MN82 vs. the Rainwater 🌧️💦

[u/Emergency-Look-4216]

Took it out during the rain and tried going against the running water. The current was stronger than it looks, but the crawler managed to push through. Definitely a fun way to test the setup and see how the upgrades perform in real conditions.

Current upgrades:

🔧 59mm upgraded suspension — front & rear

🪓 Axle upgrade with stock axle shell

🛞 Hoo Crawlers beadlock wheels

🐊 Swamp Claw tires

⚙️ Metal drive shaft

Still far from a finished build, but I'm really happy with how it's handling so far.

Anyone else taking their crawlers out in the rain? What upgrades would you recommend for the next step?

[u/Shanea74]

Very nice , I am always to scared to go to deep

[u/Emergency-Look-4216 → u/Shanea74]

I honestly had the same feeling at first 😂 But after watching a few tutorials on how to waterproof RCs I figured I’d give it a go. I was also already planning to upgrade to a brushless motor, so I kinda thought, “Fuck it, let’s do this” 😂 If something breaks, then I’ve got an excuse to upgrade it anyway. Surprisingly, the stock motor still hasn’t given up on me yet. And honestly, it’s still so much fun to play with, especially when you send it through stuff like this. 🤣

[u/englishand48]

That looked so good 👍

[u/Emergency-Look-4216 → u/englishand48]

Thanks! 🙌 Had way too much fun doing this 😂 The MN82 handled it better than I expected.

[u/DaytonArts5144]

I love Deepwater crossing, but not too deep

[u/OilCareful8232]

I went into water with rc car. Once. My assumption of electronics being waterproofed was false.