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Crawler Ted · 01-31-2008, 10:40 PM

Hey guys ,I'm looking at a couple of trucks at PM hobby ,not sure what to go with .

This will be my first venture into the world of nitro .
I've had lots of rc's over the years though ,I'm an old guy ,,lol
I've had clod's ,raced em ,pulled with em ,monster trucked em , bashed em ,,,good times .
I have an rc 10 that is quick . mini LST
I'm doing the crawling thing a swell ,scorpion and a tuber

The trucks I was looking at are the MGT 4.60 and the 8.0
Sounds like the 8.0 is very new and not tried out to much yet ,the 4.60 has been around and works well .

what do you think for first truck ? maybe something else altogether ?
Buddy at PM seems to think these trucks are fairly tough compared to the competition

Thanks for the input .

dirtyal · 02-01-2008, 03:47 AM

So far of all my nitros the Revo was my favorite. I just picked up a MGT 4.60 in a trade but I havent had a chance to drive it yet.

Cloak · 02-01-2008, 02:15 PM

I still have a converted t-maxx, a nitro revo, brushless revo and I had a Savage 25 and I have to say my Revo is the most fun yet. I really love the suspension on it.

ColquittCustom405 · 02-01-2008, 02:34 PM

Pete just my new motor mount for the Revo installed lastnight

..I got a set of paddles coming.......

My Revo (nitro) is the only gas truck I've loved. Starts everytime and runs like an Impala!

rusty_rail · 02-01-2008, 04:06 PM

my 2 cents..... lst2 if you want an all purpose truck, great basher and great racer but then again the revo is also good at that i just happend to be one of those anti revo's kind of guy, there to easy to handle and i like the challenge of making something not as good better than a revo. so i will say lst2 or even a mega baja or aftershock if u plan on moding it.

revo · 02-01-2008, 05:30 PM

for an all purpose nitro truck i would go with the revo...................i've had one for a year and i love it

Cloak · 02-01-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColquittCustom405

Pete just my new motor mount for the Revo installed lastnight

..I got a set of paddles coming.......

My Revo (nitro) is the only gas truck I've loved. Starts everytime and runs like an Impala!

Cool, I got my 8ight and the 10xl motor. Now I'm waiting for my mount to get it up and running.

That reminds me, I don't know if you ever saw my nitro Revo, I might have to bring that with me for you to check it out on Sunday.

dirk379 · 02-01-2008, 07:00 PM

Honestly, for a first nitro, the best outfit bang for the buck is the Robitronic Mantis $450 street price. I got out LHS to start carrying them after i got mine so many people want one, they sell a ton of these things.

I've got one and his has turned out to be my favorite r/c ive ever owned.

Reveiw-
http://xtremerc.com/pages/reviews.php?review=54&page=2

Eye Candy

Paul Coleman with it.

TOWER-
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPHA6

Robitronic-
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=robitronic+mantis

Make sure you read up on all nitro stuff so you dont end up going out and buying a t-maxx beacause it looks cool.

Crawler Ted · 02-01-2008, 07:02 PM

I appreciate the input guys ,
I'm posting on another forum as well and it seems like there are a lot of Losi fans .
LST2 seems like a popular choice .

I'm sure any of them will be a blast ,just trying to find the easiest to maintain and run as well .

seems like Revo is the one if you are going to be racing ?

Scottish · 02-01-2008, 09:32 PM

I have an all out race LST2. The upkeep seems to be rather high though (even when it was stock). I think the Revo is more suited to a basher / light racer. But if all you are going to do is race a monster.... well i dont think you can get better than the Losi. As for 1/8 Buggy and truggy, Mugen. They are bulletproof. If you are looking to get into those classes i would consider one of these cars. You pay more for them but upkeep is next to nothing. This way you can concentrate on driving and less on wrenching.

K_B · 02-02-2008, 05:37 PM

Maintenance-wise, there's no comparison between a truggy and an MT. Truggies have a very simple drivetrain (single speed; center diff; no tranny) and are designed to be modular for quick tear-down. MTs have a 2-speed tranny with lots of moving parts. But a truggy isn't as well suited to bashing as it has lower ground clearance, which is great on the track.

One of the guys that I occasionally race against makes a kit of sorts that "muggifies" an LST2. If I recall, It's a collection of Losi-made Muggy parts plus a custom rear shock plate/wing mount. It apparently improves the handling of the LST2 alot and gives the Revo a run for it's money and can still be raced in the MT class. www.dppracing.com is the guy's website.

