Skynet5 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Hi all. Looking to add this to my collection. Anything different with the 2021 bronco version Vs any other trx-4? Can you buy as just a roller? I'd rather get HW ESC and motor installed. Any standard upgrades that are just worth doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 I think the Bronco and Defender are the same, as an RTR, with all the locking diffs and 2 Speed gearbox. The sport doesnt have the locking diffs or 2 speed. Then the Premium Kit comes with all the diffs, but no bodyshell, but you still get the ESC/Motor Can always sell the esc/motor brand new 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skynet5 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Hi all. What are the lipo dimensions for this crawler. Thinking of just immediately replacing the stock electrics, and have loads of 2s race packs. Happy to buy 3s in the future, but a 2s will be good for crawling right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stormbringer Posted March 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2022 As you know i recently got 1 of these and over last few days i have added some bits and pieces to it But today I got the chance to really try it out Yrkoons DC1 stuck in the mud but was able to use the Landy to push him out of it Really quite impressed with it so far 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stormbringer Posted March 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2022 Let there be light I have changed a few things and added some stuff Brass portal covers on all 4 wheels HW 1080 ESC Spektrum 5 channel Rx Metal front and rear bumpers Winch operated from Tx Mud Flaps front and rear Light kit from Amazon Spot lights Some bits n pieces on rack Rear wheel cover So i think its finished well for now anyway 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Got a link to the light kit? Hows it powered? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) I got this 1 mate fits right in and its powered by the receiver . Only thing i find wrong with it is if you keep full steering lock on for to long it changes mode Ohh its gone up in price by almost 10 quid but there are others tho https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08C56ZH8Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Edited March 10, 2022 by Stormbringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Heres a link to a few light kits mate https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Trx4+defender+light+kits&i=toys&crid=3RNQW8STC3VC&sprefix=trx4+defender+light+kits%2Ctoys%2C81&ref=nb_sb_noss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Cheers pal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Thinking of ordering this (click “I", its the 6 in 1 bundle for £56) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003092447249.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.56b23c00WJgcj5&mp=1 Seem ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) Looks pretty good mate but is that just for the front ? I would still add something for the rear https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/fastrax-19in-heavy-weight-split-6-spoke-aluminium-beadlock-wheels-4-black-432791 But the above will help as well nice weighty wheels They are heavier than stock but i have weighted mine as well so are even heavier Edited March 12, 2022 by Stormbringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 On 10/03/2022 at 20:35, Stormbringer said: Let there be light I have changed a few things and added some stuff Brass portal covers on all 4 wheels HW 1080 ESC Spektrum 5 channel Rx Metal front and rear bumpers Winch operated from Tx Mud Flaps front and rear Light kit from Amazon Spot lights Some bits n pieces on rack Rear wheel cover So i think its finished well for now anyway ah didnt know you had a winch on it now, good you can pull my hobao dc1 out of mucky sludgy places instead of bumping me to get me free 😛 looks a dang fine peice of kit and runs awesome dad plus i know u put a lot of time into it 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skynet5 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 So I'm looking to put my order in. Thinking of starting off with the following https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/traxxas-trx-4-land-rover-defender-110-red-418828 (I might go bronco, but not sure) https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/hobbywing-quicrun-1080-80amp-wp-brushed-crawler-esc-407325 - rather just ditch the supplied one from the get go https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/traxxas-trx-4-metal-steering-servo-horn-431112 - presume plastic is included? https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/fastrax-trx-4-aluminium-motor-mount-424518 - heard the plastic one can get some slop https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/fastrax-trx-4-brass-bk-portal-drive-housing-outer-f-r-2--446044 x2 What lipos fit the trx-4? Any other must haves? Happy to replace the servo too from the get go, if there is a recommended one. I presume I'll be ok with the supplied radio gear and the brushed motor for the moment until I find an excuse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 I’m leaving the stock radio gear in my TRX4, it works great and the cruise control is a nice feature, I did add the Traxxas link Bluetooth link to make setting up aftermarket electronics easier This is the lipo I use in mine https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/gens-ace-lipo-3s-11.1v-4000-50c-lcg-ec5-plug-447707 The spec of my truck is in my signature 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCake Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 I would agree that the stock radio/ESC are fine and the slow modulation seems good. They do need a bit of brass to drop the COG so the portal covers are a good shout. I also went for brass pumpkins (black brass) but that was mainly for looks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 And I’m not bothered if the stock radio gets all dirty and dropped on the rocks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 11 hours ago, Stormbringer said: Looks pretty good mate but is that just for the front ? I would still add something for the rear https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/fastrax-19in-heavy-weight-split-6-spoke-aluminium-beadlock-wheels-4-black-432791 But the above will help as well nice weighty wheels They are heavier than stock but i have weighted mine as well so are even heavier The 6 in one is front and rear I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) Hold up, why is this so cheap? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32909483119.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000060.2.2075332doxzhfW&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.274681.0&scm_id=1007.13339.274681.0&scm-url=1007.13339.274681.0&pvid=51694d90-8647-46eb-b863-d1981fef4d17&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller,scm-url:1007.13339.274681.0,pvid:51694d90-8647-46eb-b863-d1981fef4d17,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238114%231999&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2266444143037%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%223339%22%7D&pdp_pi=-1%3B55.11%3B-1%3B-1%40salePrice%3BGBP%3Brecommend-recommend Thats for 2? Suppose its not Brass though Edited March 12, 2022 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 52 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: The 6 in one is front and rear I think? Cool 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 31 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: Cool 😎 Ive ordered it, was £64 with vat. Hopefully it does the front and rear. I was gonna order a 1080, but think Ill wait till I get some more funds together and go with an AXE 3300KV, just worried itll make it too quick to crawl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 14 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: Ive ordered it, was £64 with vat. Hopefully it does the front and rear. I was gonna order a 1080, but think Ill wait till I get some more funds together and go with an AXE 3300KV, just worried itll make it too quick to crawl? What set up does A J have in his ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 1950kv on 3s, ive seen loads say they run the 2800kv and 3300kv Axe with no issues, mines plenty fast enough in top gear and crawls as slow as physically possible with brushless, I’m pretty sure the 3300kv on 3s will do over 30mph 🤣🤣🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Bear in mind the stock 21t can is around 1900kv, I have zero idea why some many go for such high Kv motors, especially when you have 2 speed installed 🤔 https://www.hobbywing.com/products/enpdf/KVen.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 14 minutes ago, .AJ. said: Bear in mind the stock 21t can is around 1900kv, I have zero idea why some many go for such high Kv motors, especially when you have 2 speed installed 🤔 https://www.hobbywing.com/products/enpdf/KVen.pdf Yeh its not like low and high are close together as in the DC1 but in TRX4 there is quite a difference tween them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, .AJ. said: Bear in mind the stock 21t can is around 1900kv, I have zero idea why some many go for such high Kv motors, especially when you have 2 speed installed 🤔 https://www.hobbywing.com/products/enpdf/KVen.pdf But isnt the idea of going brushless to gain alot more speed in second gear? I want more speed in 2nd gear, but obviously dont want to sacrifice the crawling aspect? Im guessing the internal gear ratio makes the top speed in second only 30mph with the 3300kv system? 3300kv on 3s just ‘sounds’ wrong in a Crawler haha Edited March 12, 2022 by Kpowell911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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