Originally Posted by
evanthrax
Hey Guys!
Just wanted to say what's up to my fellow monster truck drivers! I'm actually quite new to the whole RC hobby. Just got my first truck (a MGT 3.0) this summer. However, being in Indiana, I'm going to lose the good weather soon. I've got a big basement, and I'm building a pretty killer (in my opinion) micro track to keep me occupied over the winter. I'll definetly post some pictures after I get everything built =)
My questions, however... I like the MGT 3.0, and I got a great deal on it, but I'd like to pick something up over the winter. The track close to my house, as well as the track I'm building in my back yard is pretty rough. I'm FAR from a racer. Strictly a BASHER! I want a nitro truck for sure, but what do you guys recommend? I've heard Savage stuff is awesome, but they sometimes have issues with it not picking up all the fuel from the tank? I've heard the Revo and T-Maxxx stuff can be a little weak as far as bashing... What do you gues recommend?
Also, what do you guys do during the winter when you don't have good weather?
Thanks!!!!!
Welcome to the hobby! (and the forum I guess, but I am pretty new too!)
MT's are definitely a lotta fun, especially if you want to stay a basher.
I got into the bashing hardcore and loved the MT's. Now as a racer (wannabe) I'm all about the track vehicles and how to squeeze the extra .1 seconds out of a lap.
Anyway,
In my experience with both nitro and brushless if you want nitro I would HIGHLY recommend the LST2 monster truck. 4 wheel drive, best basher I've seen, reverse that works every time (unlike Traxxas nitro), parts are easy to come by IF you need them which won't be that often, the Mach .26 engine is very powerful, holds a great tune, and can be ran WAY too hot and still hold their compression.
Just all around great vehicles for any condition. They are easy to work on for the most part and have some awesome upgrades in the AEM market.
I've never experienced a midwest winter but heard they are brutal. You may want to heavily consider an electric vehicle that is waterproof to handle the snow. Summit, E Revo, or something like that. They are also a ton of fun and you won't need a hair dryer to heat up your motor when it's -10 degrees outside. Just plug it in and go!!!
Just my .02
Good luck with whatever you choose. The great thing about the hobby is if you don't like the first rig you buy, you can sell it and buy another without losing that much $$$.