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Old 08-27-2006, 07:09 PM
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Im looking to buy a car ive done the offroad thing for a wile now but Sence i moved closer to the city theres alot more roads now and i was wondering what cars there are and what ones are quick and reliable? im looking at http://www.traxxas.com/products/nitr...rx_n4tec33.htm (Nitro 4-Tec 3.3) anyone heard anything good/bad about that car. any other cars i should be looking at?
Old 08-27-2006, 07:33 PM
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i wouldnt go with the 4 tec, though i have never ran one i have heard many complaints about them, i would look at an rs4 or an ntc3
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the 4tec is a great car, but with the 3.3... that was just a bad idea by traxxas, too powerful for the car. no control. id go with an hpi rs4 or an associated ntc3
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Ok i have looked at them both the RS4 and ntc3 i like them both but i would like to know there speeds? because if its below 50 or not much higher i will prolly just get a MGT Instead sence it can go off and on road and go neer about the same speeds
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hpi's is about 45ish out of the box, ntc3 is a little faster. with a few hopups they can go faster such as taller gearing, a 2 speed and a tuned pipe. even a cheap not stock engine can add speed. dont expect high speeds from an out of the box rtr unless you're looking at a CEN which i personally dont recomend. and the 4tec 3.3 which sacrifices handling and other things for speed.
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Ok thanks alot for ur answers they helped me pick the one im gona buy
Old 08-28-2006, 10:15 PM
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well i do recommend the CEN CT5. Its got 2 drivetrain included into the box, one for top speed and one for track. Perfect for 1st timer
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i was wondering what cars there are and what ones are quick and reliable?
almost seems like an oxy-moron to me...

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