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Old 04-07-2008, 12:04 AM
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hi,
im just starting to get into mod truck and was looking at buying a new truck. Parts arn't a big factor because i get most of my stuff off the internet.
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Old 04-07-2008, 06:22 AM
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Honestly all of the newer higher end trucks are good. Just buy your favorite brand, put your favorite electronics in it, and it will be competitive.
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Old 04-07-2008, 06:38 AM
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If your just getting into mod truck then I would vissit your local track & see what the others are running. You should be able to get setup help from the fast guys. As far as motors are concerned something like a gtb 7.5 or a mamba 5700 should be all the motor you will ever need for mod truck.
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what ever you do dont get something off the wall, get a losi or an associated will be ur best bet.
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Any platform w/ the right adjustments can compete. Just make sure that there is a way you can get a well setup car if you show up to the track w/ it.
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most popular used and supported at the tracks you are going to race at , ray
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the new kyosho truck is coming out, hold off and get that. I have a t4 and it is to inconsistant for my likes.
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Tell the people who win huge races w/ a car that they are too inconsistant please. Just pick up what ever is the most popular at your local track.
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Originally Posted by party_wagon
Tell the people who win huge races w/ a car that they are too inconsistant please. Just pick up what ever is the most popular at your local track.
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everyone has different driving styles.

For me, I can't drive a graphite T4 (chassis plastic of course) to save my life. Wayy too twitchy for me. But a plastic one I can do just fine.

I would say if you can, see if you can test drive some of the vehicles first before making your decision. Offer the guys who are lending you the vehicle parts if you break them and there shouldn't be any issues.

At least with the test driving thing, you can get an idea of what to expect.
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Originally Posted by party_wagon
Tell the people who win huge races w/ a car that they are too inconsistant please. Just pick up what ever is the most popular at your local track.
I said for MY likes...... Not tebo or maifield
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The Losi XXX-T CR is a great truck to have.
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Hows the FT T4 compare to the losi xxxt cr in handling.

i'v got a losi mf2 at the monment with lrp shere competion and the vector 8.5.

oh yeah i'v heard that x-factory is releasing a truck. Is it out yet and does any know what it's like.
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Originally Posted by MaTt 93
Hows the FT T4 compare to the losi xxxt cr in handling.

i'v got a losi mf2 at the monment with lrp shere competion and the vector 8.5.

oh yeah i'v heard that x-factory is releasing a truck. Is it out yet and does any know what it's like.
the xxx-t cr came out with the longer wheel base and that helps a lot on the track
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