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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / December 2003Newbie R/C Buggie options
Hi guys... I am new to Nitro R/C cars and are after some advice on the purchase of a new RC buggy. At the moment I am looking at the HPI Nitro MT as a general fun type drive. I think it offers a good mix of buggy/monster truck performance. I'm not that interested in racing yet. If I like nitro RC I may take it up later but not yet. Is the HPI Nitro a good buggy? What other buggies should I also consider? Also, what would be a good engine to match with this car? Could I use a Traxxas 2.5 with the HPI Nitro? I would always appreciate the extra power over the 0.15. failing that what other engines would you recommend of 0.15 size for the HPI Nitro? Are there any brands of engines that I should avoid? Thanks.. Michael Well I hope you realize that the Nitro MT is not a buggy. It's a 4wd 1/10 stadium truck. 1/10 buggies are mostly 2wd and have really narrow front tires. The 1/8 buggies are 4wd and also have narrower tires than the stadium trucks. Aside from that . . . The 2.5 is a rear exhaust engine. Make sure you have the proper manifold. A good side exhaust should drop right in, such as an OS CVR-X, or a OS Max CV-X for the budget.  SignatureJustin Mahn remove Panties to e-mail > Hi guys... > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Thanks.. Michael I also want a Nitro buggy or truck what is out there? > Well I hope you realize that the Nitro MT is not a buggy. It's a 4wd 1/10 > stadium truck. 1/10 buggies are mostly 2wd and have really narrow front [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > > > Thanks.. Michael If you're going to be competing, then get whatever is popular at your track. It'll make parts easier to find and tips easier to come by. Good nitro bashers include the Savage, the T-Maxx, or the Nitro Stampede for those on a budget. The Stampede is cheaper, but its only 2wd, which makes it a much worse performer than a 4wd. You should also look at the CEN MT2 for a value vehicle. SignatureJustin Mahn remove Panties to e-mail > I also want a Nitro buggy or truck what is out there? > > Well I hope you realize that the Nitro MT is not a buggy. It's a 4wd 1/10 [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > > > > > Thanks.. Michael Thanks for the advice Justin.... I still have not decided if I prefer a MT over a buggie or not, hence why I seam to like the HPI Nitro MT as it is more buggie like than most MT's. I will be checking out my local track soon and will see what they run/recommend. I see that you have suggested a number of MT's other than the HPI Nitro. Is this because the others you have suggested are better than the Nitro? If so what is the problem with the Nitro? Regards, mike > If you're going to be competing, then get whatever is popular at your track. > It'll make parts easier to find and tips easier to come by. Good nitro [quoted text clipped - 52 lines] > > > > > > > > Thanks.. Michael There's nothing wrong with the Nitro. It's a fun truck and more nimble than the ones I suggested. But the bigger trucks are more durable and can handle rougher terrain and higher jumps than the low-slung Nitro. I'm only suggesting these trucks for bashing. People DO race them, but they don't have the performance of dedicated race vehicles on the track. The Nitro MT is really a betweener vehicle. It takes the middle road between racers and bashers. The dedicated race vehicles are faster, while the dedicated bashers are more durable. The MT is, however, much easier to handle than a 2wd stadium truck, and more forgiving in the turns. SignatureJustin Mahn remove Panties to e-mail > Thanks for the advice Justin.... > [quoted text clipped - 75 lines] > > > > > > > > > > Thanks.. Michael |
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