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02-02-2010, 02:28 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: springfield
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I just sold my revo 3.3. not sure why, but i priced it to a friend and he bought it. I had a previos 2.5 revo prior to it and really liked both but i figured it since i sold it, maybe i would get something else. I have been looking at the slayer. How is it compared to the revo? I want 4wd so i dont know if i just want to get another new revo or change to something else. I have not bought anything new in a couple of years so i am not up on the new nitro stuff.
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02-02-2010, 05:33 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta
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I don't see how you guys enjoy nitro. I get ticked off every time i have to go tune them. I say get something electric.  |
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02-02-2010, 06:56 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sumter, SC
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The Slayer is pretty much a Revo with short arms and small tires. If you were comfortable with your Revo you will like the Slayer. You just wont be able to go over as much terrain as the Revo. There's always the T-maxx, Savage, and 1/8 buggies/truggies. I think the Associated SC8 is really good looking too. Really scale! I have a 3.3 Revo with a OS .18TM and I never get tired of it. I might not run it as much as my crawler or Slash but I do still enjoy it. Quote:
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02-02-2010, 07:43 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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02-04-2010, 01:23 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: springfield
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yeah, there is just something about the sound and smoke!. i have a tower hobbies coupon for $60 of $300 so i can get a slayer for $309 or a new revo with the new 2.4 radio for $470. I have a total of $480 available to spend. i just dont want to get a slayer and then have it no where near the truck my revo was. |
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02-04-2010, 03:44 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minnesota
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I know Ill probably catch heat for this, but Nitro takes alot of skill skill. Yes I know theres alot of skill in electrics as well (and Im not taking anything away from electrics) with balancing cells, amps, mahs, all that hoopla, but there is a easy version of electric where you buy a Nimh stick pack and run until your heart desires. You can put the controls in the hands of a 5 year old kid and he can probably figure it out in a couple minutes. Nitro doesnt have this easy version option. Nitro is something that needs adjustments every single time you take them out. It takes skill to start, to tune, to keep tabs on.. Some people like the technicality of it (for me the mini engine still has a huge cool factor) and some people dont like to deal with the hassle and the mess. I know after running 1/5th scales, I dont think Id ever go back to nitro. (Unless something wicked cool came out). And Electric has spoiled me as well, but to me personally, there is no substitute to that BrrrrrrRRRRaaaappPPp. |
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02-04-2010, 05:12 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bay Area
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02-04-2010, 08:11 AM
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| Suck it up!   Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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I had a Revo and converted it to a Slayer. It was fun at first because it was different, but its nothing like a Revo and got kind of boring. You can't jump as high, it rolls over easy, ground clearance becomes an issue... In the end I got sick of it and traded it and about $200 worth of spare parts straight across for a brushless Slash.  |
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