T-Maxx for beginner?

[teampeter]

Hey all! My friend wants to get a nitro monster, and I was wondering if the Maxx line was a good choice. He has no previous experience other than toy stuff, but can learn. I was wondering if what I have heard was true, and the Maxx is not durable. Are the durability issues with the Maxx too much for a kid with a limited budget? Is it easy to tune? Easy to repair?
Ciao dawgs

Pete

[zakerid]

If there are some experienced people available to help him, I would say go for it. Sure there are better trucks than the maxx but it would be a cheaper option. Typically I would recommend starting out with electric then progressing to nitro.

[teampeter]

Ya, but his Dad and him are both good with cars, so I think he'll be fine in that respect. He doesn't have any experienced guys to help him though. He's looking at the Warhead, but it isn't even out yet! Hmmm....Maybe he'll have to get a Savage.
Ciao

Pete

[RrR]

T-Maxx for a first nitro? I would have to say no.Savage some are easy to tune some are not.

[Duster_360]

If he had some help - possibly, but with no help, I'd say it could possibly not be a good experience.

The 2.5R is a tough nitro motor to learn to tune on - can be done, but its tough, especially if you live where it gets hot. If you live where its cooler, maybe a little easier. Its easy to get real short engine life running one too lean in a hot climate.

If he's rough on it - like most are, there's an upgrading process - replacing things as they break that's going to tax a youngster's budget too.

I think they're easy to work on, but remembering when I 1st tore into one, there's a lot there. But same thing with most MTs. The Tmaxx's layout is open and easier to work on than some others.

[tadium54]

if you do decide with the t-maxx, watch the dvd and pay close attention to everything on the tag on the head. I'd advise against it, going for an electric that they can build. also, breaking his first shock tower or bulkhead on the maxx wont be a nice thing to replace. I'd go for something better for their level.

[FreeRideJunkie]

Savage, revo, or MGT. Savage and MGT because the motor will be easy to tune and will be pretty durable. Revo because it is the best all around and is a LOT more durable than the maxx (I have had both) plus for the price difference you get a ton of little extras. (Go Revo!!)

[ososlow]

I started out in nitro with a Tmaxx. It was my second real rc. I read the manual online 4 times, and when I bought it, I read the manual 6 times and watched the dvd 3 times. I had no help with it, and found it easy to get going (hardest part is deciding what stickers to use :D ). My only problem was mechanical when the throttle linkage got jammed and it ran at WOT just after break in.
Repairing it isn't difficult either. Just take your time and make note of where every screw went. Keep your exploded diagrams handy too. ;) As for tuning, don't go too extreme if you are not confident. Just lean it as per directions after break in and play around from there. You don't need to go fast to have fun.

I would go for either a Maxx or Revo, but I am biased. Check out what your LHS has the most parts for and head in that direction.

[teampeter]

Thanks guys! I may get a MGT 4.60, but I have already had an electric for 3 or 4 years, so I have experience. He was lookin' at the Warhead (which actually looks pretty cool) but it aint even out yet! So I was lookin' for other options, and I think I have ruled the Maxx out (sorry ososlow, but he will break a ton of parts). We'll see, cuz he was looking for something under 400, so the Revo's out, and who knows about the Savage...although now that I think about it, one of my friend's cousins wants to sell his for 450 cdn. Hmm.....
Ciao

Pete

[Peterbilt]

Eh, personally, I wouldnt suggest a nitro for a first time. Especially not a big monster truck. Its too much money to fix after breaking. Thats just my opinion though :o Nothing against the TMaxx (I own one) but Id rule that out, too. Thats a good way to make someone hate RC, lol...there is a reason why I parked mine in the closet for over a year :rolleyes:

If he is set on an MT, Id have him go for something simple in construction and design. Durable and low price.

[tec_41]

A Stadium maxx was my first nitro (started with elec. 4-tec) and I had no problems learning how to use it. I was first a little worried that I'd mess something up, so I took the time to read up on how to tune, and care for the engine. I also asked a lot of questions on the forum, and have enjoyed this truck a lot. It is very easy to work on compared to some mt's, but the durability isn't the greatest. I say that if he is willing to take his time and learn about nitro rc's, then he should do just fine.

[teampeter]

I think he'll be able to handle learning nitro inside and out. How is Duratrax for beginners as far as manuals and stuff goes? Are the engines easy to tune? Something tells me he needs something as durable as a Savage, and Duratrax is a plus cuz of their stress-tech program.
Ciao

Pete

[sportmaxxracer]

I started on a Sport-maxx (well duhh...nvm), and had no trouble. Although I was reading RCCA for a year prior to the purchase. Anyway good luck.