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Old 01-03-2007, 03:11 AM
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Which one is best? TNX5.2R, HPI XSS 4.6, Giga Crusher SF
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Old 01-03-2007, 04:14 AM
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i cant tell you about the others but i just got a tnx 5.2r and i will vouch for it . its very strong (dont let the plastic fool you) and very very fast it wheel stands on demand and goes like a rocket when run in and tuned properly and i think for $700AUS with every thing you cant beat it very impresed
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the TNX is relatively new (the 5.2 atleast). i know the original TNX was a nice truck. The Savage is a great truck and wont disappoint. the Giga crusher is more of a legacy, but seeing as your looking at the single engine'd one it doesnt seem like youll have that much of an impressive trucks sitting on the shelf.
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i got TNX...the older one...and it is superb.
TNX5.2...bet it is a mad machine...

savage is also well known for its durability.

giga...no experience, so cannot comment.

bottomline, buy a truck that attracts you most....and also ensure that your LHS carry the spares....
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i will have my TNX 5.2R n my hands very soon $690 AUS ,cant wait to give it a blast.
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I HAVE HAD A T-MAX IT WAS OK .SOLD IT AND NOW HAVE SAVAGE X FOR BASHING AND A REVO FOR RACING .STRIPED SPUR GEAR ON THE X LAST YEAR AT A RACE NO OTHER PARTS BROKEN . NEED TO LOOK AT HOW EASY PART ARE TO GET FOR WHAT EVER TRUCK YOU BUY

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I had a TNX Pro and I have a SS Savage and hey are both good trucks. You can't kill a Savage even if you try. I'd have a 2 piece TNX if i tried to pull some of the suff I do with my savage. I can't believe how strong it is.
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Out of those three, I would go the TNX

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What suprises me is that the Giga RTR can be had for $329 when the kit was about $499 about 1-2 years ago.

Guess no one has one they don't seem to be popular.
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The TNX is a very good all around truck but you might wana check the LHS as for part availability. The Savage is Super tough in my opinion barely breaks. lots of availibilty on parts and aftermarket support. The Giga never heard anything good or bad about it actually never even seen one outside of RC Action magazine.
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Old 02-11-2007, 06:55 PM
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I'd go for a Savage X/SS.
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Old 02-11-2007, 07:34 PM
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for first truck..go for the savage XSS 4.6.. for 2nd truck, go for TNX5.2R. lastly go for what your LHS selling
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