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08-08-2003, 04:33 AM
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Uhh... i was thinking about getting an electric monster truck and i was wondering what brand would be the most fun. Thanx who ever is reading my thread!
08-09-2003, 01:39 AM
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no what u should get?? a clue. thanx for narrowing it down. what is fun to you??? some people find throwing peanuts at fat women blinfolded in the dark fun. is that fun to u? my fun is skying my maxx as high as i can until something snaps and then spending 5 hours worth of money buying a beefier, metal part for it. is that fun for u? before u buy a car, u should figure out what u want in a car and do a freakin' search!!!
08-09-2003, 06:20 AM
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Originally posted by POJack
Get a Nitro, you'll have sooooo much more fun. (HPI SAVAGE)
Get a Nitro, you'll have sooooo much more fun. (HPI SAVAGE)
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08-09-2003, 06:27 AM
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i have a terra crusher b4 but i traded it for another savage cuz i just liked the savage,,the tc is good too but too many mods to make it faster ...while on the savage if u want to make it faster just get an engine 21 and up and ur set..while the terra crusher u need the conversion if ur a newbie or if ur good in mods u can use stock chassis..but i will pick either savage or a terra crusher ..terra crusher for size and looks and savage for looks also and maybe more speed than the tc..and also listen to casey cuz he is a converted electric trucker..from emaxx to terracrusher..
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Originally posted by badboy2
i have a terra crusher b4 but i traded it for another savage cuz i just liked the savage,,the tc is good too but too many mods to make it faster ...while on the savage if u want to make it faster just get an engine 21 and up and ur set..while the terra crusher u need the conversion if ur a newbie or if ur good in mods u can use stock chassis..but i will pick either savage or a terra crusher ..terra crusher for size and looks and savage for looks also and maybe more speed than the tc..and also listen to casey cuz he is a converted electric trucker..from emaxx to terracrusher..
i have a terra crusher b4 but i traded it for another savage cuz i just liked the savage,,the tc is good too but too many mods to make it faster ...while on the savage if u want to make it faster just get an engine 21 and up and ur set..while the terra crusher u need the conversion if ur a newbie or if ur good in mods u can use stock chassis..but i will pick either savage or a terra crusher ..terra crusher for size and looks and savage for looks also and maybe more speed than the tc..and also listen to casey cuz he is a converted electric trucker..from emaxx to terracrusher..
I'm to lazy to do the original chassis mod... well it snot that im lazy, but i want to drop the stupid containment box in the front of the TC. the Kippster conversion reduces chassis flex by a significant amount, gets rid of the radio/servo box, and allows both .12 or .21+ size engines. its only 65$ also, so its not to much more to convert. The only problem I'm having at the moment is what tires i can get to fit the TC properly to reduce weight....
08-09-2003, 06:43 AM
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for the wheel/tire get the one from www.meganitro.com they some for 50bux for 4 preglued ..on my tc i bought a picco 15 and the new owner said it runs great and added more speed
08-10-2003, 03:25 AM
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bubba, all i ever say is "do a search"??? OK. all i am getting at is he comes on and is like "what should i get that is fun?" what kind of a question is that?? maybe if he narrowed it down a little, we could better answer his question (which after all, since u wisely pointed out, IS the point of a forum). so, Benzo, what do u wanna do with this new truck???? u wanna race it, jump it, climb it, bash it, or all of above?? this thread will probably get a million different answers and turn into an argument, so what i suggest is to simply look up a couple of trucks that you have an interest in, and see what people have to say about them, or what aftermarket support there is for them. if you choose a popular MT, u will not be disappointed because they are popular for a reason. good luck.
08-10-2003, 04:11 AM
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njmaxxin i was not meaning to be hateful i was just simply trying to get a point across so if you would have just said that second part of your reply in the beginning their would be no problem just trying to help...
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kippster is oing to stop making the chassis for the terra crusher....Not enough sales fot it apparently....I wouldn't waist any money on converting the terra crusher to a big block.....
Try the EPIC .18 engine its rated at 1.8 HP as a side muffler like the original motor and is only 129.99 and is a direc drop in.....YOu can get them at stormer hobbies.com.....
kippster is oing to stop making the chassis for the terra crusher....Not enough sales fot it apparently....I wouldn't waist any money on converting the terra crusher to a big block.....
Try the EPIC .18 engine its rated at 1.8 HP as a side muffler like the original motor and is only 129.99 and is a direc drop in.....YOu can get them at stormer hobbies.com.....
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Originally posted by wizen2002
caseyddr
kippster is oing to stop making the chassis for the terra crusher....Not enough sales fot it apparently....I wouldn't waist any money on converting the terra crusher to a big block.....
Try the EPIC .18 engine its rated at 1.8 HP as a side muffler like the original motor and is only 129.99 and is a direc drop in.....YOu can get them at stormer hobbies.com.....
caseyddr
kippster is oing to stop making the chassis for the terra crusher....Not enough sales fot it apparently....I wouldn't waist any money on converting the terra crusher to a big block.....
Try the EPIC .18 engine its rated at 1.8 HP as a side muffler like the original motor and is only 129.99 and is a direc drop in.....YOu can get them at stormer hobbies.com.....
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Originally posted by caseyddr
why a savage, its so small compared to my terra crusher, and goes the same speed :O i decided to go the big block route for mine, size + power = poor savage tear!
why a savage, its so small compared to my terra crusher, and goes the same speed :O i decided to go the big block route for mine, size + power = poor savage
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08-11-2003, 03:49 AM
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What are the minimum prices on the tc and the savage? oh and bubba i would love to launch the trucks off homemade jumps so what has the sturdiest chassis?
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A few specs for you also. When I said I disagreed with Casey, this is why.
Terra Crusher: Width-17", Length-22", Height-11"
Savage: Width-16", Length-21", Height-16.8"
The TC is a "little" wider and longer, but only by an inch. I don't think you would be able to tell that much of a difference in size if they were next to each other. Plus, as I stated earlier, most LHS's don't carry a substantial ammount of TC parts for when you break something. Most of the LHS's are starting to carry a lot more savage stuff. And the most frustrating thing is to break something on your truck and know that you won't be running it for a couple of days (if not longer) when on the other hand, if the LHS has the part in stock, you can repair and run the same day.
Terra Crusher: Width-17", Length-22", Height-11"
Savage: Width-16", Length-21", Height-16.8"
The TC is a "little" wider and longer, but only by an inch. I don't think you would be able to tell that much of a difference in size if they were next to each other. Plus, as I stated earlier, most LHS's don't carry a substantial ammount of TC parts for when you break something. Most of the LHS's are starting to carry a lot more savage stuff. And the most frustrating thing is to break something on your truck and know that you won't be running it for a couple of days (if not longer) when on the other hand, if the LHS has the part in stock, you can repair and run the same day.
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Yes they are: here they are
Terra Crusher: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBNB9&P=7
Savage: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCZW1&P=7
Terra Crusher: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBNB9&P=7
Savage: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCZW1&P=7
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Originally posted by POJack
Terra Crusher is $389 and Savage is $399 at www.towerhobbies.com
Terra Crusher is $389 and Savage is $399 at www.towerhobbies.com
