Should I keep the Roto - start or buy a Pull - start for my HPI MT2?
It's annoying to travel with the roto start, but it's easy to start my truck. The pull start goes in the truck, so you don't need to worry about space in your bag, but is it easy to start well tuned car? Do you need to pull many times?

My cars typically start on the first or 2nd pull. my .12CV-R starts just barely pulling the handle:P
will the hpi .15FE pullstart work in your truck?

There is a T-15 engine in my truck, and yes, I can put pullstart on it.

I use a roto-plate on my Savage, and would like to get one for my OS18 thats going in my GT... since I already carry it for the MT it would be nice.

Hot Bodies makes the jumpstart backplate for OS's engines, Frost. might as well get one for the Epic too, that should be the same as a Fantom engine.

Something else to think about. Some pull starts require you to remove the body to pull the starter. That can be a pain, especially if the motor dies several times. Roto is a minor pain, but it's hard to beat. I do have pull start vehicles though, and they are pretty easy to start. If your engine starts right up with a roto, you'll start right up with a pull. If you have to crank your roto for all it's worth to get running, you'll pull until you are blue in the face ! A good tune is your best friend !

I have a mt-2 with a pull i don't have to remove the body but i still hate pull starts.The pull start goes for about $18. When i switch my engine i'm moving to a different starter.

Are the electric starts like the ones that come on the traxas trucks any good??

IMO, no. they're crap.
just MHO