bigkid09 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) Hi guys, I've always been into RC cars ever since I was little (back in the days of Nikko etc!). A few years back I bought a T2M nitro car but to be honest it needed a lot of work doing to it and it's been sat in the shed ever since. I was in my local park a couple of weeks back where I saw a few lads with some nitro trucks and I had the whole "I want one!" feeling come back. I'd like to go Nitro, as the charging of batteries etc was a pain. I think a buggy/monster truck is the way to go as well, as it'd give me more places to use it. A few questions... I always liked the T Maxx's but to be honest, I don't want to spend Edited April 15, 2009 by bigkid09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R46 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) electric can be faster than nitro but have to invest in hardware! E revo plus point with electric powered kits is that they don't disturb neighbours/public as nitros. heres few good nitros Stealth Xb Havoc Hogzilla KRYPTONITE You do need too upgrade steering servo for a metal gear one, failsafe, 6v battery pack+charger, glo starter,fuel, few spare glo plugs. Edited April 15, 2009 by R46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noddy_2121 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 my mate has got a hpi trophy 3.5 and that is superb straight from the box!! he hasnt modified anything and it does the job. also my hyper 7 .21 is superb but the hyper needs better servos putting in, apart from that its quality! trophy and hyper!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkid09 Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) Noise isn't really an issue as i'd be using it away from neighbours/houses etc. I've been looking at the following (i've got a budget of around Edited April 15, 2009 by bigkid09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWiseRabbit Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 i was in the same position about a month ago. brand new to nitro and not knowing what to get. i ended up buying the stealth xb. very fast and strong. its gets my vote every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmcgrath48 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I've been looking at the following (i've got a budget of around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_rc Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Out of what you said, I'd go for the Traxxas, but the Revo, not the Tmaxx. The revo will be slightly faster, and will handle better, but still has the good ground clearance. Its the same as the Tmaxx, just better handling, and more "racey" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revorocks Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 The Revo is a far better truck than the T-Maxx. MY friend has a T-Maxx 3.3 and I don't like it atall. Just breaks to much and handles like poo. It's fast though. Revos are much stronger The HPI Trophy 3.5 is also a good buggy. So is the Hyper 7 and a few others. I don't know much about buggies to I won't comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmcgrath48 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I like my T-Maxx ,you like your Revo's... each to there own.. Lads.......Revo or T-Maxx there both good.. more then likely get a Revo next time I'm buying,but not too soon as I've a BIG box of spares for my T-Maxx, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperNik Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 As for buggies, they are faster and handle a lot better but they don't have great ground clearance and therefore can't be used on as many surfaces. Truggies are the best mix of speed and ground clearance. Mt's are go anywhere, jump anything fun. As for buggies I'd say get the Hyper 7 black rtr as it's got a cracking engine and spares are everywhere and very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum94 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 i would say hyper 7 black edition all the way. although the stock servos are crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkid09 Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Plenty of votes for the Hyper 7 Black then...At Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkid09 Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) Actually after seeing some of the abuse people are giving their 7's on YouTube I don't think a few dirt trails will be a problem lol...... Edited April 15, 2009 by bigkid09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperNik Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 The hyper 7 black has disc brakes as well I think. The Hpi is a good buggy but the hyper is tough as old boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRUN Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 ive been happy with my MT2 G3.0 but now i want something bigger, been tempted by a Trophy or Hyper but the ground clearance and thin tyres puts me off, i think a truggy would be more suited to my needs what kind of ground will you be using it on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3lyc Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 take a look at these mate, damn good buggies and really underated. I have the X1 CR, basically the all singing, all dancing kit version of this, as this is more or less based on the old x1 cr and may i just say, its brilliant. I crashed mine into a solid steel fence at 30 MPH and it came out unscathed. As a matter of fact, I dont think ive ever broken it at all. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=...mp;ItemID=30528 Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORO-ROB Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 The schumacher menace is great fun but needs plenty of space to use its speed ...if you fancy a truck have a look at the schumacher havoc its easy to work on as its 2wd and its mega fast for 1/8th scale truck + the thunder tiger engines are easy to tune and last for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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