Considering giving nitro a try
#1
Considering giving nitro a try
I would like some suggestions on models to research. I'd prefer something that comes in a RTR package, since it will be my first nitro I want to make sure I get everything (and manuals) together. (unless I should avoid rtr kits?)
I'm open to 1:8 buggy/truggy but I really have no idea where I should begin.
I'm open to 1:8 buggy/truggy but I really have no idea where I should begin.
#2
Look into the Losi RTR's. The 8 and the 8T RTR have proven to be competitors. The only gripe people have with them are the servos... But if you set the endpoints correctly the should last you a long time
In my opinion, no other brands RTR's are up to par with Losi's. They did it right
In my opinion, no other brands RTR's are up to par with Losi's. They did it right
#3
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Look into the Losi RTR's. The 8 and the 8T RTR have proven to be competitors. The only gripe people have with them are the servos... But if you set the endpoints correctly the should last you a long time
In my opinion, no other brands RTR's are up to par with Losi's. They did it right
In my opinion, no other brands RTR's are up to par with Losi's. They did it right
#5
Look into the Losi RTR's. The 8 and the 8T RTR have proven to be competitors. The only gripe people have with them are the servos... But if you set the endpoints correctly the should last you a long time
In my opinion, no other brands RTR's are up to par with Losi's. They did it right
In my opinion, no other brands RTR's are up to par with Losi's. They did it right
#6
I am not a Losi guy either but you can't go wrong with their RTR package.
#7
I would like some suggestions on models to research. I'd prefer something that comes in a RTR package, since it will be my first nitro I want to make sure I get everything (and manuals) together. (unless I should avoid rtr kits?)
I'm open to 1:8 buggy/truggy but I really have no idea where I should begin.
I'm open to 1:8 buggy/truggy but I really have no idea where I should begin.
#9
I'll probably tear it down for the first cleaning and lube check. I enjoy that part anyway and hopefully at that point I haven't broken anything....I'm a pretty bad driver though. I don't mind learning to tear down/rebuild whatever way I come about it. I like the idea of a RTR for both cost and ease of shopping, I don't really want to go hunting components when I have no real experience yet.
So far I like the Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR and the 8ight-T 2.0 RTR, opinions?
So far I like the Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR and the 8ight-T 2.0 RTR, opinions?
#10
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I'll probably tear it down for the first cleaning and lube check. I enjoy that part anyway and hopefully at that point I haven't broken anything....I'm a pretty bad driver though. I don't mind learning to tear down/rebuild whatever way I come about it. I like the idea of a RTR for both cost and ease of shopping, I don't really want to go hunting components when I have no real experience yet.
So far I like the Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR and the 8ight-T 2.0 RTR, opinions?
So far I like the Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR and the 8ight-T 2.0 RTR, opinions?
When it comes to buggy or truggy here is my take. A truggy is like a buggy with training wheels. You can get away with so much driving truggy. I was racing the other day, full tilt down the straight. I fell off the groove and into the loose stuff taking a turn. My rear end came around so bad that I think I was looking at my truck head on when it was supposed to be going the other way. I cranked the wheels the opposite direction and hammered the throttle and it got right back on its line. I don't know if anyone else saw it but that blew my mind. I thought for sure I was going to spin out. The buggy requires a more precise driving style. If you are not confident in the line you took up to a jump the buggy will let you know. It will go cart wheeling through the air.
Maintenance wise, I find the buggy is not as hard on itself. The truggy, with it's long a-arms and big tires likes to beat up bearings. You must pay close attention to the mesh on the rear diff in the truggy. The buggy will go much longer without as much care.
I can't say what I like to drive more. Both are awesome. The buggy requires more discipline and focus. I do better racing with my truggy. There are more talented drivers in the buggy class and I make more mistakes with it. If you're on your lid for 5 seconds waiting for a marshal, that hurts because the competition is so tight. I am not saying the truggy is easy to do well with because mistakes will still destroy you. It is easier to not make an error with it. RC racing is all about being fast and not making any errors. The winner is not always the fastest but the smoothest most consistent driver.
#11
I believe that the vast majority of knowledgeable people on this forum will guide you to the Losi RTR as the best all around starter value, I'm one of them.
Don't forget that the "free" promo on those vehicles ends on 6/30/10: www.overdriverc.com
Don't forget that the "free" promo on those vehicles ends on 6/30/10: www.overdriverc.com
#12
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Obviously you can get better components by buying them individually... but... IF you are going with RTR, nothing compares to the Losi 8ight/8ight-T 2.0 RTR.
I'm not a Losi fanboi... but they really raised the bar with that package. No other RTR even comes close to being a real, complete, competitive package.
I'm not a Losi fanboi... but they really raised the bar with that package. No other RTR even comes close to being a real, complete, competitive package.
#13
I believe that the vast majority of knowledgeable people on this forum will guide you to the Losi RTR as the best all around starter value, I'm one of them.
Don't forget that the "free" promo on those vehicles ends on 6/30/10: www.overdriverc.com
Don't forget that the "free" promo on those vehicles ends on 6/30/10: www.overdriverc.com
#14
Definately get yourself into nitro. it's loud,dirty and a buttload of fun.
I know you are thinking RTR, but also give thought to a buggy kit.
I ran a hyper 8.5 RTR for about a year,it was an awesome buggy but i moved up to an o'donnell Zo1b team buggy kit.building a nitro buggy from scratch was a good learning experience and now i can tear my buggy down,fix it, service it and re-build it with no hassles because having built it,i know what goes where,what looks worn,and if anything is broken or missing.
I know pro kits are dearer, but what you can learn from building them is priceless.
Gaz.(australia)
I know you are thinking RTR, but also give thought to a buggy kit.
I ran a hyper 8.5 RTR for about a year,it was an awesome buggy but i moved up to an o'donnell Zo1b team buggy kit.building a nitro buggy from scratch was a good learning experience and now i can tear my buggy down,fix it, service it and re-build it with no hassles because having built it,i know what goes where,what looks worn,and if anything is broken or missing.
I know pro kits are dearer, but what you can learn from building them is priceless.
Gaz.(australia)
#15
Losi 8t 2.0 rtr gets my vote.
First nitro+kit isnt always the greatest.
First nitro+kit isnt always the greatest.