1 gear makes a huge difference...
and I quote....
"The Kyosho .15 engine lanched the MF hard off the line, but almost instantly wound out with a top speed of 18.1 mph. If the MF had a 2 speed tranny, there's no doubt it would be able to run with the Terra Crusher."
haha told you! its in the May 2002 RC Car Action where they compare the Megaforce and Terra Crusher.. No need to say the Terra Crusher blew it away in all aspects. they even said Tamiya might have jus made the best small-block monster truck yet.
How dare you think I would say something with out support!! :sunsmiley
edit: also when you talk about gearing, make sure you know what you are talking about, because your statement is totally wrong.