ozzie-crawl

does any one have one of these trucks. i just brought one and wont have a chance to run it in for a few days. will it keep up with a traxas t max?

ozzie-crawl

well as no one has anything on it i will add my own words. got a few tanks threw it now still running rich but shes got good potential if u hit a bit of a bump while on the gas itll pull the front wheels up.shocks work really good as well.all i can say for now is look out traxxas[sm=punching.gif]

duckedup

That's good to hear... I'll be getting one of my own when they come out

ozzie-crawl

its funny how there in australia before u guys get it most of the time we are months behind[sm=tired.gif]

scottywilkes

its because thats the thunder tiger model, the US model is the AE mini MGT, which is to be released in a few weeks, thunder tiger own associated, and as associated is alot more popular and more readily accesible in the US, they market it under AE

There basically the same truck, but AE markets it as 1/10th, and thunder tiger as 1/12, also thunder tigers dimensions are smaller than the Mini MGT, so saying that, the AE MMGT might be a bit larger, but i dont see why they would do that, and just upsize it a little, it would mean they would have to manufacture basically twice the ammount of parts for basically the same truck. A well, once the MMGT is released we will know for sure if they are the same dimensions

ozzie-crawl

from what i have seen the cars are the same just diffrent body and wheels.i brought a new body for it and its a 1/10 size (hpi dodge ram to fit mt2 or nitro rush)and its a perfict fit .same size as the hammer body.if u measure the hammer it is bigger than it says on the box

NitroBurn1

I would like to see some more pics of this truck. If you have a camera ozzie-crawl, could you post some pics, maybe next to some other rc for size comparison?

jombo

i think this is it, tower will sell it in a few months

duckedup

jombo's pic is the one.. there are also a few more [link=http://www.groundpoundersrc.com/index.php/topic,486.0.html]here[/link].

pythonfan

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I'm gonna be getting one as soon as they come out.

as well as a little upgrade from the get go: Associated Z.18S Pro Spec 2: that auto make it the ultimate revo killer, till someone makes a big block kit for it.

scottywilkes

the Z18S is basically the same motor as the OS18CVRX, they basically have the same performance, why not get a OS18TZ? It will kill anything that comes near it lol

ozzie-crawl

i think alot of people will be suprised how fast the s18 is with the standard motor.the first thing i would do is change the pipe and tyres.(havent done much with it as yet trying to get my st1 race ready) i put a tuned pipe on mine .ran it down the left hand side really opens the motor up. i hope ttr will make a wing kit and a wheely bar.i think this truck has a lot of potential and wont take much to make it a good racer

pythonfan

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get some pics of that racing machine, it sounds like you are on the right racing track, of building a nice racer.

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well the lrp was more in my price range, but the tz might be able to squeeze in??? IBM just unsure on how long its gonna last, cause all the probs the vg has and had.

scottywilkes

the VG had a ABN sleeve, Nickel is alot softer than chrome plated sleeves, ie it wears away quicker, the TZ range run a chrome sleeve, so it will be just as durable as any other chrome plated motor

Also the 18TZ is only 130 US at towerhobbies, then with a discount code u can get it for 120 or less

megamaxx

definitely gonna put this truck on my wishlist,and start sellin off some pieces parts and the wifes warhead to fund it,

pythonfan

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Which tz you looking at?

i was looking at this one.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHLV9&P=ML

cause this one http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHLW1&P=7 is bump start only, so i did not think the new mmgt could use a starter box?

scottywilkes

oops got em mixed up. Still 150 isnt bad for the most powerful small block motor

Ghazan

Guys, for anyone looking fo s18 parts, roundabout toys have nearly all s18 parts in stock and they are very reliable and goods reach within 48 hours.

So far I have bought bell cranks from them and the knuckle hub thing. PD 8003 and PD 8075

Both parts were for 1.99. I think this is a very reasonable and fair shop providing value for money and quality service. I personally recommend them.

Thought I should share as people dont seem to be able to find s18 parts.
I must say the plastics on the s18 are a bit weak.