ORIGINAL: brandon502
This is my first post on here and I'm just looking for some opinions on a new truck to buy. I am by no means a noob to R/C. I currently have a Savage 25, an xtm x-terminator, an electric stampede and a tlt. I'm in the market for another nitro truck and I'm thinking about a stadium truck since I already have a 1/8th buggy and a monster truck. It will only be used for bashing so I am thinking about the GS Racing Shadow ST1 or the Traxxas Jato. I am leaning toward the shadow because its cheaper (or at least where I am looking I can get it cheaper) seems like it could have a better radio (it's FM), it has a larger sized engine and I won't need new tires right away.
On the other hand the jato is faster and has a two speed. It is also easier to work on and lighter because of the 2wd. I actually like the fact that it is 2wd because my other two nitros are 4wd so it would be a change.
Basically I'm just looking for a durable basher that won't break every time I take it out. The savage and x-terminator have not broken yet (well just minor things nothing real expensive) and I'm hoping to get an st that will be at least close to as durable.
So give me your opinions about both of them and let me know which one you think I should get. Thanks in advance.
Hmm.. Well in the Jan. 06 Issue of RC Driver, they say the Shadow is pretty durable... And, it's 4WD, which is pretty neat.. AND comes with a ton of freebe's. Now, you choose, 4wd? Or 2wd? It all boils down to what kind of truck you like more... The Jato seems a bit crammed, and comes with a bottom of the line radio, but the Shadow comes with an ok radio I s'pose. Also, compared to a JAto it is mighty slow... But, speed isnt everything..
you know, less torque, high speed / high torque or low speed?