Hello I am new to RC and looking for help

[R/C Newbie]

Hi,

I am new to nitro rc I have had a few electric rc cars from like radio shack but nothing great. I am looking to get a nitro truck. Would like any info as to what would be a good 1st truck. Looking for a whole kit with radio and all. will be using it to jump and ride in grass and dirt. Looking for somthing that will hold up but also has good power.

Thanks for any info you can provide me

Dan

 

[vbgagnon]

It depends on what you want to spend.

But you will get a few answers from members here.

1st being the HPI Savage

2nd being the Traxxas Revo

Both are excellent trucks, the revo handles better and is very durable

The savage handles like a brick with wheels but is very very tough.

It pertty much comes down to what you want to spend.

 

[R/C Newbie]

re

Ok I will look into both of them any ideas on were to get one of these 2 trucks at a good deal there are no hobbie shops in my area so I was going to get it online. Also you said it handles like a brick so dose that mean like 360's and high speed tunning is out with it

Thanks,
Dan

 

[BazzYboY]

It depends on what you want to spend.

But you will get a few answers from members here.

1st being the HPI Savage

dam he is a mind reader lol

But he is right id say the savage aswell, as he said its a great all round, durable and an up imo the part are all ready avaliable for it aswell should u ever manage to break it

 

[vbgagnon]

I actually prefer the revo. I have one and would buy another.

Check with www.rushrc.com he is a forum sponsor. Tell him your from rcnt and he'll give you a deal.

 

[phx123]

You can also look at your LHS (local hobby shop) to see what parts they stock..Savage or Revo. If they carry both your set..Its nice to break something and be able to buy the parts locally rather than wait a week or two

 

[nitro_freak_123]

IMO i would say a savage i like my savage 25 (everything stock) handling aint brilliant but you can get a *hump pack* and a high torque steering servo to make the truck handle better. as the guys said above it is VERY tough I've bashed mine really hard (big jumps tumbles about 10 times and drive off nothing broke) nothing broke and it is very durable.

as for the revo i can comment on that as I've never had/drove one but they are a good truck. but I've heard the diffs are like choclate

if your just going to bash your truck like you said before jump and ride in dirt i would say the savage. there are many types of savages savage 25, savage 3.5 , savage liminted edition , savage X , savage 4.6 (its a kit)

there are a couple of revos aswell revo 2.5 , revo 3.3 (think thats it) lol


out of the box i would say a savage is a better basher

out of the box i would say a revo is a better racer

the ball is in your court man

have fun choosing your truck

hope this helps

 

[Monkey Wrench]

as for the revo i can comment on that as I've never had/drove one but they are a good truck. but I've heard the diffs are like choclate

What the hell does this mean?


As to the original question, my first question would be, are you looking for a monster truck, a 4WD stadium truck, a 2WD stadium truck or a buggy? I know you said "nitro truck" but I do not want to make any assumptions.

As for monster trucks, you've heard Savage and Revo; both solid trucks right out of the box with lots of stock and after-market parts. The Savage is generally considered to be the "tougher" of the two for sure, but owning both, I can say the Revo is a solid truck as well. The Revo is considered the "ready-racer" of the two, so it depends on what you typically will be doing with it.

Some other great MT's worth mentioning are: the Team Associated MGT, the Losi LST2 and the XTM Mammoth. All, in my opinion, are solid trucks with a lot of options. I know of several members here that have purchased the XTM Mammoth and made it into a solid truggy with a few modifications.

Now, there are a few 4WD 1/10th scale stadium trucks as well, notably the HPI MT2. These guys don't have the girth of the MT's, but can be loads of fun all the same.

The 2WD stadium trucks, like the Team Associated RC10GT and RC10GT2, HPI Rush Evo and Traxxas Jato are really fun tracks trucks, but they will not do so good in grass or on really rough dirt. I have the 10GT and love it on the local track, but just messing around in the yard, it's kind of a dog.

Buggies are a different breed altogether, so if that is route you are considering, I suggest searching the buggy forum for some insight.

Bottom line, pick something you like, no matter what anyone says! Ask some questions, take the opinions then form your own opinion. Most important thing is to find something you'll enjoy!

 

[R/C Newbie]

re

I am going to get a savage 25 I have read up on all the trucks and this seems to be the best for backyard bashing I read a good review at http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=557

What kinda price should I expect to pay for the savage 25 with a remote and everything. I am going to sell my xbox 360 to get this truck if you know of anyone intrested in a 360

Dan

Ok have a question in my search for a price for the 25 I found alot of sites say that truck is not longer made and the recommend this HPI 1/8 Savage X 4.1 RTR as a substitute whats the deal is the 25 no longer made and whats a better truck the 25 or the X I can't find a diffrence between them and price is about the same any info would be great and thanks for being so open with your opions its a big help
Thanks,
Dan

 

[nitro_freak_123]

th savage 21 is dicontinued not the 25

the savage X comes with all differnt thing easier acces radio box quick access to the diffs for maintence easy access gearbox X chassis for better handling


but i have to say the X is a great truck i was going to get the X but i considerd the 25 the best truck i got



BTW, MW the diffs are like choclate on the revo which simply mean they are crap


dan have fun with your new savage you wont be dissapointed trust me

 

[MEGA MAXX]

BTW, MW the diffs are like choclate on the revo which simply mean they are crap

HAHA, its the other way round mate.

the savage diffs are worse than the revos, infact, i havent heard of any problems with the diffs on the revo at all even with a bigger mill in.

