[bullitt1]

It's tough when asked to keep hands off the steering wheel for a while (recovering from shoulder issue) and let cars like Compass and Ecosport idle. It was bit agonizing as I had to put off few drives and find some salvation and in comes the Bronco RC Crawler. It's a 1/18 scale RTR (ready to run) electric 4wd offroad from Traxxas.



Sourced from RC World, Malaysia for RM740 discounted from RM 870 (apprx 13k INR) when my wife was on official visit recently.

Having owned Ford's and Jeep, the choice was obvious. A quick summary of my search:

HPI : Did not have any Ford or Jeep instead their models looked their own than licensed bodies.
Axial : Though there was Wrangler and Gladiator, the scale was either small or big and also found the plastic body not that great.
Traxxas : Found the perfect one for a beginner.
FMS : Had same scale with higher battery capacity and two speed, but the model was a Toyota and there was no way i was going to put my money on a Toyota. (Apologies Toyota fans )

Pros:
1. Looks, Looks and Looks. Fortunately I could get the colour I wanted badly.
2. Great model for the price for a beginner.
3. Decent stock capability.
4. Good run time of 80mins (max i timed with battery still green) after full charge in approx 45mins (this is plugged to laptop).

Cons:
Most online reviews state 2 cons which i too agree after using:
1. Relatively high crawling speed.
2. Absence of 2 speed.

Toyed with it few times with some curious onlookers. Have a couple of videos but could not upload as Youtube url seems the only way.













Few modifications planned :
1. Lift kit as the Bronco beached quite few times.
2. Mickey Thompson Baja tires for better traction.
3. Low range, now this could be done either by changing gearset (cheapest at $5 or plug the combined gearset/motor at $40)

Bronco's capability

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODJBq_H68cc&t=63s

and a cheaper way to take a shot at the challenge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht3nD2fbajU

That's all folks for now, hope you had a good ride.

[14000rpm]

Originally Posted by bullitt1

... and in comes the Bronco RC Crawler. It's a 1/18 scale RTR (ready to run) electric 4wd offroad from Traxxas.

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Nice.

Originally Posted by bullitt1

Few modifications planned :

you may want to consider adding wheel weights too. Helps with traction.


I bought the 1/18 LR Defender from Traxxas last year for my then 7 yr old daughter. Underneath the Bronco and Defender are the same. Just a choice of. body. She's still having fun with it in the woods behind my house.

[bullitt1]

Originally Posted by 14000rpm

Nice.




you may want to consider adding wheel weights too. Helps with traction.


I bought the 1/18 LR Defender from Traxxas last year for my then 7 yr old daughter. Underneath the Bronco and Defender are the same. Just a choice of. body. She's still having fun with it in the woods behind my house.

Sure will explore wheel weights and good to know that your daughter is still enjoying. Its a good model for beginners.

[Rachit.K.Dogra]

Originally Posted by bullitt1

It's a 1/18 scale RTR (ready to run) electric 4wd offroad from Traxxas.

That is a good RC to begin venturing into RC crawling world. Looks really lovely!!

Originally Posted by 14000rpm

Nice.

you may want to consider adding wheel weights too. Helps with traction.

I bought the 1/18 LR Defender from Traxxas last year for my then 7 yr old daughter.

My fascination for these things started and peaked with the 1:10 Traxxas Defender. I so wanted to buy it. But I thought of starting small and very recently got the FMS FCX18 LC80, which is an 18 scale for Toyota LC80. Really happy with it and have ordered heavier wheel and stickier tyres for it to make it slightly better at crawling.

Will share pics soon!!

Rachit

[anilntny]

I have a Bronco from Traxxas, extremely silent compared to some Chinese brands like mnrc.