Marco5588 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 After just seeing my brothers Sworkz s350 in action i really want a nitro car! But wanted a Truggy that was good on-road and off road... Also reliability is a must, i know these cars are a pain but wanted one with the least 'known issues' Here are the truggys im currently looking at: HPI Trophy 4.6 Truggy http://www.apexmodels.com/gbu0-prodshow/101705.html Hyper ST 28 Truggy http://www.apexmodels.com/gbu0-prodshow/HBM7-ST.html Losi 8ight T 2.0 competition Truggy http://www.apexmodels.com/gbu0-prodshow/LOSB0085.html HAVE I MISSED ANY POTENTIAL CANDIDATES??? I have been told the Losi 8iegt is the one to go for.... However it is the most expensive so wanted to know if its the BEST!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroscratchy Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Deffo the losi Ive got it.... Great rtr package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazj10 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 all 3 are good cars mate, its a matter of take ya pick and enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistonhead Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hpi trophy truggy shares majority of parts with the trophy buggy and it's got the savage engine which is easy to tune and has plenty of power. Looks awesome and is pretty sturdy too. Hyper st is about the toughest on the market, shares a few hyper 7 parts too. Downside id it Has the machstar 28 engine which is known for air leaks and to be a pain to tune though. Not had any dealings with the losi, but only heard good things about it tbh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggles94 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 i have the trophy truggy and i love it its a very tough car it has taken cartwheel after cartwheel haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 There is a fourth http://www.smddirect.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=1054 its the rtr version of the t8t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco5588 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Hpi trophy truggy shares majority of parts with the trophy buggy and it's got the savage engine which is easy to tune and has plenty of power. Looks awesome and is pretty sturdy too. Hyper st is about the toughest on the market, shares a few hyper 7 parts too. Downside id it Has the machstar 28 engine which is known for air leaks and to be a pain to tune though. Not had any dealings with the losi, but only heard good things about it tbh Im inclining to the Losi more... but cant seem to figure out why its MORE EXPENSIVE.... Are the Losi make known to be more expensive overall?? I Love the Hyper but have also read somewhere about the air leaks so wanted to stay away! Is the Savage engine better (durable / powerful) than the one on the Losi truggy? Thanks everyone!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazj10 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) losi are a very good brand name, the hyper st engine is a decent engine aslong as it has been sealed properly Edited January 14, 2013 by dazj10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrylongdong Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Im inclining to the Losi more... but cant seem to figure out why its MORE EXPENSIVE.... Are the Losi make known to be more expensive overall?? I Love the Hyper but have also read somewhere about the air leaks so wanted to stay away! Is the Savage engine better (durable / powerful) than the one on the Losi truggy? Thanks everyone!!!! Your forgetting it comes with a spectrum dx3, a Edited January 14, 2013 by Barrylongdong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco5588 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Your forgetting it comes with a spectrum dx3, a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-traxx Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 You can also consider hong nor either x1 or x2. Good bashers and strong. Parts are easy to find as well. You can get rtr version or pro version as a roller. If you dont mind used ones have a look on ebay theres always one going for not a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrylongdong Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) GOOD POINT!!! No one pointed that out! When you put it in that perspective its the 'cheapest out the bunch'.... DO you think it has an edge over the rest? As in performance / reliability? Personally I prefer the trophy truggy, just looks better in my opinion, but it's your money so your choice - pick your poison. Plus I don't like starter boxes, right pain in the arse to carry about, pull starts for me Edited January 14, 2013 by Barrylongdong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 If you can stretch to the losi go for it you don't want the hyper st I'm surprised they still sell them dated yet proven design not really worth having unless they update them then there's the trophy truggy more looks than performance but its hpi so you get a good warranty that's about the only good point I'd make about it and the losi is more of a racer than a basher but if its all out bashing you want to do I'd recommend the hong nor tough and cheap just depends on how easy you can get parts for the one you want and how much you want to spend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco5588 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Personally I prefer the trophy truggy, just looks better in my opinion, but it's your money so your choice - pick your poison. Plus I don't like starter boxes, right pain in the arse to carry about, pull starts for me I know what your saying about the looks on the trophy... Looks great had one in my hand today. Does anyone know if you can put a pull start on the losi?