ORIGINAL: R/C Lightweight
My LHS supports all but the XTM, which happens to be the frontrunner for me right now. I like the HPI Firestorm, but everyone has one and I'm thinking I want something other than what everybody else has. These trucks are laid out so simple compared to 4WD trucks, and it seems like they are all pretty similar in build quality. I just want to know about durability and performance. What are the stock top speeds for the Firestorm and Reaction according to the popular RC mags radar tests?
My nephew has a Sportwerks Reaction, it's his first R/C. I wouldn't recommend it based on it's poor durability for him. He has broken 3 front A arms, front shock tower, had the reverse gears strip and now his reverse motor has died. All since he got it last October.
The broken shock tower deserved to break as he hit a car tire at a decent speed. The A arms are very weak, more than a foot or two of air with anything other than a perfect landing will break an arm. His Reaction and my Volcano collided wheel on wheel at no more than 5 mph each and his A arm broke clear in half and it had just been replaced, first run with it. My Volcano just kept going.
I guess what I'm saying is if you're looking for a ST for bashing, stay away from the Reaction.
Cheers,
Mike