Megatech Nitro Razor XT forum

[Big Wig]

Ignore my first attempt at this thread, titled "Megatech Nitro Raxor XT forum"... 'raxor' would be a cool name for a car though.

There must be something about this car... everytime I mention it in a thread, noone replies! I can't possibly be the only one here who, after reading the reveiw of this car in RCCA, went right out and bought one?

Well, if there are any other Nitro Razor XT owners out there, we should definitely share some info.... since this is a new car and all.

regards
Jay

[highonnitro]

hey, as soon as i saw the review i also want to go out and get one, and i am as soon as i get a little more money. im going as far as to trying to sell my over $600 worth of rc plane stuff just to get this car and everything i need for it. it looks like its really good and fun and fast. im still debating on weather i want this or a team losi xxxnt, but i think i may get this car.

[Big Wig]

highonnitro,

thanks for the reply!

If and when you pick up a razorXT, be sure to share your experience with it.

I must say though... if you don't have any nitro vehicles already, I would personally go for the stadium truck, but you could say I'm a "hardcore" offroad guy ;)

I really like the razor but nothing beats bumps, jumps, berms and ROOST!

Either way you'll have fun!

Jay

[Big Wig]

I won't let this thread die! I'm determined that someone else is bound to buy this car :D

For all the faithful readers of the Nitro Razor XT thread, here's a pic of mine:

http://members2.photofun.com/JCV/iTOOLImageGallery/razorxt.JPG

[MaxxThrasher]

Well i've been at least eyeing this car. It does look like a nice piece of work. I hear good things about Megatech products and their fair prices and ton of hop-up parts. So tell me what you like about your new car and maybe you can sway me to buy one. But i have to tell you, the price is one thing thats setting me back on this one. I don't race and just want one to fix up to look cool and cruize with. Looking at the rs4 RTR 3 coming soon. If the price on it holds up to what they say it will be, i'll prob. go that route.

" I drank what?"

[Big Wig]

MaxxThrasher,

At $330 RTR, the NRXT is a darn good deal.

Saturday, I finally had a chance to take the car to a parking lot and run it through many tanks of fuel. I usually only take it for a quick rip. I had a great time with it! It ran perfect all day and it was screamin'! Nothing loosened, nothing broke... who could ask for more ;)

[big2wons]

Big Wig is right about the price... If you compare the hpi3 with the razor, for what you get the razor is the superior value... the hpi 3 comes with nothing. i don't even think it comes with ball bearings... the razor comes with a 1hp engine, i don't know another rtr car that comes with anything close to that for an engine.... but unfortunate the razor does come with its share of faults... i have the older model and have spent a ton on fixing it up, here's my impartial opinion of the car:

Value:

For an RTR, nothing is even close to in terms of value. 2 speed, delrin gears, 1 hp pullstart engine, aluminum radio tray, aluminum shocks... i guarantee you won't find these features in a hpi rtr... duratrax's streetforce only compares with the 2 speed, but lacks everything else...

Design:

Mediocre at best... the car is essentially an old ofna car that Megatech bought the design for... the stock chassis is too thin, the handling is questionable... the original razor had even more problems than the xt... for instance, the fuel tank kept leaking bacause the pipe would rub against it... bodies would fit correctly cause the pipe bulges past the wheels... these have been fixed in the xt... the body posts are like $15 and include like 7 pieces making them way too complicated... the hopups are poorly designed considering that the only company that makes anything for this car is megatech... for instance this was my first car, and i bought aluminum arms for it... the hinge pins for the aluminum arms are wider in diameter than the stock, thus the arms couldn't move freely... they would stick into a position causing the car to constantly flip...

Performance:

The car is flat out fast! the engine is excellent. easy to tune and reliable. the handling is questionable, but this car is designed for parkling lots, not racing and in a parking lot i know nobody who does anything but drag race.... you really cannot upgrade this car to a racer because you cannot fit a rear exhaust engine -- an absolute must for touring cars... In addition, the car isn't adjustable enough for racing...

