micro nitro shootout

[a69baldone]

I'm wanting to know if anybody here knows where I can find a shootout or something of such on the 18th scale nitros out. There is quite a few out now from what I see. There is the IRC vulcan,Chaos,Team VTX that I like from the looks and there is one out I think I saw from Acme maybe.
Basically I'm trying to get the other half into the rc's and she said she would like to have a nitro mini. I want something thats of course very bash worthy and can take some abuse. (her first rc) and easy to tune.
Like I said earlier I like the team VTX but cand find much on it.
If anybody knows about them maybe help me out on what one is the way to go.
Thanks guys(and gals)

 

[HeartBreak]

You might want to look into the Kyosho Half-8. It's a mini, I believe it's 1/12th scale or so. I dunno how tough it is, bash-wise, but parts would be a LOT easier to get.

 

[a69baldone]

I have not saw that one yet. But I will look into it though. Thanks for pointing that one out bud.

 

[HeartBreak]

Not a problem. It actually looks like a pretty potent little performer. I've thought about picking one up, just for a mini-basher. But since I have the 18B, it kinda defeats that purpose.... I wonder if I could wedge a .09 into an 18B... hmmmmmm......

edit; here's the link for the Kyosho: http://www.kyosho.com/eng/fun/special/miniinferno09/index.html

 

[a69baldone]

Thanks for the link. And it looks pretty impressive. Going to have to check out the price on this. Might be up there a little bit for a mini considering it has the sirio engine.

 

[a69baldone]

I just ran across a decent micro site. Here it is www.yourmicro.com.

 

[sweetdiesel]

If the car is only for your other half, you might consider getting her an electric mini and dropping in a brushless system. Less hassle and mess of having to tune the engine and they run just as fast or faster than nitro.

 

[a69baldone]

She wants a nitro and says my trucks are too big for her so wants a mini. I'm looking towards this acme nb16.. there is just quite a few out there.
I dont have anything for electric any more. I have not had anything electric for quite some time. I think the only way I would get back into electric is get another clodzilla or custom crawler.They are just out of the budget now.

 

[beason]

what about a 10th scale like the hpi nitro mt2? its not as big as say a savage, but will stand up to grass, hills, and stuff better then a 18th.

 

[a69baldone]

Had a mt2 nitro customized and liked it a lot. Handled great. Low profile and
4wd it was a great truck. You brought back some memories Beason. Had a ramp that the kids had for bmx and skateboards I use to have a blast with the mt2.
I want a 18th scale. Have had 10th and 8th for lot of years. If I can get her into it because they are"cute" It will be done. Of course It would be hers and I would not be able to run it. "yea right".
You all know its in the eye of the beholder. And I told her we can get a whole heard of minies for one of my trucks.But you can't get rid of a beamer for a couple of cute pintos.
I think If I get one I will have to get a breader with papers.:celebrate2:

 

[hamz9561]

You Might also look into the X-Ray NT-18. It's a great quality Nitro 18th scale. They bill themselves as the "Luxury RC Model company."

http://www.teamxray.com/teamxray/pr...Xnet_Session=a4afb8f61a3bd9ac33b406d72efa03aa

It's about $365 plus radio.

 

[a69baldone]

I'm a machinist. I set up and run acmes. 8 and 6 spindles. So me being what I do for a living I would have to go with the acme.
Even though I like the team vtx. I have to get her the acme. (said from her)
Even if its a pcs of poop like my two acmes at work i will deal with it and work through it.
Over time we will get to kow each other and it will all work out.:breakdown

I been checking out yourmicro.com and from what I seen there I have to go with the acme. Them there acmes been paying my bills here.

 

[beason]

have you been to one18th.com?? they have alot of members and info.

i would still get her a mt2 with a vw beatle body or something....

 

[sweetdiesel]

You Might also look into the X-Ray NT-18. It's a great quality Nitro 18th scale. They bill themselves as the "Luxury RC Model company."

http://www.teamxray.com/teamxray/pr...Xnet_Session=a4afb8f61a3bd9ac33b406d72efa03aa

It's about $365 plus radio.

Ditto on the Xray recommendation. I had the NT18T and it was a nicely engineered truck. On thing I did notice though is that these smaller engines can be a little finicky to tune and run time is very short with such a small tank. Also parts availability can be a little tough. Unless you are primarily an internet shopper, I'd look to see what your LHS carries for parts.

 

[Clintd]

I personally think that a RC10GT is the best starter platform for nitro.
It's small, (1/10th scale) It's quick, just about every LHS has part's in stock for it and it's simple to work on.

After that, then buy a Savage X and dump $1000.00 in upgrades just to piss off the neighbors.

That last part is optional.

 

[Bryson]

How bout this sucker! I think its bad ass and the new issue of I think Rc driver has a write up of one in it. http://www.teknorc.com/product_info.php?products_id=844

Bryson

 

[a69baldone]

The x ray is real nice but I think it would be a little pricey for being the first one. I'm looking more towards the Chaos or the Acme.
That x ray is up there rated with the team vtx. www.teamvtx.com.
Now that is a sweet rc. All the alum and looking real nice and no mods needed out of the box..
Still a little undecided right now but I have a little time while I'm finishing up another project.

 

[hamz9561]

I personally think that a RC10GT is the best starter platform for nitro.
It's small, (1/10th scale) It's quick, just about every LHS has part's in stock for it and it's simple to work on.

After that, then buy a Savage X and dump $1000.00 in upgrades just to piss off the neighbors.

That last part is optional.

If you're into Nitro, the last part is mandatory.

 

[Lessen]

I think the Trinity Next is the best bang for the buck in this catagory. $240ish @ Tower