To start off, this is my first thread on rcu. I have a XTM og mammoth with a XTM 4.57 in it. It runs like a champ but I need to get used to driving a nitro truck. Me and my dad (who pays for parts) are getting frustrated with the price of 1/8 nitro monster truck parts. I have been doing nothing but reading posts and looking at these 1/10 scale "off-brand" rc's. I was shocked to see a rtr truck for $180 and how cheap the parts were! My truck was $400 new but i got it used for $220, I have only had it for about 5 months and have spent waaaay too much on it. The main thing is chassis flex and such. A new mammoth chassis is $80, a new volcano chassis is $13.99. So the reason I am posting is because I want something that isn't too costly, but will help me learn how to drive better. I have been looking at the himoto viper and the redcat volcano. I think they are the same but don't know what company to buy from. If I get the redcat i will buy from clermontmotorsports.com I am not sure where to buy a himoto though. IF you have any other suggestions on what kind of vehicle to buy, I am open for suggestions.




Thanks,
Will