View Full Version : Need Your Thoughts on Trinity Spyder and Warhead
cpirao
12-08-2004, 10:43 PM
I currently own a MGT and am hooked on R/C Monster Trucks. I am very eager to purchase another BIG truck -- Looked at the LOSI but so many people have complained over a variety of issues.
I have also looked at the Trinity Spyder and it is gorgeous by design -- is anyone familiar with its performance and reputation/reliability? I am also very interested for your views on the DuraTrax Warhead.
Thanks for your views
Fantom 15 gt
12-09-2004, 04:19 AM
The Warhead does look nice but I hope it dosn't have the normal Duratrax durability.
The warhead looks like a winner to me
The Warhead does look nice but I hope it dosn't have the normal Duratrax durability.I have been running my 1/8 scale Duratrax for over a year(6-7 gals.) now with no problems but one broken a-arm and one bent wheel shaft(wheels/tires Way to heavy).
fs454
12-09-2004, 03:15 PM
The Spyder can hit 50mph according to RCCA, and they liked it.
Everywhere else, i've heard it's junk. Does anyone own one of these?
racer234
12-09-2004, 04:10 PM
Just my opinion, the Spyder looks cheap. If you push down on the shocks, the front wheels turn in. I'd stick to one of the proven trucks, Savage, LST, T-MAXX, etc.
escapmp
12-09-2004, 07:47 PM
thewarhead looks like a decent truck yet u have to realize that everything has problems thats with any truck its jus the way things go .I personally like the Lst 2 but if i had 2 choose between the 2 u listed it woul be the warhead.
Maxxcrazy
12-11-2004, 11:58 AM
The Spyder can hit 50mph according to RCCA, and they liked it.
They are paid to like it.
The design on the spyder looks like crap, but the Warhead looks good because of how low everything is in the chassis.
Maxxcrazy
12-11-2004, 11:59 AM
thewarhead looks like a decent truck yet u have to realize that everything has problems thats with any truck its jus the way things go .I personally like the Lst 2 but if i had 2 choose between the 2 u listed it woul be the warhead.
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Dagger Thrasher
12-11-2004, 02:37 PM
I have to say, the Warhead does look pretty good. Interesting chassis design.
But as for the Spyder...it is a carbon copy of the Zircon TCP truck, made (or at least sold) by Mtroniks over here in the UK for a while now. It doesn't look too great, and to be honest I would expect more from Trinity (not to just buy someone else's design).
ChumsGum
12-11-2004, 04:27 PM
This ain't your daddy's Duratrax. The durability issues of the past is almost a non-issue now. Numerous Thunder Quake and Evader owners sing nothing but praises. I just bought my first Duratrax vehicle, the Mini Quake, and absolutely love it. I'm seriously looking into getting a WarHead once it's released.
fezzy
12-11-2004, 10:55 PM
The Spyder is something you should avoid, Its been out in Europe for a while now and they are basically really cheap and really nasty, Not what you'd come to expect from Trinity but on this occasion this is the case. The Warhead looks OK, Although a basic copy of a Savage more or less with a few differences, It should handle fairly well.. My only concerns are that it looks really hard to work on, And I don't buy into this 'Modular' design crap, The Savage could be disassembled very similar and its still a right pain in the butt to clean/maintain. Also who makes that engine? I have never heard of them before, Could be a weak point maybe if DTX are buying them purely to save money, My final concern is that its Duratrax.. Is that really a name you associated with quality and reliability?? Up till now, No it isn't.
Your right to avoid the Losi too, It has potential but until they sort out the reliability issues its not something I'd consider, But when I have seen one run properly it does go pretty good, Handles fairly well considering its size and its pretty damn quick. The only 2 MT's I'd consider at this momment in time are the MGT or a Revo, I've got a Revo but if I really wanted a big block I'd definetely go with the MGT (Or stick with it in your case), But IMO the Revo is the best thing since sliced bread, But thats just my opinion.
