XTM Monster MMT

[hardadz]

Looking for input on this truck. If you actually have one please let me know what you think of it.

[seanmanibog]

I would say stay away from it. I have tried several XTM products, and all turned out not so good. They just are bad quality. If you want a Monster truck for that price, save another 40 bucks and buy a Savage X 4.6 for $439.99.

[masterchief06]

XTM products are ABSOLUTELY NOT "bad quality". I own and have owned an XTM X-Terminator Deluxe (buggy), a Nitro X-Cellerator (1/10 2WD nitro truck) and a X-Terminator RTR(buggy), respectively, and I have to say, they are one of the most solid RC's I have ever owned. The 24.7 motor is my favorite motor of ALL time, second only to their .18, and the durability of the buggies and the truck is unmatched (I have yet to break anything but a pullstarter on an XTM product. The X-Cellerator was so dependable, it was actually HARD to get the truck to shut off. Now, get into the original Mammoth truck, and you WILL break something. That truck is the ONLY product produced by XTM that has been notorious for breaking, and that was because of its shear size and immense power (two speed with a 24.7, etc etc). Does this mean everything bearing the XTM label is bad? Hell no. But it's what everyone likes to think because ONE of their products was a little under-engineered. If that were the case, then everything made by Team Associated (their NTC3 breaks alot), Kyosho (multiple models of theirs are known for their lack of durability), Traxxas, etc etc would be CRAP, just because of some hiccups in their past.

In fact, I recommend getting the MMT. Everything on it has been redesigned from the original Mammoth, and I think XTM has their stuff together.

[ericem]

Ya design doesn't look bad. Still not crazy about having a flat pan design and the way the braces are, but you would be amazed how things can actually be good. There is only one real way to determine if its good or not and thats actually driving it.

Heres the old truck

http://www.rcuniverse.com/product_guide/CarProfile.cfm?car_id=382

People seemed to like them!

Personally I would go with the MGT(alot of people are aware that I would say that XD) or a Savage X 4.6. Maybe even LST2, but wayyy out of price range.

[lordoftraxxas]

if your lookin into buyin it go to your lhs and see what they say

[hardadz]

Just my opinion now that it's in front of me. Seems to be very well designed, the quality of the parts and fit seem very good. I just had to take up a little excess play in the wheel area but that was easy. As far as a Losi, I would'nt own one, they break, pure and simple. The MGT is a great truck, but there are others out there that will rival it, I hope this is one of them. I will let you know.

[ericem]

What losi have you been driving :eek: LST2 is practically the best monster truck if you have a high high budget.

[hardadz]

Not everyone has a big budget to work with. The past has shown Losi items break. I was looking for something that can be used everyday if I want to and something that was priced right. Got four tanks of Byron fuel through it today and it's breaking in just fine. Seems to handle good and only minor tweaking may be nescessary to have fun with it. For its size it seems like a quick truck.

[hardadz]

An affordable truck that eats up a lot of the others out there. This truck is big, it's bad, and it does'nt break the bank. Lots of use since yesterday morning and lots of rough driving just to see how tough it is. NOTHING broke !! So much for the lousey label the someone gave this in the forum.

[joshy1991]

xtm are a goo design and quality . i have had no breakages with them. hope you have fun with it . i was planning on getting one myself.

[seanmanibog]

You will regret it. I thought the same in the begining. Although, I didn't have that truck. Maybe XTM stepped it up a bit. Best of luck to you!

[Ball Racing]

When your starving, any meal looks good.

and when your on a udget, and have not owned top quality rc products, it's hard to say that the cheap ones are just as good, if you haven't had the others to compare them too other than here say.

I have had them all, and I will nothave another of the moster trucks of xtms unless they do some more upgrades, and changes.

No spin, just facts,
Just because it hasn't broke yet, it not a reason for anything yet....

[seanmanibog]

Thanks Ball, Exactly my point. You should have gone with the Savage. Or something else that was high quality.

I guess it boils down to this. You get what you pay for!

[MikeWz]

Keep us updated on how it does. Everyone seems to think the savage is some kind of jesus in truck form. I've ran almost all of the monsters (though I haven't driven any XTMs), and I break a lot of parts. Be it the savage, the MGT, the Losi's..whatever. They all break, there's no such thing as an unbreakable truck...especially with the beating I unleash on them.

Chances are, that truck is durable enough for what you're doing, and you'll most definitely be able to have fun with it. Don't worry about any of the negativity you hear from others about YOUR truck of choice. I got it when I bought a hellfire which everyone seems to hate. It was plenty durable, plenty fast and was plenty competitive. Just have fun with it, that's what's important.

[hardadz]

First, to the two that have'nt had one, so what, I have had ALL the supposedly best ones and they do all break. I bought this to have fun with my GRANDSONS ! Yes, i'm an old faht but at least i dont follow all the other idiots that think single mindedly, lol. Those that bash products have probably never owned one, go by what others say and cannot think for themselves. By making comments without owning the product just shows ignorance because you hurt sales for dealers that could show someone a decent product for a lot less money than the "BIG" names. It's too bad opinions are like rectums, they just spew crap!!, very laughable. Once again, this is to have fun with, not race like some of the wannabes.

[seanmanibog]

Too bad, because I have owned several XTM products, and they all sucked. :(

[masterchief06]

opinions are like rectums, they just spew crap!!

