Any oddball ST's out their?
07-14-2005, 04:53 PM
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Any oddball ST's out their?
Ive been thinking about getting a nitro St, but I've looked at all the ones from the popular brands (AE, Losi, HPI, TRX, DTX, etc.) and dont care too much for them, the GT is my favorite but my uncle has one and I dont want to get the same as him.
Anyways, are any less popular brands making a decent St? Maybe Mugen, Schumaker (sp?), Hot Bodies, etc.?
I saw a 1/8th Hot Bodies St but from the pics Ive seen its more of a truggy, it does look pretty neat though.
The only Mugens I've seen are 1/8th buggies. I think Ive seen a Schumaker St in mags. but their site is impossible to find anything on.
Anyways, are any less popular brands making a decent St? Maybe Mugen, Schumaker (sp?), Hot Bodies, etc.?
I saw a 1/8th Hot Bodies St but from the pics Ive seen its more of a truggy, it does look pretty neat though.
The only Mugens I've seen are 1/8th buggies. I think Ive seen a Schumaker St in mags. but their site is impossible to find anything on.
07-14-2005, 07:37 PM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
the Lightning Stadium is a hoss of a truck.
as far as oddball trucks...
you wont find any GOOD oddball trucks IMO. there's a reason the XXXNT, GT, X-C, and Evader are mainstream.
as far as oddball trucks...
you wont find any GOOD oddball trucks IMO. there's a reason the XXXNT, GT, X-C, and Evader are mainstream.
07-14-2005, 07:41 PM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
The Kyosho Ultima series trucks are a little different. I have the GP Type R. It's a fun truck to drive, but parts are a bit of a challenge to obtain.
07-14-2005, 08:24 PM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
Thanks for the opinions, I think Ill look into the HB lightning ST, it looks pretty nice. Wish it came as a kit though.
07-14-2005, 08:34 PM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
Go gas 
FG's ST is awesome....plus 45+ minutes per tank of fuel...cheap unlimited hopups...more torque than any nitro built...plus more than 3 times the size.
[link=http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=20843]FG Stadium Truck[/link]
FG's ST is awesome....plus 45+ minutes per tank of fuel...cheap unlimited hopups...more torque than any nitro built...plus more than 3 times the size.[link=http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=20843]FG Stadium Truck[/link]
07-14-2005, 09:01 PM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
Ive thought about gettin a gasser, but I dont really have any room to run one or store one. My room is packed with cars and planes, so is the garage, heck Ive even got a plane in the guest bedroom LOL.
07-14-2005, 10:15 PM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
Going with an oddball truck can really only lead to trouble. It only means it is harder to get parts and service. The reason that those other cars are so popular are because they are some of the best in the r/c market.
07-14-2005, 10:35 PM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
that holds true with 1:1 cars, but not RC cars, since RC cars are owned by enthusiasts.
the GT, XXXNT, and the Evader and X-C are the top four ST's on the market in performance and durability.
the GT, XXXNT, and the Evader and X-C are the top four ST's on the market in performance and durability.
07-15-2005, 01:07 AM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
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Ive thought about gettin a gasser, but I dont really have any room to run one or store one. My room is packed with cars and planes, so is the garage, heck Ive even got a plane in the guest bedroom LOL.
Ive thought about gettin a gasser, but I dont really have any room to run one or store one. My room is packed with cars and planes, so is the garage, heck Ive even got a plane in the guest bedroom LOL.
Well just consider with a Nitro ST you'll need a field box unless your going to carry your extra glow plugs...glow starter and fuel bottlle in your pockets....so the size of your fuel box and Nitro ST take up more room than the gaser...Gaser's alot less trouble and 100% more durable and reliable and don't need tons of room unless you hopup the hell outta it...with the gaser all you need is your gas can,radio and buggy and your set....plus for $50/year for fuel/oil ya can run the entire season...do that with a Nitro.
Evader isn't a top ST neither is XTM Xcell...XTM Xcell isn't even considered cause of it's failures out of the box.
Top 4 which most magazines rate as top 4 are...
Traxxas Jato- oob 55mph
Traxxas Rustler- oob 47mph
Team Losi XXX-NT Sport RTR - oob 46mph
Associated RC10GT RTR - oob 36mph
07-15-2005, 01:20 AM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
badz, top speed does not a good truck make.
what faults does the X-C have? Because I can cite many for the Jato and Rusty.
You have absolutely no clue what makes a good stadium truck.
