Lightning pro-r???

[GOOTCH]

Anyone racing one of these, not bashing?? I'm thinking bout getting one & putting in either a Rossi N528XR8 or a RB TM928... I race a 777 sp1 & know the msr kits are good, but I don't want to convert it to a truggy... Seems like a good price for all the carbon fiber & alluminum pieces the kit comes with, although I'm not a big fan of alluminum ams... Let me know what you guys think.

Thanks,
Mike.

 

[vbgagnon]

the pro r is basically a lightning stadium minus the radio gear and engine. Its a great truck and will be very competitive at the track.

 

[StaticSag]

There are some differences between the two. The Pro-R comes with thicker front hingepin brace, carbon fiber radio tray and center diff brace. It also has aluminum brackets for the rear chassis brace and the beefier finned motor mounts. I will look when I get home from work for a site that breaks down all the differences. I will tell you I have the Pro-R and by just adding a P5 w/ JP-1 pipe and my radio equipment this thing is awesom right outta the box.

 

[truggyracers]

www.truggyracers.com breaks it down

 

[jetmechG550]

I watched a couple of these run the unlimited class at a couple races this year and have to say they were the dominant truck. I was talking to one of the guys running one and he said the truck is really forgiving but it really does handle great. I'm looking to get one myself but I think my wife is going to beat me over the head with it if she sees another rc magically appear in the house!

 

[MaxxTruck]

I personally run one of these truck with the Novarossi N528 motor. It's a great handling truck and respond well to adjustments. I recently had a pro-driver from Tamiya drove the truck and it was so much fun for him he didn't want to give the controller back to me The Hot Bodies guys are serious about racing as well with this truck with a lot of setup tips available if you contact their customer service staff.

The truck is also very durable, juding from all the bad landings I gave the truck and all the miscalculated cornering into the outside concrete wall. The best part i think about the truck is it's about $100-$120 less than what the other truggy are going for, and you get a lot for your money.

Steve Wang
Maxx Truck
www.maxxtruck.com