Got my Jato today!
07-10-2005, 11:07 PM
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Got my Jato today!
Purchased it this morning, rear tires are bald after 5 tanks or so on mostly pavement? Adjusted the tranny shift to my liking..........mand this thing flies! What to do about tires....any suggestions?
If you have been thinking of purchasing this car, just do it! It is built really well, seems very durable and I am really impressed with the fit and finish. You can tell they actually take pride in building these and for that my hat is off to Traxxis.
I will integrate my my new radio and servos this week, just wanted to get it broken in and all before doing that. The steering servo is really tucked away, so I will have to remove alot to get that installed.
This car is FUN
If you have been thinking of purchasing this car, just do it! It is built really well, seems very durable and I am really impressed with the fit and finish. You can tell they actually take pride in building these and for that my hat is off to Traxxis.
I will integrate my my new radio and servos this week, just wanted to get it broken in and all before doing that. The steering servo is really tucked away, so I will have to remove alot to get that installed.
This car is FUN
07-10-2005, 11:10 PM
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There are tons of threads like this and most of them say the Jato is nothing special. I'm not saying its not a good truck I am saying that the truck has been so hipped up and I think that Traxxas could have made something even better. If you look through all the forums on the Jato you will see what I mean.
07-10-2005, 11:17 PM
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RE: Got my Jato today!
I like your signature and your opinion is just as valid as anyones. I looked at a lot of cars and if you compare them by mere looks and build quality, this car get good marks. I am no pro at this and you may well be right, but it is a blast to drive and that is really what counts......right? I may be disappointed in the long term and am simply stating my first impressions.
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There are tons of threads like this and most of them say the Jato is nothing special. I'm not saying its not a good truck I am saying that the truck has been so hipped up and I think that Traxxas could have made something even better. If you look through all the forums on the Jato you will see what I mean.
There are tons of threads like this and most of them say the Jato is nothing special. I'm not saying its not a good truck I am saying that the truck has been so hipped up and I think that Traxxas could have made something even better. If you look through all the forums on the Jato you will see what I mean.
07-10-2005, 11:46 PM
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RE: Got my Jato today!
Glad you like it, and once you get a good servo for steering (i recommend the 625mg), the car absolutely shines. Make sure to pick up some nice tires on 2.2 rims, the stockers are junk.
How is it nothing special? Back up your opinion. Have you seen one in action, or seen one at all in person?
I respect your opinion, but there are too many people out there who say things without a good source.
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There are tons of threads like this and most of them say the Jato is nothing special. I'm not saying its not a good truck I am saying that the truck has been so hipped up and I think that Traxxas could have made something even better. If you look through all the forums on the Jato you will see what I mean.
There are tons of threads like this and most of them say the Jato is nothing special. I'm not saying its not a good truck I am saying that the truck has been so hipped up and I think that Traxxas could have made something even better. If you look through all the forums on the Jato you will see what I mean.
I respect your opinion, but there are too many people out there who say things without a good source.
07-11-2005, 12:45 AM
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RE: Got my Jato today!
Nothing more than a newly broken in Jato, but since you asked, here it is!
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Cool, glad for ya, can't wait to get mine, I'll be so happy. Post pics if you can.
Cool, glad for ya, can't wait to get mine, I'll be so happy. Post pics if you can.
07-11-2005, 02:25 AM
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RE: Got my Jato today!
no offense, absolutely NOT trying to down you or anything, but..
those are exactly like 99% of the new pics being posted in the nitro ST forum:P
those are exactly like 99% of the new pics being posted in the nitro ST forum:P
07-11-2005, 02:30 AM
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Glad you like it, and once you get a good servo for steering (i recommend the 625mg), the car absolutely shines. Make sure to pick up some nice tires on 2.2 rims, the stockers are junk.
How is it nothing special? Back up your opinion. Have you seen one in action, or seen one at all in person?
I respect your opinion, but there are too many people out there who say things without a good source.
Glad you like it, and once you get a good servo for steering (i recommend the 625mg), the car absolutely shines. Make sure to pick up some nice tires on 2.2 rims, the stockers are junk.
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There are tons of threads like this and most of them say the Jato is nothing special. I'm not saying its not a good truck I am saying that the truck has been so hipped up and I think that Traxxas could have made something even better. If you look through all the forums on the Jato you will see what I mean.
There are tons of threads like this and most of them say the Jato is nothing special. I'm not saying its not a good truck I am saying that the truck has been so hipped up and I think that Traxxas could have made something even better. If you look through all the forums on the Jato you will see what I mean.
I respect your opinion, but there are too many people out there who say things without a good source.
including BugattiFreak's way too many times
lolat any rate, road, have fun with the truck, just dont expect me to like the truck until Traxxas builds a kit version.
07-11-2005, 06:51 AM
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no offense, absolutely NOT trying to down you or anything, but..
those are exactly like 99% of the new pics being posted in the nitro ST forum:P
no offense, absolutely NOT trying to down you or anything, but..
those are exactly like 99% of the new pics being posted in the nitro ST forum:P
Also someone asked him to post those, thats why he stated he doesnt know why they want pics its just another Jato.
07-11-2005, 08:31 AM
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RE: Got my Jato today!