Support:

Poor. This main weakness of this car... My LHS is America's Hobby Center, Megatech's retail arm... Nobody there knows this car the way they should... There are like no parts for it anywhere else so if AHC doesn't have the part, you're screwed... No hopups except for the one Megatech makes and from my experience these guys will sell you anything... i actually have a graphite chassis for the car and nobody told me that you should use aluminum for the chassis cause it distributes heat better... Also if you buy the car, megatech can pretty much hold a gun to your head with the prices they charge for parts cause there's no competition. Parts support should improve however with the introduction of the hpi rtr 3. the engine position for that car is the same as the razor so more options should be available such as pipes and headers... The directions also SUCK, big time... The car comes with very little information on tuning and maintenance... The best part of the design is the shaft drive which is ideal for parking lots...

Recommendation:

I can't honestly recommend this car for a newbie... this was my first car and i had a b*tch of time with it... the design problems and the lack of directions made the learning curve steeper than it should have been... plus because of the lack of parts support the car was on the shelf alot whenever i crashed... which was quite a bit as a newbie.... if you want a cheap car with outstanding performance i'd get a NEO T.N.T. pro car. this is how much you can spend:

NEO TNT Pro Kit ($150 - Megatech offered this for me)
M-16 standard crank ($77 on stormer hobbies and over 1hp)
and whatever electronics you're comfortable with... i think you can get a am radio with 2 servos in the the range of $50...

the TNT kit was rated 3rd in the touring car shoot and comes with a ton of parts including 2 speed, centax and aluminum shocks... the only thing you would need is a pipe and header, but the kit can eventually made into a racer when you learn more about RC...

again the main problem with this is the parts support... Neo directions are also questionable... hope this helps somebody out... good luck...

[MaxxThrasher]

The only RC vehicle that i would get a kick out of racing would be a Nitro Pro Stocker. I just want a decent touring car to fix up,cruize around and look nice. You know,a real trailer queen!:D

So now..........who the heck sells Megatech stuff online???:confused:

Besides AHC,who IS megatech or Horrizon,who IMO prices are a little on the high side.


"JMO"

[kartrun]

Ok,question for you guys.I like the Razor,i like it a whole lot,in fact i may even purchase one this week;) Anyways,what makes this car not a good "racer" as you all keep saying?Does it not grip well? Does the handling go away quickly and makes the car unpredictable?? Or is it just as simple as something simular to "Oh its a rtr,it can't be a racer!" Shoot me straight guys cause i have 10 year old cars that i can still be competitive with(an RC10L for example)and i know for a fact (or i think) that i can get the Razor hooked up at my track and be competitive. As a matter of fact if i buy one and get it hooked up i'll post my setup on this board for you all to use or try.;) Sound like a deal?? I just hate being told i can't race something......i love it at the track when guys say "Holy crap,you race a tamiya!" LOL :D I like to be differant and i think the Razor has alot of potential ;) Thanks guys

[MaxxThrasher]

Any car given enough tweaking can be a great racer. I think it boils down to whether racing at your track recognized the Razor as a racer and has a class for it.I don't think its a matter of the cars integrety but, whether it qualifies as a race car. I'm not into racing so someone who is, would have a more educated answer but, thats my opinion.

"JMO"

[kartrun]

yeah,racing it is no problem.Our track offers an intermediate and "Pro" nitro class.Now getting them to allow the .16 would be the only problem but being that i work at the hobby shop that puts on the races and the simple fact i am friends with the board that directs the races that should be no problem cause lets face it,there is .15s out there that are producing 1 1/4+ horsepower and they are considered perfectly legal for the intermediate class.So what is my point? Its simple,a 1 horsepower .16 should not be considered a threat to these guys who are running full blown competition .15s.I really want this car,i feel like it could be a real sleeper on the track. I just would like you guys who own the car to give me your input about it and tell me what your experiance with the car has been like and if you've raced it,how did it do? Thanks again guys;)

[kartrun]

Anyone know megatechs phone number??? i need it to get an exploded view of the car.thanks;)

[big2wons]

I disagree with MaxxThrasher when he says that any car can be a good racer... it's like arguing you should getting the cheapest car possible because winning races is all in the driving... Yes, driving and tweaking a car are the two greatest factors, but the car itself can add alot to both these factors...


I have huge problems with Razor as a racer... The engine size not being one of them...

