mattster1971

don't swap down to the 2.5. The 3.3 uses the same carb, same conrod, just a bit bigger giving it a little more power. If your going to get a Jato then just get the new one as it comes. Don't run it anywhere where there are trees, fences or mailboxes or you will be cracking it up. The brakes out of the box are garbage for the speed these produce. That will be your first upgrade. If you want my opinion, I have 2 Jato's and I would have not gotten them had I talked to some people on this site first. I would have gotten a 1/8 scale buggy, 4 wheel drive, little less speed but better control, built much better for the same exact cost or even a little less. Just IMO.

rcphanatik

I agree with above. I was just thinking that, if you could find one that came with a 2.5 (some did a while backnot sure if they still do...?), the slightly lessened power would make it more managable, and also the 2.5 block would be more reliable. I didn't have a huge issue with the tuning itself, though it was quite tough to get it to hold one...

Thanks for contributing, mattster; this thread seems to have been dead awhile.

I would look to mattster if you want to stick with nitro. If you're looking for something with a cheap upkeep, however, get a Honda, not an R/C. (don't listen to a word I just said.)

nastyboys727

get the 3.3 one the control is in your hands and if its tuned a lil rich to get the hang of it thats a good way and as you get it more tune it a lil better
it comes with the ez start thats what starts to act up on ya the whole not holding a tune good myth comes from guys who dont know tuning or have a prob with there car ijs

waterdogar

Well Gentlemen its in the mail!!! Yup i can hardly wait. I put a lot of thought into it and couldn't resist. Im sure there will be times i will regret it but with great people like the ones on this forum and the internet i think i can do it. First of all Thank you guys so much for your help and second which brake system should i go with?

rcphanatik

Something that won't melt (for the brakes)!! Mine did.

mattster1971

Hot racing makes a nice two steel disc conversion for brakes. You can go with fiberglass pads or carbon fiber. I have the fiberglass and they work fine. They have a couple different combinations to choose from. I would look at www.hobbyetc.com for the kit, they distribute for hot racing and are reasonable with quick shipping.

nastyboys727

yes get the twin breaks it is a must its one of them things you got to get so save your self now and order it too

waterdogar

Ok i ordered the HR duel carbon brakes. Thank you! Which glow plugsdo you recommend I should run? And this might be a stupid ? but does anyone have a special Thermometer they use, i dont think this one will work to good. LOL

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mattster1971

Have you gotten the Jato and broken it in? What do you think? Concerns? Questions?

nastyboys727

this my jato

mattster1971

built for speed huh? I see a lot of different things there. What's the wheelie bar mod? road rages on the front, foam on the rear, guessing your making speed passes?

Buttonmanb

Whos exstend chassi are you useing?

nastyboys727

the chASSie is hot racing never ever again if you can get the new era one its way better but hot racing do make alout of other great things like my steel gears in the tranny
but im gonna make my own lil bit longer chassie out of aluminum plate thicker then stock and mill it a bit to keep the ounds down as of now soon as i hit 64.2 on my gps it flys up on the wheelie bar skeakin of its made from traxxas revo alloy links and a rubber landing gear wheel you can see in the pic how its made very simple and lite and still has its spring in it from the rear bumper
and speed yes but its a runner up n down the lot

JatoSan

New lid on my Jato. First time painting lexan. Still waiting for springtime in NY. It's too cold to run right now.

nastyboys727

nice body jatosan

JatoSan

Thanks, I decided to paint it the same color of my bike. For some reason I was stuck in the 80s when choosing a color for a my bike. Take a look...

nastyboys727

for the guys that dont know that aint a wallmart bike thats a bad ace bike top of the line

jleblanc

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Nice! What kinda tires you got on there jatosan? on the jato i mean? I have one coming in the mail to me right now...I traded my OFNA lx2e roller for a rtr mint jato... also I have a specialized Big Hit DH bike, these bikes rock...

JatoSan

Those are Pro-line Moabs. They slow down the stock steering servo a little on the Jato but it really allows it to float over any terrain. I don't think they make these anymore but two good substitutes are Pro-line Badlands or Dirt Hawgs.

Adam914

Welcome to **********, the internet's online shop that specializes in all kinds of radio controlled

Adam914

why there is no one reply to me?
Walkera

nastyboys727

coz your talkin flyboy stuff we rollin jato's round here but your in luck there is a flyboy thread

Luvinlife96

BB all day!!

1QwkSport2.5r

What is a good all around tire for a Jato that spends most of its time on pavement? I haven't ran it much off-road because the anacondas that are on it are hard and spin like crazy. (It's a great drifter right now). I need it to hook up better but also don't want the tires to wear out in 10 tanks. What are my best options? I have always had good luck with Proline tires, and my LHS always has a good stock, but I'm open to others. I'm planning to stick with the 2.8" wheels.

mattster1971

Buy the Jaco foams. They hook up ridiculously obviously but you can only strictly use it on asphalt or concrete. It hooks up so hard that it will pull to one side as I accelerate if I don't steer against it. I have ha. d way more than 10 tanks on them and they are holding up well.