Originally posted by: spidey07
Then read, read, read and read some more on tuning the motors. There are other good ones as well, like the Savage.
Originally posted by: spidey07
Jahee,
Service and maintenance are a normal part of a nitro vehicle, as is tuning the motor. Tuning the motor just means adjusting two/three screws to achieve top performance from the motor. The difficult part comes in that 1/8" of a turn of a screw can mean the difference between a ride that has so much power that you can't control it and one that doesn't "jump" when you grab the throttle.
The motor tuning can be difficult at first until you are used to it and know what to "listen" to. If you have a hobby shop they be happy to tune it for you. This is part of any nitro hobby however.
But if you're looking for one heck of a fun hobby, jump right in. The traxxas EZ-start system, while not ideal for performance, makes it pretty easy for the beginner. I'm stilly gonna steer you to the REVO. Discussions on the "best truck" are pretty much useless for a beginner. But this truck offers a lot of performance/easy maintenance.
Originally posted by: tranceport
Don't buy OFNA.. They suck.
I have a ultra mbx I'll sell you cheap!
Originally posted by: tranceport
Don't buy OFNA.. They suck.
I have a ultra mbx I'll sell you cheap!
Originally posted by: Cheesehead
I'm afraid that I'm an electric guy.
If you're a newbie, you can't go wrong with the Team Losi Mini-T. Cheap, easily upgraded and repaired, and it's small enough that you can drive it around a parking lot without much trouble. Electrics have impressive low-end torque, and won't tick off your neighbors.
Nitro cars, unless they have hamping big engines, are running at high speeds, and are tuned by a pro, will rarely outperform a brushless/lithium setup. Unless you have a proper track (or a humongous R/C monster), electric may be the way to go.
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: Cheesehead
I'm afraid that I'm an electric guy.
If you're a newbie, you can't go wrong with the Team Losi Mini-T. Cheap, easily upgraded and repaired, and it's small enough that you can drive it around a parking lot without much trouble. Electrics have impressive low-end torque, and won't tick off your neighbors.
Nitro cars, unless they have hamping big engines, are running at high speeds, and are tuned by a pro, will rarely outperform a brushless/lithium setup. Unless you have a proper track (or a humongous R/C monster), electric may be the way to go.
yeah, but it doesn't have that beautiful lovely sound.