ragin_cajuns,

I was a newbie at rc cars too then i found out how to tune my evo (T-15 engine same engine in the MT2) i had the same problem as u have and was frustrated for 4-5 days. then i went on the nitro onroad forum and started asking like crazy, finally got it. The following instructions r just a reference to get ur truck working properly, throttle, break, etc. Just have ur low speed needle flush with the carb body. Hight speed needle 3 turns from closed. (the little black screw under the air filter) turn it clock wise as far as u can then using ur transmitter, put on the breaks. start turning that little black screw counterclock untill theres a 1mm gap(remember to have ur breaks on when adjusting this). and something the manual doesnt tell u, look at ur truck facing it, theres a brass nut that is on the RIGHT of the carb that's part of the throttle linkage, tighten that nut real good. just set your truck the way i explained and run it back and forth and tune to ur preference. there are some more little things u need to adjust but i dont feel like typing it out right now, just send me a private message with ur email or aim sn and i'll tell u step by step, adjusting the trim for throttle, etc. i know how u feel, the manual doesnt tell u anything that a newbie needs to know.