DanPede

I know there has to be tons of these topics posted but i wanted one of my own. Please speek freely ,

Im open to any idea's , im kinda stuck on the 18mt because im a monster fan, (i know it aint much of a monster) but, of the rc18 series its the most monster*ish.

Some say that it handles like a tank compared to the 18T?? is that true??

Thanks guys,
I would appreciate this alot


Dan

WisPete

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I'd say go for the RC18T. It's a great 18th vehicle and if you end up wanting more ground clearance, then just convert it to an MT. They are so close, that it's just a handful of parts that you need to change to get it to an MT. It's just the body, pinion, spur gear, gear cover, and tires. Essentially, the tires are the only thing that makes the RC18MT "beefier" than an RC18T.

I bash my RC18T and it takes quite a beating. In fact, it usually fares better than my MLST does.

DanPede

Can you guys who have driven both please compare the driving , like i heard the mt drives like a tank is that true and is the 18t really gona drive way beter?

thetable

I went with the 18t FT which came with the needed spurs, pinions, and spur cover to make it either. The only other differences are the wheels and tires (well and the body, but they are close enough.) And I went with a set of Dirt Hawgs for a little more of the MT look, especially since I haven't heard great things about the AE MT tires.

In case you haven't seen it, conversion chart to go from any rc18 to any other: http://aedownloads.com/pdf/convert_ae18.pdf

WisPete

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The 18T sits lower and has lower rolling mass, because of the tires, so it will drive better. However, if you want to compare, buy an RC18T and grab the MT tires and a smaller pinion and you've pretty much got yourself the MT to compare.

If you are going to be jumping or bashing, I'd recommend you grab the 3Racing shocks for it, too. They are a little bigger than the stock shocks, and have threaded bodies, so you can adjust the preload very easily.

DanPede

Does the rc18t FT come with Metal Diffs and Input gears??

WisPete

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No, the FT kit diffs are the same as the RTR diffs. However, I'm running a Mamba 25 / Dynamite C4 8000kV motor in my RC18T FT and the stock diffs are holding up just fine. I will probably update them with metal cups, though.

DanPede

yeh, maybe ill run Plastic for a while

Takedown

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I say neither... To much money goes into the RC18's before their even qualified as being durable enough IMO. Take a look into the Detta ST.

RCaeroguy

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The tires off the MT will go through the grass better than the 18T.

calvino

the 18T handles WAYYY better than the 18MT and the shell looks better IMO, the FT trucks come with a whole list of upgrade parts "stock"[8D], IMO may cost more, but it works to be a better deal

Dokioto

I find that really hard to believe as the 18T and 18MT are the same trucks.. With very minor differences. The 18T might be a little better with it's lower rolling mass, but nothing extreme (not huge difference)

Not the biggest 18T fan but if thats what your looking at, then go for it! There isn't anything terribly wrong with the series.

DanPede

So here is how it looks right now. Im plannin on soon getting the RC18T FT and getting all the necesary parts needed.

Now Im totally going Brushless, But how much kV do i want. Im right now thinkin of the Mamba 6800 kV.

I would like to know what is your guys opinion on what size motor to get???

WisPete

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I ran the Mamba 25/6800kv combo in mine and it's a great setup for that truck. Another option that I think you might like a little better is a Quark 33a Pro ESC and a Wraith 7000kV motor.

DanPede

Yeh, the ESC is a little more does it do anything beter then the mamba 25 ESC?

calvino

er, it gives out more amps, which is nice, er, if you wait a little longer for the b-less, you can get the Mamba sidewinder mini edition, bigger ESC....[8D]

DanPede

Hey guys another question im throwing out there...... FOR PLAIN COLORS.... What color is a good color to paint my body???????


I open to any idea's

WisPete

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Here's a couple pics of mine..it's basic and I had to do it too quickly, due to the landlord getting mad about the compressor sound. That's why you see the bleeding and the bad line on the side.





Here's the replacement, once that one gets too beat up:

DanPede

Nice i really like thoes.... Keep them coming guys so i can see more idea's thanks.

DanPede

Ok, i sketch the body then colored it and edited it on the computer and here is a design im thinking of.

Express ur feelings about it.

DanPede

Ok, i changed my colors a little i think this looks beter... What your guys opinions??????

WisPete

My Feedback: (5)

I'd say go blue and yellow.

calvino

I like that one best, IMO it looks cool... heck, ya choice, ever consider the Proline Crowd Pleaser 2.0 shell, looks nice IMO[8D], er, call marties to make shure they got the 18T team truck, bc the last time I was there they had only the 18B FT[8D]

Dan|zu

Ok, guys im DanPede..... LOng story just had to make a new account name....


Tonight im getting my RC18t FT.... Ill post on how i like it and post pics once i piant it

im looking forward to tips

THanks

thetable

I'm loving mine. Tough little bugger.