Maxxcrazy
12-12-2004, 11:24 AM
Thats the way to up that post count!! :rolleyes: keep up the good work.
Really? Then why do you have 1.48 posts per day when I have .72?
r.c.dealer
12-12-2004, 12:53 PM
Also who makes that engine? I have never heard of them before, Could be a weak point maybe if DTX are buying them purely to save money,
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The engine in the WarHead is made by Super Tigre, ST has been around forever, 50 years to be exact. Originally their engines where manufactured in Italy, now they are made in China in a new state of the art facility. There very well known in the world of rc planes
pinolelst
12-12-2004, 01:07 PM
Not going to start a flame war but it's a shame you think people are having major problems with the LST because it just isn't true.Not any more so than any other truck anyway.I have 2 of them #2340 and #8380 and they've made changes in the last truck that addressed most of the small issues we where having with the first run.I'd look a little closer maybe check a couple more forums about your other choices as well. If I had to pick between the two I'd probably go with the Spyder at least from what I've read.
Whichever you choose have fun
Peace
Really? Then why do you have 1.48 posts per day when I have .72? Well right or wrong I have a lot to say! Plus I don't screw with some one on how thay wright. Because 90% of the people on the net don't spell and or wright right. So chill :cool: Picking on some one for how thay wright is to EZ Like shooting fish in a barrel. No sport in it. :D
Peace love and all that happy crap.
MaxxGT23
12-12-2004, 03:29 PM
I think between the two, the Warhead looks to be the winner. Can never say for sure thought until the WarHead is released.
fezzy
12-12-2004, 05:38 PM
I beg your pardon on the engines then, Its certainly a manufacturer that I have not heard of living in Europe, And I have practically no experience with planes.
Wizardman_1
12-13-2004, 12:57 AM
To me the Warhead does not look like a savage copy, the tranny is a lot different and the items are way lower in the chassis than the savage. This might have been designed by that one guy that moved from associated, even though he was only there for a little while, the design looks better than most trucks in my opinion.
ChumsGum
12-13-2004, 09:52 AM
To me the Warhead does not look like a savage copy, the tranny is a lot different and the items are way lower in the chassis than the savage. This might have been designed by that one guy that moved from associated, even though he was only there for a little while, the design looks better than most trucks in my opinion.
I completely agree, the design looks solid. I can't wait for the reviews.
nxracern13
12-14-2004, 12:32 AM
revo
Wizardman_1
12-14-2004, 12:39 AM
You dont have a high enough post count to say that! Im just kidding ;) I would prefer this over a Revo anyday, the warhead is $80 cheaper and it looks a lot better.
revo Did you mean the over? :p
thedarkness
12-14-2004, 01:29 PM
I think he meant the over hyped under powered revo.I own a revo but its irratating when there are those people who wont accept its not the greatest thing since sliced bread and they tell everyone to get one and not anouther truck because they own a revo and what they own HAS to be the best.
all that being said i think the warhead looks really good(im iffy on the engine but i usually replace those).I like how it has a flat plate like a truggy and has the tvps for extra tortional rigidity.
doesgo
12-14-2004, 01:49 PM
I haven't seen either truck run yet, but from seeing and holding and looking at both of them, I'd say Warhead all the way. I really like most of the design and starter box access is GREAT!
Also, the fact that "90%" of people on the Internet can't spell doesn't make it "wright". :)
fezzy
12-14-2004, 02:01 PM
After owning or using pretty much every MT on the market, I think I have an opinion on things, And yes maybe I am biased, But it doesn't effect my judgement, And I am not petty. I'm sorry to hear your not happy with your Revo, But I really do think its the best thing on the market right now, I can understand however if you cannot get your 2.5R to run correctly, Some odd ones require a little more experienced tuning skills.
I think he meant the over hyped under powered revo.I own a revo but its irratating when there are those people who wont accept its not the greatest thing since sliced bread and they tell everyone to get one and not anouther truck because they own a revo and what they own HAS to be the best.
