sparkyhx

end of discussion - I bought the Nightcrawler

I like the look of the bomber as well, but its a RR, so is it ultimately compromised on the slow speed? and possibly torque?, My mind kinda works - why pay for something (higher speed) that I will never use. Like buying and Audi RS4 and then putting big **** off 4x4 wheels and tyres on it. ?

Thats the question though - yes I can go Axial (I really like the wraith), but as far as I can see Axials are basically trailers/scalers, that can be used for crawling. Out of the box the Axials would get mashed by the Losi Nightcrawler when used for pure er........crawling. I would be looking at much added expense to even get an axial performing as a Nightcrawler. . If this discussion was happening in the US it wouldn't even be a discussion. BUT we are in the UK, where the support for valid alternatives (Redcat/Losi) just isn't here. I think i'm overthinking it, I could probably buy 2 Losi for the cost of buying and upgrading Wraith with similar capabilities.

nobody?

I like the look of the Redcat Rockslide - but its only available thru US, which surely makes it no better than the losi when it come to support. or the redcat Danchee Ridgerock, also only US and suspiciously cheap like the FTX Ravine Exceed is another brand which is US only

I'm not planning on being competitive so although MOA would be interesting I'm not spunking up the kind of money needed for a Bully or Berg. The type of driving I do is going up moorland rock outcrops which are abundant round here, usually uphill and back down again. Its just for fun and it would be every now and then, not a weekly thing. I'm totally not interested in flat driving over rocks (trailing), I don't see the challenge. I get my enjoyment from walk around and look for spots, "hmm that looks interesting I wonder if it will do that?", drop it in place and see if I can do it, it might take several tries, it might be impossible, I just like the trying. I find the size limits the ability of the Vaterra, or probably more accurately I kind of over estimate its abilities. Hence why I'm looking at 1/10 Looking to spend 300-400 for something up and running and capable.

Also found the FTX Ravine MOA and 4wheel steer - which looks great, but very cheap - So what's the catch? If its too good to be true...…. and all that, plus i'm a big believer in |"buy cheap buy twice". I assume its made of the cheapest of the cheap bits, but would it be upgradable to make it good?

Hi all, I currently have a 1/18th Vaterra Slickrock and love its abilities, but was looking at 1/10 for a more capable model. I'm only really interested in rock crawling, I like the challenge, but the choice is not great. The scale crawlers appear to be compromised by body overhang and also their higher speed (2speed) capabilities. And I don't really want to go down the competition route and MOA and their like, as they are too expensive for my limited have fun requirements. That brings me to the Losi night crawler, which appears to be rather good in comparison with out of the box alternatives. Reading around it looks like the axials etc would be whupped by the LNC. However parts and upgrade support for the LNC is near non existent compared with the Axials. I am also looking at a used Losi Comp Crawler, which appears to share a lot of bits with the LNC, just better, but my worry with this is that the LCC uses smaller battery and they are now several years old and discontinued, so could I be buying a soon to be potentially expensive ornament. Mind you how delicate are these, bearing in mind in most instances the worst that happens is they topple over, its not like a rock racer where there is speed and 'crashes' involved. so New Night Crawler or second hand Comp Crawler - or are there any other alternatives? Thanks