MGT vs. LST2
04-10-2007, 06:16 PM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
which one is the best in terms of performance, tuning ease, break in ease and relibility
Well strait out of the box I would have to honestly say the lst2 is the better performer of the 2. There both very easy to tune and hold there tune very well so I would say there even on that. I personaly feel the lst2 motor makes more power. break in ease and relibilty I would say there even there also. When you break in any one of these engins I recomend useing a drill of spin start. If not you will have some blisters from yanking on the pull rope.
with the money you save on buying an mgt you can easly afford a cheep drill, charger, fuel, fuel bottle, battery pack, glow plugs, and glow plug ignitor. Your gonna need these things no matter which one you buy if you don't have them allready.
Well strait out of the box I would have to honestly say the lst2 is the better performer of the 2. There both very easy to tune and hold there tune very well so I would say there even on that. I personaly feel the lst2 motor makes more power. break in ease and relibilty I would say there even there also. When you break in any one of these engins I recomend useing a drill of spin start. If not you will have some blisters from yanking on the pull rope.
with the money you save on buying an mgt you can easly afford a cheep drill, charger, fuel, fuel bottle, battery pack, glow plugs, and glow plug ignitor. Your gonna need these things no matter which one you buy if you don't have them allready.
04-10-2007, 06:36 PM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
I suppose you can sumarize like this
If you want something out of the box that you will not have to fiddle with hardly at all then get the LST2
If you want to save a bit of cash and spend that in making something more original and you dont mind changing a few bits to get it competative then get the MGT
If you want something out of the box that you will not have to fiddle with hardly at all then get the LST2
If you want to save a bit of cash and spend that in making something more original and you dont mind changing a few bits to get it competative then get the MGT
04-10-2007, 07:16 PM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
i dont think you can go wrong with either one, i have owned both but i still have the lst. i will go with the lst just because it comes with really good electronics to start. i feal you will be satisfied with it the way it is for a long time before you decide to do any hop ups.
04-10-2007, 08:53 PM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
They're both great trucks IMO... If I had the $$ at the time, I would have got the LST2.. I am definitely happy with the MGT though, I've also dumped quite a bit into it.. it's been fun 
04-10-2007, 10:59 PM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
I have personaly driven both
With my setup on the MGT I can beat an LST2 ont the local track easily
and all i did was change oil weights /gearing
It flies VERY level and has plenty of torque it is easy to tune it will save you money and it is tuff
ive jumped mine OVER my truck bed and DID not land it but still drove away!!!
i have also gotten about 15ft of air stuck it on the ground and drove off
PLUS team associated is a very good company in the area of product support
IMO i say go with the MGT save a little money and use it to either buy you a small electric stadium
or some bodies or some accories or a few hop ups
With my setup on the MGT I can beat an LST2 ont the local track easily
and all i did was change oil weights /gearing
It flies VERY level and has plenty of torque it is easy to tune it will save you money and it is tuff
ive jumped mine OVER my truck bed and DID not land it but still drove away!!!
i have also gotten about 15ft of air stuck it on the ground and drove off
PLUS team associated is a very good company in the area of product support
IMO i say go with the MGT save a little money and use it to either buy you a small electric stadium
or some bodies or some accories or a few hop ups
04-11-2007, 05:55 AM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
How do you have your MGT set up? Just looking to see if there is anything else I can do to mine for racing.
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I have personaly driven both
With my setup on the MGT I can beat an LST2 ont the local track easily
and all i did was change oil weights /gearing
It flies VERY level and has plenty of torque it is easy to tune it will save you money and it is tuff
ive jumped mine OVER my truck bed and DID not land it but still drove away!!!
i have also gotten about 15ft of air stuck it on the ground and drove off
PLUS team associated is a very good company in the area of product support
IMO i say go with the MGT save a little money and use it to either buy you a small electric stadium
or some bodies or some accories or a few hop ups
I have personaly driven both
With my setup on the MGT I can beat an LST2 ont the local track easily
and all i did was change oil weights /gearing
It flies VERY level and has plenty of torque it is easy to tune it will save you money and it is tuff
ive jumped mine OVER my truck bed and DID not land it but still drove away!!!
i have also gotten about 15ft of air stuck it on the ground and drove off
PLUS team associated is a very good company in the area of product support
IMO i say go with the MGT save a little money and use it to either buy you a small electric stadium
or some bodies or some accories or a few hop ups
04-11-2007, 08:19 AM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
my mgt out of the box was nose heavy and always wanted to land on its front bumper. i needed to put the batt pack as far back as possible and remove some of the plastic holders in the front to make it jump level. i also ( dont let this discurage you) needed to replace all the servos , well all the electronic gear because i couldnt find what was making everything twick . sent it back to ae and they said nothing was wrong, pluged it all in and it did it again. i literally ripped all the electronics out, took the tx and smashed it all with a 16lb sledge hammer ( i think there are pics on rcu of it) changed everything over to futaba electronics and it all went away. now mind you i have the .21 but with the forward only it is pretty fast.
