Gazb Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Hi, My brother has just bought a HPI Savage - it arrived today and I am very jealous... Anyway Im wondering what to get to give him some good competition. I have been looking round and have seen: Associated Monster GT-RTR Tamiya TNX Nitro Xtreme Truck LST Losi Super Truck - though a bit of out my price range. Just wondering if any of the above are not really that good and if anyone can offer any other suggestions. I was also looking at a Traxxas Revo but the fact that it was 1/10th scale put me off as the Savage is 1/8th. Any ideas greatly accepted! Cheers Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_shadow Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Definately go with the revo, the size differnce isn't too much, If memory serves me correctly the Sav25 is 21" x 16.8" And the Revo is 19.1" x 16.1" Not really a lot if you think about it, not to mention the speed, handling and reverse module benefits. It also looks superb!!! Defiantely a winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momin Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 All the other mentioned are rubbish. The LST would win by miles. and a half savage shocks = 1 LST shock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango10 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 i have a t.maxx and its real good fun and faster than savage buthaving said that the revo is a new design its faster and handles better,whatever you decide dont be put off by traxxas being 1\10 as they are big 1\10's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazb Posted May 20, 2005 Author Share Posted May 20, 2005 Cheers everyone, Momin next time why dont you just say what you think instead of going round the houses!! So its 2 against 1 in favour of the Revo, just need to find somewhere that will give me credit on it as im a poor student Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momin Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Again dont go for the REVO! Its got a smaller egine. its not as powerfulll. its weak! Its rubbish. lst is the way to go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazb Posted May 20, 2005 Author Share Posted May 20, 2005 Im so easily influenced, and as you have "master" below your name Im gonna let myself be guided by the force... Just one more question though - if we end up doing some crazy jumps with them, is the lst pretty durable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momin Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 The lst is alot moere durable than the savage. there are somethings wich need to be changed but this will not cost you much. The LST make me dead jealous. considering i have a savage the lst is the best bargain. you gte more for your money. and you will easily win in speed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samari Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 The LST is probably the best choice. It is not as strong as the Savvy but it makes up for this in its superior handling, engine and layout. You won't be dissapointed with the LST, it's a good car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper-harry Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 i have to admit too that the lst is an awesome car and has tons of great features for an rtr which is great for any newbies!! The REvo is another great car but it does have a very small engine which can be upgraded to a 21 or even 28 with a conversion. But it wouldn't have great amount of power compared to the LST. Also with the LST Hude amounts of hopups are coming out from GPM and others so it can be hopped up to the max just like the savage!! At the end of the day there is no altimate around as new trucks are comin out regularily!! Hope this helps Hyper-Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Racing Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 yeh id go for the LST as it is much bigger than the others and is a lot stronger than a savage and has more power and better features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper-harry Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 yeh id go for the LST as it is much bigger than the others and is a lot stronger than a savage and has more power and better features. ← Not to sure on the stronger thing but still your not wrong on the handling part Hyper 7!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momin Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 the LST is alot wider than the savage. It has 4 servos (I think). the handling is just great. and the shocks are perfect! its all propally laid out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 The LST definately does have more features out of the box, but its no-were near as tough, u are gonna have to spend at least another £100 on top of what ever you pay for it to get it to be a decent basher. The sav is a great basher stock, far stronger. The LST does like i say have lots of great features, but i think its a racer out of the box, were as the sav is a definate basher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Racing Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 my mates savage falls apart although, most cars should break unless something is very wrong! hyper-harry bust an engine so nothing is bullet proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 If it falls apart he's obviously not maintaining it properly, its a fact the sav is far stronger than the LST stock, but theres somethings that the sav just can't come close on, mainly the handling of the thing, its awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper-harry Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Engine soon to be back though from repair at CML there great guys that work there!! Also theres bound to be a weak spot on any car nothings bulletproof you know!! Matty maxx bent a 6mm alloy bulkhead!! how hell can you do that hey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_shadow Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Again dont go for the REVO! Its got a smaller egine. its not as powerfulll. its weak! Its rubbish. lst is the way to go.... ← You sir, clearly show one of two things: 1) You know nothing about the revo or maybe RC's in general 2) You are a fanboy The revo's engine is smaller than the savage, but it clearly is faster than the savage, not to mention the savage has handling like jelly, where as the revo has awesome handling. Weak? I'v seen this baby jump, It's not as strong as the savage but it can take some beating within reason of course. It's rubbish? You're open to your opinion after all . . . LST is a great MT, but it's really over priced imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momin Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 1:) I dont know anything abour RC's! I own a savage 4.6 for god sake! The REVO is weak and is not durable through the eyes of a basher. The engine is unreliable, The EZ starter is soo unrealiable! The batts run out in 20 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_shadow Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 (edited) 1:) I dont know anything abour RC's! I own a savage 4.6 for god sake! The REVO is weak and is not durable through the eyes of a basher. The engine is unreliable, The EZ starter is soo unrealiable! The batts run out in 20 mins. ← Firstly, I didn't say you didn't know, I made an assumption from one of the two points listed. Secondly, I beg to differ, revo can take a pretty good bashing, not as good as sav, but it can within reason of course, bash. The EZ has proved to be fine for many people Edited May 21, 2005 by dark_shadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momin Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 The EZ has proved to be fine for many people ← I like the way you put it "Many people" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango10 Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 i think the revo is a real good truck much better than the savage but i have heard that there are some spares which are becoming scarce which is somthing you really dont need if you bash hard(as you should). this is only somthing i heard though so may not be true would check first. but if you want to beat a savage it does'nt make sence to get a savage unless you have more money than your brother to make your truck faster than his. speed and handling a revo will laugh at a savage if both are stock,it looks better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
to the maxx Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 GET A TMAXX THEY ARE THE DOGS ----------! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samari Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 You sir, clearly show one of two things: 1) You know nothing about the revo or maybe RC's in general 2) You are a fanboy The revo's engine is smaller than the savage, but it clearly is faster than the savage, not to mention the savage has handling like jelly, where as the revo has awesome handling. Weak? I'v seen this baby jump, It's not as strong as the savage but it can take some beating within reason of course. It's rubbish? You're open to your opinion after all . . . LST is a great MT, but it's really over priced imo. ← Pretty much agree with this post. The Revo is a few mph faster than the Savvy but comon what do you want from a MT, top speeds or pure out bashing? I think i'd have a hard time reccomending the Revo over the LST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazb Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 Cheers everyone for all your views and opinions, didnt want to end up spending my money on something that would disappoint and you have helped me to avoid doing this. Looks like its an LST for me, will just have to save for a bit longer, cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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