If i got one of these, I'd put the arma outcast body on it. Anyone tried?

I wouldn't cuz it would look just like a cheap aarma outcast.

Just take all the stickers off....I'd run it if it wasn't a dang outcast. LOL I actually like that body.

For the guys that happen to have this and the outcast.
Is the techno really that much better?
How difficult is it to put together? I've haven't built a kit yet, and only have 2 rc trucks. So pretty much a novice, I guess.

I don't have this truck, but I have built the SCT410.3. Tekno quality is top notch. Even though everything fits well with Tekno kits, I don't know if I would recommend it for a first time builder. If you do try to build it, just take your time.

Tekno quality is unlike any other. Once a basher gets ahold of a tekno, you'll never go back to any other brand. (IMHO)

The manual is actually pretty clear, and there are forums like this, and FB groups that will help answer any questions.

The best part of building you own kit, is that you know how to fix and adjust things yourself.

That's such a tough call. If you want your spend to be $500 bucks or less, the Outcast is the clear winner. In terms of refinement and the joy of bashing, the MT410 has no equal in my book. That, however, comes with a steep price tag. I have close to $1000 in mine less the Lipo's.

I guess what I'm driving at is this major point: They are both equally as tough. They are not equally refined. If there was an open MT class in organized RC racing, the box stock MT410 wouldn't have an equal against other box stock MT's. PERIOD.

Buy either of them based on what you can afford. (Buy both if you can afford both, haha!)

As far as putting the kit together...I'm a noob at putting together an RC Car kit. I do have experience putting RC aircraft kits together however. I found this kit to be very simple. One parts bag...one page in the manual and so on. That's easy stuff.

I forgot to mention, I do have a motor and electronics. Steering servo also, which is over 400 oz. Needs a bec from castle to get that, but that I can do.
The brushless system I have is 2200kv. That should be good to start with I think.
I also have a set of trenchers on f11 rims, o offset. Controller and receiver to. From reading this thread, I think all I'm missing is a pinion gear.
So what do think, am i missing anything?
I thought all I need is the kit?
I guess what am asking is, can a noob build this kit with a 2200 kv motor?
Oh yeah, I'm a diesel mechanic by trade, for a long time now. Not much keyboard experience here. Lol.

hi yok. i was one of the earlier guys on the xxl2e. i am going to use the red 1515b out of my xxl2e for the motor. for the esc i plan to use a mm2 as it has adjustable voltage on the bec. the sidewinder 8 is in my erevo where it is a better fit. just guessing that is the one that you are planning on using. might want to use an external bec. i have been all over beating truggies and buggies lately and those 2200 motors are really good for bashing.
per putting it together, you will be totally fine the manual is very good. not quite as good as an xray manual but better than the 8ight/8ight - t. if you have any questions the electric off road sections have a bunch of very helpful and exceedingly knowledgable people and it tends to be better populated. i am very thankful for the help i have gotten here but sometimes have to be a little patient as it seems like there are only like 2 dozen consistent posters in this forum whereas the electric offroad seems like around 100.
having blown a bunch of money on erevos/axials i am sold on the race pedigree for bashers.

Thanks huck. I remember you from last year's reading. My xxl2e needs some company. I would like something better in handling.
The body on the outcast is really nice, I like that old ford. But can't buy it cause of that.
Guess its time to find the best deal.
Thanks all.

Diesel mechanic by trade?

That means you can read and follow direction and have more than average mechanical ability.

Don't fear building the kit, you will find it rewarding and a lot of fun.

Take your time...no worries.

I going to pull the trigger on the Tekno, but I need to figure out my motor/esc choice?

So far these are it:

(#TT2325) - Tekin 1/8 RX8 Gen2 Brushless ESC/4038 Motor 2250kV ($309)
(#010-0145-01) - Castle Creations 1/8 Mamba Monster X WP ESC/2200kV ($239)
(#010-0139-00) - Castle Creations 1/8 Sidewinder 8th ESC + 2200kV Motor ($159)

Here are my other items:
Tekno RC Pinion Gear 15T M5(MOD1/5mm Bore/M5 Set Scrw)
Tekno RC Spur Gear 44T Hardened Stl/Lghtd/EB48/SCT410
Tekno RC Aluminum Servo Horn Double Hole 24T Spline
Hitec HS-7950TH HV Ultra-Torque Titanium Corless Servo
Tekno RC Shock Cap Aluminum EB48/SCT410
Tekno RC Steering Servo Brace EB48/SCT410
DE Racing XD Rear Skid Plate Tekno RC EB48/SCT410
Pro-Line Shockwave 3.8" MT Mtd F-11 17mm F/R
Pro-Line Extended Front/Rear Body Mounts SCT410
Futaba 3PRKA 3-Channel FHSS System

What batteries will you be running 4s, 6s, or both? The kv you listed maybe best suited for 4s. Tekin requires soldering, & does not auto switch for the cell # you are using. You must manually change the cell #. The RX8's default setting is 2s. I like the feel of the RX8. If going CC, I'd go MMX, & look at their sensored motors. Sensored is very smooth(Tekin is sensored).
I would look at the newer Futaba 3PV, over the 3PRKA. I'm guessing it has more features. JMO.

T-Bone Racing has released their new front bumper.

https://tboneracing.net/57017--TBR-B...uck_p_842.html

4S only

What motor/esc would you recommend? As for the radio, only want the basic.

I'm going to be at $1200 complete. This includes all new parts listed, new custom painted body, and new SMC 4S LiPo.