Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
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Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
I am talking about the:
1) MCD Monster Truck Zenoah 26cc
2) HPI Extreme Baja SS - RTR 26cc
3) FG Big Foot Monster Truck 26cc
For u$1500 and up i tought those trucks were a lot faster.
1) MCD Monster Truck Zenoah 26cc
2) HPI Extreme Baja SS - RTR 26cc
3) FG Big Foot Monster Truck 26cc
For u$1500 and up i tought those trucks were a lot faster.
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
Most of the cars you mention are the base model from the manufacturer with standard engines, pipes and clutches - so they may not do 40+. The racers out there (on road or off road) will almost never run a car straight out of the box, they'll always put in a tuned engine ect.
For off road, speed isn't the be all and end all of the car - it's stability and making sure you can get round the track neater than anyone else but for on road it's a combination speed, tyre choice, the best components that suit you and of hours of practice not only on the track but on set up. You can have the best car in the world (even if it's set up by a world champ) but if that set up isn't suited to you it won't work. A car just set up for straight line speed may be great on a large parking lot but useless on a 1/5 circuit.
IT'S ALL IN THE SET UP (and being a good driver)
Mike
For off road, speed isn't the be all and end all of the car - it's stability and making sure you can get round the track neater than anyone else but for on road it's a combination speed, tyre choice, the best components that suit you and of hours of practice not only on the track but on set up. You can have the best car in the world (even if it's set up by a world champ) but if that set up isn't suited to you it won't work. A car just set up for straight line speed may be great on a large parking lot but useless on a 1/5 circuit.
IT'S ALL IN THE SET UP (and being a good driver)
Mike
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
ORIGINAL: rafa26
I am talking about the:
1) MCD Monster Truck Zenoah 26cc
2) HPI Extreme Baja SS - RTR 30.5cc
3) FG Big Foot Monster Truck 26cc
For u$1500 and up i tought those trucks were a lot faster.
I am talking about the:
1) MCD Monster Truck Zenoah 26cc
2) HPI Extreme Baja SS - RTR 30.5cc
3) FG Big Foot Monster Truck 26cc
For u$1500 and up i tought those trucks were a lot faster.
The HPI BAJA SS doe not come with a 30.5 cc engine I do not know where you got that info from??and it is also a KIT not RTR
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
Thanks Mike, nice comment but anyway, do you have any idea which one of the 3 accelerates faster ?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
The HPI BAJA SS doe not come with a 30.5 cc engine I do not know where you got that info from??and it is also a KIT not RTR
http://www.largescalerc.com/HPIBajass305.html
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
ORIGINAL: rafa26
The HPI for the Baja is here :
http://www.largescalerc.com/HPIBajass305.html
The HPI BAJA SS doe not come with a 30.5 cc engine I do not know where you got that info from??and it is also a KIT not RTR
http://www.largescalerc.com/HPIBajass305.html
It does not come that way from the factory.....Largescalerc.com is putting that in the kit.. just so you know......the original kit come with a 26cc engine and a HPI tuned pipe.....So I wonder if they send you the HPI pipe ? since you are paying for it? JMO....
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
ORIGINAL: hndaman1
It does not come that way from the factory.....Largescalerc.com is putting that in the kit.. just so you know......the original kit come with a 26cc engine and a HPI tuned pipe.....So I wonder if they send you the HPI pipe ? since you are paying for it? JMO....
ORIGINAL: rafa26
The HPI for the Baja is here :
http://www.largescalerc.com/HPIBajass305.html
The HPI BAJA SS doe not come with a 30.5 cc engine I do not know where you got that info from??and it is also a KIT not RTR
http://www.largescalerc.com/HPIBajass305.html
It does not come that way from the factory.....Largescalerc.com is putting that in the kit.. just so you know......the original kit come with a 26cc engine and a HPI tuned pipe.....So I wonder if they send you the HPI pipe ? since you are paying for it? JMO....
Thanks for the input, then i will correct the thread and exchange the 30.5cc by a 26cc.
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
Would be nice to put all those 3 trucks on asphalt road and check the numbers for acelleration, something like 0-35mph and top speed.
That would anwer all my questions.
That would anwer all my questions.
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
ORIGINAL: rafa26
Thanks for the input, then i will correct the thread and exchange the 30.5cc by a 26cc.
ORIGINAL: hndaman1
It does not come that way from the factory.....Largescalerc.com is putting that in the kit.. just so you know......the original kit come with a 26cc engine and a HPI tuned pipe.....So I wonder if they send you the HPI pipe ? since you are paying for it? JMO....
ORIGINAL: rafa26
The HPI for the Baja is here :
http://www.largescalerc.com/HPIBajass305.html
The HPI BAJA SS doe not come with a 30.5 cc engine I do not know where you got that info from??and it is also a KIT not RTR
http://www.largescalerc.com/HPIBajass305.html
It does not come that way from the factory.....Largescalerc.com is putting that in the kit.. just so you know......the original kit come with a 26cc engine and a HPI tuned pipe.....So I wonder if they send you the HPI pipe ? since you are paying for it? JMO....
Thanks for the input, then i will correct the thread and exchange the 30.5cc by a 26cc.
Here is the proof in the pudding....http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/10610.html
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
ORIGINAL: rafa26
Would be nice to put all those 3 trucks on asphalt road and check the numbers for acelleration, something like 0-35mph and top speed.
That would anwer all my questions.
Would be nice to put all those 3 trucks on asphalt road and check the numbers for acelleration, something like 0-35mph and top speed.
