Winter rc

[Bassboy3]

So i am looking at trying to find something that I can use either indoors or out on the snow come winter time. Right now I have a traxxas stampede nitro that I can alter but I'd rather not have to. I know I'd need to waterproof the electronics and such if I did. Price isn't too huge of an issue cheaper would be nice but there is a lot of snow often here, so an expensive rc wouldn't be a horrible idea as ill have some time to save Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance!

 

[Alexander_0_1]

My MERV is waterproof, or so the box would have you believe, I have my doubts.

I let you know when my 1/10 e-revo shows up if it say waterproof also. Both are brushless.

 

[Non Crimen]

The 1/10 Erevo is NOT waterproof


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[sur3fir3]

If u use corrosion x or never wet you can make it waterproof

 

[theant]

My 2wd Stampede is waterproof and I used it out in the snow all the time in winter. Never had an issue with getting water and snow in the truck. I just dried it off really well when back inside. You can pick one up for fairly cheap.


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[SMaxxin]

A 4x4 Stampede would be nice winter rig.

 

[SchrodeMode]

The 1/10 Erevo is NOT waterproof


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BRUSHED is WP, BRUSHLESS is not.

 

[Alexander_0_1]

^^ I'm too afraid to do that with the MERV thanks for the great pics!^^
Never wet sounds interesting, so does corrosion x, please explain?

 

[Alexander_0_1]

I think I might try the corrosion x, never wet seems like ill need a spray gun and compressor.

 

[sur3fir3]

Theres tons of videos on corrosionX on youtube... neverwet is a new product, and I haven't seen any vids or proof from an independent source that it works well. If I remember correctly, Greywolf74 did a youtube video on CorrosionX where he turns on the esc while its submerged in water, and it still works.

 

[BillyC74]

Hpi savage xs is a cool winter rig. Different tires than stock is a must though.

 

[Bassboy3]

Ok. That's an awesome picture Schrodemode! It might be with waterproofing my stampede. Is there one waterproofing that is best, I don't have any big fancy equipment. Maybe is there some type of ready-to-use/apply waterproofing i can buy? I saw a few different types earlier on but not sure what is best.


Thank you everyone for you insights. This will give me a few things to look at or do

 

[SchrodeMode]

Ok. That's an awesome picture Schrodemode! It might be with waterproofing my stampede. Is there one waterproofing that is best, I don't have any big fancy equipment. Maybe is there some type of ready-to-use/apply waterproofing i can buy? I saw a few different types earlier on but not sure what is best.


Thank you everyone for you insights. This will give me a few things to look at or do

That's from Traxxas' website. I would just get one of the Traxxas rigs that are already waterproof. Once you start running in water/snow you really need to be on top of your maintenance though. Dry it off after and make sure you're keeping everything lubricated.

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[trax de max]

Water resistant should be a better name. To make something water proof makes heat issues.

 

[Bassboy3]

That's from Traxxas' website. I would just get one of the Traxxas rigs that are already waterproof. Once you start running in water/snow you really need to be on top of your maintenance though. Dry it off after and make sure you're keeping everything lubricated.

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ok That's probably a good idea to just get one that is already set up and ready to go until i get better and understand more i just didn't think that they made anything water proof/resistant except for boats. Is there a specific rigs, nitro, electric? i looked on their site an I'm not really seeing anything with waterproof electrics.

 

[sur3fir3]

Water resistant should be a better name. To make something water proof makes heat issues.

not true with either corrosion x or never wet.

 

[SchrodeMode]

ok That's probably a good idea to just get one that is already set up and ready to go until i get better and understand more i just didn't think that they made anything water proof/resistant except for boats. Is there a specific rigs, nitro, electric? i looked on their site an I'm not really seeing anything with waterproof electrics.

All of their electric rigs, other than the Mamba powered ones, should be water resistant.

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[fescue101]

Newer erevo and other New castle creations trucks arue supposed to be water proof now.

 

[Alexander_0_1]

^^do they have a different part number, or some way to tell which it which, cause in Canada a rig can sit on a store shelf for a long time.

 

[SMaxxin]

Castle esc's have always been water resistant but they never advertised it because even 'water proof" electronics have problems sometimes and they didn't want to get a bad wrap on warranty issues.