well i used to really like traxxas and only tarxxas but then i see that they have prices that are way higher then there capabilities and i think of them as the apple company of rc hobby now i don't hate there 1/5 scales its just im kinda a sucker for them nice shiny metal chassis
Yeah i know the costs can be pretty pricey for them metal chassis but the thing is the dbxl 2.0 has a duel chassis in it the main one is like 4mm thick and the hardware one is another 3mm thick so i think she can handle quite a beating. another thing to add is i don't really need a 1/5scale extreme basher because i already plan on making my kraton 6s a bullet proof beast so i don't think i really need a xmaxx or Xrt. also if i got a new traxxas i would have to pay for there overpriced batts that i just really have no care for
I agree with most of what's already been said. 1/5 on a part time (HS) budget probably isn't the wisest choice. If you're dead set on a 1/5, the Xmaxx or XRT will be the cheapest to own and maintain I believe. With stock electronics, you can easily get away with cheap batteries too. I bought a pair of 4s Socokin 6500's off amazon for $62!! Now they are cheap batteries, likely won't hold up to the v2 Arrma 8s or DBXL needs, but I don't care. They work great in an Xmaxx (or XRT). The DBXL will undoubtedly be the most expensive to keep going if you bash with it. It's really more track oriented from what I've seen. If you keep things civil, I'm sure it's fantastic. Have you already budgeted the K6 upgrades? One thing at a time will make life much easier, just my opinions. Good luck brother!
I agree with most of what's already been said. 1/5 on a part time (HS) budget probably isn't the wisest choice. If you're dead set on a 1/5, the Xmaxx or XRT will be the cheapest to own and maintain I believe. With stock electronics, you can easily get away with cheap batteries too. I bought a pair of 4s Socokin 6500's off amazon for $62!! Now they are cheap batteries, likely won't hold up to the v2 Arrma 8s or DBXL needs, but I don't care. They work great in an Xmaxx (or XRT). The DBXL will undoubtedly be the most expensive to keep going if you bash with it. It's really more track oriented from what I've seen. If you keep things civil, I'm sure it's fantastic. Have you already budgeted the K6 upgrades? One thing at a time will make life much easier, just my opinions. Good luck brother!
Just warning you i got those batts and the cells just died after about 6 uses. Would not personally reccomend sococin ever again.I agree with most of what's already been said. 1/5 on a part time (HS) budget probably isn't the wisest choice. If you're dead set on a 1/5, the Xmaxx or XRT will be the cheapest to own and maintain I believe. With stock electronics, you can easily get away with cheap batteries too. I bought a pair of 4s Socokin 6500's off amazon for $62!! Now they are cheap batteries, likely won't hold up to the v2 Arrma 8s or DBXL needs, but I don't care. They work great in an Xmaxx (or XRT). The DBXL will undoubtedly be the most expensive to keep going if you bash with it. It's really more track oriented from what I've seen. If you keep things civil, I'm sure it's fantastic. Have you already budgeted the K6 upgrades? One thing at a time will make life much easier, just my opinions. Good luck brother!
I say it cuz I know it's true..I'm almost always guilty of not taking my own advice. LOLThis is my problem, I get halfway through one build then start on another then the next thing I know I have like 5 cars half tore apart
I'm well past 6 cycles. I know what you mean though. It's happened to me with other brands. Bottom line is most all the brands on amazon are the same crap shoot with a different wrapper. Sometimes we win..
I'm well into 30-40 cycles or more on my original socokin 6s 4000 and maybe 10 cycles each on the two new of those same packs i got. No issues to report.I say it cuz I know it's true..I'm almost always guilty of not taking my own advice. LOL
In other words, I have at least 3 or more rigs that are in some state of disrepair
Also why I have over a dozen to choose from!!
I'm well past 6 cycles. I know what you mean though. It's happened to me with other brands. Bottom line is most all the brands on amazon are the same crap shoot with a different wrapper. Sometimes we win..
must've got a bad apple, but they had crazy battery life in my talion
Luck of the draw I believe. Same with the Zeee's, Sypom, Goldbat, Ovonics.. I admit I've had more luck with battery gambling than cash lotto.
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