I doubt you own a Revo. If you did, you wouldn't have the same attitude as just about everyone else that's had their ass handed to them by a Revo. Its a great truck. No I don't think its the truck to end all trucks, but it's faster, quicker, more nimble and durable than most other trucks. There are some trucks that may be marginally better in one area, but overall I'd have to say the Revo is probably the best truck. I'm an RC freak and have or have owned just about everything at one point in time or another, including the trucks in question here. If you really own and think that its over-hyped, then you have some unrealistic expectations about your truck.
As for the Trinity vs Duratrax thing, I think they're both made by the same company. I doubt one is better than the other but I suspect the customer support will be better through Duratrax, so I would suggest their truck.
As for the spelling thing, you should make an effort to spell properly. There are some people on the forums that are from foreign countries and I give them a pass, but if you're from the good ole USA, you have no real excuse. If suck that bad, type or cut and paste your reply into a word document so you can run a spell check. Anyone who continues with poor English and spelling practices will form some pretty bad habits. When you get stuck working the counter at 7-11 because nobody else wants to hire someone who can't spell, I'll remind the ones that said its no big deal. ;)
bobf24
12-14-2004, 03:29 PM
i'd say warhead as well, althoguh trinity makes good acceosires, i've never been a fan of thier car's, and parts support, at least in my area is next to none, where as the duratrax stuff is super easy to get,
and for the engine in the duratrax, the super tiger is probally killer, i know that in the planes they are a very good engine, and they just went through a total revamp of the entire company, and i think new owners, and are now back and out to win, IMO,
thedarkness
12-14-2004, 03:49 PM
why would you doubt i have a revo.I do and its packing an sh.28 for your info.I do love my truck i just dont like how biased everyone is towards it.Mabey i do have to much expectations for my truck but there are certain things i do not like about it, small engine,reverse,no kit option.I am not from the good ol usa as you put it.I make $21/hr(when it isnt so sloppy the rigs cannot run) so i dont think working behind the counter at 7-11 is anywhere in the near future for me.P.s my first language was not english it is dutch(as i was raised by my grandpartents and thats what they speak).
EDIT: forgot one little bit.I did have problems tuning my 2.5r because the end cap oposite the slide was completly stripped and had a torn o-ring.
Wizardman_1
12-15-2004, 12:34 AM
You guys do know this thread is not about the revo right? You guys have PM to talk about that stuff.
I didnt know that trinity and duratrax are from the same company. Duratrax always has low price things and trinity is almost the opposite. I did notice one time that the first look of the micro street force on RCCA was under the trinity name but then was released as a Duratrax
They distribute some stuff that are made by the same company. Flying Point Ent. makes almost everything Duratrax sells, and they also make the Hot Bodies Dirt Demon (which is why it looks so much like a TQ), and the Spyder that trinity is selling (called Flying Point TPS or TCP, or something). Clear as mud? I don't think that flying point makes the Warhead, it is sorta similar, but, Flying point or any other company would not make two trucks that close but so far just based on tooling and personell costs. Looks to me that Duratrax has a new supplier (probably same as the Evaders) in the Warhead, and the Spyder is the same old crap from Flying Point. So, if you didnt mind your experiences with the Dirt Demon, Axis, TQ or NQ get the Spyder. If you didnt mind your experience with the Evader series of cars, get the Warhead. Me, I would pick the Warhead as it looks good for bashing and looks great for racing. The Spyder looks just of for the racing side.
if you didnt mind your experiences with the Dirt Demon, Axis, TQ or NQ get the Spyder. If you didnt mind your experience with the Evader series of cars, get the Warhead. Me, I would pick the Warhead as it looks good for bashing and looks great for racing. The Spyder looks just of for the racing side.What bad eperineces did you have with a Thunder Quake? :confused:
I didn't say bad or good, just saying if what you experienced with any of those vehicles could help decide on the quality of these new rides.
I didn't say bad or good, just saying if what you experienced with any of those vehicles could help decide on the quality of these new rides.Ok :)