nohawk Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Hi All, I'm looking at buying a "waterproof" car as a winter Basher. as far as i can see only HPI make waterproof cars (Please correct me if im wrong) if prefer to buy an already waterproofed car then waterproofing my own car. should i go for the Blitz ( http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-blitz-short-course-truck-2.4ghz-black-/rc-car-products/40096 ) or the E-firestorm ( http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-e-firestorm-flux-rtr-2.4ghz/rc-car-products/39664 )? Any help greatly appreciated. Nohawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYOSHOKEV Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Traxxas also sell waterproof cars bud like the rustler vxl,stampede,E REVO vxl,T MAXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalin4u24 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Go for a 4x4 if you want to play on snow and water Traxxas's cars are most of them waterproof if not all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dopeydog Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Slash 4x4 or Stampede 4x4 are probably your best bets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisknights Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 My step son has a slash 4x4 and its spot on for winter bashes as its waterproof 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohawk Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 im guessing 4wd is better for running in the wet? looks like im going to have to save some more money to buy this! it also looks like the 4x4 slash is out of stock does anyone know whether this is due to popularity or because they might be bringing out a new model soon? im looking at http://www.modelsport.co.uk/traxxas-slash-4x4-tqi-mike-jenkins-/rc-car-products/368843 - guessing that the right one to be looking at? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Slash 4x4 , better than a firestorm or blitz mate and very fast for your first car . They have just come out with a lcg (LowCenterGravity ) version but imo the other is prolly best for you . Go for the ultimate as it starts you off will a nice set of upgrades Check my thread also dude . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dopeydog Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Maybe a MERV would work? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/traxxas-1-16-e-revo-xl-2.5/rc-car-products/367963 A lot cheaper? 4WD is much better in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Maybe a MERV would work? http://www.modelspor...products/367963 A lot cheaper? 4WD is much better in the wet. They're really weak mate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dopeydog Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 They're really weak mate . Maybe not a good idea then. Still, something to bear in mind if the budget doesn't allow for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^Deadly_Sin^ Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 What about the savage xs flux? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-savage-xs-flux-2.4ghz/rc-car-categories/18/9900/990010&ChassisID=685 It is waterproof, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamUk Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 is the HPI savage Flux waterproof..? mines coming in 2 days.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 What about the savage xs flux? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-savage-xs-flux-2.4ghz/rc-car-categories/18/9900/990010&ChassisID=685 It is waterproof, right? Yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohawk Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 is the HPI savage Flux waterproof..? mines coming in 2 days.. Pre-Assembled 4WD electric powered mini monster truck with 2.4GHz radio system, FLUX VEKTOR 4000Kv brushless motor, FLUX VAPOR PRO waterproof electronic speed control, SF-10W waterproof servo, and painted GT-2XS body. Battery and charger not included thats whats written on the modelsport site. how about the blitz flux, its cheaper than the 4x4? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-blitz-flux-rtr-eu/rc-car-products/371979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I've got a slash and it is the best car I've ever had and as its 4wd it is better of road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Pre-Assembled 4WD electric powered mini monster truck with 2.4GHz radio system, FLUX VEKTOR 4000Kv brushless motor, FLUX VAPOR PRO waterproof electronic speed control, SF-10W waterproof servo, and painted GT-2XS body. Battery and charger not included thats whats written on the modelsport site. how about the blitz flux, its cheaper than the 4x4? http://www.modelspor...products/371979 Nope , I break my storm (same parts as the blitz , just different length and bumpers tyres n body ) every outing . 4wd is the best still mate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Jack got the only dud storm I think as everyone else says them and the blitzs are tough as hell lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr6fs Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Nope , I break my storm (same parts as the blitz , just different length and bumpers tyres n body ) every outing . 4wd is the best still mate . Couldn't disagree more. Had my Blitz for 3 years now, it's been bashed crashed and driven into walls, jumped bumped and banged. In those 3 years of extreme abuse i've not had 1 single failure, nothing. The stock motor and Esc in the old Blitz is rubbish, the diff leaks and needs new O-rings and the steering is great for beginners but a bit poor for experienced drivers. Other than that it's faultless and it gives my mates slash 4x4 a run for it's money on a regular basis. The Slash 4x4 is also a great basher, but you shouldn't comment on things you know absolutely nothing about or have any experience with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 most rtr cars I upgrade the electrics in any way as i may want to go faster or a combo that sutes my needs more so you could get any rc car really and buy water proof bits for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Couldn't disagree more. Had my Blitz for 3 years now, it's been bashed crashed and driven into walls, jumped bumped and banged. In those 3 years of extreme abuse i've not had 1 single failure, nothing. The stock motor and Esc in the old Blitz is rubbish, the diff leaks and needs new O-rings and the steering is great for beginners but a bit poor for experienced drivers. Other than that it's faultless and it gives my mates slash 4x4 a run for it's money on a regular basis. The Slash 4x4 is also a great basher, but you shouldn't comment on things you know absolutely nothing about or have any experience with. Each to his own . You cheeky sod , I do know what i'm on about , The local track has 3 blitz and they always stop/break / malfunction before the slash . I have broke 1 body mount on my slash and that is all . The storm i have spent 300 on spares for and have the majority of part bags to prove it . One of there blitz keeps breaking dogbone pins and the other broke the idler tranny gear . Look mate , I'm not trying to start the age old hpi/traxxas argument but the bold area is out of line . Thanks Jack . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Each to his own . You cheeky sod , I do know what i'm on about , The local track has 3 blitz and they always stop/break / malfunction before the slash . I have broke 1 body mount on my slash and that is all . The storm i have spent 300 on spares for and have the majority of part bags to prove it . One of there blitz keeps breaking dogbone pins and the other broke the idler tranny gear . Look mate , I'm not trying to start the age old hpi/traxxas argument but the bold area is out of line . Thanks Jack . everyone is allowed their own opinions. i have have mixed views on the firestorm and blitz, i have owned 3 firestorms and 1 blitz, my original firestorm was nukeproof (the old brushless one) however the two new ones i had (waterproof brushless) did have issues one blew its diff and gearbox for fun and the other had the bulkhead crack regularly. the blitz was fine stock but since moving brushless has been nothing but issues with slipper pads and the gearbox. and yes i do know what i am on about 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 everyone is allowed their own opinions. i have have mixed views on the firestorm and blitz, i have owned 3 firestorms and 1 blitz, my original firestorm was nukeproof (the old brushless one) however the two new ones i had (waterproof brushless) did have issues one blew its diff and gearbox for fun and the other had the bulkhead crack regularly. the blitz was fine stock but since moving brushless has been nothing but issues with slipper pads and the gearbox. and yes i do know what i am on about THANKYOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohawk Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 now im more confused about what to get! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 now im more confused about what to get! lol the slash 4x4 is an immense bit of kit, i don't like traxxas cars (imho) however my mate dave can destroy anything, and i mean anything however his slash is always the last car running. and i would guess the cheaper 2wd version is the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 How much have you got to spend but you can always waterproof the car your self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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