Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Traxxas Slash 4x4 Platinum Project is on Radar
I have decided to go for the Slash 4x4 Platinum project. I have crunched the numbers and it seems to work. Along with the truck the radio system, I am planning to purchase a 3s LiPo. It will give more kick and top speed. Then the paddles will literally paddle. High flying sand and some water roost. Maybe some cliff climbing. It may be a while before it starts but I will give you info on almost every assembly process. Please bear with me. I am a regular human being so stuff pops up and the everyday hustle.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Traxxas Revo 3.3 VS Savage XS decisions.....
I came across the Revo 3.3 to fit nitro needs. Comparing the Savage 4.6 to the Revo 3.3 is like comparing book to television. They're nothing alike. But then came the Savage XS. That truck is crazy. Insane. Mind-blowing. Now I need to choose. I truly apologize for the delay (grr internet).
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Bouncing Projects
So my Slash Platinum dream may come true. But searching around the internet. I came across the HPI Savage X 4.6. I like it. I am bouncing between which one I should do. So to let you all know, my project confirmation will be delayed.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Traxxas Spartan Review- After 1 Year
It was a year ago when I was looking for some sort of water craft. I was so happy with my Summit that I looked at Traxxas. I saw the Spartan and it clicked. I saw one thing that pulled me. 50+ MPH!!! Sold. For $470 including the $15 of shipping. You do the math.
Testing: I could only run 2s LiPo batteries in testing because it is the only batteries that I have at this time.
Unboxing: The Spartan is wedged in the box, making it hard to get out (not really, just annoying). It came with the new-at-the-time TQi. It did come with batteries. Only 3000mah Nimh. No charger. I don't understand why RC vehicles come with batteries without chargers. 4 AA batteries in transmitter. Charged LiPos and Nimh batteries. To the water I went.
First run: First off, the batteries included were okay. But one thing. They suck compared to LiPo batteries. I could get about 10 minutes of run time with included batteries and about 30 minutes with LiPo batteries. It is nice with the batteries all the forward for rougher conditions. Hence I am in a river. An unforgiving river. The offset rudder makes it turn right well. It still turns left and it does pretty well.
Durability: It holds up quite nice. I rubbed it against poles and beached it but it just does not give out. A few battle scars but whatever.
Rough water: No. It flips easy.
Misc notes: Don't back up. Water get flung into the open compartment. The ESC gets hot so space runs and don't take it wide open for the whole run. I have seen people open the water pickup or split the tube.
Overall: I like it. Really. I hate that I can only drive it about 1/2 of the year. I recommend it to pretty much everyone.
8.8/10
Update: Use the comments for RC help also.
Testing: I could only run 2s LiPo batteries in testing because it is the only batteries that I have at this time.
Unboxing: The Spartan is wedged in the box, making it hard to get out (not really, just annoying). It came with the new-at-the-time TQi. It did come with batteries. Only 3000mah Nimh. No charger. I don't understand why RC vehicles come with batteries without chargers. 4 AA batteries in transmitter. Charged LiPos and Nimh batteries. To the water I went.
First run: First off, the batteries included were okay. But one thing. They suck compared to LiPo batteries. I could get about 10 minutes of run time with included batteries and about 30 minutes with LiPo batteries. It is nice with the batteries all the forward for rougher conditions. Hence I am in a river. An unforgiving river. The offset rudder makes it turn right well. It still turns left and it does pretty well.
Durability: It holds up quite nice. I rubbed it against poles and beached it but it just does not give out. A few battle scars but whatever.
Rough water: No. It flips easy.
Misc notes: Don't back up. Water get flung into the open compartment. The ESC gets hot so space runs and don't take it wide open for the whole run. I have seen people open the water pickup or split the tube.
Overall: I like it. Really. I hate that I can only drive it about 1/2 of the year. I recommend it to pretty much everyone.
8.8/10
Update: Use the comments for RC help also.
The First Project- Sand, race, and stunt Rig
I am planning to buy a Traxxas Slash 4x4 Platinum. I am going to buy either a Spektrum 3c or a Traxxas TQi with 3 or 4 channels (how much money can spend). My goal is to make it do some unthinkable things. I am planning to get Proline Slingshots for sure. I am looking for race tires too. The stock tires will be more street oriented tires. I want it to be able to be competitive on the race track and be able to be bashed and driven past it's limits. I want Slingshots to drag race on the beach and clime cliffs. Also, play in the creek. I really want to pull good stunts with it. I chose to have another channel(s) to add on accessories. Just to let ya'll know. I am looking forward to it and hope all the puzzle pieces fall into place. I will let you know if it is confirmed that I am going to do it.
