Slayer - Compared to Other Nitro's?
 

A few weeks ago the guys who work for me chipped in and bought me a Slayer for Christmas. I have run electrics all my life and learning how to use the thing has been great fun.

For all you experienced nitro/gear heads out there, what do you think of it compared to other nitro trucks out there? I'm having a great time with it and am pretty impressed with everything, but because I have only run electrics in the past I really don't have anything to compare it to. I am thinking about making the next purchase another nitro and just wandered what pure nitro enthusiasts thought as far as the cream-of-the-crop of the 1/10 and 1/8 scale nitro trucks.

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The slayer seems like it is built very well but when you ask us to compare it to other vehicles in 1/10 and 1/8 are you reffering to stadium trucks, buggys, truggys, monster trucks? And in what price range and for bashing or racing?

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Thanks for answering Matt. To be honest, I am a bit niave when it comes to nitros. I have been up and down the forums for the past week or so trying to get a sense of what people like. I prefer trucks, and most of the comments I see concern Revo's, Maxx's, and Savages. I just bash them around the yard and in my neighborhood. Price really doesn't matter, but I am so new to nitro's the more user friendly the better (and if I spend too much the money will be wasted with my limited knowledge of nitros).

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Well if you want a 1/8 monster truck I have the savage x and its pretty durable and is great for bashing and has 4WD but MT's are alot harder to work on then say a ST. Considering the savage is a MT it isnt that hard to work on for a MT. I also have a Thunder tiger st-1 1/8 4WD truggy and that thing is great for bashing and at the track. It takes a beating and is around $300. (Thunder tiger makes team associated) I also have a 1/8 4WD buggy that is just as durable as the savage or ST-1 but is better on the track and not as much as a basher. Since your a beginner you might want to look into 1/10 nitro ST's considering there only 2WD and are alot more user friendly. They are more basic since its only 2WD and doesnt have a 2 speed. ST are also a blast to drive and are great for beginner nitros. But in the end it is up to you to decide what you want to use it for and which one you like best. And I don't want you to think im biased just because i only mentioned my vehicles its just that I dont have any first hand experience with any other vehicles.
Also think about the terrain you will be running on.
For tall grass, dirt, rocks,big jumps and just about anything= MT
Dirt with small pebbles and jumps and some street= ST
Tracks and bashing= buggy+truggy
Here are 2 ST i would recommend.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXPVD8&P=ML
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXPAC9&P=ML
And here is a great truggy and you cant beat the price.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/17281

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I have no experiance with the Slayer itself but have had a Revo and thats basically what it is just smaller scale.I'm sure it handles well and goes pretty good with the 3.3 but haven't tried one myself.Since your new to nitro run it a tad rich on your main neddle,the 3.3 is notorious for broken con rods if ran to lean so just run a tad rich.Since your new also run a good quality fuel like Trinity,Byrons,Odonell something besides Traxxas top fuel 20%.As for other trucks to compare it to there really is none.I agree with Matt and his choices but will add a few.For a mt you can't really beat a Savage for bashing,I have one and it's great tough as nails.I bought my son a cen genessis for christmas but no little about the truck.It looks like a animal but we shall see how good it is.There are alot of ST's outthere but only 3 are worth getting IMO.Firestorm is a great basher and motor is very user friendly with decient power,average electronics but built with great plastics.Hpi's plastic rivals that of RPM's very good quality.The xxx-nt and rc10 gt2 are both great trucks as well both are tough,good parts support and race very well.The xxx-nt has the best electronics and the Mach motor is very user friendly aswell.All three of these are solid trucks that won't disapoint like some others will.

No need to be scared of nitro,it's easy and you will love it just take your time and be patient.Welcome to Nitro.

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Thanks for the help! I was actually leaning on trying out a Savage, and everything y'all have said sounds like it might be a good idea.

