AX10 ARTR

[jimmy]

is there a difference between the ARTR and the kit version apart from being pre-built, different shell and orange anodising?

[Gayo]

On Car Action this month, they say:

While built on the same platform, the RTR AX10 is its own truck. Check out these standout features:

- Axial speed control, radio system and servo
- Straight rear axle
- Slipper clutch
- Front differential with included lockers
- Heavy-duty diff lockers
- Higher speed gearing with extra pinion for rock crawling
- Baja Buzzard prepainted body shell

[jimmy]

Ah no, I was talking about the ARTR - not the RTR, which I think has a lot more plastic on it etc. not sure what is similar between the ARTR and RTR on that list, but I'm getting myself all confused now

[terry.sc]

If you are fancying proper crawling don't bother with the RTR. A slipper clutch and lots of plastic don't make a good crawler.

The ARTR has a few upgrades from the kit, but one part missing. The ARTR has the high clearance links for better ground clearance, the improved heavy duty diff lockers and the new improved straight rear axle. The kit still has the option of 4 wheel steering, although you can still fit the parts to the ARTR and 4 wheel steering isn't allowed for competition use. You also get in the ARTR a better body for more clearance than the kit one and Proline Hammer tyres with memory foam, which work much better than the kit Axial tyres.

And for electrics if you aren't running brushless the Tekin FX-R is the best choice for brushed, the drag brakes mean it just stops where it is when you let go of the throttle. If you fancy brushless then the Castle Creations Mamba Max and Sidewinder ESCs are they way to go, especially as John Holmes will happily program them for crawling for you.

[josh_smaxx]

I have stuck a mamba in mine on the novak 55t, seems good, just about to plug it in now and see whats what with this missing reverse.

[simon]

Hi terry,

I fancy having a go at crawling,and was interested in the AX10 ARTR...when will this be avaliable in the UK??...also have you got a contact for john holmes,as i have a mamba max i could send him.also what motor do you recommend with this esc,as looking to do a few competitions??

Cheers simon

[Gayo]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Ah no, I was talking about the ARTR - not the RTR, which I think has a lot more plastic on it etc. not sure what is similar between the ARTR and RTR on that list, but I'm getting myself all confused now

Sorry for the bad info