but dont make the same mistake i did, buy the lst2 and you wont look back. now all my trucks are collecting dust and i hate to sell them because because its like i am cutting off a arm or something.
but dont make the same mistake i did, buy the lst2 and you wont look back. now all my trucks are collecting dust and i hate to sell them because because its like i am cutting off a arm or something.
04-11-2007, 11:18 AM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
If money really is no issue, just get both.
I have two MGTs, but from everything I have read it sure sounds like the LST2 is a better truck out of the box. Sure can't complain about my MGTs though. Both of them are a blast to drive.
I have two MGTs, but from everything I have read it sure sounds like the LST2 is a better truck out of the box. Sure can't complain about my MGTs though. Both of them are a blast to drive.
04-11-2007, 11:19 AM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
I had the LST 1 which is a great truck, handles superb for it's size and the mach 26 is very punchy. It was expensive to maintain though and the reciver pack is a PITA to access. I would imagine the muggy would be a better choice if cash is limited. I'm considering buying an MTA-4 because it looks excellent value for money[8D]
04-11-2007, 12:47 PM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
im not sure about the mgt, but if the engine and radio of the lst2 outperform the mgt it doesn't seem that the lst2 is a bad buy. radio and engine alone could run 300+, so the cost is close. on looks, the lst2 looks pretty impressive with the huge shocks and just the overall size. if your gonna keep em stock it has to be a no brainer. my mach has been reliable and a trooper, it still running despite it beeing my first nitro.
04-11-2007, 02:47 PM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
I Can't see why this debate is still going.
Nobody has said the MGT is better, only that its a great value truck, which can compete with an LST with a few changes. I thought once it had been said a couple of times the thread would dissapear into the ether along with the rest.
Lets summarize and put it to rest.
LST 2
Excellent FM synthesized radio
Good, powerful, reliable .26 7 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with High low power settings and reverse
roto start
4 oversize shocks
Enough power to wheelie (as the guy obviously likes wheelies)
Excellent basher and competant racer out of the box
$649.99 at horizon
MGT
AM radio, better than most RTRs but still AM
Good,powerful, reliabe .28 4 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with reverse
Roto start and pull start
8 Maxx size shocks
Enough power to wheelie on demand
Excellent basher ou of the box, Can be a competant racer with a few hopups
$399.99 at horizon
Ok thats pretty much it the guy can decide from here!
Nobody has said the MGT is better, only that its a great value truck, which can compete with an LST with a few changes. I thought once it had been said a couple of times the thread would dissapear into the ether along with the rest.
Lets summarize and put it to rest.
LST 2
Excellent FM synthesized radio
Good, powerful, reliable .26 7 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with High low power settings and reverse
roto start
4 oversize shocks
Enough power to wheelie (as the guy obviously likes wheelies)
Excellent basher and competant racer out of the box
$649.99 at horizon
MGT
AM radio, better than most RTRs but still AM
Good,powerful, reliabe .28 4 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with reverse
Roto start and pull start
8 Maxx size shocks
Enough power to wheelie on demand
Excellent basher ou of the box, Can be a competant racer with a few hopups
$399.99 at horizon
Ok thats pretty much it the guy can decide from here!
04-11-2007, 10:05 PM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
1 Team Losi LST2 RTR Monster Truck x/XS3 Radio - LOSB0015 $568.99 @ Killer You have to get to the CC Screen to see the Price.....
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04-12-2007, 02:18 AM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
ORIGINAL: jonnymac
I Can't see why this debate is still going.
Nobody has said the MGT is better, only that its a great value truck, which can compete with an LST with a few changes. I thought once it had been said a couple of times the thread would dissapear into the ether along with the rest.
Lets summarize and put it to rest.
LST 2
Excellent FM synthesized radio
Good, powerful, reliable .26 7 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with High low power settings and reverse
roto start
4 oversize shocks
Enough power to wheelie (as the guy obviously likes wheelies)
Excellent basher and competant racer out of the box
$649.99 at horizon
MGT
AM radio, better than most RTRs but still AM
Good,powerful, reliabe .28 4 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with reverse
Roto start and pull start
8 Maxx size shocks
Enough power to wheelie on demand
Excellent basher ou of the box, Can be a competant racer with a few hopups
$399.99 at horizon
Ok thats pretty much it the guy can decide from here!
