If you have done nitro for some time and you know what you are doing, look in here!

[RC_EAGLE]

Hi!,
I am thinking of buying a MP and I have never done nitro before. So when and if I do get it I would want to get it out right then am race it. I need to know what to do first and how to do it. And were that thing is and all that stuff. (I don't even know how to turn it on or off!) So I need to now alot of stuff. (Please) please tell me the steps from takeing it out of the box and what not to do and what to do. and how to put the nitro in a clean the air thingy out (thats is the only thing I know about nitro. is to clean the air filter out.)

Thanks!

ALOT!

I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT NITRO! HELP!

[chucksolo]

Do you mean an MP as in OFNA Monster Pirate? That is a 1/8th scale truck and might be a little too much for a complete nitro newbie. I think that the MP has to be built from the chassis up, not RTR, up so consider that before you buy. I don't think it comes with an engine either so keep that in mind. For the Monster Pirate you will need a pull start engine or a non-pull start engine and a starter box, a two channel radio, a fuel bottle and fuel, a glow plug ignitor, CA glue for the tires and paint for the body. You will also need 12 alkaline AA batteries for the radio transmitter and receiver. Make sure you get a glow plug wrench too and extra plugs as you will need them after engine break in. If you want a beginner friendly monster truck the Duratrax Nitro Quake or the Traxxa Nitro Stamped would be good choices. The Stampede is 2wd though. The Traxxas T-Maxx has some complicated features and even though it is RTR it really isn't a good choice for a nitro newbie either. If you must have an MP, I have heard it is a great truck. Keep in mind also that nitro is expensive to maintain. That's just the nature of the hobby. As far as telling you what to do step by step, that's what the instructions that come with the kit are for. They will tell you how to build, start and maintain the truck. Have fun, and welcome to the world of nitro R/C.

[ 05-19-2001: Message edited by: chucksolo ]

[MAXXKILLER]

The truck comes 80% percent built.It is not realy hard to finish. If your going to race you will need a super strong servo and SaBR Diffs because the stock will never hold up on a track for more then 5 minutes. But if you need info go to www.rcnitro.com (http://www.rcnitro.com) and go to articles there you will find anything you want to know about nitro cars.

[Andrew the RC man]

first off, your manual will tell you how to start it. second you cant make it then go strait to racing. you have to break it in. once again the manual should show you how.
Last but not least remember the fuel is flamable, so if you have a smoking addiction,this part of the hobby isnt for you :D

[grandmasterofpool]

Oh if only that were true Andrew. The MP manual is the worst manual I have ever seen in my life. You might as well use it to take the wobble out of a piece of furniture. Don't let that discourage you though. It comes 80% built already. All you have to do is build the shocks and install the engine and radio gear.

Maxxkiller is right about the diffs and the steering servo. The stock diff cases are made of a weak plastic that has a tendency to expand when it gets too hot (yes, i'm putting grease in them) and causes the gears to loose mesh and stip. OFNA and Smash and Bash Racing both make racing differential upgrades for the MP. S&BR's are 7075 aluminum teflon coated housings the replace the stock units. They go for $50 a piece. OFNA's are complete replacement diffs and they have different gears inside them and they cost about $75 a piece. Get the airtronics servo that has 200 oz. of torque and a 6v receiver battery pack to run the radio equipment. I know of some people who race w/ the included engine (if you go that route) and do quite well.

List of things you'll need to start it.

glow plugs
glow ignitor
starter box (if you get a nonpullstart engine)
fuel (duh)
afterun oil (very important)
medium thread lock compound (use on all machine screws to keep them from vibrating loose)
polycarbonate paint (i suppose you could run it clear, but that's just ugly..LOL)


I can't think of anything more right now. Overall, if you have experience building electric rc kits and you're somewhat mechanically inclined then I say go for it. I know I love mine.

[ 05-20-2001: Message edited by: grandmasterofpool ]