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i have a slash 4x4 mt (the stash) and so far its been much better than my arrma was. maybe ill try arrma again someday, but not for a while .
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Interesting. I am new to RC (purchased a Typhon 3s ~5 months ago), and now have 3 cars. I have a ramp, and jump it rather hard (by a newbie standard) and only issue so far is I had a shock end pull out of socket. Put in some superglue and it has been going strong since. But everyone has different experiences, likes and dislikes, etc. I did look at Traxxas when I first started, but that proprietary stuff (and continual lawsuits trying to put competitors out of business) turned me off. I think my next car may be a Team Associated MT10 (or 8).my arrma was trash! i had a typhon 3s and all i had was problems. stick with traxxas. my slash has been good for me (compared with a arrma)
I am sure I will own a Traxxas at some point, but just not currently my first choice. Is there a way to get around using their proprietary batteries and chargers?yeah i am not a fan of traxxas lawsuit stuff. but sometimes you just gotta stick with what you got
I am sure I will own a Traxxas at some point, but just not currently my first choice. Is there a way to get around using their proprietary batteries and chargers?
Just cut off the crappy TRX connectors! Then replace them with xt90s or xt60s (My personal preference). If you do that you can use any battery brand that you want.I am sure I will own a Traxxas at some point, but just not currently my first choice. Is there a way to get around using their proprietary batteries and chargers?
dang you beat me to ityou can make an adapter for the plug, or just solder a new plug of your choice in place of the Traxxis plug.
you can make an adapter for the plug, or just solder a new plug of your choice in place of the Traxxis plug.
Can you just buy this adapter like you can for XT60 to EC5, and many others? My soldering skills are lacking.Just cut off the crappy TRX connectors! Then replace them with xt90s or xt60s (My personal preference). If you do that you can use any battery brand that you want.
dang you beat me to it
Yes. You can buy adapters. You just have to find the right ones.Can you just buy this adapter like you can for XT60 to EC5, and many others? My soldering skills are lacking.
Yah what he said. It's like religion and there are plenty of brand zealots out there that will not justify their choice but simply trash talk what they don't like.You are going to get lots of different views here besides your like and dislikes are going to be different than other people.
All the major manufactures are going to have pros and cons associated with them so look for yourself and see.
Go on the manufactures sites and look for vehicles that look good then venture on Youtube and search for those cars to see their pros and cons and how they drive and handle in different arenas like dirt asphalt and places like grass skate parks and dedicated tracks.
Here are some of the major RC Manufactures I can think of. I am sure others will chime in here.
Traxxas
Arrma
Axial
Element
Tamiya
Team Associated
Vanquish
Losi
Kyosho
Tekno
FMS
I myself own and like Traxxas and Arrma but for different reasons.
Corally doesn't really have a good reputation because they lie about their cars' durability. I would steer clear of Corally for now. If you want to see their cars' durability, look up Kevin Talbot on YT and find his Corally video. That will give you an idea of how strong their cars really are.What about Team Corally? I have found some good deals on their cars in the US, but I am concerned that if I have breakage (and I will as I jump these), I will have trouble finding replacement part. Is that a valid concern, or are parts easier to find than I am thinking? I have had great luck with my Vortek, Typhon 3S, and Kryton 6S (this one is new, so only been through 3 jumping sessions) surviving my poor skills, but even if I have an issue it is very easy to find OEM and aftermarket parts where I am. Should I shy way from companies like Corally, or am I overthinking this?
Edit: Also same question about Redcat, Maverick, and HPI.
Thanks for the reply. I love his videos, but doubt I will be jumping in a skate park and sending too the moon . I have seen his video on Corally, but he also seems to have some bias to certain brands, so didn't want to totally go off of his experiences. But if the consensus is reliability issues then I really should stay away since I am not sure about parts support.Corally doesn't really have a good reputation because they lie about their cars' durability. I would steer clear of Corally for now. If you want to see their cars' durability, look up Kevin Talbot on YT and find his Corally video. That will give you an idea of how strong their cars really are.
Thanks for the reply. I love his videos, but doubt I will be jumping in a skate park and sending too the moon . I have seen his video on Corally, but he also seems to have some bias to certain brands, so didn't want to totally go off of his experiences. But if the consensus is reliability issues then I really should stay away since I am not sure about parts support.
What about Redcat? I have seen videos where they are super tough and others where they break after hitting a blade of grass.