Re: Stadium Truck Recommendations

[Gerald]

Thanks for the advice. I will just be bashing the thing, so I don't
need a competitive machine, but one that is fast and has enough torque
to get itself up whatever I want it to. This is more and more seeming
to imply that an RTR would do me just fine. I've also been looking at
the electrics too, being attracted to the low-maintenance. Would you
happen to know how fast an RTR T3 would go? I also see that the
upcoming RTR B4 will have a 17-turn motor, but the ground clearance
(1") seems a little low. How fast is the RTR B4?

Thanks for your help.

Gerald.


"Old Bill" <wshadwick@austin.rr.com> wrote in message news:<UKb0b.172611$TJ.10260672@twister.austin.rr.com>...
> Gerald,
>
> I'd say you need to do a little more research. If you intend to actually
> race, a stadium truck is a lot of fun, cost you a lot less, and have a lot
> less maintenance issues. I don't think you could build a competitive monster
> truck for less than $700.-$800. As it is, it will be hard to build a
> competive stadium truck for under $300. You might want to look on E-bay and
> see what you can find. If you're just going to run in the dirt and not race,
> a monster truck might be more fun, stadium trucks are fun only when going
> fast and over jumps. The 4WD is nice for climbing,etc.

[Gerald]

Incidently, it actually is possible to build a reasonable ~$300
stadium truck. It may not be extremely competitive but to me driver
skill seems to come into play much more until you get into the elite
crowd.

www.hobbypeople.net is having a sale for the HPI Nitro MT for $200
now. Only thing that's needed seems to be a radio plus miscellaneous.
An MX-3 FM radio costing $100 will make it an even $300. I understand
that there is a lack of parts for this truck at my LHS but I don't
know whether that's generally true.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/261860.asp

What do you think about this truck? I'm now comparing it with the B4
RTR (17T motor) + $100 batteries & charger which comes to about $325
as a starter. What do you think are the key pros and cons of each?

The competitive machines can wait until *I* become a competitive
driver, I'm thinking.


> "Old Bill" <wshadwick@austin.rr.com> wrote in message news:<UKb0b.172611$TJ.10260672@twister.austin.rr.com>...
> > Gerald,
> >
> > I'd say you need to do a little more research. If you intend to actually
> > race, a stadium truck is a lot of fun, cost you a lot less, and have a lot
> > less maintenance issues. I don't think you could build a competitive monster
> > truck for less than $700.-$800. As it is, it will be hard to build a
> > competive stadium truck for under $300. You might want to look on E-bay and
> > see what you can find. If you're just going to run in the dirt and not race,
> > a monster truck might be more fun, stadium trucks are fun only when going
> > fast and over jumps. The 4WD is nice for climbing,etc.

[Patrick]

you could probally find a nice 1/8 buggy on ebay for that price

[AVCWausau]

Im not sure on the availability of different brands in the UK, but Im sure you
could order from Towerhobbies.com. I think one of the best deals is a Duratrax
Nitro Evader. It comes in a stadium truck or buggy. The Ultimate Combo(includes
everything except fuel)is only $259 US.