Looking for another new truck--any advice?

[jfish930]

Hi All,

I recently bought the new Revo 3.3 and have an old Tmaxx 2.5. Although I think they are both fantastic, my experience has only been with Traxxas brand and I would like to tinker and run something different. I am looking for fast, great handling, minimal engine tinkering--ie. changing needle settings and stall outs or engine problems--if such an animal exists. Any suggestions?? any would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[TalonOne]

I recently picked up an OFNA Hyper 7 used.....great buggy. I have the Revo....actually two of them as well, and I have found the Hyper a nice break. It just runs....I mean you have to do some tinkering but it no where near the effort a Revo or tmaxx is.

Just my two cents

 

[Plaidfish]

No engine will need no tinkering.....tuning is based on Oxygen / Fuel ratio....the O2 volume in air changes with temp and humidity...if those environmental factors change too drastically while you run YOU WILL NEED TO RE-TUNE.....that is the part of the hobby that teaches you stuff if you choose to learn.....but after all that I second the Hyper series for a change and not too hard on your wallet......but I would get an OS RG...real basic tuned mill that's cheap and has a lot of torque for the money...

 

[jfish930]

thanks TalonOne I will do some research on the Hyper7. Do you know anything about the savage x or the duratrax warhead? those were the 2 I was looking at

thanks plaidfish. I appreciate your reply and will do some research

 

[mach1basher]

The saage x big block was one I was looking at also. I went to my lhs to see what they have to say and they said its a good reliable truck but if you break something you'll have a 50% chance you need to tear apart the whole truck. Another thing they said it if you are looking for a mt that it easy to work on they pointed me to the mgt from asso. They saod its about the same durability but in a easier wrenching form. Me I think the savage is more o a 4x4 andthe revo is a little sporty. thats my

 

[1500valk]

the savage X was designed to be easier to wrench on than the original Savage. Also, they are tough. I don't have any experience with the MGT, but heard it is a fine truck as well. I do like my hpi's. I would stay away from duratrax given a choice of Associated, HPI, or Duratrax.

 

[jfish930]

thanks machbaser 1--am definitely thinking of the savage x. I found out that the assoc mgt and the duratrax arent nearly as good

 

[SMaxxin]

thanks machbaser 1--am definitely thinking of the savage x. I found out that the assoc mgt and the duratrax arent nearly as good

The Associated MGT is a very good truck, and now with the .32 in it should be even better! Your right about the Duratrash!

 

[fastflee]

The Associated MGT is a very good truck, and now with the .32 in it should be even better! Your right about the Duratrash!

+1 on the ae trucks they are killer just make sure if you get one to go through it and lock tite all the grub screws or you will have a crappy first few runs.....

 

[rustlerracer88]

if i were you i would go with an ofna buggy

 

[mach1basher]

if i were you i would go with an ofna buggy

Haha thats what I ended up doing.

 

[p8ntballerzzzz]

Team Losi aftershock, get it

 

[bnrpat09]

right away you want to consider the lst 2, strong durable no tranny tuning and little engine tuning, and the motors can be ran hard with no problems