Is this a good starter truck?

[Shogun6]

I am looking at getting an Rc vehicle for my daughter (5 yrs).

My brushed maxx is too much for her even on training mode.

Forget my brushless revo on lipo...

With a single cell and on training mode this would appear to be a good staring point for her.

Any thoughts?

[rsqswmr74]

Go with a 1/16 Traxxas VXL model, they are pretty durable and have the training mode that keeps them under 20mph. I have the Slash and it's pretty fun but grass isn't a place it likes to run. If you're looking to run it in grass go with the 1/16 revo. My 10yo let's the neighborhood kids run his slash and they have yet to break it!

[ajcar]

the mini summit would be the better option for any short grass.

otherwise youd be looking at a stampede, or rustler. they also have training modes. and more durable to your 1/10 scale bashing abilities.

i bought a mini summit to see what they were like. well first thing is dont treat them like a 1/10th scale. they wont last.

[beatnrcs]

The minis are great rides for kids.I've got all the mini's and i enjoy the 1/16 Grave digger.I got it for my 6yr old.Has training mode xl5 with 12 turn and i was very impressed with it.It also comes with a book bag to sport at school.
My vxl summit is a blast,but the vxl doesn't like putting around,overheating issues arrive.

[TheRCMan]

Go with either the brushed slash in training mode or the brushless slash in training mode... Brushless goes about 5 mph faster than the brushed on the same battery... JUST DON'T GET A LIPO!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS CRAZZZZZY FAST!!!!!! I clocked my brushless slash at around 55!!! Not even geared to go that fast!

[suprafanatic26]

I would probably say the 1/16 summit, 2s lipo so that she can enjoy a decent amount of run-time, and then just flip the transmission. You're looking at maybe like 10-15mph tops, but a good amount of torque for whatever she wants to put the truck through (grass/dirt/small rocks/etc..). That way when she is ready for a little more speed, you can just flip the transmissions back over without have to make any other purchases

[Shogun6]

I would probably say the 1/16 summit, 2s lipo so that she can enjoy a decent amount of run-time, and then just flip the transmission. You're looking at maybe like 10-15mph tops, but a good amount of torque for whatever she wants to put the truck through (grass/dirt/small rocks/etc..). That way when she is ready for a little more speed, you can just flip the transmissions back over without have to make any other purchases

Does the 1/16 summit have a 2 speed transmission?

[suprafanatic26]

Not it doesn't, but by flipping two cogs/gears in the transmission it will give you an incredible amount of torque (For a 1/16) and bring the speeds way down, thus making it controllable for the little one, and still have off-roading potential.

[suprafanatic26]

here is a video of the mod; if you search around there is PLENTY of people doing it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAcZ4A-irfM

[Jimmie Neutron]

My 2 year old attempts to drive (she is learning) my built MERV... but I set it up for her.
I pull my ********* and put in the stock 3M ESC and set it to 50%. Then I flip the transmission gears and install (if it isn't there already) my 50 tooth spur and a 16 tooth pinion. I still use my 2S LiPo's in parallel.
This gets the top speed down to 12mph on 100% throttle, so it should be around 6mph all out in 50% mode.

Due to the inherent weakness in axles due to the drive line angle... unless you want the Summit look, it is cheaper to get a Revo and Summit tires than it is a Summit.

[DustinBajaSS]

A slash is a good beginer truck, put it in training mode


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[Shogun6]

Can the trans gear swap be done on the revo as well?

Edit!

Ooops should have watched the video first it is for the erevo.... silly me...

[Mike_rocks]

The 1/16 MERV is a better built r/c than the 1/16 Summit.

[suprafanatic26]

Same build, just different arms, extenders, bumpers, and body..It is really not much that different.. I personally have both, and like the summit better.

[Mike_rocks]

Same build, just different arms, extenders, bumpers, and body..It is really not much that different.. I personally have both, and like the summit better.

Yes and he will have to trade the Summit a-arms, axles, and drive shaft carriers for MERV ones in order to make it durable. Might as well buy a MERV and a set of 1/16 Summit tires.

[Shogun6]

What is a merv???

[Jimmie Neutron]

Mini E Revo

or

Mini E Revo VXL


Depending on who you ask.

[Shogun6]

Ahhhhhh now I get it...