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05-10-2003, 07:28 AM
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Wow is all I can say, I keep reading reviews about there products, and everybody is shocked, surprised, whatever you want to call the emotion about how freaking good there products are, and especially at the low price. A while ago somebody was talking about how CEN "CLAIMED" their MT hit 40+ and didnt believe it.. well www.wildhobbies.com clocked it at 44mph. That DEFINATELY Ain't that shabby. Looks like we are going to have a new top dog on the market (so I think)....
05-10-2003, 11:47 AM
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we should be getting the paper work today to start carrying cen in the hobby shop (the hobby box in winchester tn.)we already have the main stream cars,planes,and boats but we need price now,we were going with smartech but then came to our senses.Keep in touch and I'll let you know how each one stacks up.
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I like the fact that their ST is 4WD. I don't know of any other 4WD ST's. That's damn cool. I wish my RC 10 was 4WD. If they're tough, handle well, and parts are available they might be on to something here.
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No its a stadium truck or at least it looks like one.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXVM97&P=7
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXVM97&P=7
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We just sold a Cen 2wd car from our shop but before selling it we broke the motor in and clocked it to see what kind of speed to expect. We clocked ours at 40.1 mph. The motor is easy to tune and start but the handling is very poor. Partly due to the 2wd but there is hardly any metal at all, it even has plastic dog bones. Overall though the car stayed together and isn't bad for the price.
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Originally posted by jswinkos
uhh, isn't a stadium truck supposed to be 2wd, otherwise, you couldn't call it a "stadium truck" cuz they don't exist in real life as 4wd
uhh, isn't a stadium truck supposed to be 2wd, otherwise, you couldn't call it a "stadium truck" cuz they don't exist in real life as 4wd
Two of the classes for 4wd stadium trucks are sportsman-4 and Pro-4.
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I am here. Just been busy especially before and after RCX.
All the MT2 and ST2 are in 4WD only. We release all the 2nd generation on 4WD only because It just out handle any 2WD you can possible get.
We had a MT2 do way over 45mph while the ST2 will do close to 45mph, like 43 or so. But thats us.
All the MT2 and ST2 are in 4WD only. We release all the 2nd generation on 4WD only because It just out handle any 2WD you can possible get.
We had a MT2 do way over 45mph while the ST2 will do close to 45mph, like 43 or so. But thats us.
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i just got a cen fun factor mt2 and already i wanna know what goodies i can put in it. this is my 5th nitro so engine swaps and the like are not a problem for me. i wanna know if it is possible to drop a 21 in it or anything else for that matter. if it isnt possibe to drop a 21 in it what other options do i have? maybe the cen rep could let me in on any secrets about the mt2 hehehe lol
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arent yall forgetting about the best 4wd stadium truck thing (mine!!!!) the ofna pirate 10, not the new one with the big tires, the old one with the small x-pin tires. thats the one i have but i put dirt hawgs on it
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Originally posted by rc10gt
We just sold a Cen 2wd car from our shop but before selling it we broke the motor in and clocked it to see what kind of speed to expect. We clocked ours at 40.1 mph. The motor is easy to tune and start but the handling is very poor. Partly due to the 2wd but there is hardly any metal at all, it even has plastic dog bones. Overall though the car stayed together and isn't bad for the price.
We just sold a Cen 2wd car from our shop but before selling it we broke the motor in and clocked it to see what kind of speed to expect. We clocked ours at 40.1 mph. The motor is easy to tune and start but the handling is very poor. Partly due to the 2wd but there is hardly any metal at all, it even has plastic dog bones. Overall though the car stayed together and isn't bad for the price.
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In the past, I've run aftermarket plastic dogbones in my Serpent Impact (I say in the past only because I haven't run that car for a couple of years now - the plastic bones are still in it though). I never had a problem with them. When you consider the power of a big block 15 and the traction of fat foams on tarmac, they must be fairly strong.
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We just sold a Cen 2wd car from our shop but before selling it we broke the motor in and clocked it to see what kind of speed to expect. We clocked ours at 40.1 mph. The motor is easy to tune and start but the handling is very poor. Partly due to the 2wd but there is hardly any metal at all, it even has plastic dog bones. Overall though the car stayed together and isn't bad for the price
just got a cen fun factor mt2 and already i wanna know what goodies i can put in it. this is my 5th nitro so engine swaps and the like are not a problem for me. i wanna know if it is possible to drop a 21 in it or anything else for that matter. if it isnt possibe to drop a 21 in it what other options do i have? maybe the cen rep could let me in on any secrets about the mt2 hehehe lol
Any engine up to .21 class engine will be able to swap into MT2 but you will need different motor mount/ plate + a U shape manifold for .21 class. Thats about it
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You can check out our websit for factory upgrades. A couple aftermarket company have alumnimun arms and other goodies in process.
Any engine up to .21 class engine will be able to swap into MT2 but you will need different motor mount/ plate + a U shape manifold for .21 class. Thats about it
Any engine up to .21 class engine will be able to swap into MT2 but you will need different motor mount/ plate + a U shape manifold for .21 class. Thats about it
what engine do you recomend?
will i nedd to change gear ratios?
thanks in advance, adrian
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You can if you want to do some wheelie or more top speed. But you does not have to change ratio when change engine
You will definitely need a .21 engine mount. You also need a different motor plate or just modify the stock one by enlarge the hole. But we will recommend you buy a new motor plate.
If you plan to use a rear exhaust engine, you will need a U shape manifold because exhaust will be existing at fuel tank. And you also need a U shape middle manifold to be able to ues the exhaust at the same location. Or you can just have the exhausting shooting toward the back without using the middle manifold.
http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/foru...34#post1032834
Here is a picture. Thats the setup you will need to run a .21. Doesnt have to be exact but thats the idea.
.21 class engine recommendaion: RB, Orion, OS, Sirio, or Novarossi are all excellent engines. You will be definitely happy with their engines and No way you can go wrong with those.
You will definitely need a .21 engine mount. You also need a different motor plate or just modify the stock one by enlarge the hole. But we will recommend you buy a new motor plate.
If you plan to use a rear exhaust engine, you will need a U shape manifold because exhaust will be existing at fuel tank. And you also need a U shape middle manifold to be able to ues the exhaust at the same location. Or you can just have the exhausting shooting toward the back without using the middle manifold.
http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/foru...34#post1032834
Here is a picture. Thats the setup you will need to run a .21. Doesnt have to be exact but thats the idea.
.21 class engine recommendaion: RB, Orion, OS, Sirio, or Novarossi are all excellent engines. You will be definitely happy with their engines and No way you can go wrong with those.
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if possible could you post pics of the mounts and mount plate cos this part of it has me a little confused. also what clutch bell and spur gears would be well suited to the .21 conversion?