Need help to identify these trucks

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Today i got these two complete nitro trucks and a heap of nitro stuff dirt cheap, any idea what model trucks these are? They have a vertex 18 engine.

 

[olds97_lss]

I know a few of the "off brand" rc clone companies use that brand of engine. Like smartecc, redcat... and I'm sure others.

I've never seen one like that though. The closest I had seen was a solid axle rig made by XTM, but theirs had more alloy on it.

 

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Okay i figured they were a cheap clone of something. Do you think i will still b able to get front and back differentials for it? What should i look for?

 

[mtaylortank]

you think those could be something someone had built out of a few different parts??? def. not redcat I know that much..

 

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As far as i can tell they are the exact same one. One of them is just in pieces, like alot of pieces haha and the two transmitors i got with them are both say Am2 proportional transmiter. Aparently the dif's broke when changing into second gear. Going to investigate some more tomorow.

 

[HPI-Killer]

IMO it looks redcat because the crawlers setup looks simaler with shocks and axle gaurds, but dont quote me because thos look hella old school

 

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Okay thanxs hpi killer I'm just looking for opinions so i have somewere to start part wise. Heres another pic for reference.

 

[mtaylortank]

it almost looks like a sideward mount revo shock system.. it is similar to red cat but it is really hard to tell it has carecteristics from a few diferent companys..

 

[olds97_lss]

XTM made the x-factor that was like that with the pivot for the shocks:

But I know I've seen a rig with plastic swing arms like yours... I just can't place it. That engine screams knock off though. So, whatever it is, it's not a "name brand" (i.e. xtm, traxxas, hpi, kyosho, tamiya...) rig.

Found the one I was thinking of, but it's not yours, kyosho mad force:

Speaking of which, I can't imagine driving that thing... 3 speed, solid axle, big block... would be one squirrelly rig at full tilt!!

 

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Haha thanxs olds97 i can't imagine driving it either lol thats probly why the previous owner owner went through like 3 differentials lol!