The main one is you can't gear the car any different... Megatech doesn't make any other gearing options other than the stock gears... The stock gears in delrin are the only option... The suspension is also suspect. No pivot ball suspension makes adjustability more difficult. I had a huge problem with the car flipping, before i figured it out... Now i can't get the rear tires to stop spinning out when i turn at high speeds... The lack of parts is also a problem with racing... I find that you break more parts racing then just drag racing at a parking lot...

[MaxxThrasher]

I disagree with MaxxThrasher when he says that any car can be a good racer... it's like arguing you should getting the cheapest car possible because winning races is all in the driving... Yes, driving and tweaking a car are the two greatest factors, but the car itself can add alot to both these factors...
I said any car ( if tweaked enough) could make a good racer. Meaning if you were stupid enough to buy the cheapest car and then spend the money to make it better then a stock more expensive ready to race out of the box car.

[oil-pan]

listen guys the razor is one hell or a racer to me let me tell you im one who likes to be different .so i went out and got one that thing kicks asphalt one of my friends have an yokomo gt 4 rtr and he thinks that it is the fastest but when we ran the razor and the yokomo together it was a different storie when the race was over. yes the razor can be a good racer

[MaxxThrasher]

WOW! All that in one breath.

[Saboteur]

I could race the NRXT pro at my track. I recall they do allow you to used upto .16s in the touring cars. It can be a racer, and thats why they called it the razor Xt pro because of the upgrades that are on it. If you dont see it, compare it to the regular nitro razor. The only thing thats stopping you from racing the xt pro is that it uses an 85cc fuel tank. All those saying you cant race it because it uses a .16 engine..DUh.....just change the engine. Its as simple as that. Its like saying, " I have a nitro rs4 racer2 but i cant race because i have a .15 engine.":o I never had a prob driving a guy's NRXT pro at my LHS's. It didnt flip at all what so ever. If you setup your car properly and have good driving skills, your car will perform just the way you want it to be. THe xt pro again isnt bad for racing, but id get a neo tnt pro. It comes with pivot ball suspension and a whole other bunch of goodies, like a 2speed, ball bearings, graphite parts, etc. Just pick your own engine, body, radio gear, and your set.

[big2wons]

Dudes,

I like my Razor... it will beat the pants off of any other rtr touring car... but common how can you say that it makes a good racer? you can't gear it!!! forget the pivot ball suspenion and all that, you can't gear the car for a long sweeping tracks or short tracks cause Megatech doesn't make any other gearing options (and no other clutchbell)... That alone makes it a poor racer...

If you're looking for a good parking lot car that comes with alot of stuff in an rtr form, the Razor is a great option... but if you're newbie, remember that the instructions suck, there's no parts support and there really aren't alot of people who really know this car...

Is there anyone else whose bought hopups for this car?

[Saboteur]

Well why dont you try using different gears. I believe it can take other types of 2speeds, just like other nitro sedans can. Also you must know you can adjust the 2speed shift point for different kinds of tracks (not sure if you forgot about that ) which is what you can do on all 2speeds.

[kartrun]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by big2wons
[B]Dudes,

I like my Razor... it will beat the pants off of any other rtr touring car... but common how can you say that it makes a good racer? you can't gear it!!! forget the pivot ball suspenion and all that, you can't gear the car for a long sweeping tracks or short tracks cause Megatech doesn't make any other gearing options (and no other clutchbell)... That alone makes it a poor racer...

If you're looking for a good parking lot car that comes with alot of stuff in an rtr form, the Razor is a great option... but if you're newbie, remember that the instructions suck, there's no parts support and there really aren't alot of people who really know this car...

Is there anyone else whose bought hopups for this car?



