FG Stadium truck #1
10-23-2005, 02:48 AM
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RE: FG Stadium truck #1
To me it doesn´t look all that different to the MT. Except for a lower stance and smaller tires...
Is there any other difference between the two?
Is there any other difference between the two?
10-23-2005, 02:52 AM
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RE: FG Stadium truck #1
The body has been cutout, add a wing, and two body mounts. Plus the new stadium truck rubber also. The platform is the same.
10-23-2005, 06:38 AM
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RE: FG Stadium truck #1
Are those the tires it will come with and what size are they. I'm tired of the monster tires and was going to get some marder wheel and tires but a set of those would be a nice compromise of height and width for my MB. In fact I was about to make it into a marder but now I'm thinking stadium truck make over might be in the works.
10-23-2005, 10:14 AM
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RE: FG Stadium truck #1
Yep - its a MT. Tires look nice though.
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To me it doesn´t look all that different to the MT. Except for a lower stance and smaller tires...
Is there any other difference between the two?
To me it doesn´t look all that different to the MT. Except for a lower stance and smaller tires...
Is there any other difference between the two?
10-23-2005, 02:36 PM
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RE: FG Stadium truck #1
yeah whats with the beatle "pro"?? isnt that jsut the mosnter truck with the beatle body? and have we not already figured out that the beatle handles better then the truck does woth 4 shocks instead of 8?
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10-23-2005, 02:47 PM
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yeah whats with the beatle "pro"?? isnt that jsut the mosnter truck with the beatle body? and have we not already figured out that the beatle handles better then the truck does woth 4 shocks instead of 8?
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yeah whats with the beatle "pro"?? isnt that jsut the mosnter truck with the beatle body? and have we not already figured out that the beatle handles better then the truck does woth 4 shocks instead of 8?
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Someone better tell my fg monster truck that then.
Its all down to how you set the suspention up
10-24-2005, 06:42 AM
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RE: FG Stadium truck #1
The Beetle pro is better to get that the MT-5 because the body alone is much stronger. If you want to get a MB why not go for the MB-pro. You get a stronger body, 4 more shocks, the side aluminum rails ($60 each alone!!), Bigger front shock tower and reinforced front roll cage which connects to the shock tower. If you don't like the 8 shocks sell some and keep some for parts. When I had the MB the spings were a bit longer and stiffer than the MT ones.
10-24-2005, 07:12 AM
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RE: FG Stadium truck #1
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Anybody else getting sick of FG putting different bodies and tires on the same chassis?
Anybody else getting sick of FG putting different bodies and tires on the same chassis?
edit: how many bodies/conversion has xtm brought out to fit your model chassi
10-24-2005, 07:20 AM
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RE: FG Stadium truck #1
radio_controlled_mad good point. If every single model were totally different in design/parts then it is very very likely part production for that model will be stopped. It would be uneconomical for FG to continue stocking parts for old discontinued models. Take for a example 5 year old nitro car- can you still find parts? Have the newer models got the exact same parts?
10-24-2005, 09:19 AM
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Anybody else getting sick of FG putting different bodies and tires on the same chassis?
Anybody else getting sick of FG putting different bodies and tires on the same chassis?
& as someone else said, getting parts for the older models will be no probs as theyre still being used on the latest models :-)
10-24-2005, 09:46 AM
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Are those the tires it will come with and what size are they.
Are those the tires it will come with and what size are they.
And no, the monster slicks or the original MT5 tires do not fit, they hit the body shell badly when mounted to their stock (MT-) rims. As with fullsize trucks there's a difference in useable tire size depending on whether you have a body lift installed or not.
However, it is possible to use the monster slicks with leopard rims and two (!) extension rings per wheel on the outside. Some fender cutting at the front axle may still be necessary.
10-24-2005, 10:16 AM
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I also find it good that they are just putting new tires and bodies on their cars, but to do it for 10 years is uncalled for. Yes, the design is great, but its about time they came out with something new.
10-24-2005, 10:49 AM
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I also find it good that they are just putting new tires and bodies on their cars, but to do it for 10 years is uncalled for. Yes, the design is great, but its about time they came out with something new.
I also find it good that they are just putting new tires and bodies on their cars, but to do it for 10 years is uncalled for. Yes, the design is great, but its about time they came out with something new.
fg have released the mt,mb,mb pro,leopard race,marder race + evo 4 & other onroad cars in the last 18 month - big deal if they share the same chassi and some have other parts in common,why should fg start from scratch instead of building on whats already good design.
edit: should of added they will soon release the new stadium truck,yes same chassi but more variety than any other large scale company,there not charging extra on whats already out there.
10-24-2005, 11:31 AM
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name one large scale company that offers more than 4 offroaders.its a good thing fg dont make there parts exclusive for each model,makes getting spares a lot easier and cheaper
fg have released the mt,mb,mb pro,leopard race,marder race + evo 4 & other onroad cars in the last 18 month - big deal if they share the same chassi and some have other parts in common,why should fg start from scratch instead of building on whats already good design.
edit: should of added they will soon release the new stadium truck,yes same chassi but more variety than any other large scale company,there not charging extra on whats already out there.
name one large scale company that offers more than 4 offroaders.its a good thing fg dont make there parts exclusive for each model,makes getting spares a lot easier and cheaper
fg have released the mt,mb,mb pro,leopard race,marder race + evo 4 & other onroad cars in the last 18 month - big deal if they share the same chassi and some have other parts in common,why should fg start from scratch instead of building on whats already good design.
edit: should of added they will soon release the new stadium truck,yes same chassi but more variety than any other large scale company,there not charging extra on whats already out there.
10-24-2005, 01:11 PM
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i don't mind them all being on the same platform but why continue with the marder/beetle/truck chassis
when the leopard chassis is better, put none adjustable turnbuckles on for the standard version for the noobs and carry on that way, i am sure if the standard car came with tuned pipe and clear shell they woulud shift more units.
the interchangability of parts is a must as far as fg are consernd,
mad wax is right i got a old nitro monster here it needs a piston and liner but can i get one NO i have to pay £90 to exchange the motor for a new one so here it sits with no motor
when the leopard chassis is better, put none adjustable turnbuckles on for the standard version for the noobs and carry on that way, i am sure if the standard car came with tuned pipe and clear shell they woulud shift more units.
the interchangability of parts is a must as far as fg are consernd,
mad wax is right i got a old nitro monster here it needs a piston and liner but can i get one NO i have to pay £90 to exchange the motor for a new one so here it sits with no motor
10-24-2005, 01:19 PM
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i don't mind them all being on the same platform but why continue with the marder/beetle/truck chassis
when the leopard chassis is better - i am sure if the standard car came with tuned pipe and clear shell they woulud shift more units
i don't mind them all being on the same platform but why continue with the marder/beetle/truck chassis
when the leopard chassis is better - i am sure if the standard car came with tuned pipe and clear shell they woulud shift more units
10-24-2005, 03:38 PM
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RE: FG Stadium truck #1
Is the Leopard 1/5th scale? I understood that it has a longer chasis - but sitting it side by side to my other FG's (MT, MB) it looks the same SCALE.