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fast runner 34 10-02-2006 02:34 PM
getting started in nitro rc
 
i was just wondering what do i definitely need to know if i'm just getting started in nitro rc. (im getting a jato)

thundir3 10-02-2006 04:55 PM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 
Break the motor in properly, follow the procedure on the DVD and you should be fine. Also find an open area to drive it because you don't want to have to fix it before you break the motor in completely.

46u 10-02-2006 06:58 PM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 
Read the manual cover to cover before you do any thing. Take your time breaking it in and when you get it broke in come down to Macon and race with us. :)

So Cal 10-02-2006 07:32 PM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 
get a different car.

thundir3 10-02-2006 08:57 PM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 
Don't listen to these idiots, Traxxas trucks are the best for bashing.
ORIGINAL: xtmman

get a different car.

46u 10-02-2006 09:01 PM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 
All I will say is it is a matter of opinion and the main thing is just have fun which I am sure you will have even with the Jato.

Nitro Rustler Racer 10-02-2006 09:12 PM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 
ORIGINAL: thundir3

Don't listen to these idiots, Traxxas trucks are the best for bashing.
ORIGINAL: xtmman

get a different car.
Traxxas are not the best trucks for bashing, they are very good beginner trucks for that certain region of trucks(like MT,ST). They are better beginners because parts are easy to find and they wont cost an arm and a leg. AE has one the best bashing/racing trucks, because it can be used both ways. From my Traxxas experience, you have to get alot of RPM products to make a nice and hardcore bashing truck. Now i dont hardcore bach, but sometimes i get the urge to do it, and my RPM a-arms,etc..hold up with no problem. Back to the topic i would just tell you be carefull, break the engine in in a spacious place. Make sure there arent any cars there. After breaking the engine in get used to the truck before you go bash the crap out of it. Also dont forget to after run oil your engine, that way your engine will not rust. BTW what Jato are you getting? 3.3?

fast runner 34 10-03-2006 03:35 PM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 
im getting the 2.5

annie_himself 10-03-2006 06:40 PM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 

ORIGINAL: xtmman

get a different car.
Preach brotha!!
They are definatly not the best for anything except being a shelf queen.
Get a GT or a X-Cellerator. Losi's are good to but meant more for racing and cost a bit more due to the fact that it includes a JR X2i (I think) radio in the kit.
Good luck with any choice.

rc monkey 10-04-2006 02:23 PM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 

ORIGINAL: Nitro Rustler Racer

ORIGINAL: thundir3

Don't listen to these idiots, Traxxas trucks are the best for bashing.
ORIGINAL: xtmman

get a different car.
Traxxas are not the best trucks for bashing, they are very good beginner trucks for that certain region of trucks(like MT,ST). They are better beginners because parts are easy to find and they wont cost an arm and a leg. AE has one the best bashing/racing trucks, because it can be used both ways. From my Traxxas experience, you have to get alot of RPM products to make a nice and hardcore bashing truck. Now i dont hardcore bach, but sometimes i get the urge to do it, and my RPM a-arms,etc..hold up with no problem. Back to the topic i would just tell you be carefull, break the engine in in a spacious place. Make sure there arent any cars there. After breaking the engine in get used to the truck before you go bash the crap out of it. Also dont forget to after run oil your engine, that way your engine will not rust. BTW what Jato are you getting? 3.3?
Lets not start this again:eek:

I say get whatever you want - no matter what you get the chances are theres someone in this forum that has one to help you out;)

thundir3 10-04-2006 03:12 PM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 
In my opinion the truck is great, ive had mine for 6 months and have all rpm arms. It certainly isn't a "shelf queen" so don't let the "experts" talk you out of it! By the way, how many GT's and XC's have 2 speeds??? So good luck man.

BXMaxx 10-04-2006 03:36 PM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 
The jato is a real good truck but i dont know if its good for someone to start with. I have driven the 3.3 it took me a while to get used to how it drove and a own a few rcs. If you are starting and you are planning of running offroad alot you might want to look into the mt type rcs. Dont get me wrong i love the jato its real fun to drive and well worth the money but it will take you sometime to get used to the speed and handling.

davenraithatha 10-05-2006 04:11 AM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 
i agree, i think a 4wd truck would be better, it handles much better and you wont go through rear tyres like theres no tomorrow

evo-racer 10-05-2006 09:10 AM
RE: getting started in nitro rc
 
the jato is a good truck my mate he used to have one god dose he miss it lol:):)


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