 

[R/C Newbie]

Re

I just got the July issue of Radio Control and they have a shoot out between the TMax 3.3 and the Savage X. They have the Tmax beating it in every area. They also stated that the T Max is 14 MPH faster than the X I am not sure how that is since the X has a more powerful engine. I am still pretty set on the X thanks to the feedback from this board but kinda made me wonder why the mag had it getting beat hands down. Any info would be great.

Thanks
Dan

 

[AC48]

Do not listen to that retarded article in RCCA. I regret ever reading that magizine. The Savage vs. T-Maxx is not even a fair comparison as the T-Maxx is an old design, R/C has come a long way since the T-Maxx, Revo 3.3 vs. Savage X would have been a better comparison. I don't see why they even still make a T-Maxx as the Revo is a much better truck, thats just my opinion tho.

The Savage X replased the Savage 25, and all of the problems with the 25 have been fixed on the X. IMO the Savage X is the ultimate bashing truck. The Revo is a great all around truck.

What ever you do, please do NOT buy a T-Maxx. You will be putting sooooo much money into it to make it so it won't break every single time you go out for a bash.

MEGA MAXX, neither trucks have problems with diffs anymore. The Savage had only 2 spider gears a while back, now they have 4 and have held up nicely to the brutal power of my Picco .28.

 

[Monkey Wrench]

HAHA, its the other way round mate.

the savage diffs are worse than the revos, infact, i havent heard of any problems with the diffs on the revo at all even with a bigger mill in.

Yeah, I have no idea where he got the impression the Revo diff's were prone to failure. I suppose it's as a result of puberty hitting, but who knows, right?

I've done the 4-gear diff mod on my Savage and haven't had a single problem! The diff's in my Revo are in excellent shape, even after having the oil leak out the front one!

As to the comparison that RCCA did between the T-Maxx 3.3 and Savage X, personally, I don't lend it a lot of credence because I don't think it's a fair comparison. The T-Maxx is really a 1/10th scale rig, whereas the Savage is 1/8th scale. Beyond that, the T-Maxx is known to have consistent durability issues (run a search in the T-Maxx forum for verification) and the Savage is known for it's tank-like abilities. Yeah, the T-Maxx will "win" certain categories like speed and jumping ability because it has a bigger engine powering a lighter chassis. I just think it was more an "apples-to-oranges" comparison than a true MT comparison. A better one would've been the Revo 3.3 versus the Savage X, but again, just my opinion.

 

[Rush Evo man]

so i take you wanna do bashing, right?

well, like everyone's said, the savage is brill for bashing!

but the revo is also very good aswell.

plus, it is a much better racer.

also, i am getting it, and they are a bit cheaper.

just my 2 cents.

 

[vbgagnon]

BTW, MW the diffs are like choclate on the revo which simply mean they are crap

You are one of the people I would not tust. Where have you "heard" about the revo diffs. I've been running this truck for a while now, and have been reading alot about it and running it have never ever heard about people having problems with the diffs. So before you go and give out more incorrect information I suggest you rethink what you type. If you have had experience with the part or the vehicle you are bashing then post it. If it is just hear say then keep it to yourslef.

There is nothing I hate more then people giving out incorrect information to anybody, it pisses me off even more when you do it with a noob.

If you know it for a fact then you can relay the info, if your not sure, or just "heard" about it then keep it to yourself!

 

[WoodiE]

Dan,

Unfortunately in just about any magazine you buy - the company who's paying the bills (ie doing the most advertisting) wins in any comparison. Thus the reason the T-Maxx seems to be better then any R/C in the world ever or at least according to some of these reviews. In fact to my knowledge RCCA has never made a single negative comment about the T-Maxx. Yet in any forum you goto you'll see all kinds of people saying something negative in one way or another about the T-Maxx...even the Traxxas forum until they put in a rule into the site rules which said you can't bash their R/C's.

As others have already pointed out the article is silly and wasteful to even read as the T-Maxx and Savage X is two totally different trucks in two different classes. Thats like comparing a slot car with an eletric touring car.


-Michael

 

[SMaxxin]

BTW, MW the diffs are like choclate on the revo which simply mean they are crap

I would have to say you have never owned a Revo. I have owned two of them and never had an issue with diffs. The only trucks I have ever had real diff problems with are the Savage 25 (before the 4 spider conversion) and the HPI MT (first edition). If all your going to do is guess keep your comments to yourself.

Newbie, you will be very happy with any of the MT's mentioned above, all good trucks with a few different characteristics. Personally I would get the Revo 3.3 (I'm a little bias ) or wait for the Savage X 4.6 ( I'm a little bias to the 4.6 also)

Buy the one you like and have fun!

 

[R/C Newbie]

Ok I have 1 last ? before I buy what is the Savage X top speed vs Revo 3.3 I found the Savage X RTR for 444 and the Revo 3.3 RTR for 509. Am going to order 1 or there other monday. I am still up in the air thought both seem to have good points am mostly going to do back yard bashing but would also like to run fast dirt tracks and like the reverse gear and 3 channel radio that comes standard on the revo.

Is the REVO pretty durable.

Thanks

 

[Tarant]

both their top speeds will be close like the both around 45, but that will change with the engine tune, fuel, but they will be close the revo will probly be faster, but not by much.

and yes the revo is durable. But the Savage is more so.

I will be getting a Revo, cause parts are at both my lhs(what parts can you gat at your LHS), savy parts arnt. Plus I like a racer.