DBXL Smithy Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Hello all. I had my first ever rock crawler earlier this year but sold it as I wanted to work on my petrol RC car a lot more but now I've decided to go on and buy a new scale, rock crawler. I am looking at doing a Jeep Wrangler scale build with scale accessories. Similar to the one in this picture. It's a SCX10 Jeep Wrangler build. It looks amazing, just not sure if to buy a TRX4 or a SCX10.2 what would you get? Problem with TRX4 a Jeep Wrangler body will be kinda difficult to fit because of the wheelbase etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QRC Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I purchased the TRX4, my first ever Traxxas, very impressed with the quality, although that comes at a Traxxas price tag. I am going to chuck a brushless system in and change the shell for an ‘80s style Ford Bronco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Ide buy the axial. The trx4 is very cool but traxxas is turning into a beast. They charge us loads more then spend it in court trying to shut down rival brands. Theyve had plenty of time to design reliable gears. But don't want reliable gears. They take parts usually one size fits all then makes sure none fit. Locking to traxxas or £££ upgrade gears. Revo rrp foc set taught me that. Whilst most trucks have gears to rival rrp as standard. Idk what tricks the trx4 has but i bet its alot. The xmaxx felt like the point they decided ground up builds to bleed after sales. Trx4 is cool tho i do like it. But i wouldnt buy one until people have had them over a year. But a guy on YouTube is truly thrashing hie trx4 on 6s castle powerd 50mph at the bmx park. So that will give a clue idk if it survived yet. But looked in one peice except the body was pounded. Then axial who seem to be all about pleasing their fans. The scx2 has tons of little things that show they thought hard whilst keepijg the price fair. But who knows may soon rise to the traxxas bar. But axial doesnt need court fees lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, RCbutcher said: Ide buy the axial. The trx4 is very cool but traxxas is turning into a beast. They charge us loads more then spend it in court trying to shut down rival brands. Theyve had plenty of time to design reliable gears. But don't want reliable gears. They take parts usually one size fits all then makes sure none fit. Locking to traxxas or £££ upgrade gears. Revo rrp foc set taught me that. Whilst most trucks have gears to rival rrp as standard. Idk what tricks the trx4 has but i bet its alot. The xmaxx felt like the point they decided ground up builds to bleed after sales. Trx4 is cool tho i do like it. But i wouldnt buy one until people have had them over a year. But a guy on YouTube is truly thrashing hie trx4 on 6s castle powerd 50mph at the bmx park. So that will give a clue idk if it survived yet. But looked in one peice except the body was pounded. Then axial who seem to be all about pleasing their fans. The scx2 has tons of little things that show they thought hard whilst keepijg the price fair. But who knows may soon rise to the traxxas bar. But axial doesnt need court fees lol. Absolute rubbish, so many people “hate” on the traxxas just because it is, end of. type trx4 into eBay, last check was about 1400 odd listing, Asia tees, rcmart all littered with aftermarket parts for both the trx4 and scx10.2. @DBXL Smithy, get opinions of these from actual owners, not just hearsay or because they looked at one online. simple answer from me would be both, they BOTH have earned a place to be in my collection. biggest problem with the Axial was its non availability to begin with. not to make it easier but what about the carisma sca1e....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_miah Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I agree with big gaz. Done hours of research asking loads of owners of both. Searching online for parts and upgrades. Both are equally great. Pricewise once you get a scx10ii kit and all the bits plus a 2 speed gear box the price is the same as a trx4. End of the day i went for the scx10ii but i will be getting a trx4 aswel at a later point if funds allow and im waiting to see what the kit version is like. Being released in feb i think Btw both have adjustable wheel bases. I think they are at 313mm by default but easy to change about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBXL Smithy Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 The guy at Greens Models told me I need to buy a wheelbase shortener which costs £35 for the Jeep Wrangler body to fit the TRX4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBXL Smithy Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 This looks mint! I want it lol :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QRC Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Ahh but just look at this shell for next year, https://traxxas.com/news/new-product/sema-preview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBXL Smithy Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 Just now, QRC said: Ahh but just look at this shell for next year, https://traxxas.com/news/new-product/sema-preview Don't like it, honestly Jeep Wrangler body is the only body I love on a crawler. It's just that modern realistic look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QRC Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 21 minutes ago, DBXL Smithy said: Don't like it, honestly Jeep Wrangler body is the only body I love on a crawler. It's just that modern realistic look. I remember the real thing back in the mists of time, yes that was the ‘70s . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Just realised I have a set of alloy wheel arches for this shell still nip too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_miah Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 12 hours ago, QRC said: Ahh but just look at this shell for next year, https://traxxas.com/news/new-product/sema-preview im not a fan of this either would like to see some more recent car designs, the range sport would be nice to have atm im liking the 2011 ford raptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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