I Can't see why this debate is still going.
Nobody has said the MGT is better, only that its a great value truck, which can compete with an LST with a few changes. I thought once it had been said a couple of times the thread would dissapear into the ether along with the rest.
Lets summarize and put it to rest.
LST 2
Excellent FM synthesized radio
Good, powerful, reliable .26 7 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with High low power settings and reverse
roto start
4 oversize shocks
Enough power to wheelie (as the guy obviously likes wheelies)
Excellent basher and competant racer out of the box
$649.99 at horizon
MGT
AM radio, better than most RTRs but still AM
Good,powerful, reliabe .28 4 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with reverse
Roto start and pull start
8 Maxx size shocks
Enough power to wheelie on demand
Excellent basher ou of the box, Can be a competant racer with a few hopups
$399.99 at horizon
Ok thats pretty much it the guy can decide from here!
Thanks for the info I definatley made up my mind now!!! (LST!!!!!!!)
04-12-2007, 03:09 AM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
ORIGINAL: jonnymac
I Can't see why this debate is still going.
Nobody has said the MGT is better, only that its a great value truck, which can compete with an LST with a few changes. I thought once it had been said a couple of times the thread would dissapear into the ether along with the rest.
Lets summarize and put it to rest.
LST 2
Excellent FM synthesized radio
Good, powerful, reliable .26 7 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with High low power settings and reverse
roto start
4 oversize shocks
Enough power to wheelie (as the guy obviously likes wheelies)
Excellent basher and competant racer out of the box
$649.99 at horizon
MGT
AM radio, better than most RTRs but still AM
Good,powerful, reliabe .28 4 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with reverse
Roto start and pull start
8 Maxx size shocks
Enough power to wheelie on demand
Excellent basher ou of the box, Can be a competant racer with a few hopups
$399.99 at horizon
Ok thats pretty much it the guy can decide from here!
I Can't see why this debate is still going.
Nobody has said the MGT is better, only that its a great value truck, which can compete with an LST with a few changes. I thought once it had been said a couple of times the thread would dissapear into the ether along with the rest.
Lets summarize and put it to rest.
LST 2
Excellent FM synthesized radio
Good, powerful, reliable .26 7 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with High low power settings and reverse
roto start
4 oversize shocks
Enough power to wheelie (as the guy obviously likes wheelies)
Excellent basher and competant racer out of the box
$649.99 at horizon
MGT
AM radio, better than most RTRs but still AM
Good,powerful, reliabe .28 4 port engine
2 speed forward gearbox with reverse
Roto start and pull start
8 Maxx size shocks
Enough power to wheelie on demand
Excellent basher ou of the box, Can be a competant racer with a few hopups
$399.99 at horizon
Ok thats pretty much it the guy can decide from here!
04-12-2007, 03:45 AM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
Yep, my LST 1 with claw tyres would sometimes flip over onto it's lid from standing start. And from what I have heard the MGT 4.6 will wheelie also. It's all in the tuning you know
04-12-2007, 04:14 AM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
my stocker wheelies aawesomly, watch the vid of mgt---evaders MGT, stock that thing is wheelieing lots, and on wet grass and wet ashphalt
04-12-2007, 07:17 AM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
Popping a wheelie from a dead stop isn't the same as popping wheelies "on demand". There are no RTR MTs that can do that. Pretty much any of them can pop a wheelie from a start though, if you play with the setup a little.
Oh yeah... the LST2 owns the MGT at everything. The MGT is an attractive package, but I can't think of one single area where it outshines the LST2... except for the initial purchase price.
Oh yeah... the LST2 owns the MGT at everything. The MGT is an attractive package, but I can't think of one single area where it outshines the LST2... except for the initial purchase price.
04-12-2007, 08:24 AM
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RE: MGT vs. LST2
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Popping a wheelie from a dead stop isn't the same as popping wheelies "on demand". There are no RTR MTs that can do that. Pretty much any of them can pop a wheelie from a start though, if you play with the setup a little.
Oh yeah... the LST2 owns the MGT at everything. The MGT is an attractive package, but I can't think of one single area where it outshines the LST2... except for the initial purchase price.
Popping a wheelie from a dead stop isn't the same as popping wheelies "on demand". There are no RTR MTs that can do that. Pretty much any of them can pop a wheelie from a start though, if you play with the setup a little.
Oh yeah... the LST2 owns the MGT at everything. The MGT is an attractive package, but I can't think of one single area where it outshines the LST2... except for the initial purchase price.