Man....it seems that some on this forum are a little up tight, just wanting to start a flame at any moment? It's a darn RC car and if someone likes it, who the heck are we to say otherwise! Can't we all just get along, after all, we all love this hobby and everyone is different. Peace
07-11-2005, 12:23 PM
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Man....it seems that some on this forum are a little up tight, just wanting to start a flame at any moment? It's a darn RC car and if someone likes it, who the heck are we to say otherwise! Can't we all just get along, after all, we all love this hobby and everyone is different. Peace
Man....it seems that some on this forum are a little up tight, just wanting to start a flame at any moment? It's a darn RC car and if someone likes it, who the heck are we to say otherwise! Can't we all just get along, after all, we all love this hobby and everyone is different. Peace
07-11-2005, 12:47 PM
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ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie
how ISN'T it nothing special anyhow? it's a Jato, there's thousands of them all over RCU now and we've seen every single one.
including BugattiFreak's way too many times lol
at any rate, road, have fun with the truck, just dont expect me to like the truck until Traxxas builds a kit version.
ORIGINAL: Unbreakable207
Glad you like it, and once you get a good servo for steering (i recommend the 625mg), the car absolutely shines. Make sure to pick up some nice tires on 2.2 rims, the stockers are junk.
How is it nothing special? Back up your opinion. Have you seen one in action, or seen one at all in person?
I respect your opinion, but there are too many people out there who say things without a good source.
Glad you like it, and once you get a good servo for steering (i recommend the 625mg), the car absolutely shines. Make sure to pick up some nice tires on 2.2 rims, the stockers are junk.
ORIGINAL: InfinitySpeed04
There are tons of threads like this and most of them say the Jato is nothing special. I'm not saying its not a good truck I am saying that the truck has been so hipped up and I think that Traxxas could have made something even better. If you look through all the forums on the Jato you will see what I mean.
There are tons of threads like this and most of them say the Jato is nothing special. I'm not saying its not a good truck I am saying that the truck has been so hipped up and I think that Traxxas could have made something even better. If you look through all the forums on the Jato you will see what I mean.
I respect your opinion, but there are too many people out there who say things without a good source.
including BugattiFreak's way too many times
lolat any rate, road, have fun with the truck, just dont expect me to like the truck until Traxxas builds a kit version.
Kit version is on the way, just gotta be patient..
"Man....it seems that some on this forum are a little up tight, just wanting to start a flame at any moment? It's a darn RC car and if someone likes it, who the heck are we to say otherwise! Can't we all just get along, after all, we all love this hobby and everyone is different. Peace"
Yah I know it's full of people like infinityspeed... what can we say... well just have to ignore them.
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RE: Got my Jato today!
Guys, if you use offroad tyres ONROAD they shred like anything. Get yourself 2 complete sets of ST rims, get a set of Proline Road Rage/Road Hawg on one set, and ribbed fronts/treaded rears (like bowties) on the other set.
If traxxas releases a kit version of this vehicle I will be quite impressed, no crappy radio gear, no crappy engine...
If traxxas releases a kit version of this vehicle I will be quite impressed, no crappy radio gear, no crappy engine...
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conrgratulations on the new truck roadracer. the jato might be posted all over this forum, but racers one hasnt so this is his and its 15 minutes of fame 
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my Rc10GT smoked a jato! wasp.18/mipclutch/20bell-64sper
it pulls wheelies in the grass and dirt all day
my Rc10GT smoked a jato! wasp.18/mipclutch/20bell-64sper
it pulls wheelies in the grass and dirt all day
I would hope a .18 would beat a .15. Thats not really anything to brag about.
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I would hope a .18 would beat a .15. Thats not really anything to brag about.
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my Rc10GT smoked a jato! wasp.18/mipclutch/20bell-64sper
it pulls wheelies in the grass and dirt all day
my Rc10GT smoked a jato! wasp.18/mipclutch/20bell-64sper
it pulls wheelies in the grass and dirt all day
I would hope a .18 would beat a .15. Thats not really anything to brag about.
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i think that jato is a great streey truck, its just squirly in the dirt. get some good tires and figure out its suppension its should be competitive
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Man....it seems that some on this forum are a little up tight, just wanting to start a flame at any moment? It's a darn RC car and if someone likes it, who the heck are we to say otherwise! Can't we all just get along, after all, we all love this hobby and everyone is different. Peace
Man....it seems that some on this forum are a little up tight, just wanting to start a flame at any moment? It's a darn RC car and if someone likes it, who the heck are we to say otherwise! Can't we all just get along, after all, we all love this hobby and everyone is different. Peace
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RE: Got my Jato today!
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I would hope a .18 would beat a .15. Thats not really anything to brag about.
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my Rc10GT smoked a jato! wasp.18/mipclutch/20bell-64sper
it pulls wheelies in the grass and dirt all day
my Rc10GT smoked a jato! wasp.18/mipclutch/20bell-64sper
it pulls wheelies in the grass and dirt all day
I would hope a .18 would beat a .15. Thats not really anything to brag about.
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RE: Got my Jato today!
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Jato has a 2.5
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I would hope a .18 would beat a .15. Thats not really anything to brag about.
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my Rc10GT smoked a jato! wasp.18/mipclutch/20bell-64sper
it pulls wheelies in the grass and dirt all day
my Rc10GT smoked a jato! wasp.18/mipclutch/20bell-64sper
it pulls wheelies in the grass and dirt all day
I would hope a .18 would beat a .15. Thats not really anything to brag about.