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what faults does the X-C have? Because I can cite many for the Jato and Rusty.
You have absolutely no clue what makes a good stadium truck.
==edited for civility==
07-15-2005, 01:48 AM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
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badz, top speed does not a good truck make.
what faults does the X-C have? Because I can cite many for the Jato and Rusty.
You have absolutely no clue what makes a good stadium truck.
==edited for civility==
badz, top speed does not a good truck make.
what faults does the X-C have? Because I can cite many for the Jato and Rusty.
You have absolutely no clue what makes a good stadium truck.
==edited for civility==
You wanna see how tough a XTM Xcell is tomorrow I'll post my video of my Xcell first breaking the header off with a small jump...about 10ft high then breaking the front control arm and hub with another small jump about 10ft....and you say it's tough? btw it landed on all 4 wheels but yet broke. At the local track the XTM Xcell guys who show up never finish a race. Odd isn't it...
And as far as telling me I got no clue...you got no clue you act like Mr Big Billy Badass yet don't own the best ST made the Jato so your not so bad after all.....
Your a Jato Owner Wanna-Be
07-15-2005, 02:15 AM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
Actually, I DO own the best ST ever made
http://photobucket.com/albums/b391/T...t=DSC00387.jpg
eat it punk.
that AD2 KIT was almost as pricey as your Jato was...so don't pull the "you couldn't afford it" card again, because it's got $300 of electronics and engine sitting in it.
Just FYI, i've had a nitro rusty and a nitro sport...both licked.
driven a Jato, no effing thanks. I want something that can get out of its own way and not some RTR garbage with wal mart electronics and a trash engine.
the rest of the Jato might be good, but I won't find out until the kit comes out.
*edited again, apparently my link doesn't work
http://photobucket.com/albums/b391/T...t=DSC00387.jpg
eat it punk.
that AD2 KIT was almost as pricey as your Jato was...so don't pull the "you couldn't afford it" card again, because it's got $300 of electronics and engine sitting in it.
Just FYI, i've had a nitro rusty and a nitro sport...both licked.
driven a Jato, no effing thanks. I want something that can get out of its own way and not some RTR garbage with wal mart electronics and a trash engine.
the rest of the Jato might be good, but I won't find out until the kit comes out.
*edited again, apparently my link doesn't work
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie
Actually, I DO own the best ST ever made
http://photobucket.com/albums/b391/T...t=DSC00387.jpg
eat it punk.
that AD2 KIT was almost as pricey as your Jato was...so don't pull the "you couldn't afford it" card again, because it's got $300 of electronics and engine sitting in it.
Just FYI, i've had a nitro rusty and a nitro sport...both licked.
driven a Jato, no effing thanks. I want something that can get out of its own way and not some RTR garbage with wal mart electronics and a trash engine.
the rest of the Jato might be good, but I won't find out until the kit comes out.
Actually, I DO own the best ST ever made
http://photobucket.com/albums/b391/T...t=DSC00387.jpg
eat it punk.
that AD2 KIT was almost as pricey as your Jato was...so don't pull the "you couldn't afford it" card again, because it's got $300 of electronics and engine sitting in it.
Just FYI, i've had a nitro rusty and a nitro sport...both licked.
driven a Jato, no effing thanks. I want something that can get out of its own way and not some RTR garbage with wal mart electronics and a trash engine.
the rest of the Jato might be good, but I won't find out until the kit comes out.
I've finally learned something from you...Where the term Dumb Redneck comes from.
07-15-2005, 02:31 AM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
That's hilarious.
go practice polygamy, as long as we're making fun of where people LIVE instead of where they are FROM
go practice polygamy, as long as we're making fun of where people LIVE instead of where they are FROM
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
Badz, I live by Tbird, Olive Branch is not Red Neck, just because it says MISSISSIPPI, doesn't mean that. Learn your facts, and don't make infrences.
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
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That's hilarious.
go practice polygamy, as long as we're making fun of where people LIVE instead of where they are FROM
That's hilarious.
go practice polygamy, as long as we're making fun of where people LIVE instead of where they are FROM
Polygamy is illegal,immoral,stupid and off topic, like 99% of your flamming post you make.
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RE: Any oddball ST's out their?
ORIGINAL: badz
I've finally learned something from you...Where the term Dumb Redneck comes from.
I've finally learned something from you...Where the term Dumb Redneck comes from.
you brought up the off topic BS with your truck bashing. i'm not flaming anybody.
somebody ban this tard. he's just flat out dumb.