newbie choice

[nyle]

DuraTrax Maximum MT Pro w/TORQ .16 Prebuilt or Kyosho GP Wild Dodge Ram
w/.15 QRC Kyosho GP Wild Dodge Ram w/.15 QRC, which is more powerful/faster
and sturdier.
do r/c nitro trucks not go in reverse?

[MikeF]

The MaxMT has a far better engine, much more durable, and has better
suspension
Its drawback is that its only 2wd...that is also an advantage, because it
makes the car simpler, easier to repair/maintain, and faster cause theres
less drivetrain drag.
The Dodge ram, and its twin sister the Baja Beetle have lousy engines, not
much suspension travel, and arent that durable. The advantages of this car
(the ONLY advantages) is that it has 4wd and a neat little reversing
transmission. Instead of a brake, the throttle servo activates the reverse
gear.

You can get an idea of what i had to do to make my Baja beetle sturdy enough
for reasonable bashing here:
http://www.wildhobbies.com/readersprojects/frankenbug/

BTW, the article details Frankenbug 2.0
Im working on version 4.0 now
I dunno why, but i just wont give up on her and buy a real truck....

Also, if your interested in a 4wd, inexpensive and reasonably durable truck
with reverse, look at the Duratrax Overdrive ST



nyle <nvb46@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:fnpH9.10204$Pk3.9660@news-binary.blueyonder.co.uk...
> DuraTrax Maximum MT Pro w/TORQ .16 Prebuilt or Kyosho GP Wild Dodge Ram
> w/.15 QRC Kyosho GP Wild Dodge Ram w/.15 QRC, which is more
powerful/faster
> and sturdier.
> do r/c nitro trucks not go in reverse?
>
>