where to begin

[tnfooser]

In need of some advice.4 years later just walked back in our local hobby town to get parts for a nitro truggy n got hook on the crawler on the shelf but i need some input before i buy or build, i'm not racing or comp.just crawling hard core back yard playing. I no off the shelf will not do but I don't want to go all in just yet.looking at starting around 600. or so to get in, radio to.. any advice will help good or bad..
thank Jesse

[abadk9420]

It sounds to me like the Axial RTC (ready to crawl) with a few mods might be right up your alley for what you want to do, I would recommend things like getting lipo batteries that can be placed on the front axle by using a STRC front 4-link/servo/battery mount plate, and a STRC rear 4-link plate, some Delrin lower links, that will get you started.

East End Machining has really nice parts and great customer service.
http://www.eastendmachining.com/axpafreaendm.html
http://www.eastendmachining.com/doretrskde.html
http://www.eastendmachining.com/st4liandbase.html
http://www.eastendmachining.com/st4liplblst.html

[hamz9561]

You might also look at the Losi Mini Rock Crawler. Its got everything to run in the box and its a good size for most back yards.

[tnfooser]

Whats the preferred setup 2 motor like on the berg 2.2 axle or driveline setup,, If you had a pick which one to start with---from scratch, as a newbee i don't no, I get mixed feelings from the local hobby store here on building n buying, The 2 they have on the shelf a losi mini and night crawler are rtr and a axial kit w/no elet...or just build 1 from ground up with everyone's help on here. Theres no real crawling around here yet so the ? and anwsers are limited to few that have them and they work @the store and i get the feeling they don't want to be out done.. so i may have to go ALL IN on this one..

[hackersracing]

18th or mini crawlers - good on base/softball size rock or indoor man-made course.

all these 2.2 rigs have artr versions and are awesome on just about everything...
berg
axial
rc4wd
losi

and there are thousands of upgrades to match any ability/budget...

look at my pic's/albums and you can see the difference in abilities.

laterz
hacker

[abadk9420]

If you some day plan on going to comps I would say go with a MOA rig like the Berg or Bully, other wise I would go with the one I suggested earlier, or the night crawler, I am not a big fan of the 1.9 mini crawlers as they are very limited on what they can crawl over. Just a FYI your budget is going to need to grow if you want to build a rig from the ground up with quality parts and electronics.

Berg roller is $350 then you still need tires 30+, foams 20+, body 20+, motors X2 40+, ESC 75+, LiPo batteries at least 2 30+, 3 channel Radio with a 3 position channel 200+, some sort of dig switch 65+, steering servo 90+, and a lipo compatible battery charger/balancer 20+. Misc. wire and connectors 20+. You will need most of these things with any of the ARTR crawlers, but you will end up with a quality rig that will crawl well.

[dblrnut]

if you want go all out, build it its pretty easy get some bully axles stick chassis electronics wheels n tires and you'll be ready to dominate with a little practice

[tnfooser]

I've been looking at the newage crl 101 rig and maybe novak m2dig setup not sure, but i do want to build or buy like i'am going to comp. and the budget can grow.
thanks for the info