The Muggy itself is a good compromise for a "bashable" truggy, but since it has to be raced in the truggy class, it's pretty much out-classed by the more race-specific models like the Losi 8T, Mugen MBX5T, Kyosho ST-RR, etc.

highhpcummins · 02-03-2008, 09:46 PM

From the nitro trucks I've had, imo the LST2 & the MGT are the easiest ones to break in & keep tuned right. I have bashed the crap out of them & have only broken a couple of arms from hitting curbs. That is from letting my buddy's drive them. I let them sit for a while & never had a problem getting them started when I go to run them again.

Shaun · 02-03-2008, 10:01 PM

For a first nitro rc you want a Traxxas.

procraft98 · 02-04-2008, 09:13 AM

I agree with dirk379, the Mantis is a great first starter nitro. A friend of mine has one and loves it, and it was his first nitro.

rockdog1 · 02-11-2008, 07:33 AM

if i was u i would go with traxxas, eather the revo 3.3 or the t-maxx. both trucks are tuff and have plenty aftermarket parts, dont forget the ez start. + everyone makes parts for the tmaxx, you can basicly get any part off of a t-maxx in plastic, blue, red, silver, or carbon fibor.

tombstone · 02-11-2008, 08:40 AM

My first nitro truck was a Savage .25, the only reason i went with it was because everyone said they are one of the toughest bashing trucks you can find and they didnt lie to me on that one, that thing has seenair time up to 10 feet and still i havent broken anything.

if i was you, i would either choose the revo or the savage,the revo if you want to race or the savage if you want to all out bash the fire out of it.

just my .02

TwistedXT · 02-11-2008, 02:11 PM

ah heck... id say either the 5B or the 1000 Baja

bronco brother · 02-12-2008, 05:54 PM

i have a savage x 4.6, its a tank, ive ran into walls at full speed and nothing happens, its fast, i beat a revo about a week ago, its my first nitro and i absoluly love it

SteedaJeff · 02-14-2008, 11:39 AM

I also have a vote for any of the savages if you are looking for mainly a fun, durable basher.

If you are going to race MT, than a revo would be my choice....

I have used and abused my Savage 25, and put 4 gallons through it without even stripping a spur gear. Great fun, Very fast, and the savage X with the shimmed metal diff cups is pretty much bulletproof.

redneck69 · 02-17-2008, 09:32 PM

i have a savag x and its doinf fine for me(its my first nitro also) she runes like a champ =)

01-31-2008, 10:40 PM	#1
Crawler Ted Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 231	best choice for first nitro truck? Hey guys ,I'm looking at a couple of trucks at PM hobby ,not sure what to go with . This will be my first venture into the world of nitro . I've had lots of rc's over the years though ,I'm an old guy ,,lol I've had clod's ,raced em ,pulled with em ,monster trucked em , bashed em ,,,good times . I have an rc 10 that is quick . mini LST I'm doing the crawling thing a swell ,scorpion and a tuber The trucks I was looking at are the MGT 4.60 and the 8.0 Sounds like the 8.0 is very new and not tried out to much yet ,the 4.60 has been around and works well . what do you think for first truck ? maybe something else altogether ? Buddy at PM seems to think these trucks are fairly tough compared to the competition Thanks for the input .

02-01-2008, 02:34 PM	#4
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	Pete just my new motor mount for the Revo installed lastnight..I got a set of paddles coming....... My Revo (nitro) is the only gas truck I've loved. Starts everytime and runs like an Impala!

02-01-2008, 03:47 AM	#2
dirtyal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PF, WI Posts: 490	So far of all my nitros the Revo was my favorite. I just picked up a MGT 4.60 in a trade but I havent had a chance to drive it yet.

02-01-2008, 02:15 PM	#3
Cloak I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,206	I still have a converted t-maxx, a nitro revo, brushless revo and I had a Savage 25 and I have to say my Revo is the most fun yet. I really love the suspension on it.

02-01-2008, 04:06 PM	#5
rusty_rail Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: west palm beach Posts: 47	my 2 cents..... lst2 if you want an all purpose truck, great basher and great racer but then again the revo is also good at that i just happend to be one of those anti revo's kind of guy, there to easy to handle and i like the challenge of making something not as good better than a revo. so i will say lst2 or even a mega baja or aftershock if u plan on moding it.

02-01-2008, 05:30 PM	#6
revo Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: gillette Posts: 15	for an all purpose nitro truck i would go with the revo...................i've had one for a year and i love it

02-01-2008, 07:00 PM	#8
dirk379 RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 1,530	Honestly, for a first nitro, the best outfit bang for the buck is the Robitronic Mantis $450 street price. I got out LHS to start carrying them after i got mine so many people want one, they sell a ton of these things. I've got one and his has turned out to be my favorite r/c ive ever owned. Reveiw- http://xtremerc.com/pages/reviews.php?review=54&page=2 Eye Candy Paul Coleman with it. TOWER- http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPHA6 Robitronic- http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=robitronic+mantis Make sure you read up on all nitro stuff so you dont end up going out and buying a t-maxx beacause it looks cool.

