crawler Colt

 

[Stumpalama]

This guy on ebay. LEXAN T TYPE 4-RUNNER BODY YOTA SCX10 CRAWLER AXIAL VENOM XR10 CREEPER RC BODY | eBay

I don't know why, but the link just goes to eBay main page