Sold my 14 year old TMaxx

[SpeedRacerRx]

Hi all,

Last year I posted in here and received some great help from members to fix my tmaxx classic after 14 years of not using. Engine gunked up, after using some denatured alcohol I was back to burning nitro in a few days. I sold it a few days ago and want to get something new now. Which of the nitro powered traxxas trucks do you all recommend? Learning towards the 3.3 tmaxx but considering a jato too.


Thanks!

 

[WoodiE]

@SpeedRacerRx any reason you're looking at just the Traxxas brand?

If I had my pick of just those two models I'd probably go with the 3.3 T-Maxx just because it's been around for so long and there are a ton of upgrades to be had for it.

 

[SchrodeMode]

Hi all,

Last year I posted in here and received some great help from members to fix my tmaxx classic after 14 years of not using. Engine gunked up, after using some denatured alcohol I was back to burning nitro in a few days. I sold it a few days ago and want to get something new now. Which of the nitro powered traxxas trucks do you all recommend? Learning towards the 3.3 tmaxx but considering a jato too.


Thanks!

Two completely different animals. Out of those 2, I’d suggest the T-Maxx being as you’re already familiar with it. The Jato is quick but fragile and will take a good bit of upgrades to be a basher. In the end, it’s still going to be a 2wd stadium truck and won’t handle rough terrain as well as a 4wd monster truck.

 

[watertrucker]

My 1st RC was a TMaxx 3.3 and that started the addition LOL. I’ve never had a Jato but I loved the TMAXX. Ran great and was tough as nails. I passed it on to my nephew a few years back and he loves it. I would recommend the TMaxx over the Jato. The Revo is an awesome truck as well. A little more pricey though.

 

[D3MON]

at the price range of the T-maxx id personally go for the re-released HPI Savage X 4.6 from HRP when they come back in stock ( https://www.hobbyrecreationproducts.com/products/hpi109083-savage-x-4-6 ) or from a LHS that still has one in stock but then again i never had luck with the T-maxx, was my first Nitro and almost made me leave the hobby all the issues and money in upgrades i had to put into it to make it last. i dont know if id recommend a Jato unless you are going to be bashing on the street, or drag racing primarily either.

 

[SpeedRacerRx]

My 1st RC was a TMaxx 3.3 and that started the addition LOL. I’ve never had a Jato but I loved the TMAXX. Ran great and was tough as nails. I passed it on to my nephew a few years back and he loves it. I would recommend the TMaxx over the Jato. The Revo is an awesome truck as well. A little more pricey though.

What justifies the increased price of the Revo?

 

[SpeedRacerRx]

What justifies the increased price of the Revo?

Thank you! What justifies the higher price of the Revo?

 

[watertrucker]

Can’t really say if it’s justified or not. The chassis and suspension is totally different on the Revo.

 

[Rizzle67]

Maybe look for a Nitro Slash. Short Coarse trucks are the high craze now. Between the 2 you listed I would go Jato. A 2wheel drive nitro is balls out fun. Just go somewhere open so you dont have to be worried about the fragile front end.

 

[Blitz987]

i agree just get the released savage x 4.6