fiveoboy01

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I'm thinking about buying an RTR truggy setup.

Some bashing, but may race it as well. I've been out of the RC loop for years as far as cars go. Didn't even know there was such a thing as a truggy!

I'm targeting the truggys in the 400(plus or minus 25 bucks) price range, because I don't want to put any more than that on my credit card.

I've narrowed it down to these 3. And yes, I did a search, and did find some info, just looking for more input:

Kyosho Inferno US Sports truggy - did some reading up on it, seems like a good value at this price range, parts pretty easy to get, easily upgradeable, but it's necessary to change a few parts to utilize the stronger chassis.

OFNA Mutilator - Good engine(from what I have read), but some durability issues, mainly the knuckles, and gearing is off. Parts availability is good as well, and can be upgraded though not as easily it seems as the Kyosho.

VTX ST-1 - Not much info on this one that I found.

Durability isn't a huge issue with me, if the parts are upgradeable to something stronger. I broke so many parts on my T-Maxx 4 years ago, that the thing was practically rebuilt but bulletproof by the time I was done. So parts availablity is an important factor.

How do the 3 compare as far as the engines offered? I see the VTX has a .26, the Mutilator has a .32, and the Inferno has a .28. I realize displacement may not be everything, but how do the power levels compare between these 3 engines?

Any other info you guys can provide me would be great. Thanks.

hopup king

Have you checked out th GS racing Pro XUT RTR or the CEN ARENA TR RTR? These 2 seem really sweet for the price. They are a little bit more pricey than that they are both $449.99 at www.amainhobbies.com Hope this helps

nbk

I have a little bit of run in with the mutilator,its a strong truck but the knuckles are very weak.
The engine isnt the strongest on the bottom end,but the pull start is the biggest problem leaving blisters all over my hands.

I've heard a couple people say the kyosho suffers from a "dumpy engine".
But most rtr's this is a problem in the first place.

Kemo

for wisconsin VTX dealers...

Bristol R/C
8671 198th Ave.
Bristol WI 53104
262-857-3400

Docktor's Hobbies
402 Westgate Mall
Madison WI 53711
608-274-0024

Greenfield News & Hobby
402 Westgate Mall
Madison WI, 53711
414-281-1800

Hobby Town USA
807 Oregon St
Green Bay WI 54304
920-490-9996

Hobby Town USA
2767 South Oncida St.
Oshkosh WI 54902
920-426-1840

MJS Racing Services
18339 W. Hillside Dr.
New Berlin WI 53146
262-679-0142

RC Performance & Hobbies
4702 E. Broadway
Madison WI 53716
608.222.8846

Waunakee is near madison, you have 3 dealers nearby

slinger22

an affordable and race worthy truggy to consider is the TTR ST-1....some minor cheap mods and it is race worthy...nothing against the VTX...but I would question parts support..I know not everyone sells TTR but it is readily available on the web... fellas theis truggy turns with the best out there, at a fracton of the cost of the high end kits....just a matter of you guys setting up shocks and diff fluids... the vtx has a great motor....but the chassis reeks of hellfire linage...

reedthis1

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I had the Mutilator and I replaced three knuckles in a 2 month period. I bashed it on a ballpark and a grassy area with good mounds to jump and the thing ran reliable. Good first impression. On another day I got with my buddies to run against MT's (all Savage) AND IT RAN RELIABLE! Until i got on my tank 4 when I goosed the throttle and then the front wheels wobbled and ploop......knuckle broke. The third run on another day after repairs and a .28 and gearing changes I ran it for a tank and brought it in for refueling and brake adjustment I stopped it with my foot and ploop......knuckle broke. The last such run I had was at night after the repairs but this was my fault running with no top. My antenna fell and off the truck went at full tilt using the best brakes on earth, the wall. That was more of a BAM! Knuclkes broken. What survives at appx. 35 mph? The smaller hits are unacceptable. I searched for compatable parts but no results. I sold it. I want a Monster GT again and upgrade the steering and put some Blast wheels on it and be done with it.

fourwheels0

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look at the robitronic mantis. i have one and it is very nice for the money $399-$449.

reedthis1

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I have put some thought to it because I was really pleased with the Axial .28 in its debut. I sort of miss having a monster truck. I am considering the CEN GST or back to the monster gt. I had a MGT with an Axial .28 18/46 gearing and it still pulled the wheelies and was hot fast. I sold it for the truggy. The Mutilator just killed me though.

supertib

okay heres my advice... Stay away from the 3 truggies on your list, they are pretty low on the totem pole IMO and have not yet proven their reliability.

Buy a used CRT Pro, then add the rest of the parts you need like motor and radio, you will spend slightly more but end up with 100X beter Truggy.

Kemo

5.0 boy, i know you wanted to see a pic or two of the vtx, and here it is.

fourwheels0

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here's a couple pic's of the mantis.

fourwheels0

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and a couple more.

Kemo

if you guys ever get a kick ass boss that tells you to bring it in to work... never quit your job. I'm still debating on bringin it in. I could break it in at the shop, with controlled temps, and still get paid to do it

MBX5T Maniac

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Kemo, you seem to be having fun with yours. Mine should be here thursday or Fri. I can't wait!!

Kemo

the guys at work are dyin for me to bring it in and run it, BUT... i dono what customers would think of a mechanic running his rc truck in the parking lot (since there is still a good amount of snow out there).

fourwheels0

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what are you nut's. DO IT!!!!!.

MBX5T Maniac

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You know you want to. Who cares if the Mechanic gets to have some fun?