02-01-2008, 07:02 PM	#9
Crawler Ted Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 231	I appreciate the input guys , I'm posting on another forum as well and it seems like there are a lot of Losi fans . LST2 seems like a popular choice . I'm sure any of them will be a blast ,just trying to find the easiest to maintain and run as well . seems like Revo is the one if you are going to be racing ?

02-01-2008, 09:32 PM	#10
Scottish Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: E. Concord Posts: 179	I have an all out race LST2. The upkeep seems to be rather high though (even when it was stock). I think the Revo is more suited to a basher / light racer. But if all you are going to do is race a monster.... well i dont think you can get better than the Losi. As for 1/8 Buggy and truggy, Mugen. They are bulletproof. If you are looking to get into those classes i would consider one of these cars. You pay more for them but upkeep is next to nothing. This way you can concentrate on driving and less on wrenching.

02-02-2008, 05:37 PM	#11
K_B I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,048	Maintenance-wise, there's no comparison between a truggy and an MT. Truggies have a very simple drivetrain (single speed; center diff; no tranny) and are designed to be modular for quick tear-down. MTs have a 2-speed tranny with lots of moving parts. But a truggy isn't as well suited to bashing as it has lower ground clearance, which is great on the track. One of the guys that I occasionally race against makes a kit of sorts that "muggifies" an LST2. If I recall, It's a collection of Losi-made Muggy parts plus a custom rear shock plate/wing mount. It apparently improves the handling of the LST2 alot and gives the Revo a run for it's money and can still be raced in the MT class. www.dppracing.com is the guy's website. The Muggy itself is a good compromise for a "bashable" truggy, but since it has to be raced in the truggy class, it's pretty much out-classed by the more race-specific models like the Losi 8T, Mugen MBX5T, Kyosho ST-RR, etc.

02-03-2008, 09:46 PM	#12
highhpcummins Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Spanish Springs, Nv Posts: 697	From the nitro trucks I've had, imo the LST2 & the MGT are the easiest ones to break in & keep tuned right. I have bashed the crap out of them & have only broken a couple of arms from hitting curbs. That is from letting my buddy's drive them. I let them sit for a while & never had a problem getting them started when I go to run them again.

02-03-2008, 10:01 PM	#13
Shaun Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 857	For a first nitro rc you want a Traxxas.

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02-11-2008, 02:11 PM	#17
TwistedXT Powered by Awesome Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 3,622	ah heck... id say either the 5B or the 1000 Baja

02-04-2008, 09:13 AM	#14
procraft98 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 151	I agree with dirk379, the Mantis is a great first starter nitro. A friend of mine has one and loves it, and it was his first nitro.

02-11-2008, 07:33 AM	#15
rockdog1 I joined the Band! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: i cant remember Posts: 45	if i was u i would go with traxxas, eather the revo 3.3 or the t-maxx. both trucks are tuff and have plenty aftermarket parts, dont forget the ez start. + everyone makes parts for the tmaxx, you can basicly get any part off of a t-maxx in plastic, blue, red, silver, or carbon fibor.

02-11-2008, 08:40 AM	#16
tombstone Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: under a rock Posts: 57	My first nitro truck was a Savage .25, the only reason i went with it was because everyone said they are one of the toughest bashing trucks you can find and they didnt lie to me on that one, that thing has seenair time up to 10 feet and still i havent broken anything. if i was you, i would either choose the revo or the savage,the revo if you want to race or the savage if you want to all out bash the fire out of it. just my .02

02-12-2008, 05:54 PM	#18
bronco brother I joined the Band! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jacksonville Posts: 198	i have a savage x 4.6, its a tank, ive ran into walls at full speed and nothing happens, its fast, i beat a revo about a week ago, its my first nitro and i absoluly love it

02-14-2008, 11:39 AM	#19
SteedaJeff Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wallingford Posts: 31	I also have a vote for any of the savages if you are looking for mainly a fun, durable basher. If you are going to race MT, than a revo would be my choice.... I have used and abused my Savage 25, and put 4 gallons through it without even stripping a spur gear. Great fun, Very fast, and the savage X with the shimmed metal diff cups is pretty much bulletproof.

02-17-2008, 09:32 PM	#20
redneck69 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: fremont Posts: 38	i have a savag x and its doinf fine for me(its my first nitro also) she runes like a champ =)

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