Hey all, just joined another expensive hobby I just picked up a Nitro truck, have always wanted one. I actually got the one I wanted new about 6 years ago, HPI MT-2

What do you think? Things to watch for? Also, it mentioned the front knuckles are bad? Easy/cheap fix? It can't be as expesive as a real car, so that is exciting!

 

I have a jammin CRT RTR (The cheap one)

mods/upgrades:

axial 0.28 engine
CNC machined chassis braces
spektrum DX3.0 3ch spread specrrum radio
external fuel filters
polycarconate custom painted (by me) body


So far replaced:

shocks
front and 1 rear control arms

All in all yeah another expensive hobby. Im about 1500 into this thing so far i guess including the couple gallons of fuel ive put through it. Can only imagine if I was a real enthusiast. Looking into my older cousins budget of prolly a few hundred a month, ill stick to real cars. At least my TT roadster gets me some badge from time to time.

 

I have a fully built T-Maxx. Only thing stock are the rims.

Also have a crapload of spare parts for T-Maxx/Jato/Revo. Just bought out the clearance stuff from the local hobby shop.

(not intended to hi-jack and make a sales thread, just copy//pasted from the sales thread I have on maxxtraxx)

RPM Monster Camber gauge $6.00
Golden Horizons alum fuel tank Revo $50
Extended f/r body mounts Revo $5
integy alum rear lower arm blue Jato $15 x2
integy alum front lower arm blue Jato $15 x2
integy alum frame red ?? $15 (pic soon)
integy alum front shock tower blue Jato $15
RPM plastic rear a-arms black Revo $7 x5
integy alum lower trans guard clear Revo $7
integy alum 90-T progressive rocker arm set clear Revo $10
integy Modified handle bar black Revo $15
RR High Performance Diff gear set ?? x3 (pic soon)
integy alum mid-front skid plate clear Revo $10
integy light weight F bulkhead tie bar clear Revo $5
integy steering block cap(4) blue E/T -Maxx $10 x2
RPM plastic rear a-arms black Jato $7
integy alum rear shock mount clear Revo $7
PL 23mm HD hex blue T/E/2.5 Maxx/Revo $9
integy alum center skid plate blue Revo $15 x2
integy light weight clutch ball (bell?) 17T Revo $6
RBI wheelie bar clear Revo $25
MIP Ball Diff rebuild kit Jato $6
integy alum body posts (2) blue Maxx 3.3 $6
integy alum 120LT rear rocker arms L+R blue Revo $10
integy super-duty type II front bulkhead blue Maxx $20

I might set aside a bunch of stuff if it continues to not sell, and build a custom truck. Can you say tube frame? ; )

More likey that it'll end up on ebay.

 

i have an RC car just sitting in my room waiting for a new pull start. i cant seem to get around to it but they are great toys i love em. i have a HPI nitro RS4 i think its called. either way its a ton of fun. if you really wanna **** of the neigbhors just take the exhaust of they are loud as hell!!