JCOYNE

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Maybe somone can help me out. I want to get a Nitro truck was looking at something from RedCat. Will spend up tp $350.00. maybe a little more if it means a better truck. I'm not sure what model to go with. Earthquake?Volcano,Avalance?Something thats fast and durable any suggestions?

HerrSavage

Losi Ten-T...

SyCo_VeNoM

HPI Savage X RTR $400ish


Or get a 1/8th scale RTR OFNA buggy for around $300, and slap a 1/10th scale truck body on it

sloppyG

$350 means you're not limited to redcat, get a real RC with parts support

Radiner

Monster trucks especially nitro are pretty expensive, you would need a lot of money to get it running.
The only cheap one and not so fragile is the Tower Hobbies Tower Terror. For about $260 +$40 to get it running, I don't think you can find a better deal except for Ebay and the knock off monster trucks(Exceed, Himoto etc..)
I personally like the look of it, got that nasty kick butt kind of feeling
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXMPT0**&P=ML

electricrc68

whats wrong with redcat? i have heard really good things about redcat.

sloppyG

when I look at my local hobby shops, or the online hobby shops I frequent, don't see them for sale there
if someone told me to buy a set of front a-arms for a redcat model, I have no idea where I'd even start to look

If I want losi, associated, traxxas.......... parts I can get them anywhere

electricrc68

yeah thats true i have a traxxas. but redcat parts are on ebay btw.

nitrosportsandrunner

it true that for $350 you could get other brands besides redcat. a hpi savage is $400 i believe.
but you also have to figure in the cost of a starter kit, nitro fuel and such accesories.
for $300 you could get a earthquake, backdraft or aftershock 3.5 from redcat....with a full starterkit and fuel, extra glow plugs and a couple of alloy upgrades.
but if you can drop $500, then you could afford a savege plus starter kit and fuel.

schuttman

You can never go wrong with Associated, Losi would be my 2nd choice and that is about it.
Associated is the leader when it comes R/C, you will spend a little more money, but hey
what is quality worth???? JMO.....

schuttman

I have a 1/10 scale Associated RC10 GT2, everything ready to run, complete if you are interested e-mail [email protected]
for more info

jermpool

Associated, losi, hpi, or traxxas. Not Redcat.

schuttman

I have been racing Associated R/Cs for a long time I also race Mugen R/Cs you will never have a problem
with them.
I know Losi has a good record as well.
I have a Associated SC8 1/8 scale short course truck,  just for a basher.
You want to talk about a killer truck, you just cant kill the thing ya it is a little pricey
but their again you get what you pay for.
The only thing I have had to replace is the front bumper and skid plate, it is
just a awesome truck.</p>

bronx boy

i have 37 cars and trucks .look at the associated mgt 3.0 for 229.00 from ultimate hobbies then get a nice 6 ring ofna pipe and a hump pack and your good to go bud this bad boy is a beast believe me it freaking cranks its the most gbang for your buck out there

SyCo_VeNoM

for $300 you can get a Jammin X1x CR with a full RTR kit - fuel
most the OFNA's are around $300 and have full kits if I remember right.
I'd grab any of them before a redcat (no offense)
Redcat if trying to stay cheap and know what you are doing(and want something cheap to screw around with), for a newbie I wouldn't recommend a redcat.

JCOYNE

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<span style="font-family: Arial; ">Thanks everyone looking to get the RTR HPI SAVAGE X 4.6 from Tower Its just under 500 with suggested accessories. Can't wait to order! Does it really do like 45mph?</span>

Argess

I very much doubt it.

I did manage 42 mph with my Savage 25, but that was on pavement with an OS 30VG and a 3-speed transmission. The engine was tuned a wee bit rich for safety.

And you don't dare touch the steering at that speed.

A Monster Truck is mostly used at much lower speeds (bashing) and typically geared for good power in that range.

You have decided on a good platform though. The Savage is an excellent choice.

I don't own a Tower Terror, but it looks like a minature Savage in construction. I was thinking of buying one once, but having to order replacement parts from Tower put me off.

Based on your original budget, I would have agreed with Syco Venom and suggested a buggy as best bang for the buck.

JCOYNE

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It's from Tower Hobbies not a Tower Terror.

Argess

Yes....I was addressing one of the options previously mentioned.....the Tower Terror.

Also mentioned another option....buggy.

But the first stuff was about the Savage......an excellent vehicle. Good choice.

BurninValves

I would go for either an HPI Savage 4.6 rtr, or a Losi aftershock... both around the 400 price range and good platforms to start with.

revo_sbs

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Yes for $350 I wouldn't get a redcat. The parts are hard to find. Like others have said, if you go with traxxas, losi, or associated you will be able to find parts for it much easier.

JCOYNE

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any hop ups worth getting right away?

JCOYNE

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Do I need to get the Savage x4.6 with reverse?

The_Shark

new would be a ofna hyper, or 1/10 truggy (forget the name)

Ofna is every bit as tough and competitve as the other guys but without the price.

i also like the HPI MT-2

used- mugen MBX-5, Jammin buggy, T-Maxx, Savage.

-Reverse gear is unnecessary and just adds battery load and weight-

SyCo_VeNoM

MT2 is nice but IMO over priced now compared to the alternatives.
I'd still get the jammin X1x CR over it(specially seeing its $50 less). My MT2 with masher 2000 tires on it, and preloads set ot max gets a tiny bit more ground clearance than my Jammin X1 buggy with its stock tires. Size wise they are pretty much the same.
The jammins arms are a crap load stronger. The MT2's I find snap relatively easy. (REALLY wish RPM made arms for the MT2)
+the MT2 has a slipper that is a PITA to set (have to take 4 screws off for any kind of adjustment)


JCOYNE the reverse is just another part to break I'd not bother with it.