cornerst Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Hi, I am new here and wanting to buy a nitro. I had a buggy many years ago (20+) and am wondering what I should be looking to buy now nowadays. I am looking to do some on and off road and do like the look of the Traxxas Jato 3.3 but not sure if that would be a good choice. Could any of you guys give me some advice and recommendations please? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almighty15 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Jato has way too much power for it's own good and isn't good off road because of it. Buy a T-Maxx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Hi, I am new here and wanting to buy a nitro. I had a buggy many years ago (20+) and am wondering what I should be looking to buy now nowadays. I am looking to do some on and off road and do like the look of the Traxxas Jato 3.3 but not sure if that would be a good choice. Could any of you guys give me some advice and recommendations please? Many thanks. ive had 2 jatos very good on tarmac but not very capable off road due to the size and only being 2wd i never found them over-powered though what i would buy if i were starting out again is thishttp://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-trophy-4.6v2-truggy-rtr/rc-car-products/381020 its less than a new jato, easier to tune very good on and off road with different tyres and you get a very good hpi warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm01 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 What about the hpi firestorm??? I've had mine for only a few weeks and it's mental fun!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) u looking to buy new or 2nd hand??and whats ur budget? ?I guess ur looking at buggy style rc's then? ? Edited May 25, 2015 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerst Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 u looking to buy new or 2nd hand??and whats ur budget? ?I guess ur looking at buggy style rc's then? ? Yeah looking for buggy/truggy type. Want something new for sure with a budget of around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerst Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 ive had 2 jatos very good on tarmac but not very capable off road due to the size and only being 2wd i never found them over-powered though what i would buy if i were starting out again is thishttp://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-trophy-4.6v2-truggy-rtr/rc-car-products/381020 its less than a new jato, easier to tune very good on and off road with different tyres and you get a very good hpi warranty Yeah just had a quick look and it looks pretty impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almighty15 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Yeah looking for buggy/truggy type. Want something new for sure with a budget of around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Yeah looking for buggy/truggy type. Want something new for sure with a budget of around Edited May 25, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatthis Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobao-hyper-st-truggy-rtr/rc-car-products/26445 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobao-hyper-st-truggy-pro/rc-car-products/28366 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-trophy-4.6v2-truggy-rtr/rc-car-products/381020 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/kyosho-inferno-neo-st-race-spec-novarossi-edition/rc-car-products/387873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerst Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) well 400 quid u can have pretty much any nitro so it's jus down to what u fancy from what's suggested. ...which there will b many no doubt...have a good look through ms shop and pick out what u fancy then ask for the pros/cons of each one on hereso u can hopefully make a decision So, I like the look of the following I think so any help on which is the best would be great. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/kyosho-inferno-neo-st-race-spec-novarossi-edition/rc-car-products/387873 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-trophy-4.6v2-truggy-rtr/rc-car-products/381020 (Probably the one that sticks out the most to me) http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobao-hyper-st-truggy-rtr/rc-car-products/26445 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobao-hyper-st-truggy-pro/rc-car-products/28366 (although not sure I would be great at the painting of this so maybe not a great idea.) Also I understand it is good to upgrade certain parts on some of these from what I have read. Edited May 27, 2015 by cornerst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almighty15 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Get a Savage X 4.6..... You can't beat a monster truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerst Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Get a Savage X 4.6..... You can't beat a monster truck! I want a truggy rather than a monster truck but thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Out of those you listed I would choose the Inferneo (with Novarossi engine)...or the Hyper ST (you do not have to paint like a pro, we all start somewhere) The Inferno because I like Kyosho and it has a decent engine.....the Hyper because it is a Hyper ......not the HPI for me...at all. Also bear in mind the Hyper ST Pro will need a radio system and engine/pipe/clutch/etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I had a Hyper ST...and it's a very nice truck. The ST Pro, though, IS worth the extra money. Buy it...get a basic FlySky GT3B radio and a basic RTR spec engine like the .32 / .28 Force motor plus clutch assembly and you should be able to scrape in under the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) I want a truggy rather than a monster truck but thanks anyway.I know u want new but this looks like new and is a sweet start up package all in one...and u'ed have change http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/208244-losi-8ight-20-t-nitro-truggy-a-few-extras/#entry2171963 with a good haggle!!....i'd buy it..but we already have 17 rc's ....so I'd get a kick in the nuts and b homeless if I did that..lol!! Edited May 27, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonwolf Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Look at Hong Nor they're very good and built like a tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie1987 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 i have these and there fun Firestorm and bullet MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerst Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 So I finally I ended up getting the hyper st but not the pro. It arrived today and I started it to do the break in but the revs are really high probably max or near max. I turned the trim down for the throttle but it still way high and not idling at all. Any ideas on what I should be adjusting because I don't want to start fiddling without a little help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 It is the MacStar.28? The settings I give for both the Hyper.21 and MacStar.28 are the same...because they are essentially the same... Slide gap- 1mm LSN- 0.5mm out from flush HSN- 3-3.5 It is idling high because the LSN is too lean...richen the LSN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Important to check the idle gap is right.... I have had more than one new car arrive with the throttle linkage so far out the thing was wide open as soon as the radio was switched on. That's not good if you are starting a new engine for the first time. It should not be necessary to adjust the throttle trims to get idle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerst Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Got it guys all is fine now thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr101google Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 If you want something that's cheap, reliable, and has lot's of parts support. I would recommend a Hobao Hyper 7, cheap, moderate size engine, good basher built like a brick s**t house, and has a fantastic amount of support for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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