Help! - I'm New To Nitro R/c
08-06-2003, 01:33 AM
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I owned a T-Maxx about 2 years ago, but had no time for it and didn't know enough about tuning in general. I sold it, but now that the cost of the 2.5 has come down and I have a bit more time on my hands I want to get a T-Maxx (2.5). I want to get a "feel" for tuning the carb so I won't be running to the hobby shop every 5 mins. So my question is: Am I better off buying a used T-Maxx 2.5 that has already been broken in, saving me the stress and hassle of breaking in the engine, but in turn, I wouldn't have the knowledge for tuning the car. Or I could buy a brand new T-Maxx (a little more $) and break it in myself, giving me a feel for tuning it later on? Thanks much for the help
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08-06-2003, 01:43 AM
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well i did buy a used one and it was a mistake. if you have the money(which it seems you do) buy a new one! you won't have to deal with other peoples stupidity towards the truck and you won't have to get it tuned up, repaired , etc. All in all, buying a new one and being patient with break in is the best way to go!
08-06-2003, 02:59 AM
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get a new one!!! you dont want the "i wonder" effect. you will always wonder if the old owner broke it in right. plus the new one comes with a dvd, and a killer manual. i bought it as my 1st nitro and glad i did
08-06-2003, 09:43 PM
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It's hard to tell what was done to the used engine so go with a new one. Either way you go it will have to be retuned if you want the best performance. There's no such thing as an all condition perfect tune!
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even with a used one you're still giong to have the tuning issues.
they all need to be tweeked depending on weather conditions so i would say that if you get a great deal on the used one plus the price of a new piston & sleeve and it is still less than the price of a whole new truck, go for the used. this would only be a good deal if you can also get the owners manual with it because there WILL be other things pop up that need servicing. also its good to have a "mentor" or a hobby shop that will help you out when you have questions.
i suggested the new piston & sleeve only because after you run the used engine for a while and get a "feel" for tuning you will soon want to replace the p&s and break it in your self so that you will know exactly what kind of treatment the enging has seen.
they all need to be tweeked depending on weather conditions so i would say that if you get a great deal on the used one plus the price of a new piston & sleeve and it is still less than the price of a whole new truck, go for the used. this would only be a good deal if you can also get the owners manual with it because there WILL be other things pop up that need servicing. also its good to have a "mentor" or a hobby shop that will help you out when you have questions.
i suggested the new piston & sleeve only because after you run the used engine for a while and get a "feel" for tuning you will soon want to replace the p&s and break it in your self so that you will know exactly what kind of treatment the enging has seen.