:rolleyes: Yeah,i have one that i've been working on at the shop(i work for hungates which is a hobby shop) and so far it looks awesome.Here's a list of what i've done so far:

1.Team Losi 5 spoke wheels(white)
2.Tamiya Type-A slicks with hard inserts
3.Duratrax ultraflow(i think thats the name lol)fuel filter in blue
4.Motorsaver Onroad air filter
5.CEN polished tuned pipe
6.CEN NT-16 cooling head in purple(it will work,just have to be resourceful)
7.Team Losi purple congo springs in rear,HPI blue springs in front
8.Megatech Front bumper and foam bumper in yellow
9.Blue fuel tubing and pressure fitting tubing
10.Team Associated 80wt. shock oil all around


Right now all i lack is a header from Megatech(its on its way)and this once "pile of mess" we bought from a customer will soon be an all out racer for sure.Can't wait to get it up and running and out on the racetrack
:D

[Saboteur]

Sweet setup kart. I guess I should have saved up to buy one and have fun too. :) To bad, this summer is gonna be a killer and my local track is outdoors. Not even the tents can protect us from the suns rays. Wont be able to go or ill get cooked, and so will my elec car. Oh well :(

[big2wons]

Yeah,i have one that i've been working on at the shop(i work for hungates which is a hobby shop) and so far it looks awesome.Here's a list of what i've done so far:

Katrun, that is awesome... there is something to fixing up a used car rather than just purchasing a new kit. what year razor is it?

The setup does sound sweet... Pretty clever to get another head on the engine...

Let me know how the 80w oil works, i use 40wt in the front and 35wt in rear and have tried up to 60wt... the 60wt i found too stiff but i'm also using hpi green springs in the front and black springs in the rear... I have a CVEC on mine and it has helped alot...

post pics when your done... i'll try to get pics of mine... i've spent some bucks on it...


Saboteur,

Tell me about the 2speed adjustment... I always thought that the optimal point for a shift was at the engine's max hp for max acceleration... with the only exception being a track with low traction... making the shift point early on this kind of surface makes the car a little easier to control cause there's less of a jolt in the car from the shift... Can you make the car actually accelerate faster from a late shift?

[Saboteur]

The car will accelerate out corners quicker, but wont have the top end speed if it shifts late. Its like driving your car without a 2speed. By the time the engine gets close to its max rpm and then it shifts, you can tell you need to change the shift point. If that setup works for you, then stick to it. As for the track having little traction, try using traction additive, and or see which brand of tires hook up well.

[Spidermaxx]

I have been checking these cars out for some time now. I have finnaly decided that I want one !!!

For those of you that have the Razor, Where do you get parts for it when something breaks??? My LHS doesn't carry this car or parts for it, so I need to find a place on line to order the car from and eventally parts for it.

Where did you get yours and how about those replacement parts?

thanks - spider

[MaxxThrasher]

http://www.ahc1931.com/index.html
This IS megatech. They carry everything for the car. Although, theres not much in the way of accessories for the car as of yet. At least not on any site that i have seen that sells parts for it. You might contact them and ask what they have in the way of hop-ups available.

"JMO"

[Spidermaxx]

Bad things about American Hobby Center.

Other members of this forum have posted negitive reviews about them.. Can anyone else either confirm or deny the poor reputation of Americian Hobby Center... And If so do you think that is reason enough not to buy the Nitro Razor XT ???

Thanks for any input > SPider

[oil-pan]

my lhs is americas hobby and yes they are a bad example of a hobby store if you want good stuff dont go to them they suck .they no how about kits and how to tune engines are very bad .bottom line is they suckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[big2wons]

Yup,

Megatech sucks... they'll sell you anything... good, bad --- anything.... they're kill on the price of parts... and support is minimal...

The problem is if you live in manhattan, there's only two stores...

If this is your first car, get something you can build... it helps alot to know you're car... rtr models are good for play, but most newbies crash em within 5 minutes... I know i did...

[Saboteur]

When i went there they said to pick out what car I like and told me details about it. I mostly know about all the cars they had and the info they told me about them was pretty decent. I have no prob with them.

[MaxxThrasher]

Who else sells Megatech products online?

[Spidermaxx]

Maxxthrasher:

Hobbyshopnj.com also sells the Megatech Razor. But I am not sure if they carry parts.

I have shopped with them in the past and they are very good. I would however, recommend calling them when you place your order. There webpage isn't the best, and they have a LOT more products for sale than what is on there website. They are a Large Local hobby shop that does some internet sales. Not a internet company that does little to no local sales.

