Losi LST or Traxxas Revo
07-17-2004, 09:05 AM
#76
At the latest Maxx Race the Revo did very well racing against .21 powered trucks.
07-18-2004, 04:38 PM
#78
LST comes with a starting system very similar to the HPI Roto-Start
07-18-2004, 05:30 PM
#80
ahem! LST?
Originally posted by rallyweapon
After reading a lot of monster truck threads, have come to a decision to either get the REVO or the LST. A pal and I decided we'll get the same kind of MT. We mostly race against each other only. Although undecided, we recognize each of the MT's strengths. We're both into electric RCs but Nitro newbies. Which engine would be easier to handle, more durable and reliable, easier to service, etc. etc etc. we plan to keep the MTs stock.
Thanks for the feedback.
After reading a lot of monster truck threads, have come to a decision to either get the REVO or the LST. A pal and I decided we'll get the same kind of MT. We mostly race against each other only. Although undecided, we recognize each of the MT's strengths. We're both into electric RCs but Nitro newbies. Which engine would be easier to handle, more durable and reliable, easier to service, etc. etc etc. we plan to keep the MTs stock.
Thanks for the feedback.
07-18-2004, 07:06 PM
#82
Tech Addict
In my opinion the reason why traxxas or most other rtr manufactures wont make kit or ARR versions is because they will make less of a profit. Traxxas and other rtr companies are picking up those crappy (but reliable) radios dirt cheap, but they can still raise the price considerably, they dont want to give up that profit. I would guess that they are also getting the engines dirt cheap and assembly doesnt cost too much either in foreign countries. All of these thing allow them to make a bigger profit. If they sold the cars ARR or as kits they would lose this profit. This is just what I think so feel free to prove me wrong.
Edit: I didnt realize this thread was so long, this was directed at the guy on the first page asking for an ARR version.
Edit: I didnt realize this thread was so long, this was directed at the guy on the first page asking for an ARR version.
07-18-2004, 08:38 PM
#83
lol, I dont have one yet so I wouldnt know. But from what I've seen, it looks pretty impressive. Slap in the .23 Sirio and it JUST might whoop some 1/8th monster @$$. 
Just my opinion though.
Just my opinion though.
Originally posted by macnkitty2002
cough, "revo is better", cough
cough, "revo is better", cough
07-19-2004, 10:06 AM
#85
The reason most of the manufacturers have gone to RTR's is CONSUMER DEMAND this is the age of Instant Gratification and people want a good quality R/C car at a low price and don't want to take a week to get it together, go to traxxas's website, last time i checked their company motto was "We are ready to run" it is just the times..they are a changin, most of the guys (including myself) started this back in the big 1980's Tamiya boom where all that was really available was kits, now with advances in technology and manufacturing it is easier and cheaper to provide ready to run's, the RACERS still go out and buy kits, it is and always has been the best way to go as far as racing, but for the majority of today's r/c'ers it is backyard bashing...lets get into the new milennium people, this definately ain't the 80's anymore
07-19-2004, 10:21 AM
#86
I like building kits. I like rtr cars too, but as long as they are worth racing(t-maxx, savage). The kits now are just too high priced. I wish that manufacturers would make more affordable race kits like the HPI Nitro RS4 SS and the Ofna LD3 Pro, which both come with an engine and are at affordable prices. I like kits that come with engines but no radio and not prebuilt.
07-19-2004, 11:04 AM
#87
I just recently read a short readers comment in one of the Big R/C magazines (i forget which one) about pricing and the editor made some good comparisons between 1985 and today, but basically we are getting better quality trucks for much cheaper pricing, some of the examples were more than $150 cheaper today
07-19-2004, 05:34 PM
#89
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