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hpi_guy
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
401 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 18:31:42
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Is he hpi mt2 any good for a truggy with the right tyres? |
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davecorah
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
342 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 19:50:02
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apart from being 10th not 1/8th not really will for racing with the big truggys at gonerby it would get killed by them, hpi truggy is the trophy in 1/8th scale,
looks a good truck for a spot of bashing on the outside track after racing though! |
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hpi_guy
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
401 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 20:06:24
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Ok fair enough, I found one for £70 and didnt know if it was a good deal and up to racing standards |
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davecorah
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
342 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 20:13:27
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if you really want a nitro either truggy or buggy check out maxbashing as its predominently a 1/8th forum and has a busy sale section, if you have money to spend though ask around the club, i might even let my mugen go as a roller for around £125, but i want my engine etc
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hpi_guy
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
401 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 20:35:31
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Would it need just a engine or all electronics? |
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davecorah
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
342 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 20:46:02
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well for £150 i can throw in a 2.4 radio set and one good servo and one (brand new) not so good servo, |
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reg
Junior Member
 
Christmas Island
427 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 21:00:27
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for £70 its worth a thrash round,its a good little truck to get you started,and not to much to find out its not what you want to do |
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hpi_guy
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
401 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 21:14:04
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Hmmm, truggy or buggy? And Mark I've had loads of nitros before but just low on cash at the moment |
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TomTom
Average Member
  
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 21:20:03
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Personally I would go for a buggy as more people seem to race them, but its whatever floats your boat really. Ive not owned a truggy but I have raced one a few times. They are easier to drive than a buggy but tyres generally cost a bit more. |
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hpi_guy
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
401 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 21:23:27
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i have had a buggy and a truggy (admitingly the truggy was s**t) but i like the look and driving characteristics of a truggy |
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reg
Junior Member
 
Christmas Island
427 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 21:29:59
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quote: Originally posted by hpi_guy
Hmmm, truggy or buggy? And Mark I've had loads of nitros before but just low on cash at the moment
i ment the car rather than running nitro
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davecorah
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
342 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 21:32:22
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Have you considered 1/8th electric will? |
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hpi_guy
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
401 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 21:35:54
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Like what cars Dave? And I like the power smell and sound of the nitros |
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davecorah
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
342 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 21:42:42
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Hpi trophy flux, mugen mbx6t Eco, Losi 8 e, serpent 811e, durango dex408 to name a few, nitro wise i would go buggy like tom said, truggys ate easier to drive but tyres are harder to get and only grinders really work and there about 30 quid a paire |
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hpi_guy
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
401 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 21:47:32
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Ouch they are expensive tyres and I need to get one for under about £150 fully working |
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davecorah
Junior Member
 
United Kingdom
342 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2012 : 22:10:49
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You'll struggle at that tboh will as you will need starter box etc too what's your top line budget for a complete set up I
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