P.S. I think I have decided to purchase the HPI RS4 Nitro 3 ss Kit when it comes out..... Just way easier to find parts, better reputation, Lots of hop-ups and about the same price. I think I will be happier with it in the long run. - - Just my 2 cents

[MaxxThrasher]

Thanx Spidey,
I have ordered from them before with no problems.
I too am looking for a touring car for the same reasons and also looked at the Razor closely but have come to the same conclusion. Megatech just isn't sold or supported very well online or for me, locally. For me, its been a toss up between the Razor and HPI SS also, but i'm in no hurry. Guess i'll just wait and see what happens.

"JMO"

[sanseric]

they have told me megatech can blow the doorsoff anaything.After the saw my OS engine in my razor.I went to east coast hobbies.They not only did not try to sell me the brooklyn bridge. they told me all about other cars good bad and indifferent.I have a megatech razor collecting dust TO ALL NEWBIES old and young do your homework:rolleyes:

[Saboteur]

LOL...hey san, where in brooklyn,ny do you live? I live here too. :)

[MaxxThrasher]

AHC told you that because thats all they sell. AHC is Megatech.

[sanseric]

Yes i found that out to late. thats ok my rc10gt is fine by me. Iam sure someone needs a razorxt for parts if nothing else:D

[sanseric]

Before I made a choice on megatech I backordered RC caraction dec2001 It has acomplete right up on megatech razor xt and other stuff to

[Saboteur]

IMO when im there the guys at the lhs offer me good assistance. I also plan to buy the neo tnt, that car is worth the cash and with the m16 its a screamer :D It would be great to do some bashing/racing at the track and in a school yard by my apartment building. :)

[Kchamp]

Has anyone had any problems with the brake pads sticking closed even after the brake is released? Also my two speed gears self distructed. I too got this car for the ready to run aspect and a great review in RCCA. The support on the other hand was horrible, I called AHC/Megatech about the 2 speed transmission on this and the tech guys said this car has no 2 speed tranny, WOW!!! To make a long story shortened, the support Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuucks.
P.S. The pull starter crapped out on the sixthteenth pull.:mad:

[Saboteur]

You should have bought yourself a NEO tnt kit :P Those cars are sold in ahc(in manhatten) and other lhs in the brooklyn area. If you by this car, some great places to get tech support are, www.brooklynhobbies.com and www.eastcoasthobbies.com I recall then carrying these kits as well as having parts for them. Im not sure if bruckner hobbies has then, since they dont post all the car kits they sell on their site, nor updated it. Although the nitro razor xt pro got a great review, but the car was only run once, not continously. Problems like these normally dont occur on the first run, but after a few runs, it most likely to happen.

[Kchamp]

When RCCA ran the review they broke in the engine I guess I got a bum product in the line. I have decided to buy the Associated Nitro TC3, this time I've done my research.

[Saboteur]

GUYS CHECK THIS OUT!
http://www.ahc1931.com/neo_specials.html
The prices have REALLY DROPPED! I know lots of guys will be going into the lhs to buy them, and I'll be one of them! :cool: This car is the only nitro sedan I'm buying for now and its permanently on my list of future rc's to buy. Hopefully I should get this nitro sedan during the mid summer. Then I can bash and race at my track :D

[Kchamp]

Well guys I guess writing angry letters really does help. I got my new 2 speed tranny in the mail yesterday and it is working fine so far. And better yet no charges not even shipping. Unfortunetly I will not be buying another Megatech car product in the future. Its Team Associated all the way baby!!!!!!!:D

[Saboteur]

The neo tnt is a better car than both versions of the razor. Its the only one id buy for now :)

[yeeehaw]

I was thinking of this car. Is it a great car. I am a newbie.:D

[Saboteur]

Cool. Check out my lhs in manhatten. They have a summer special on all 3 versions of the car. Man I must say, the prices really dropped. www.ahc1931.com/neo_specials.html :)

[Kchamp]

YeeeHaw, Do not make the same mistake I did, I know it sounds like I am bitter but its just not that great of a car. Sure its fast and it handles good, but when you get into a hobby like this, you want a good car but also great support on the tech side and business side of things, just think it through and do your home work.:(

[yeeehaw]

Are you Saying That the car parts are hard to find or are you joking with me:D

[Saboteur]

Which car are you refering too kchamp the nitro razor xt pro? or the neo? I know your not talking about the neo :p ;) :D

[yeeehaw]

