Traxxas Jato 3.3 vs HPI Trophy truggy 4.6
12-27-2015, 08:37 AM
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Traxxas Jato 3.3 vs HPI Trophy truggy 4.6
What's good everyone? I'm fairly new to this sport but I'm willing to jump in with both feet! I've have doing research on what kind of vehicle would suit me. I've decided to go nitro and have narrowed it down to 2 that I like the most. The JATO 3.3 and The TROPHY TRUGGY 4.6. I'm pondering which on to purchase. I know the JATO is primarily a street vehicle and the Truggy can handle both. I'm also aware that the jato comes with a electric starter whereas the truggy has to be modified for drill start. Im looking for the vehicle that can tackle both street and off road with a tad bit of jumping sprinkled in between!! lol They both cost the same so if possible id like to hear what you guys have to say and what you might suggest for a NOOB like myself. I will be purchasing next week so please respond ASAP! peace
12-28-2015, 04:10 AM
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A truggy is extremely versatile....can go over more terrain then a MT, can jump better then a MT and is generally more duable then a MT....all a Jato can do is go fast in a straight line with zero offroad capability.......A truggy is aces too because you can use a starterbox, which is a billion times better then a pull or roto start............
12-29-2015, 03:15 PM
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honestly IMO neither
Not saying no to a truggy, but from what I heard from owners in the past the trophy line had issues that I'm unsure if they repaired.
I'd look at something else like the OFNA Hyper SS Nitro RTR is about the same price as the trophy.
Not saying no to a truggy, but from what I heard from owners in the past the trophy line had issues that I'm unsure if they repaired.
I'd look at something else like the OFNA Hyper SS Nitro RTR is about the same price as the trophy.
12-31-2015, 08:26 AM
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I agree, I would go for an OFNA or Hobao product. 1/8 scale offroad can be adjusted down and slap on a pair of street tires and then you have the street racer you wanted. Its funny how new people to the hobby want a vehicle to handle all surfaces, but you will find out in time that you are better off getting a different vehicle designed for each surface.
01-01-2016, 09:46 AM
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I agree, I would go for an OFNA or Hobao product. 1/8 scale offroad can be adjusted down and slap on a pair of street tires and then you have the street racer you wanted. Its funny how new people to the hobby want a vehicle to handle all surfaces, but you will find out in time that you are better off getting a different vehicle designed for each surface.
) ok fine water its not good on 
Seriously though Truggies are good on most surfaces they work best in dirt though, but tire choice can make them work really good on the street, or even grass(stock tires would be decent on grass, but should get something a tad taller depending on grass length).
