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XTM Mammoth ST or Mayhem ST - 11/30/2005 12:53:01 AM   
Doahh



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Status: offline 		Both RTR because I don't want to go through buying an engine,chassis more servos, and more.
What one would be better for me (not a first timer to nitro) and why?
I'm leaning more towards the Mayhem because of the better radio and stuff but i'd probably have to get those threaded collars unless they come with them now... and better tires

If money wan't a problem i'd gt the jammin XR and a nice engine... but I just don't have the dough after I buy a $520 radio

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RE: XTM Mammoth or mammoth ST - 11/30/2005 1:07:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		I would have to recommend the ST... I own one myself and I believe the original mammoth is discontinued. The ST is slammed in true stadium truck style, where the original was more monster truck style. Check out the Mammoth forum on globals web site... http://globalservices.globalhobby.com/globalforum/index.php Checking out the mammoth and mammoth st forums will give you plenty of info on both trucks. hope it helps!

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RE: XTM Mammoth or mammoth ST - 11/30/2005 9:56:46 PM   
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I would have to recommend the ST... I own one myself and I believe the original mammoth is discontinued. The ST is slammed in true stadium truck style, where the original was more monster truck style. Check out the Mammoth forum on globals web site... http://globalservices.globalhobby.com/globalforum/index.php Checking out the mammoth and mammoth st forums will give you plenty of info on both trucks. hope it helps!

THe OG isnt discountinued look on hobbypeople.com.

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RE: XTM Mammoth or mammoth ST - 12/1/2005 4:14:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		Kenzo 1 is correct the OG mammoth is discontinued . I have a ST and it is a good truck, never owned a mammoth but from what Ive read some of the problems that the OG mammoth had were addressed and fixed with the st, except for chassis flex but with after market brace is easily fixed.

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RE: XTM Mammoth or mammoth ST - 12/1/2005 4:44:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		The original mammoth has been discontinued but I see it is on back order now on hobbypeople.net, so they must have it coming back. (improved I hope)

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RE: XTM Mammoth or mammoth ST - 12/1/2005 2:22:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		oops sorry I ment the Mayhem ST or Mammoth ST sorry

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RE: XTM Mammoth ST or Mayhem ST - 12/1/2005 11:18:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		well id recomend the mayhem st
1. has a extremely powerful engine (i have the mayhem buggy 26 its abosoluty crazy)
2. comes with a good radio (either jr xr2i or spektrum dx3) $500 for xr2i and $550 for the spektrum
but ive seen the mammoth st they are good too
just go with wats cheaper (mammoth st runs for $350 about

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RE: XTM Mammoth ST or Mayhem ST - 12/2/2005 12:58:05 AM   
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The radio gear would be run untill I get $100 more for another tranceiver

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RE: XTM Mammoth ST or Mayhem ST - 12/3/2005 2:02:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		The Mammoth line is weak. Plastic gears, chassis flex and terrible radio. You will need a center diff and the Hobby People diff is having serious problems with the spur gear wearing out after a couple of runs (see HP mammoth forum). I would stay a way from it anf go Mayhem, jammin or Hot Bodies. The Hot Bodies seems to offer the most durability out of the box for the Money, then the Mayhem . but the Jammin is the best but the most expensive.

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RE: XTM Mammoth ST or Mayhem ST - 12/3/2005 2:49:27 PM   
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The Mammoth line is weak. Plastic gears, chassis flex and terrible radio. You will need a center diff and the Hobby People diff is having serious problems with the spur gear wearing out after a couple of runs (see HP mammoth forum). I would stay a way from it anf go Mayhem, jammin or Hot Bodies. The Hot Bodies seems to offer the most durability out of the box for the Money, then the Mayhem . but the Jammin is the best but the most expensive.

Do you know what the hell you're talking about? Have you ever owned a Mammoth? The plastic gears hold up perfectly and the Mammoth won the RD Logics Unlimited Race. The ST comes w/ 200oz of tourqe and thats terrible? The Mammoth line is Proven and Sportwerks has yet to do so. And about the the spur gear thing, thats a complete lie. Yes it has chassis flex, but every truck has their disadvantages and that offers more traction for the begginner racer.
P.S.: ilikenitrocars, the OG is back on hobbypeople!

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RE: XTM Mammoth ST or Mayhem ST - 12/3/2005 11:10:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have a Mammoth ST and the thing seems like it's bread for a stadium truck/racing. It roars and goes very fast, once it goes into second gear it's amazing it just hauls!

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RE: XTM Mammoth ST or Mayhem ST - 12/4/2005 4:15:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		well I have both of the cars in an RCCA magazine review and looked at both I think after I buy my sensor i'm going to get a:

Mayhem ST

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RE: XTM Mammoth ST or Mayhem ST - 12/5/2005 4:05:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes I own a Mammoth and it is more truoble then it is worth. If you ever owned a better truck you can see the difference immediatly. I know about the RD Logics win but that was a VERY modified truck. Don't mislead people into thinking that it is a good out ofthe box truck...it is not. the gears do not hold up and XTM had a recsall on the center diff option. If you go to the Mammoth forum you will see all the complaints about the how fast the gears wear out. The hot Bodies, Ofna and Mayhem are supoior trucks out of the box.

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RE: XTM Mammoth ST or Mayhem ST - 12/6/2005 12:45:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		the mayhgem sucks more then a mamoth st. My friend has one so did I. Got rid of it becuase I need money.

ok a) get a center diff or b)sell your remote and get a bettre quality truggy.


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RE: XTM Mammoth ST or Mayhem ST - 12/6/2005 4:17:27 AM   
Doahh