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Considering another truck - 7/2/2008 5:22:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey guys,i'm considering buying a new truck to add to my collection.It has to be electric,i don't care if it's a kit or anything.I'm looking to spend about a $100.It has to be able to handle a lot of jumps,as a have a ramp and that'sbasically all i do.And a LITTLE off-road not much just some gravel.I'm looking at the Tamiya kits,Grasshopper and Blackfoot Extreme especially.Any good?Any advice is much appreciated!


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RE: Considering another truck - 7/2/2008 11:43:59 AM   
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ORIGINAL: sgtcat

Hey guys,i'm considering buying a new truck to add to my collection.It has to be electric,i don't care if it's a kit or anything.I'm looking to spend about a $100.It has to be able to handle a lot of jumps,as a have a ramp and that'sbasically all i do.And a LITTLE off-road not much just some gravel.I'm looking at the Tamiya kits,Grasshopper and Blackfoot Extreme especially.Any good?Any advice is much appreciated!

I'd go with monster trucks, as they handle jumps better than buggies. The BF extreme is good, but you MUST get a lexan body for it, the included abs body will be nothing but pieces of plastic after a few bad landings and roll overs.

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RE: Considering another truck - 7/2/2008 10:48:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ever saw an Exceed RC Dynamite? It is 4 wheel drive and sells for $109 at Raidentech. RTR

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RE: Considering another truck - 7/2/2008 11:02:54 PM   
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RE: Considering another truck - 7/3/2008 3:13:01 AM   
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ORIGINAL: sgtcat

seems like a cheap knock-off to me.


Thats about what you will get for $100.....

I had a blackfoot when I was a kid, it was fun, but broke a lot... dont know if its better now though...

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