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Well sounds like your wanting a Mt and there are lot's of them to choose from but only a few worth getting.Savage best mt built to date imo.Get yourself a Savage x 4.6 or if you can swing it the xl 5.9 both are as good as they get.Only downfall to a savage is it's a little harder to work on but makes up for that on it's durability.The Associated monster gt's are good trucks aswell but do have some drivetrain issues to sort out.Once gears are changed drivetrain is pretty solid,very good truck with decient power.The Losi Rammunator is a solid truck aswell.I just bought the genessis so don't know about it other than it's suposed to be a animal.I have had a Warhead and you need to stay clear of them,they look cool but have ton's of issues.The T-maxx,Revo,Stampede are not worth getting way to many issues,weak drivelines,crappy motors,worst plastic on the market poor quality.Get youself a Savage,Monster gt or a Rammunator and forget the rest.

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I agree with 241 except that rcu did a review on the raminator and they say it is a solid truck but they say it lacks bottom engine torque and in the video you can really tell.
here is the review and watch the video
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=984
Personally i would say get the savage, but thats just my opinion.
Check and see if your LHS's (local hobby shops) carry parts for the team associated MGT or the savage. which you probably shouldnt need parts for the savage [>:] but just in case, its nice to have.

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Ya Matt, I know what you mean about the MGT. There are two hobby shops located near where I live, and they live and breathe Traxxas and HPI. When I was getting back in the hobby a few months ago I went into one looking for something made by Associated because I grew up racing the original RC10, but they didn't have one AE model. Occasionally they will have a Losi ride or two but not often.

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Then i suggest going with either the savage X or the XL. You wont be disappointed.

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I don't want to start an argument - :D - but, the best 1/8 nitro MT hasn't even been mentioned yet - the Losi LST2. I guess cuz til now they've been out of most beginners' or kids' price range. They're going pretty cheaply compared to earlier now at the moment too, I guess cuz the new XXL LST is coming out later in January. They're bigger, faster, and handle better than most other 1/8 MT's, and they're pretty much as tough as a Savage with a couple minor upgrades(engine brace, shock springs, and roll-bar..)* I have a Savage X SS and LST2, and the LST2 is vastly superior. Not just a little bit - but a LOT. And the Mach 427 is the easiest to tune engine you can find. I don't like fiddly PIA engines. That's why I have four of them and its big brother the LRP Spec 3..

The really great thing about the LST2 is that, with just a few minor mods(wheels mostly), you can switch between a track-ready racer, and a burly basher ready for the skatepark. Revos and Savages require a lot more modding to be able to do both - well...

Stock out of the box - in a straight line in the parking lot, or off a ramp in the park, or on a race track - the LST2 is just the best RTR MT to date.. Yeah that's just my opinion, but I really am being honest. I went from Savages to the LST2, and I've seen the light. I still have my Savage, but the LST2 is just in a different class.

Just my $.02 - so no offense.

You also get the best RTR radio btw...(til the new XXL LST comes out - with the Spektrum DX3S with telemetry, etc.. So if you can swing the price, that may well be the way to go...)

* As far as toughness goes, yes the Savage has a chassis advantage with the TVP design. But what you gain in toughness from that design, you lose - irrevocably, and substantially - in handling. And it's just not that much tougher than an LST2. On the LST2 you might break an arm if you're going big off the ramps, but it's a cheap and quick fix(you can also eliminate that forever with RPM arms..) With the Savage you'll be much more likely to blow a diff or have other drivetrain issus, and the overall durability of materials in the Savage drivetrain is just very inferior to that of the LST2. I've had both for nearly two years, and have seen it all myself. Also had a Muggy, which never once had a diff or drivetrain hiccup - and I got it used and ran 7+ gallons on it with various engines, including a Nova 528...

My LST2 diffs are still like clockwork, and I've never even opened them in two years. The Mach engine too as a matter of fact. If my girlfriend cooperates, I'll try to get some vid of what a 2-year old LST2 with 6+ gallon old Mach 427 can do... ;)

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I can definitely see your point. Now it all just comes down to money. There is no such thing as a perfect rc car so you have to be willing to put time, effort, and money into this hobby to keep them in running shape. Every truck has a weak spot, some more than others. If something breaks on either the savage or lst2 its MOST likely the drivers fault so either way good luck on your decision.