I threw up in my throat a little.:eek: Your level of detail is...umm...repulsive to say the least:o:(

[hardadz]

Yes, it's detailed but i kept it clean and a lot of opinions at times are just as I stated, even some of mine now that I think about it. But nothing was said that was considered cussing or anything of the sort. My only point is that a lot of products that are well designed do get trashed by forum members that have never owned them or have only "heard from a friend" before they have been given a chance show their durability. I have seen in here and other forums, members that say they have owned them all only to find out that they are kids that could'nt in any way have had the products. The bottom line is, I asked about this product to see what others had to say about it, as it's only a couple weeks old and as always others spoke up about past items from XTM and that is not what I was looking for. If you look back at the other "major" manufacturers you will find that they all had their ups and downs. My opinion still stands on THIS item, it seems to be well thought out and I have beat the hell out of it this past weekend and its still in one piece. By the way, a masterchief thats repulsed by my comment?, lol ,you know better because if you were one my comment is baby talk, lol.

[masterchief06]

I'm definitely on your side with this discussion. I support ANY XTM product all the way. As for my previous post, I was just messin with ya ;)

Mike

[NitroTXT1]

this is the problem with a truck like this..the weight and plastic used dont go well...I owned a mammoth and constantly snapped a-arms even while driving smooth laps and not overshooting jumps or anything...so i switched to aluminum a-arms but those were to heavy...i agree get something a little more durable... i currently own an xtm e-xcellerator and that thing is tough as nails...

[masterchief06]

NitroTXT1, did you have the original Mammoth or one of the newer versions? I remember seeing the original Mammoth in the lhs alot getting some a-arms because of just what you said- too much weight and under-designed A-arms. The newer versions have different designs and seem to hold up a lot better.

As a side note: Do you like the E-Cellerator? I've been eyeballin that one for a while ever since I had the X-Cellerator.

Thanks

Mike

[NitroTXT1]

the newere one is the one i had the ST...yes i love the e..it's tough and just keeps going...i have a mamba 7700 on it and threw everything i could at it...and the truck took it all and kept going...however i overheated my esc lol so it's in need of a new wiring job...love the electric though

[seanmanibog]

Ok, Hardadz, bottom line, the truck are great some time, here are the things to look out for, all XTM products are pretty much known to do this.

1. When its real hot outside 90-100 degrees, the plastic becomes somewhat taffy-ish and breaks easily, and when its really cold, they become brittle and break.

Now I know some are going to say, all rc's do that.. well yes, but XTM cars for some reason are almost surely going to. Don't know why, but thats how it happens.

Also, store the vehicles vertically, (bumper to the ground) so that the one way bearing can't be splashed by excess fuel in the engine. XTM engines have bearings that slip alot in the pullstart.

as long as do listen to that, you'll be alright.

[Ball Racing]

Well only so many people responded to you ,then you throw out must be people who don't think for themselves..
Well I do alot of thinking, and as I said I have owned most everything out there, and now build by stuff so I know it's right,
So if I respond it is what I know!

here is some of what I do.
Scroll down the page a little
http://www.rcmonstermotorsports.com/
and

[NitroTXT1]

i've always wanted a replica type of mt...just no room for it right now...focusing on getting better with my buggy and truggy

[nitro_newbie]

Well only so many people responded to you ,then you throw out must be people who don't think for themselves..
Well I do alot of thinking, and as I said I have owned most everything out there, and now build by stuff so I know it's right,
So if I respond it is what I know!

here is some of what I do.
Scroll down the page a little
http://www.rcmonstermotorsports.com/
and

that is unreal!!! most awesomest thing ive seen. how much money do you think you put into it? and i cant imagine the man hours that it took to get it to look like the real thing.

[Ball Racing]

Not alot of money,
but it took aout 4-5 hours a Day for 3 straight Months.

It's based on a Clod Buster.

[rcguy2003]

I have an XTM XT2 out of all the nitro's ive owned its the best one ive had, it took a beating... i had rebuilt an old kyosho burns buggy about 2yrs ago , which is in RC heaven, it took one hell of a beating then lost the signal an went full throttle up the street an onto I476, funny thing was even though it got ran over by 4 cars, the engine kept on runnin, OS engines can take alotid have to say though the XTM is one great buggy, only problem i ever had is the pull start spring unloaded, grabbed a universal starter on ebay for $20, im sick of rope burns any way...the only thing id reccomend changing on it, is ditch the stock AM radio,my next RC is most likely going to be another XTM either that or the tower terror from tower hobbies...if any one has any experience with the tower terror could ya let me know...incase im a bit shy on $$$ i want to keep my options open, but i want to research a bit first:wave:

[seanmanibog]

Yeah thats why I think XTM might have stepped it up a bit.. I've heard all good about the XT2.

[rcguy2003]

as of now i'd recomend not using XTM's stock tires with the xt2, i was racing over the weekend an when i floored it off the line i shredded all but one tire right off the rims :bang:

[Ball Racing]

they just need re glueing, but for racing you want a different pattern, and compound anyway....

[NitroTXT1]

well that's the prob with most pre-glued...my panther komodo's came right off...best bet is to stream some glue around the rim or just glue them your self...i will be getting mine fixed soon i ordered some new foams so i should be good to go