I was talking to the other guy about the razor but the neo looked pretty cool can you give me some info on it. And when does the summer special end. matt

[Saboteur]

The neo tnt is a very race worthy car, and comes in 3 versions: neo tnt kit 80% built with BMW body and m16 engine, neo tnt kit 80% built with no body or engine and the pro kit with pivot ball suspension. I like the neo also because I had experience wrenching and driving one before ( pro kit with picco .12). Overall performance was really great. The only thing that spoiled the fun is that my friend didnt connect his receiver pack correctly so as soon as we started driving, it fell out and the car took off. It clipped a pole lying on the ground at 45mph and it flipped over. Only thing we broke was the right turnbuckle, and the rear wing. Im not when that summer special will end. Im estimating in the end of August, but they might extend it to September...i hope. As much as I like offroad, having a sedan capable of hitting 50mph+ and race potential is cool. Also on a cool day, thats when I'll take it to the track, but for now, its just too darn hot. :( :D LOL

[yeeehaw]

Hey any body know how fast a neo tnt goes how it handles 4 or 2 wheel drive I am looking for something wickedly fast and hopefully four wheel drive. My competition is running a bunch of
Yokomos, Mugen, Kyosho, And us Megatech owners need to show them up. he he he. Thanks alot. Matt:cool:

[Saboteur]

I already posted, and its 4wd. :) With good driving skill, im sure you will do fine. Might I suggest the pro kit with pivot ball suspension as you can add your own tuned pipe, body, and engine, if you plan to race.

[Kchamp]

I am talking about the Nitro razor XT, parts are available but it is best that you know what you need rather than relying on non-existant tech support from Megatech. I have no knowledge of the Neo so I won't bash it, sorry dudes

[Saboteur]

IMO I think megatech has good service. The NEO tnt is their best sedan (from megatech that is). I'd recommend it to anyone as its a very race worth nitro touring car as I mentioned before. Now that also have a 1/10th 235mm NEO attack and 1/8th Saber both in 2wd and 4wd. THe 1/10th attack won the 2001 gas nationals I think. Have to look back at the results..lol

[Saboteur]

Man they got upgrades for the megatech razor. I like the graphite 4mm chassis and i think it will work on the xt pro. I'll have to ask them. The XT pro is a great car, a lot better than the razor. The XT has way more upgrades, and a big m16 engine w/slide carb and combined with the neo tuned exhaust creates tons of power....which is why they have a big 100cc fuel tank on that baby.
http://www.ahc1931.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ahc1931&Product_Code=MTC22214&Category_Code=NRZRHopUps

Thats the link for the graphite chassis. There are other upgrades on the site that ya'll ( and I) can check out. Happy RCing fellas. :)L8er,

Saboteur

[Saboteur]

Guess what? Im going to get my nitro sedan now. weeeeeeeeee!:) :D

[Saboteur]

Hey all, I got pics of my nitro sedan. There are on the nitro forum. Here is a speed link :) http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=96633

[NYterracrusher]

Hi everyone,

Just getting back into RC after a bunch of years.
First car I picked up was the Razor XT and just bought a Terra Cursher (can't wait to break that in)

but so far the Razor has been pretty good and the service is ok.
The reason I would say ok to the service is that Megatech is up the road from where I work, the only thing is that it took 2 days to have them look the car over and tune (free, why not) and then I had to push them to finally finish, which I got my car back yesterday.

the only other thing I don't like about the car is the stock tires, they slip and slide on asphalt when excellerating, but that is to be expected from a car like this......:D

Great info from everyone

[Kchamp]

NYTerracrusher, Just keep and eye on those spur gears on the tranny, I have allready stripped two sets, by just driving it around.:mad:

[Saboteur]

Man its about time someone replied to this forum. I thought it was done. :rolleyes: Hey NYterracrusher, I also go to america's hobby store center in manhatten. They are a great LHS. Try running proline rubber or non belted slicks on your razor xt. THe m16 is powerful isnt it?:D I have one in my neo tnt and its fast, strong and reliable. Good power at an affordable price :)

[NYterracrusher]

NYTerracrusher, Just keep and eye on those spur gears on the tranny, I have allready stripped two sets, by just driving it around.

yeah, this weekend I'm driving the her around and next thing you know, the breaks are applied, but I didn't do it....:confused:
I find out its one of the gears spinning loose and then after a couple of more runs the car dies. When I try starting it, one of the gears goes flying out of the car and goes faster than a speeding bullet....(exaggeration, but you get my meaning)

so I'm going to bring it back and see what they say....