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco5588 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 If you can stretch to the losi go for it you don't want the hyper st I'm surprised they still sell them dated yet proven design not really worth having unless they update them then there's the trophy truggy more looks than performance but its hpi so you get a good warranty that's about the only good point I'd make about it and the losi is more of a racer than a basher but if its all out bashing you want to do I'd recommend the hong nor tough and cheap just depends on how easy you can get parts for the one you want and how much you want to spend I want something that will work good on the track!!! I think the Losi is the one to get! Do you know if you can switch it to a pull start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfat78 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Nobody told me about the 'dodgy' engine on the ST. Mine seems to work fine, and its a very tough truggy. I did really like the Losi, but I already had a Spekky and I couldn't be bothered lugging the box everywhere. Both nice truggies though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 You could convert the losi to a pull start but why would you starter box is by far the best starting method 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alturner Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm with fatboy, starter box all the way. If you convert to a pull start, you wouldn't be able to use the box, as you normall have to raise the engine height to do it. Oh, and get the Losi. I've got a hyper ST pro (no macstar 28 thank god) and although it's mighty tough, there's a few things I really like about the Losi. 1. The radio Gear. 2. The threaded shocks are much better than the ones with clips 3. the Servo's in the losi are better 4. the radio box in the hyper is pathetic, one of the most annoying designs I've ever come across. 5. The starter box. and 6. probably most importantly, the Losi engine is really good, and well, the hyper one isn't All that said, the Hyper is really good, and spares would be cheaper than on the Losi, but I think for the price and spec, the Losi is a great deal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco5588 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 You could convert the losi to a pull start but why would you starter box is by far the best starting method I'm with fatboy, starter box all the way. If you convert to a pull start, you wouldn't be able to use the box, as you normall have to raise the engine height to do it. Oh, and get the Losi. I've got a hyper ST pro (no macstar 28 thank god) and although it's mighty tough, there's a few things I really like about the Losi. 1. The radio Gear. 2. The threaded shocks are much better than the ones with clips 3. the Servo's in the losi are better 4. the radio box in the hyper is pathetic, one of the most annoying designs I've ever come across. 5. The starter box. and 6. probably most importantly, the Losi engine is really good, and well, the hyper one isn't All that said, the Hyper is really good, and spares would be cheaper than on the Losi, but I think for the price and spec, the Losi is a great deal Thanks guys, really productive feedback!!! The only reason i asked about converting to a pull start is that with the VERY,VERY little experience with Nitro cars they seem to stall quite alot! And having to go get the car and bring back to the starter box seems to be alot a pain... Could this have been because the car wasn't tuned properly or i was acceleration wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 For Bashing.... Hong Nor. For Racing .... none of the above For a bit of both .... Losi There is no reason why a pulstart motor could not be fitted to the Losi...and with the right flywheel, used with the starter box as well. The issue would really be the cost, as it may involve buying a completely different engine. It might be possible to fit a pullstart backplate to the Losi engine...but it's dead weight on the track. It really depends what you plan on doing with the truck. A properly tuned nitro motor shouldn't stall. Once it's running....it should stay running until you either stop it or it runs out of fuel. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco5588 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 For Bashing.... Hong Nor. For Racing .... none of the above For a bit of both .... Losi There is no reason why a pulstart motor could not be fitted to the Losi...and with the right flywheel, used with the starter box as well. The issue would really be the cost, as it may involve buying a completely different engine. It might be possible to fit a pullstart backplate to the Losi engine...but it's dead weight on the track. It really depends what you plan on doing with the truck. A properly tuned nitro motor shouldn't stall. Once it's running....it should stay running until you either stop it or it runs out of fuel. That sounds bonkers.... I don't even really know how servos work let alone anything else!!! hahaha Looks like the Losi is the winner!!! JUST NEED to order it!!! Can anyone suggest parts/upgrades best to buy? or parts that are definitely gonna break and worth having spare for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen mark Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 if it the losi,then just wait till they break,but cause it imperial,get a screw set.i raced losi for 2 years and hinge pins{depending on what you hit} and the shock ends are the only bits that have really broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pym Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Depends what its or... like the way a serpent drives losi needs to much replaced rtr team c t8t for racing my preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Yeah that's the my only gripe about losi's in general there imperial so get yourself a metric screw set and should be good and yeah if you want to race I'd say the team c t8t but as I've found it's a tad expensive for just a kit but then all the good cars are expensive cant wait to get my t8t running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) posted twice sorry dodgy iphone app Edited January 16, 2013 by fatboyneil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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