Best NITRO Rock crawler

[dux]

Hey, I'm interested in getting into the nitro scene with a truck that would work well as a rock crawler, or whatever other crazy stuff I try to drive over.
Forgot to mention, I've been looking at the Terra Crusher or the T-Maxx, but I'm open to suggestions

[Skribble]

Tamiya TXT-1 w/ custom Nitro Chassis or RC Jack's Pie Wagon. :)

[dux]

Umm...I dont have tons of cash to convert things to nitro, but that would be cool. I'm looking at the Terra crusher because I can get it for 320$ new.

[BoDuke]

start with HPI's nitro MT. and then go to www.imexrc.com and you will find the finest rock tires and wheels.

[JJDu4]

Don't sell the X factor short.........awesome truck

[dux]

Which of those rims and tires fit the MT?

[JT Racing Maxx]

Now, XTM's X-Factor is the truck you want. Well, it one I want too. Then I would install some locked diff from www.rcalloys.com and then I would get IMEX tires, plus gear down. But the locked 1/8 scale diff from RC Alloys should fit in the XTM. They look sweet.

[NitroBoy24]

Arent the X-factors like $500?? Ive seen em for sale in rcca but cant find the adds now.

[shadowghost1]

Go to http://globalservices.globalhobby.com/globalforum/viewforum.php?f=6
AlL X Factor owners post here plus you get awsome customer service from XTM. The best rock crawler is the X, plus its the baddest truck out there. You can purchase a X for 399.99 from Hobbiepeople.net

[BoDuke]

399 dollors is still out of his range. get some 2.2" tires from www.imexrc.com and use the rims that are on the MT for the new tires

[old phart]

Nitro rock crawler? There is only one on the market and that is the X-Factor.

[BoDuke]

you can turn anything into a rock crawler including touring cars

[JT Racing Maxx]

touring cars? Maybe rock crawling on tinny rocks called sand.(JP) I want to turn my Maxx into a crawler with those locked diffs(I have 1/8 Maxx diff case's)


Rock crawling is sweet but to make a nitro crawler there would have to be a gear system like no other.


Instead of haveing a clutchbell with gears, it would need to be like a screw with gear "teeth" that would be the threads like a screw and when it would spin at high RPM's it would slowly but powerfully push your truck around, but this would require a special way to mount an engine.

[PCC]

IMHO, a nitro rock crawler would not be the way to go. Rock crawling requires several things that nitro engines do not do well: low-speed torque, being able to go into reverse, keeping cool while hardly moving. That is why serious rock crawlers are electric. Sure, you can make one (XTM with a fan-cooled engine with ultra-low gearing) but a TXT-1 will out-crawl it easily.

[Maxxcrazy]

Pre locked diffs are a ripp off. Just fill up your stock diff with solder. I used it in my Tamiya Pajero rock crawler and its held up in some tight situations. Also, if you want to remove it, just use a screwdirver and a hammer.

A nitro rock crawler isn't a good idea if you plan on running on anything bigger than 5in. You'd get stuck on big stuff easliy and probibly having to restart your engine 5-10 times a tank. Definatly a hassle. Just get an electric. A clod with a mod chassis and suspension would definatly do better than any nitro. Even my pajero would be better and its the size of a touring car.

[brassmonkey1234]

nmt as a rock crawler?! Your'e kidding right? I have one and it does NOT have the travel to rock crawl. It sucks anyway so I'd stay away from it.

[dux]

Yeah, I know nitro is hardly suited to rock crawling, that's why I wanted to see what you all think about the best of a sub-par category. It would be a fun project to do anyways! :D I'll check out the X-factor, it really does look cool.

[Maxx_A_Million]

the mad force is also a great trials turck. . . and the axle problem is nonexistant because there is no jumping. . .

[PCC]

And the lack of articulation will cause it to be a poor choice.