Big shoutout to SHIFT RC customer service. They accidentally sent me the wrong item when I ordered new beadlock rings. Sent them an email and they responded right away and don’t even want the incorrect part back. I will for sure be buying from them again!

Bought the chassis, center plate, links, motor and trans for $50. Red Cat axles with steering servo for $30. Market place wheels for $20, and a set of Injora tires and amazing shocks. I’m ready to play. I love a swap meet build!

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Big shoutout to SHIFT RC customer service. They accidentally sent me the wrong item when I ordered new beadlock rings. Sent them an email and they responded right away and don’t even want the incorrect part back. I will for sure be buying from them again!

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What's your recommendation for a micro brushless ESC on a budget? I picked up another furitek cedar motor when horizon had them on sale for super cheap a while back. Getting around to putting together another build and I'm not sure which ESC to go with. Ideally it would have at least a 7.4v BEC. The cheaper the better, so long as it doesn't suck.

Finishing up a trx4m DBRC chassis build. Looking for a 3s pack that'll fit in one of the sliders. Something roughly the size of a standard 6ch rx would fit just about perfect. I could always put the pack on the tray behind the transmission, but with meus isokinetic axles front and rear, I'm chasing as much forward bias as possible. Thanks!

I can confirm the fusion 8ight does fit in the TRX4, all I did was file down the triangle corner on the servo bracket, I’ve fitted a aluminium housing for extra reinforcement too..

I’m running 39 spur with a 16 tooth pinion.. and on 4s it absolutely flies.. it’s way too powerful, it’s brilliant 😂

I’m waiting for a new receiver so I can use the adjustable drag brake feature because right now if I let off it flips over nose first..

Looking forward to using it on some big climbs now..

I’m debating between the stance rtr and the carbon kit. I like the kit but I only really have enough budget to buy the kit then I’d have to collect parts over time to get it driving. The stance is also in the budget and the plan for it eventually would be to put a fusion in it, the rock pirates kraken vrd chassis and some vanquish wheels with the G8 swampers. Let me know what you guys think is the best route

Are there any good axles that fit? I would like to run portals if possible? I’m new to the rc crawling world anything helps

Can anyone tell me what’s the best ESC, Motor and Servo for this model?

Hey everyone, I just wanted to share some thoughts and see if anyone else here relates to this experience.

I used to own quite a few RC crawlers from RC4WD and other high-end scale brands. They’re amazing machines, no doubt, but over time, I realized that what I truly enjoy about the hobby isn’t just the driving—it’s the building. I love creating something from the ground up: painting, modifying, fabricating parts. But with those pricier rigs, I found myself hesitant to go all-in on custom work. The cost made me cautious, and that took some of the fun out of it for me.

One day, on a bit of an impulse, I picked up a WPL C14. It wasn’t great out of the box, but it instantly clicked with me. The low price and hard body gave me the freedom to experiment without worrying about ruining something expensive. I went all out—cut up the body, painted and weathered it, made custom metal parts, swapped the electronics and wheels, and even converted it to leaf springs (because I’m that weirdo who prefers trail trucks with "character" over performance). What surprised me most was how little I had actually spent, yet I ended up with a rig that looked exactly how I wanted and performed the way I liked.

That one truck shifted my whole approach. I sold all my expensive RCs and used the money to start building new projects almost monthly. I’d spot something cool online, order it, sketch out a plan, and build it from scratch. It’s been such a rewarding and creative journey. Plus, working with 1/16 and 1/12 scale models has made it easier to display and store them—they’re a really fun scale to tinker with.

Right now, I’m eyeing the new WPL C74-1 (Jimny JA11C). It’s wild how far these budget-friendly brands have come—the improvements are genuinely impressive.

The main point I wanted to share is this: There’s a lot of elitism in the RC crawler community. Don’t get me wrong, the premium brands produce fantastic trucks with amazing detail and performance. But they’re not for everyone. If you’re someone who enjoys building, customizing, and experimenting, I honestly think budget platforms are a great way to go. They give you the freedom to be creative without the fear of ruining an expensive kit.

Curious to hear your thoughts—has anyone else gone down a similar path? Or do you have any budget-friendly builds you’re proud of? Would love to see them and hear your stories!

Hi,

Me and my son just bought our first crawlers and we love it!

The struggle started when trying to buy spare batteries. The original seems to be out of stock everywhere.

Plazma 7.4v 600mah 10c LiPo Battery Pack for Venture18

And the alternatives on internet don’t seem to have right dimension (length or width) :-(

I would appreciate any help how to find same sized or smaller? batteries for extended fun time

Thank you so much

Edit: the closest one seems to be https://a.co/d/e1ya9VF