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I'm looking for some feedback on whether or not a Nero 6s BLX is the right RC for me. I hadn't driven an RC truck since I was a kid in the 90's. I'm talking with my neighbor around the corner and he breaks out a modded HPI Blitz. I had a great time launching it off the curb and popping wheelies. I did a couple of cringe worthy cartwheels as well. I was surprised by the power it had compared to my old 9.6v NiMh Tycos and had a silly grin on my face the whole time. My wife was there and decided that an RC Truck would be a great gift for me and suggested I look into one. Since then I started educating myself and learning about the industry and different RCs on the market.
I liked the Blitz, but didn't like the way the it hung up in tall grass, but it handled well and was quick. I considered the 4wd 6s Savage Flux but it was at the top of what I want to spend and I heard from an LHS that HPI had been acquired by another company and they were struggling to get replacement parts. I also saw several complaints about drive line problems with the Savage so I moved on. I read up on Traxxas and was really not impressed by what I heard. I had almost given up the hunt but then stumbled across the Nero and was very impressed by the design and the diff brain. That being said, even though the Nero with diff brain can be had for just over $400 right now I'm not certain its the best truck for me. I already have some expensive hobbies and don't have much free time between the job, kids and multiple home improvement projects that are underway. I'd like something durable and low maintenance, not because I couldn't fix something, but because I don't want to spend a bunch of time fixing a broken Truck. I also don't want to go down a rabbit hole doing a bunch of mods. I have a money pit in my garage already.
So, I have easy access to some large grassy fields and a quiet street. I don't see much bashing going on, but realize that stuff happens. I'm okay with minor component breakage from time to time and can appreciate a design where cheap, easy to access parts break first. I have heard about many of the issues with the Nero suspension design. I have read up on other issues but also hear the owners with the most complaints end their sentence with, "...but I was really, really bashing my truck."
Should I pull the trigger on a BLX with diff brain and 3s batteries? Consider something less expensive from Arrma or another manufacturer since I still need to buy batteries and a charger? Something that will handle better? Something requiring less maintenance? Should I limit myself to 2s batteries even though it doesn't cost that much more to go with 3s? Should I just wait until my home improvement projects are done and my son gets a little older so he can join in on the fun?
I liked the Blitz, but didn't like the way the it hung up in tall grass, but it handled well and was quick. I considered the 4wd 6s Savage Flux but it was at the top of what I want to spend and I heard from an LHS that HPI had been acquired by another company and they were struggling to get replacement parts. I also saw several complaints about drive line problems with the Savage so I moved on. I read up on Traxxas and was really not impressed by what I heard. I had almost given up the hunt but then stumbled across the Nero and was very impressed by the design and the diff brain. That being said, even though the Nero with diff brain can be had for just over $400 right now I'm not certain its the best truck for me. I already have some expensive hobbies and don't have much free time between the job, kids and multiple home improvement projects that are underway. I'd like something durable and low maintenance, not because I couldn't fix something, but because I don't want to spend a bunch of time fixing a broken Truck. I also don't want to go down a rabbit hole doing a bunch of mods. I have a money pit in my garage already.
So, I have easy access to some large grassy fields and a quiet street. I don't see much bashing going on, but realize that stuff happens. I'm okay with minor component breakage from time to time and can appreciate a design where cheap, easy to access parts break first. I have heard about many of the issues with the Nero suspension design. I have read up on other issues but also hear the owners with the most complaints end their sentence with, "...but I was really, really bashing my truck."
Should I pull the trigger on a BLX with diff brain and 3s batteries? Consider something less expensive from Arrma or another manufacturer since I still need to buy batteries and a charger? Something that will handle better? Something requiring less maintenance? Should I limit myself to 2s batteries even though it doesn't cost that much more to go with 3s? Should I just wait until my home improvement projects are done and my son gets a little older so he can join in on the fun?