Duratrax Nitro Evaders or Tower Hobbies ST-15 ?

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Iowa883 - 27 Aug 2005 02:26 GMT

Which is better build and good for backyard bashing ? I am talking both
vehicles in nitro . I was to get my son and I into nitro with a prebuilt and
use our electronics from our electric truck.
Any opinions on these two models ?
Thanks,
Iowa883

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nospam@noway.com - 27 Aug 2005 02:33 GMT

> Which is better build and good for backyard bashing ? I am talking both
> vehicles in nitro . I was to get my son and I into nitro with a prebuilt
> and use our electronics from our electric truck.
> Any opinions on these two models ?
> Thanks,
> Iowa883

Is your backyard grass or dirt/gravel? Neither of those two trucks will run
worth a darn in grass (not enough power or ground clearance) and will
overheat and grenade as a result. Both are great trucks, don't get me
wrong, but they're designed to run on dirt/gravel/asphalt and not grass. If
you'll be running on dirt, I'd go for the Duratrax simply due to parts
availability. TH ST-15 only has parts support thru tower, wheras just about
every hobby shop on the planet is a Duratrax dealer.

If you're fond of Duratrax, check out the new Warhead MT! Awesome! I am
also fond of the HPI Savage and recently the T-Maxx as well (bud just got
one that really rips).

Just my $0.02.

Doc

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M78Ultra - 27 Aug 2005 03:16 GMT

Between those two I would definately go with the DuraTrax Evader ST...(.18
motor and readily available parts/ plan on upgrading the steering servo
though in a RTR) (me and my son have hopped up electric Evader STs to bash
with)...However you mentioned you had an electric Rustler, and if I had a
good quantity of parts for it that were interchangable, I would definately
get a Nitro Rustler.

> Which is better build and good for backyard bashing ? I am talking both
> vehicles in nitro . I was to get my son and I into nitro with a prebuilt and
> use our electronics from our electric truck.
> Any opinions on these two models ?
> Thanks,
> Iowa883

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Phroziac - 30 Aug 2005 04:25 GMT

Are those the only options? Those aren't brands that are really known
for their quality, but the price is good! I personally like Team Losi
(www.horizonhobby.com has them), but those differentials are a real
pain in the neck....

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Duratrax Nitro Evaders or Tower Hobbies ST-15 ?