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CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/8/2007 10:40:58 AM   
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Im new to the site, and relatively new to the RC hobby. Im buying my first nitro very soon, have a limited budget, and have the opportunity to buy either a CEN MG10MT or MG16 for the exact same (low) price. Ive done some research on the site here and have found a lot of opinion on the MG16 but not as much on the MG10. And thats really what im looking for is some more opinion on the MG10 vs MG16. I know the specs of both and understand that as far as components go they are almost identical, and upgrade/engine mods(NX-.18 flywheel mod) are the same for both, except for a few exceptions due to size restricition in the MG16. So all-in-all Ive found with a little ingenuity these units are basically the same except for size.....So my question boils down to this, which one is better for a nitro noob, who is a speed junkie and loves wheelies(MG16) but knows that the MG10 is a more practical purchase. Basically, which am I going to have more fun with?

Sorry to keep beating this issue to death.....but your quick responses will be greatly appreciated!!!
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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/8/2007 1:52:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well they would both be good for you as a starter into the nitro arena. The differences in the two is mainly the size like you had stated. The 16 being 1/16th scale and the 10 bieng 1/10th scale. If you can get either for the same price I would have to say choose the 1/10th scale or the MG10. Only because it is not only 10th scale but if later you decided to run a club race there would more than likely be a class for you to run in and too, with its size a engine upgrade in the future would be less of a hassle for you to find. It may very well be easier to work on too, I don't know, but that would be the one I would choose if I had to for a first nitro. The reasoning behind the hype of the MG16 is that 1/16th scale cars are new to the scene, maybe they are just a passing fad, maybe they are here to stay, whose to say, but with Newness (if that's a word) comes craze, many Mfgs are starting to produce these, whether or not they will stay has yet to be determined. It's sortof like the mini craze, Losi with the Mini-T and Associated with their mini, then the Mini LST1 and 2, and again the Mini MGT, but Losi didnt' stop there, they now have a Micro T... I don't see it doing too well, the micro market is owned by the 9.99-19.99 Wal-Mart and Radio Shack cars... Not much difference in between the two, besides Losi's being $90 and the cheapos being well, $10. Sorry just rambling, go with the 10 and welcome to the hobby, be sure to follow your instructions to the T, don't short cut, and make sure every screw is tight before running it and I am sure you will have a good time.

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/8/2007 11:09:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		Also Ive noticed that the MG16 requires an RX Battery mod, can anyone tell me if this is the case on the MG10 as well, or if its already set up to receive a pack....? Thanks for any help.

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/8/2007 11:19:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		And if so, which RX pack would be recommended....?

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/8/2007 11:58:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		yeah man im new to the rc nitro hobby as well and am leaning towards the mg 16.

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/9/2007 8:24:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		MG-16 is THE MOST BANG FOR THE BUCK RIGHT NOW!!!!! We designed this car to make it easy for enthusiast to try their hand at nitro without spending a whole bunch!!! These retail for around $220 I say go for it!
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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/9/2007 10:12:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		Seens like opinions are pretty much split on this issue.....Leaving me no less confused then when i got here.....

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/10/2007 9:59:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		The MG trucks are prefect 1st timer trucks. They are the same platform and share 80% of parts so upgrades are available for both. Just pick the size you want and enjoy. The price is awesome. i am picking up a MG16 to play in my backyard..

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/14/2007 8:16:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well, looks like I ended up with the MG-16 after missing out on the MG-10.....and in all honesty was looking forward to having more fun with the 16 instead of the 10....All in all ended up costing me $159CAN shipped to my door, new in the box!!! I think I got a good deal and cant wait to receive this thing and get started....So any specific startup tips for the MG16 would be greatly appreciated so that Im good to go as soon as it arrives!!! and any nitro noob tips would help also...I appreciate the help guys, this is BY FAR the most helpful RC site on the net. Thanks

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/14/2007 9:13:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		The MG-10 has a different battery compartment then the MG-16

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/15/2007 2:34:21 PM   
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Back to topic... I bought an MG10 a few days ago and it's great. Really takes a beating. Only thing I plan to do is put a bigger motor in and a custom painted body.

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/15/2007 5:32:36 PM   
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Also Ive noticed that the MG16 requires an RX Battery mod, can anyone tell me if this is the case on the MG10 as well, or if its already set up to receive a pack....? Thanks for any help.



Its not required, just something that people do who dont like using aa batteries. Using 4 aa batteries works just fine. It has plenty of power and actually lasts pretty long with.

Also, if you have a way to charge 4 aa cells, get the venom rechargable aa batteries. They will pop right in.

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/15/2007 11:08:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		Glad you replied webdr!
It was really your review that convinced me to go with the CEN MG series...Ya sorry, I guess "required" was the wrong word. What I meant was, for those who opt to do the mod what sort of Voltage and Mah should a guy be shooting for?....Ive since found the threads with the right info, I think (6v and 1500Mah, I believe that was what Muck76 had)?....but thanks anyway webdr, and I noticed that you seem to have gotten a lot of life out of your AA's, but others seem to complain about only getting 3 tanks out of them, however I have found another who said he got 9 tanks including break-in, so Ill definitley be giving it a shot before going straight to the mod. Any other quirks or general tips specific to the MG-16 youve found since the review would be welcomed!!! Mine will be arriving next week!!! Thanks again.

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/16/2007 12:30:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		From my experiences, it's actually a bulletproof ride. I have not broken one thing on it and I run it pretty hard. One thing you could do is cut the body for the pull start. I got around 8 tanks before I changed the batteries, then I switched to rechargable and solved that. Tires are decent but could stand to be upgraded to something with a little more grip.
Enjoy it, I liked it alot more than the mg10.

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RE: CEN MG10 or MG16 for first nitro? - 11/16/2007 12:33:59 AM