Traxxas Summit Review-After 5 years
I bought the Traxxas Summit 5 years back and I was SO happy. With all of it's features:
Remote locking diffs
Remote high and low gears
Exo cage
Lay down (Revo) shocks
All terrain ability
Purchase: $850 itself without batteries/charger. You can now find them with batteries around $650 now with batteries but I am not 100% sure if it comes with a charger.
Out-of box: I remember me getting it out in about 30 seconds when I made it home (grrrr hobby shops that are 2 hours away from me) and I put the batteries on charge.
Transmitter: Mine happened to come with a TQ4 but they now come with the 4-channel TQI.
On-road driving: This thing likes the road but it leans in turns BADLY. I found myself 3 wheeling it around turns. But I only remember traction rolling it once. And I drive it like I stole it. So it is a pretty good on-road RC but it is nothing to brag about.
Sand: It likes sand. That is it. But it is a review so I have to get deeper. It drifts a little and it soaks up bumps really well.
Jumping: I cannot recommend it. It is a little slow and it is a little heavy. I noticed if you left the ramp nose down, you land nose down.
Rock Crawling/Trail driving: It doesn't like extreme rocks but it handles the trails well.
Durability: Most of the damages were driver errors that I cannot blame the truck for. But there is a repetitive breakage. Tire rods. Even just crawling, the weight just bends them. I let a sibling drive and she stripped the transmission. Once again, not the trucks fault. The Summit took abuse. I now have a dead motor. It lasted 5 years of abuse which I believe is really good.
Aftermarket: Proline sells a lot. I know other brands sell a lot too. Pretty much, if it fits on a E-Revo, it can go on the Summit.
Overall: Over 5 years, this truck is very solid. It is by far not a track truck (I didn't even bother to test it) and it isn't a crawler. I highly recommend it. Especially for people who want something different or if it is a first truck. I believe that pros will even like it.
Grade: 9.2/10
Remote locking diffs
Remote high and low gears
Exo cage
Lay down (Revo) shocks
All terrain ability
Purchase: $850 itself without batteries/charger. You can now find them with batteries around $650 now with batteries but I am not 100% sure if it comes with a charger.
Out-of box: I remember me getting it out in about 30 seconds when I made it home (grrrr hobby shops that are 2 hours away from me) and I put the batteries on charge.
Transmitter: Mine happened to come with a TQ4 but they now come with the 4-channel TQI.
On-road driving: This thing likes the road but it leans in turns BADLY. I found myself 3 wheeling it around turns. But I only remember traction rolling it once. And I drive it like I stole it. So it is a pretty good on-road RC but it is nothing to brag about.
Sand: It likes sand. That is it. But it is a review so I have to get deeper. It drifts a little and it soaks up bumps really well.
Jumping: I cannot recommend it. It is a little slow and it is a little heavy. I noticed if you left the ramp nose down, you land nose down.
Rock Crawling/Trail driving: It doesn't like extreme rocks but it handles the trails well.
Durability: Most of the damages were driver errors that I cannot blame the truck for. But there is a repetitive breakage. Tire rods. Even just crawling, the weight just bends them. I let a sibling drive and she stripped the transmission. Once again, not the trucks fault. The Summit took abuse. I now have a dead motor. It lasted 5 years of abuse which I believe is really good.
Aftermarket: Proline sells a lot. I know other brands sell a lot too. Pretty much, if it fits on a E-Revo, it can go on the Summit.
Overall: Over 5 years, this truck is very solid. It is by far not a track truck (I didn't even bother to test it) and it isn't a crawler. I highly recommend it. Especially for people who want something different or if it is a first truck. I believe that pros will even like it.
Grade: 9.2/10
Monday, May 26, 2014
Legit RC Reviews and Interesting RC Ventures and RC Solutions
Welcome to my new blog. I do reviews and whereabouts of my RC cars, trucks, boats, etc. Please note that I have driven and had lots of experience with every RC reviewed. I hope everyone likes it and I hope that it helps out a lot. This blog is made my myself and a few friends that put their opinions out to me. Also note that these are all OPINIONS so I may have different results as you may have experienced. I will try to keep this updated but I may have some "off" time or days depending on what goes on. If something breaks on any RC, I will post the cost and simplicity of repair. And how-to instructions of course. So this blog will almost always be moving. I hope you all will enjoy it!!!
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