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Looking for a basher
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:07 pm
by Synergy
Can anyone suggest a decent cheap basher truck. I bought a second hand Tamiya Wild Dagger a short time ago for this purpose, I was hoping with twin motors it would tick along a bit but unfortunately not, it's a bit pants actually
. I would like something to take to the local BMX track that will get some impressive air, so parts availability need to be good, electric only as I have a no limits speed controller and a number of modified motors to use and I'm not into smelly nitro (for cars anyway). Any ideas welcome.
Thanks.
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:10 pm
by rojna
I use a T3 for bashing .... also have a Stampede
But on this forum go with the T3 with a brushless + Lipo setup
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:15 pm
by Synergy
rojna wrote: brushless + Lipo setup
Nice idea but = $$$$$$£££££ I would stick with the brushed stuff I have for cost effectiveness.
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:32 pm
by shodog
what about a used e-maxx?
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:22 pm
by Synergy
Have you got experience with them Shodog
Aren't they also twin motored, does it causes a bit of an esc problem if you want to run hot modifieds
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:33 pm
by junkman
ahh, just come off the pocket and pick up an e-maxx and brushless set-up. I run it more than any other cars combined. Runs anywhere, good runtime, fast, doen't break too easy. Just a pricey initial investment, but for the use I have gotten out of it, it was worth it. I also have an old xxt brushless basher thats good fun too. I think a stampede would make a good basher too.
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:49 pm
by aconsola
The stampede is a great basher, durable and parts are plentiful.
They have a brushless version coming out which has a few durability upgrades over the standard version and looks to be a great bang for the buck.
I've never owned a t-3 or t4 so I can't comment on their durability for a basher.
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:02 pm
by MelvinsArmy
B4 or T4. They're as durable as anything out there, and they perform better.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:16 am
by Synergy
I think I would like to stick to a Truck/Truggy, I will keep a look out for some of your suggestions. Thanks.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:30 am
by SUPERDAD
Get a T3. They are tough for sure. My kids have them and they have had some spectacular crashes and driven away. Parts easy to find (including upgrades). The T4 is a little better suspended, but easier to to break.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:35 am
by templeofspeed
Find a couple of T2's... thrashed & cheap. Great basher trucks! Of course you'll then want a mint one for that "last of the alloy tubs" shelfer...
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:44 pm
by wyldbill
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:49 pm
by PBR Allstar
I think that one is definitely getting away from the "basher" theme of the thread.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:09 pm
by templeofspeed
Yuuuck.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:48 pm
by Synergy
I dunno I'd like to bash it but not for $575
