Really excited to be in the final stages of procuring a TRX4 but before I order, I've got some final questions:
* Not really looking for the "best" servo out there but I'm wanting to upgrade to an affordable yet noticeably improved servo over the 2075x. What is the recommended upgrade here with better torque?
* Was looking at the Traxxas EZ Peak Plus 4 amp Auto ID NiMH/ LiPo charger but is this the best bang for the buck or is there a significantly better ( and equally simple to use) after-market charger? Fwiw, I'm also considering the Traxxas 2 amp wall charger & 3000mAh 8.4v battery combo for affordability and ease of operation. The fact is that I don't know how much benefit someone like me ( backyard basher type) will see with a LiPo upgrade. And along with this long-winded inquiry...
... what battery should I be looking at? I've never run Lipo batteries but I know that SIMPLE is going to work best for me in regards to charging and long-term battery maintenance. Tbh... I'd like to not have to splice/ solder the factory wiring for an after-market battery. I want affordable and capable plug-n-play so ( assuming the Traxxas EZ Peak Plus charger is a good bet) which battery should I choose...
Traxxas 5000mAh 8.4v 7-cell flat NiMH?
Traxxas 5000mAh 11.1v 3S LiPo?
Traxxas 5800mAh 7.4v 2S 2-cell LiPo?
Or if there is another popular alternative in regards to an after-market battery that is plug-n-play with the Traxxas vehicle electronics? I'd honestly rather run NiMH due to ease and cost but if LiPo is going to be significantly better then I'm willing to go that route. Fwiw I don't mind soldering a Traxxas type connector onto a better after-market battery if there is a big benefit going Venom or whatever brand, but I'd like to keep everything Traxxas brand if possible.
Final questions:
* Will I need to purchase O-ring cap seals and dual X-ring shaft seals? Idk if these are included with the TRX4 RTR and/ or if it's a worthwhile upgrade. Also I feel like some xtra shock-oil will be good to have on hand for rebuilds, so... what weight?
* Besides a servo upgrade, are there any recommended parts that I should have on hand or immediately consider upgrading?
*** I know that this is a lot to ask of you guys with so many noobs on here and so many of those noobs essentially asking the same types of questions but I'm just wanting to make sure that my particular concerns may be addressed before I go ahead and pull the trigger on this one.
My sincere gratitude!
* Not really looking for the "best" servo out there but I'm wanting to upgrade to an affordable yet noticeably improved servo over the 2075x. What is the recommended upgrade here with better torque?
* Was looking at the Traxxas EZ Peak Plus 4 amp Auto ID NiMH/ LiPo charger but is this the best bang for the buck or is there a significantly better ( and equally simple to use) after-market charger? Fwiw, I'm also considering the Traxxas 2 amp wall charger & 3000mAh 8.4v battery combo for affordability and ease of operation. The fact is that I don't know how much benefit someone like me ( backyard basher type) will see with a LiPo upgrade. And along with this long-winded inquiry...
... what battery should I be looking at? I've never run Lipo batteries but I know that SIMPLE is going to work best for me in regards to charging and long-term battery maintenance. Tbh... I'd like to not have to splice/ solder the factory wiring for an after-market battery. I want affordable and capable plug-n-play so ( assuming the Traxxas EZ Peak Plus charger is a good bet) which battery should I choose...
Traxxas 5000mAh 8.4v 7-cell flat NiMH?
Traxxas 5000mAh 11.1v 3S LiPo?
Traxxas 5800mAh 7.4v 2S 2-cell LiPo?
Or if there is another popular alternative in regards to an after-market battery that is plug-n-play with the Traxxas vehicle electronics? I'd honestly rather run NiMH due to ease and cost but if LiPo is going to be significantly better then I'm willing to go that route. Fwiw I don't mind soldering a Traxxas type connector onto a better after-market battery if there is a big benefit going Venom or whatever brand, but I'd like to keep everything Traxxas brand if possible.
Final questions:
* Will I need to purchase O-ring cap seals and dual X-ring shaft seals? Idk if these are included with the TRX4 RTR and/ or if it's a worthwhile upgrade. Also I feel like some xtra shock-oil will be good to have on hand for rebuilds, so... what weight?
* Besides a servo upgrade, are there any recommended parts that I should have on hand or immediately consider upgrading?
*** I know that this is a lot to ask of you guys with so many noobs on here and so many of those noobs essentially asking the same types of questions but I'm just wanting to make sure that my particular concerns may be addressed before I go ahead and pull the trigger on this one.
My sincere gratitude!