Well I don't think the Hyper's a bad truck. It's just that for me anyway, there are two kinds of racing - the messing around more-for-fun sort, which until last weekend I thought was defintitely my thing. And second, the more serious organized competitive racing, which I guess I'm finally ready to give a go..

For the former I think the Hyper is totally fine. It's burly and tough, for that kind of racing setup (or brakes..) isn't such a big deal..., and the Hyper is actually kind of ideal for this one rough track I like to go to(see last vid I posted..) BUT, I only get there like 2-3 times a year, cuz it's 80 minutes away(when fuel costs €6 a gallon, and I do't even have a car, but have to borrow the frau's..). So it really comes down to what's specifically available for me track-wise locally. Here in my town there's a club with a track(small) with more organized competitive racing, and I think, though I've been skeptical and dragging my feet for so long, well, I think I'll finally just pay up and join this club. Then, I'll do their races, and maybe travel to a couple a year.

There were a couple top Hypers at the race I went to as well(one with an OS Speed seemed particularly well set-up..), but they were team drivers.. A big part of my decision is lack of faith in myself to ever find a good setup(brakes..) for the Hyper. Having to order Cradock's from England as a first step, then maybe a new servo...., naa... Also, my Hyper is still in good shape, so it's just probably the right time..

But I've been hearing all over how the RC8T out of the box setup is practically perfect. And yeah, you just have to watch them up close. They ARE impressive....