what mini, I was thinking about the Associated RC18T Truck RTR Kit
 

here is a link uhh if it worked lol [link=http://www.atomicmods.com/Categories/Associated-RC-18/Kits.aspx]http://www.atomicmods.com/Categories/Associated-RC-18/Kits.aspx[/link] please tell me if it is good and if not what other one should i consider.

thanx!!!!

and if you need more info i will post more info thanxzzeeeezzsdfa

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The RC18 series is excellent. Time proven design, lots of aftermarket support, and good out of the box performance as well. You won't be disappointed with any of them, but also check out the Mini-Baja by Team Losi, its one of my favorite Minis.

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ok thanx keep um coming!!!

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I have a RC18B and I really like it. There is just so much aftermarket support for the RC18 series.

There are other great options out there and every once in a while I think what if... But I never regret buying the RC18. I can get replacement parts at any local shop and it has been a very quick, tough car. I haven't had any problems with it so far.

What will be the primary purpose of the truck? Will you race it?

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i will probably just drive around, do some jumps, get after market parts for it, and go to my lhs and drive on the track. but i don't know about entering any races:] oh and i have a revo so im not a noob at the hobby well maby some things on the electric that isn't on nitro that i don't know about:]:]:].

so is there any other good ones besides the kyosho inferno and the rc18t/b. b/c i want to know but so far im looking twards the rc18t and if i get that what brushless should i get? and how good is it out of the box.

oh and still keep them coming thanx:::]]]

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you may want to consider the 18T FT truck, comes with tons of upgrades in it allready, so what electronics you put in it is up to you :)

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ok can i have a link

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Out of the box it works fine and is very fun. Although the included battery charger is a pain (who wants to wait 10 hours for the battery to charge?) so you will likely want to pick up a good charger before long, if not at the same time as the truck. The steering is a little sloppy, but if you aren't racing the lack of precision won't be a big problem (heck, I even raced mine with stock steering).

If you are thinking about going brushless right away, you might be better off getting the Factory Team kit as calvino said. It doesn't come with electronics you aren't going to use and comes with some nice upgrades. But if you get the RTR you will be able to have fun with it in stock form for a while.

As far as brushless, I am looking to go brushless with my RC18B. I haven't decided on a setup myself. However, I am going to stay away from the super high kv ratings because it seems to make the car only good for super speed runs, and not very controllable for backyard bashing and small tracks. The setup I am looking at is a Mamba 25 speed controller and a Hyperion YC-22 6000kv motor. Don't have any experience with it though, so I can't really recommend it over something else.

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ya, the 18T FT is nuts, friend has one (and is assembling it) and it comes with tons of nice upgrades, alot of stuff you would end up getting down the road anyway, plus if you want to put in something like a draglink... you can do that, but ya, it is a nice truck[8D], I kinda wish I got the kit as a first truck:eek:[&o]:(

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haha with this link u just saved me $15 an 2 days of waitin for a RC18b RTR

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XTM Rage?

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+1 for mini baja. Put an Orion Baja motor in it and you got it going 30 at the same price as an rc18t.

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vendetta st,,, xtm rage (but i would wait until they come out with alloy parts.. )the rage has the strongest drivetrain of any mini i have read about..

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well thanx for the help guys just went to my lhs and bought the rc 18t very nice truck but i took it out and the batt. was charged already so i hop it didn't have a problem or something but man its fast for stock and jumps good too. the only thing is is was i supposed to do something because the instructions sucked and i took it out of the box and just started driving was that bad??? also i want to get a good charger and batt. that is really good for a low price can you guys give me some ideas. i have a revo but this is my first mini so if you could help it would be great.

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oh yea i would like it to charge fast last for a long time and has good power!! but not lipo yet... to expensive:[

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Lipo can only be used with an ESC that excepts Lipos.... So for now with the stock ESC i would get this Battery http://maxamps.com/proddetail.php?pr...ll-Odd&cat=144 Its a 7 cell so 8.4v more power :) , as for a charger a great charger are the Tritons Ive got 3 of em and love them, here is a link to towers for the Triton Jr works just as good as the big Triton http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXMAH9&P=7

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You probably didn't hurt anything by just taking it out and driving it.

I second the Triton Jr. recommendation. I have one and I use it for all my batteries and it works great. As far as charging fast, with the Triton Jr. you will only be limited by the charge rate the batteries will safely handle. I wouldn't charge 2/3A batteries (the size your RC18 takes) at very much more than 1C or you risk overheating them.

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The not so well known thunder tiger minis have 1/10th scale metal geared diffs, now that's tough! (I have 2 lol)

I also race the RC18B, you will be very pleased with this truck, congrats!

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The RC18T rtr is ok, but not great. I'd go with a Vandetta ST instead.

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thanx for the help but will this 7 cell battery fit in the rc 18t?

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Yeh, totally it was made for it... Thats why the last cell is a different posision to make it fit :) Really nice battery

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you do need to do a little filing on the battery strap posts, or, you can disconect the cell, and move it on top of the rest of them forming a "hump pack" which is best, also if you want a lipo, get a 2s lipo and watch the volts, for airplanes I know that they make "battery monitors" that read every cell and slow down then stop the throt soo you don't overdischarge the battery...... ya, not pretty stuff

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I say "think outside of the box"
Get the CEN ME16MT. It uses a 540 size motor and a standard servo and 1/10 scale wheels and most important a full sub C size battery.
What more could you ask for?? and check out the radio it comes with. Much better than your average RTR radio.

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ok thanx nice to know i don't have to tear apart the whole truck just to make the battery fit.

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ya, that is the advantage of that kindof truck, looks nice[8D]