That would anwer all my questions.
As a test it would be pointless as all three cars are for diffrent uses, but to andswer your question and provided they all have stanard 26cc Zenoah/CY engines then i wouldn't be at all suprised if the HPI won. I think it would probably win in an off road competition too.
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Stock mine did 34.
Add a Jetpro V2 it does 51
Not bad for a 35 pound bullet
Add a Jetpro V2 it does 51
Not bad for a 35 pound bullet
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
Top speed is all about gearing... If you want to go fast, but a CAR, not a TRUCK... The fun of watching a truck go fast in a straight line wears off real quick...
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I get sick of these threads where people need to know the "top speed". They are all very fast, even out of the box. You hit your ankle with one of these heavy rc's going even 25, you are going to have a very bad bruise or fracture.
If you want 70 mph, go buy a Traxxas Jato. [sm=tired.gif]
If you want 70 mph, go buy a Traxxas Jato. [sm=tired.gif]
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Traxxas Jato it's not gas! The thread here is about gas only.
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
ORIGINAL: hathi
speed is nothing without control
speed is nothing without control
I can be wrong but i think that handling and control will be esier to be adjusted by the manufacturer on a 1:6, 1:5 truck.
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
i agree that if u cant handle it then speed is no good to you time and time we get these ridiculous threads asking how fast or which is the fastest and to be perfectly honest it comes down to how much you want to spend for example on a modded/tuned engine,performance pipe and air filter and race clutch and thats before you even look at hydros or disc brakes for stopping power and making the car more stable so it handles better at high speed for example widening kits for front and rear
best thing for you to do is go to your nearest track and watch and learn and then buy
best thing for you to do is go to your nearest track and watch and learn and then buy
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
ORIGINAL: blackrain
doesnt the fg baja do 45mph stock
doesnt the fg baja do 45mph stock
Most of the people here said tha 45mph is a lie.
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ORIGINAL: vtl1180ny
Top speed is all about gearing... If you want to go fast, but a CAR, not a TRUCK... The fun of watching a truck go fast in a straight line wears off real quick...
Top speed is all about gearing... If you want to go fast, but a CAR, not a TRUCK... The fun of watching a truck go fast in a straight line wears off real quick...
I donno about that statement....... Watching a huge truck versus a car move that fast draws a lot more attention with my experiences in large scale. Eventualy I have to turn the truck, and it handles nearly just as well at 40 as a car does. It's all about proper set up and handling with throttle and brake management.
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i personaly wouldnt be happy without a fast setup, but it needs to be on the right vehicle with the best suspention. so far the hpi baja suspention i like the most. My nitros are wicked fast ,well each one of my motors cost $400 plus. I heard, but im not shore if its true that the moddified gas motors you will need to tune more often.
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I donno about that statement....... Watching a huge truck versus a car move that fast draws a lot more attention with my experiences in large scale. Eventualy I have to turn the truck, and it handles nearly just as well at 40 as a car does. It's all about proper set up and handling with throttle and brake management.
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Top speed is all about gearing... If you want to go fast, but a CAR, not a TRUCK... The fun of watching a truck go fast in a straight line wears off real quick...
Top speed is all about gearing... If you want to go fast, but a CAR, not a TRUCK... The fun of watching a truck go fast in a straight line wears off real quick...
I donno about that statement....... Watching a huge truck versus a car move that fast draws a lot more attention with my experiences in large scale. Eventualy I have to turn the truck, and it handles nearly just as well at 40 as a car does. It's all about proper set up and handling with throttle and brake management.
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ORIGINAL: csp1971
I get sick of these threads where people need to know the "top speed". They are all very fast, even out of the box. [sm=tired.gif]
I get sick of these threads where people need to know the "top speed". They are all very fast, even out of the box. [sm=tired.gif]
Bigger=More stability
Its all in how the car/truck is set up and the control the driver has.
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RE: Is it true that the trucks from MCD, HPI and FG don't go over 40MPH right out of the box ??
ORIGINAL: Dave ESPI
I donno about that statement....... Watching a huge truck versus a car move that fast draws a lot more attention with my experiences in large scale. Eventualy I have to turn the truck, and it handles nearly just as well at 40 as a car does. It's all about proper set up and handling with throttle and brake management.
ORIGINAL: vtl1180ny
Top speed is all about gearing... If you want to go fast, but a CAR, not a TRUCK... The fun of watching a truck go fast in a straight line wears off real quick...
Top speed is all about gearing... If you want to go fast, but a CAR, not a TRUCK... The fun of watching a truck go fast in a straight line wears off real quick...
I donno about that statement....... Watching a huge truck versus a car move that fast draws a lot more attention with my experiences in large scale. Eventualy I have to turn the truck, and it handles nearly just as well at 40 as a car does. It's all about proper set up and handling with throttle and brake management.
Even a stock sportline will out accelerate and out handle a fully modded truck...
I like moderate speed and monster low end torque in a truck... I want my trucks to climb a 90 deg hill!!!! Top speed does nothing for you there...
Sure you can get a nitro to go real fast, but they handle like crap...
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Even a stock sportline will out accelerate and out handle a fully modded truck...
the FGMT vs SPORTLINE debate....
OK.... My STOCK truck is in there .... somewhere.........
Race ya out ! [8D]
zing! hahhaha
the FGMT vs SPORTLINE debate....
OK.... My STOCK truck is in there .... somewhere.........
Race ya out ! [8D]
zing! hahhaha