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Old 09-04-2007 | 02:39 AM
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Default RE: My GST experience

Derrick, the look on that kids face must have been priceless, lol. Probably similar to the look when he found out that santa claus wasn't real.......
Nomobux, embarrasingly enough I don't have a good digital camera. That will change in the near future, however.
UPDATE: After running about two gallons through the gst, my initial opinion remains the same. I am very pleased with the durability and power of this truck. It does, however, have more adjustments to make than an entry level nitro like a t-maxx. I went through about a half gallon of fuel to dial in the shift points, but I now can distinctly hear TWO upshifts. With first being held a little longer, it makes for some wicked torque (wheelies without the diff locked). When I first started breaking in the truck, I wasn't getting third, and I'm pretty sure the 1-2 upshift was happening too early. Not anymore.
I also found out that with very little modification, aluminum savage shocks will fit the gst. I bought a set at a great price (used) form my LHS. They are purple anodized and perform great. I kinda had to get new shocks, because I blew out one of the stockers, lol. I guess the plastic threads weren't up to my level of abuse.
By the way, if anyone is thinking about getting jumbo kongs for your nemesis or gst, I strongly suggest thinking twice about it. I bought a set and the rims wheel hexes disintegrated with the torque of the gst (believe me, they were fastened properly)
One final thing. If anyone upgrades to the GPM aluminum parts, I found that notching the steering knuckles (inside) on the front spindles will give you insanely tight turning ability with the gst. As you can see, I really need to buy a digital camera so I can show you all the things I have done to it. This is by far the best nitro truck I have ever owned.