Big Rock Snow truck, I can’t hibernate.

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Winter is almost upon us, I really wanna get a good truck that I can put some paddle tires on. What do you guys think will be the most reliable and fun in the snow? I was leaning towards a Big rock 6s, but I’d love some input. This will be my first winter back in the hobby!
 
Winter is almost upon us, I really wanna get a good truck that I can put some paddle tires on. What do you guys think will be the most reliable and fun in the snow? I was leaning towards a Big rock 6s, but I’d love some input. This will be my first winter back in the hobby!
Or Fireteam for handbrake power slides ❄️

Seriously though, if you’re going to put heavy paddle tires on a rig weighed down with snow/ice/water get something with EXB differentials.

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They don’t just sit on a shelf, Hobbywing electronics are bulletproof.

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You need some small scale rigs to bash with in the house(y)

As for a rig that can take the winter snow,
I feel it's more the electronics than any one rig that you should consider for durability/weatherproof.
 
You need some small scale rigs to bash with in the house(y)

As for a rig that can take the winter snow,
I feel it's more the electronics than any one rig that you should consider for durability/weatherproof.
Yea man that’s what I mean, what has electronics that can handle it out of the box
 
Yea man that’s what I mean, what has electronics that can handle it out of the box
Good question.
I'm not sure if any stock electronics do too well with snow/water.
Some Spektrum RX are waterproof, and CC ESC's/motors do well with water, but stock stuff...???
 
Good question.
I'm not sure if any stock electronics do too well with snow/water.
Some Spektrum RX are waterproof, and CC ESC's/motors do well with water, but stock stuff...???
I mean I’m always open to bashing until broken. Then replacing with upgrades lol but if the wife sees new parts arriving with a new vehicle she’ll get skeptical 🤣
 
I mean I’m always open to bashing until broken. Then replacing with upgrades lol but if the wife sees new parts arriving with a new vehicle she’ll get skeptical 🤣
Yea don't push your luck. :ROFLMAO:
 
Call me crazy, but my favorite winter beaters are made of plastic. Xmaxx, Kaiju and Hoss. I have yet to bother with paddles, just run chunky knobby tires. Paddles should really only be used on the rear since they don't turn worth a crap with paddles on the front IMO.
My bro picked up a set of the PH 8s paddles last year. I tried them on the Xmaxx, was fun. Too much snow kills it though I find. A few inches is ideal. After that I'm stuck running the driveway. Mine is rather large, so still enjoyable.
 
Snow bashing is tricky. I tried paddle tires and all it did was immediately dig holes and my rig sunk down until the chassis was resting on the snow. Gotta have just the right depth and consistency of snow for them to be great, most of the time they will just sink.
As for getting wet, I've never had an issue with blasting through water with stock electronics, having to change bearings more frequently is the biggest problem I've encountered. Arrma receiver boxes are "waterproof" but I take a small piece of double sided tape and wad it up to fill the gap between the wires going in the receiver box and the lid, never had a receiver go bad.
 
Snow bashing is tricky. I tried paddle tires and all it did was immediately dig holes and my rig sunk down until the chassis was resting on the snow. Gotta have just the right depth and consistency of snow for them to be great, most of the time they will just sink.
As for getting wet, I've never had an issue with blasting through water with stock electronics, having to change bearings more frequently is the biggest problem I've encountered. Arrma receiver boxes are "waterproof" but I take a small piece of double sided tape and wad it up to fill the gap between the wires going in the receiver box and the lid, never had a receiver go bad.
Part of the reason I like the plastic fantastics for snow, lightweight. Xmaxx is king. Sorry, but it's perfect combo of big tires and lightweight.
 
Part of the reason I like the plastic fantastics for snow, lightweight. Xmaxx is king. Sorry, but it's perfect combo of big tires and lightweight.
I figure a combination of lightweight AND big tires is ideal to stay on top of the snow. Making me curious if a Mini Max with a 3s system and larger tires might be a good snow option. We don't get enough snow where I'm at so not a priority, but it is fun to have that option.
 
8S rigs are too heavy to float on top of the snow. The big tires and ground clearance might be able to get through a tiny bit more fresh powder, that's about it.
 
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Part of the reason I like the plastic fantastics for snow, lightweight. Xmaxx is king. Sorry, but it's perfect combo of big tires and lightweight.
Might have to dust off the ole Kaiju EXT if it snows...
 
My winter/ snow truck is my slash 4x4..

Dumb thing just doesn't care..... light and wide so floats on top of a lot of stuff instead of sinking. I just run stock tires. Paddles make it break through semi frozen top layer and sink.

I do nothing to protect from water. Just dry off so nothing rusts.
 
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