Associated RC10 GT2 RTR vs Traxxas nitro sport vs HPI firestorm

[Jeabajuice]

Which one is better and why?

 

[hamz9561]

This is really a matter of personal preference. I would recommend the Traxxas simply for the fact that you can get parts for it almost anywhere.

 

[Jeabajuice]

I also heard that Traxxas vehicles are very durable.

 

[hamz9561]

Associated does make some good products. My first hobby grade truck was an Associated RC-18t so I have had experience with them. I had lots of problems with their electronics.

I would not recommend a nitro powered truck as a first vehicle. Try the electric version first so you can get used to driving/wrenching on it then go to nitro. Nitro adds another layer of complexity to the mix. There are electric versions of the trucks you mentioned.

Here is the brushed motor version:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...ociated-T41-Brushed-RTR-1-10-Truck-w-24-Radio

Here is the brushless motor version that is a bit faster:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...ed-T41-Brushless-RTR-1-10-Truck-w-24GHz-Radio

Since your local hobby shop (lhs) carries more Associated parts stick with them.

 

[Jeabajuice]

I like nitro better than electric. I think it's cooler. I know it's not easy to use them but I guess that the whole part of this hobby. To learn and get better.

 

[Jeabajuice]

How is the rustler compared to the gt2?

 

[michaelmcgau]

i have a rustler, think its the next model up from the sport, which is a great wee yoke. goes like stink and is a blast.
only problem is the traxxas engines (i find) are a bollocks to tune and to get set up right. dont get me wrong, once they are tuned sweet they wil blast all day long.
as for parts, the closest hobbie shop to me is over 30 miles away so i alway have to order online but the is never a shortage of parts

 

[Jeabajuice]

Alright thanks.