Demonwolf14
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Good afternoon everyone. In the next couple of months I will be pulling the trigger on a 1/5 scale RC. My first thoughts were to go with gas such as the Rampage XT/MT. Another forum I visit warned me against Redcat Racing, but a lot of them were pushing on the Losi. The Losi looks amazing but after being away from the hobby for about 25 years, I am not sure that I want to drop 1400 + the cost of the controller and other items that are needed. I do understand that gas RC are loud and put off fumes so they should only be used outside plus the shops near me only have electric in stock, but can order gas should i go that route. This got me to thinking about a 1/5 scale electric such as the Arrma Kraton 8S or the Traxxas X-Maxx. They did not have the Traxxas in stock but I did get to see the Kraton 8s, which was massive and looks like so much fun. I would like to stay with the Monster Truck style vehicle, but am open to other brands. I will mainly be using the vehicle in the dirt, and on jumps at this point in time, but once I get it I will be looking around the area to see what other largescale hobbyists are doing. So I have come to the experts of the hobby for some advice. Given it has been a long time and I want to be able to jump and thrash around with the RC. What are some other manufactures\vehicles that I should be looking at for durability, quality, speed, and stability? What are the most important upgrades to do on any largescale RC? I am sure I have many more questions, but my mind went blank.