Anyone into R/C?

[MagicMtnDan]

I'm looking at buying a 4-wheel drive RC truck and am wondering which one of these two is the best route:
Savage 21 Nitro
http://www.hobbytron.net/media/ssavage21.jpg
or the
Traxxas T-Maxx 2.5 (nitro/gas motor produces over 1HP and it will do 40+MPH)
http://www.traxxas.com/products/nitro/tmaxx/review/tmaxx_outdoor_fr.jpg

[revndave]

I USED TO RACE THEM.I HAVE A HPI CAR AND AN ASSOCIATED TRUCK.FROM WHAT I HEAR THE HPI SAVAGE IS THE BETTER TRUCK.T MAXX BREAKS ALOT.HAVE FUN

[Jetdriver]

I have the associated. I would go with the Hpi!

[JetBoatRich]

Ask SqueezeSpectra, he know what is doing around these vehicles. :D at least that is the rumor I hear eek!

[NastyOne]

I am building an HPI right now. It is going to be sick.
If I were you I would get am HPI. :D

[boatnam2]

i have the t-maxx.it was my first rc car, really fun but i broke it in half so it has been setting for a few months.

[h2oski2fast]

I have the T-Maxx 2.5. My sister and her husband have an R/C offraod race track. There are a couple guys with the Savage, but the T-Maxx 2.5 is faster and handles/turns better. The Savage is tougher truck though, and has a much tougher suspension. I guess it comes down to what you want out of it. I don't race the T-Maxx, and mine is stock, but we do run it on the track and race for fun.

[Ultra5150]

I have the T-Maxx and love it!! It is a little hard to tune, but once you learn it will scream. I put a big bore exhaust and a better air filter and it does wheelies from a dead stop. Whichever one you buy, be prepared to be at the hobby shop alot, it is a cool hobby and fun to work on. I just bought a second one.

[summerlove]

those are pretty cool. I have the R/C hummer from Costco. Paid $59 for it. It's really bitchin! :D
how much are we talking for one of these bad boys???

[FryJet]

I looked around, drove alot of cars and in the end I went with the E-MAXX. I use it for a little backyard bashing when im relaxing. I just didnt want to mess around with the nitro, im lazy. The electric is problem free, quiet, does 29 with the gps ziptied to it, stock. I havnt broke it yet and I beat the hell out of it. Its fun, easy to use, and can break ankles fairly easily. Here it is.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/954upe71D0-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/954upe8231-med.jpg
They are all fun and will get real spendy. Good luck.
F.J.
[ August 25, 2003, 11:37 AM: Message edited by: FryJet ]

[Ntwotrance]

don't ask me, my better (worse) half works for HPI...my opinion would be in favor of HPI....

[Ultra5150]

Summerlove - The nitro versions we are talking about start out at about $400 for just the truck and transmitterafter you buy fuel, batteries, needed accessoriesyou are in about another $100. You can easily spend a couple of grand on a hobby like this. It is addicting.

[h2oski2fast]

At the track one night, we had a few beers and got an idea:
http://home.socal.rr.com/signfx/DSC01325.JPG
http://home.socal.rr.com/signfx/DSC01315.JPG
http://home.socal.rr.com/signfx/DSC01298.JPG
The hobby is fun, but very addicting........which means it can also get expensive.

[Lightning]

Did anyone not make it all the way??....swoooshh....

[wishtoHB]

I too have the E-Maxx, very quiet and sturdy. I also have the T3 Associated. I think it's kind of cheap and junky. I would go Savage 21 OR, the new OFNA dual engine titan is really awesome!!!!