lnc0321

Just got this on ebay for 130.00 without the remote and I love it. The quality is awesome a lot better than my rc18t. Here are some Pics enjoy!!!

five21racing

Do you mean you like the carbon fiber chassis better then the stock plastic? The RC18 (T)(B)(MT) are almost all the same. Well atleast my MT and B are.

That's not a steal but it looks pretty good.

rschoi_75

Its not a rc18t... Its an Xray M18T. Two different companies.

He's saying that he likes it better than his rc18t.

nice truck dude.

lnc0321

Thanks

five21racing

holy ***** I'm STUPID [sm=confused_smile.gif] Now that I take a 2nd, closer, look at it, I see the arms are way different. Sorry about that.

I'm assuming the M18T has a better set up as far as steering linkage goes?

markhat250

I'm real close to geting one. How do you like the steering linkage compared to an RC18T?

Do these take a full size servo?

DarkHorse

> Just got this on ebay for 130.00 without the remote and I love it.
Constructed and with a few hop ups , looks like a good deal to me.

I'd beintersted to know what it weighs with and without battery.

> Do these take a full size servo?
~30mm max width, HS-81(MG) which looks tough, I'm still using a plastic geared JP Naro Max mini servo.



I can't compare to any other kit as I've not seen any of the competition yet. I'm trying out the metal spur and pinion gears now which makes a bit more noise (initially much louder). On 3s 11.1v with brushless it is a handful if your trigger happy. Even with my average motor and inadequate P10 ESC, low stiff suspension setup and low centre of gravity, the truck still pops up the front to wheelie on a standing start if you punch it. Depends on road surface and traction available or it can just turn into a crazed Tasmanian Devil right there on the spot LOL. Yes my truck looks like **** now but it still licks (rookie basher blazer) !


PS. I attached nothing... server bug

Mini_Me

The M18T uses a ball bearing supported center bellcrank with a dual metal c-clip servo saver. It takes the next larger size servos than those found in most others . A full size servo is unneeded and would greatly effect the balance and handling.

lnc0321

Markhat 250, comapring my rc18t steering to a m18t by far the m18t is better. I have try everything on my rc18t and after lots of different things i am currently happy with my rc18t steering, but the m18t you dont have to do anything it has no slop. I have a hitec hs56hb servo metal servo saver and dp drag link and it reduce almost all the slop. Here are some pics of my rc18t

markhat250

321, that is good to hear!! I have a Metal Servo Saver Ring and DP Drag Link coming in the mail and should be here any day. This is my last stand for the RC18T. If it works well, I'll keep it. You are giving me serious hope for it, if you have eliminated most of the slop. That's real promising!! So do you just have the metal ring on the servo saver and that's it? Or is there somthing else I need to know. I just have a metal ring coming and the Link.

So if we throw out the the steering issue on the RC18T and it's all dialed at this point.......how do the RC18T and M18T compare? Why do you like one over the other. To me, the Xray seems to have a trick factor mojo going for it, but you can't despute the RC18T's market place. That has some value even though some say the M18T is "better".

I'm super curious to hear your thoughts since you have both, and also that your RC18T has been "fixed".

pro

We have 4 guys here who are driving the M18T. But compared to the RC18T the suspension wears out much faster. Take care of your pivot balls and order a new set just in case and you will be fine. The "rest" of the car is absolutely better quality than the RC18T.

Mini_Me

They sell nickel plated pivot balls as well.

pro

Yeah they do! But if u use them the arms will wear out. So it is cheaper to stay with the plastic ones!

Mini_Me

What are you running on?

pro

I am talking about bashing. With all that dirt and sand getting inbetween. Not about carpet racing. A friend of mine tried these (coated ones) for our "outdoor activity" It wont wear out after two or three runs but bit by bit if you know what i mean.

rschoi_75

yeah, I noticed that too. But I don't consider it an issue. Even when the balls are worn, they still function properly. I just clean them and use a tiny bit of Dry teflon powder in there. The teflon helps to reduce friction and doesn't attract dust.

pro

@pvt_pile

I like your avatar! You know that you are surounded by a**holes, dont cha! lol

Where did you get this teflon powder? Never heard of it. But i do know graphite powder.

lnc0321

Liked my m18t so much that I got me another xray mini. Here is my new M18 it will be replacing my micro rs4 and will be racing it on carpet.

rschoi_75

Teflon Powder:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXDH62&P=7

I use it on a lot of r/c's. Mainly on all my kingpins, inside ball cups, open diffs, open spurs, on bushings, etc... Basically any moving part exposed to dust and the elements. I rarely use oil to lube exposed parts.

pro

OH great! I will get some of this powder for sure!





Xray M18 is the best!
Here is mine

Mini_Me

Pro, I thought you were a WWS guy?

markhat250

Guys....I am throwing in the towel on my RC18T. I too hope to be the proud owner of an M18T. I am new to mini's and the steering is so sensitive on dirt. With it being so sensitive, it is imperitive that you can control it, and the steering issue is a joke on the RC18T. I did the upgrades and just calling it quits and going for the Xray.

Mini_Me

Let us know if you have any questions.