Nitro RC truck owners

[Tdre977]

I was actually loking at the Savage, and I really like the looks of it. Is the Savage a fairly upgradable truck? I mean, are upgrades pretty accessible?

I think in the HPI site they have an extensive list of upgrades, from alloy parts to kits for reverse. I'm running an HPI rs4 right now, seems like i break it more often than I play with it (hitting shit at 40+mph breaks alot of shit) and replacement parts are always readily available.

[Tdre977]

My whip

[bigwhiteash]

Nice car!

RS4 is my next car... HPI makes some awesome bodies.

[bigwhiteash]

New Truck is in the house!

Two tanks into the break-in process... This beast has some POWER!

[mail man]

Very nice, is this the 8.0?Very sweet looking ride, is that the stock paint?

Okay, I have a few more questions, I am just looking for opinions, I did do a lot of "window" shopping, and I realy like the Savage, and the beast the best in looks and in customer reviews.
So,should I be looking at the 1/10, or will I be dissappointed that I didn't get 1/8 size, and, realistically, would I be setting myself up by buying a used one, or should I buy new to save any potential heartburn? And lastly, are the RTR kits good kits?(good radios, and such).

Thanks for letting me bend your ears.

[bigwhiteash]

Yep.. Monster GT 8.0.. Stock paint. Can't wait to get her fully broken in and tuned... should do back flips from a stand still!

I would hesitate to steer anyone to used nitro vehicles... you just can't be sure how the engine has been treated. With a new truck, at least you have the peace of mind of a proper break-in and manufacturer support.

RTR stuff is just fine... All my research leads me to believe the only weak links are the servos. Stock will be OK for anything outside of serious racing though. HPI has 2.4 Ghz radios, something I'm going to invest in one day. Less glitching, and built in fail-safe systems have real benefits. Things like A-arms can be replaced with stronger units like RPM kit when the stock ones break


I'm a firm believer that bigger is better with RC vehicles... (my opinion, of course.. yours may differ). One day I'd like to have a 1/5 scale buggy, but them damn things are pricey!

Whatever you end up with, I'm sure you'll have a great time. I know I do!

[mail man]

You need to post some video of that bad boy running once you get it broke in.

I was thinking on the same lines as you are about the prior treatment of a used one, but wanted to get a second opinion.

I am also thinking on the same lines as you...for a few more $ I can stay happy by getting the 1/8 ( can drive over more trucks if mine is bigger ).

Thank you for your honest input.