Captain DeadStick

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I'm sure this question has been asked in another thread before. If so feel free to post a link, I don't want to waste anyones time.

I'm looking to purchase an 1/18 scale truggy or monster truck and my head is spinning with all the choices. I'm pretty sure I don't want a RTR because I know I'm going to want to drop a brushless/lipo powerplant in it within 2 hours, and most of the radio gear seems pretty lousy that comes with these RTR's. I'd rather by a mid line TX with dual rates, expo etc. as I'm sure these little guys can get pretty squirrely.

Any suggestions on a real good (not meaning the MOST expensive) vehicle that would be ready to drop in all my own gear? Am I thinking smartly by purchasing just the truck and picking up a mamba powerplant, TX, etc on my own or am I wrong about the RTR stuff? I know I want 4WD and do any of these little guys have reverse? Not looking for a buggy because I am going to want to bash this thing around in the dirt. Any suggestions for a truggy or monster truck would be great!

Frozen72

You should look at the Anderson MB4 truggy kit. It's a Vendetta kit sold by a European company. You could not use a mamba you would need a bigger BL system that does not cost much more.

Needrcspeed

If you are looking for a basher MT, check out the RC18MT. Very durable, lots of hop-ups, Mamba fits it beautifully. If you want something that is more raceworthy, check out the Vendetta ST.

t9dragon

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I agree with Needrcspeed..............................

Captain DeadStick

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Thanks for the input so far. Would you guys say the RC18MT is a better choice than the new Losi Mini LST2?

t9dragon

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It is unless you like to replace your diff gears every 10-15 runs with the Mini-LST 2.

Frozen72

I would wait on the MLST2 to see if the diffs are really fixed. Why not the Vendetta ST I love mine and I jump it 8+ feet.

Mz

how about the FT rc18t? its a kit and it comes w/ some nice parts.

Captain DeadStick

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I've been leaning towards the team associated product. I did however, just go to the Duratrax site to look at the Vendetta ST per Frozen's suggestion and saw the Mini Quake SE.

Thats looking real interesting...

happywing

Why can't you use a Mamba in a Vendetta ST/MB4? What system(s) are better suited?

Mini_Me

If you want a kit since you want to go brushless, what about either a Xray M18T or M18MT? Top quality and European made. Reverse is up to the brushless speed control you choose.

M18T Videos:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...51134064436681
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfDyOx2wqyQ


M18MT Videos: [8D]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPN6iGh3E4E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJeDu-TjQmM

Together:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...46390885208971

mirage-twin

Xray is top notch, you can get the m18t/mt kits for $100 or even lower if you search hard and you will never regret it.

Captain DeadStick

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Any US websites you'd reccomend?

Mini_Me

Local to you Marty's Hobbies and Hobbytown usa at Thousand Oaks are listed as Xray dealers.. You should be able to order through them and support your local hobby shop.

wfdfiremedic

By your description it seems you are looking for a FT associated or xray.