[NYterracrusher]

I also go to america's hobby store center in manhatten. They are a great LHS. Try running proline rubber or non belted slicks on your razor xt. THe m16 is powerful isnt it? I have one in my neo tnt and its fast, strong and reliable. Good power at an affordable price

I'd rather go to the one in NJ on tonnelle Ave, better service and the guy in the manhattan store, you know the one with the hair piece.......wasn't very nice way back when (like 10 or so years ago) but he has seemed to have changed.:rolleyes:

As for speed, yeah, when I was breaking her in, she was definetily a quick one.....to bad I couldn't see how she does against a RS4. Maybe next weekend

[weeb_beano]

I have to admit that at first, i was not terribly impressed with the Nitro Razor in any form or fashion. I don't own one or plan on getting one either. That having been said, i was pretty amazed at how well drivers like you guys have made that car run. I bet i actually know some of you guys from this board, as a bunch of people meet up at AHC and go bashing after the store closes on Saturday afternoons.

The delrin gears are definitely a weak point on the design and execution of the car. I've seen way too many people looking for gears. Yes, also be warned about parts availability. Considering that they are a flagship retail location for the enter Megatech lineup i boggle steeply at why they don't keep a good supply of parts on hand.

Aside from that, Razors are unbelievably tough. One saturday afternoon (i think it was in August) we decided to bash right in front of the store- basically the most hellish conditions to run touring cars. You have road plates (1" thick steel), traffic, foot traffic, random potholes, manhole covers, etc- as present hazards, yet people still had the nuts to drive out there.

One guy really tore his Razor up. It was driven into sludge puddles, smacked into the steel plates, and sideswiped the curb a few times... yet the car STILL RAN. Unbelievably, he also had the front third of his car driven over by a 1:1 scale FORD ECONOLINE.

Even before this he didn't really give a damn about his car and by this point- he really didn't care. The car still ran. Amazing. It didn't run very well at this point, but the fact the major structural members held up to the ground pressure of a full sized van was quite impressive. It really didn't look pretty at all by the time he was through, and i havent seen him since.

To sum up a long winded recollection, these are my opinions on the car- which are basically in agreement with what others have stated.

I would recommend this car to someone who needs a destruction derby kind of vehicle, something that acts as a bulldog basher. It's almost an expendable kind of a kit. I would not recommend this to first time nitro owners.

[Saboteur]

Yo weeb. I may come to bash with the rest of the guys at AHC on a Saturday. Oh yeah, whats your mode of transportation to go to central park? You guys take the bus, train, or have your own car to travel in?

[weeb_beano]

We don't go to Central Park anymore, since there is this butt-helmet of a cop who kicked us out and threatened us with impounds of R/C equipment. I'm serious. He apparently has the right to do this as well.

In either case we found a very good place in of all places- Chinatown. I think we are going down there this weekend, by subway. It's the East Broadway stop on the F.

[Saboteur]

Man that sucks. I guess the cars must be too loud. :rolleyes: Ive been to chinatown before, but I took the #2 train to Canal Street, or the #6 train which I think drops me off around broadway. I'll see if I can met up with you and the rest of the guys this Saturday. BTW, what car(s) do you have? Im running my neo tnt w/m16. I bashed with a few guys at Prospect Park like 4 Saturdays ago. One was running a .21 powered tmaxx and a gt4 w/mt12 turbo, and another also had a gt4 w/RB Concepts 5 port. Both were insanely fast....and they didnt even hit 2nd :eek: Im not sure if they were running the stock gearing, which is like 6.0:1 on 1st, and 4.37:1 on 2nd). Im guessing they geared their cars for more acceleratio. Hey have you been to Floyd Bennet Field ( www.brucknerhobbies.com/Floyd%20Bennett.htm ). I plan on racing there one weekend.

[NYterracrusher]

Originally posted by weeb_beano

In either case we found a very good place in of all places- Chinatown. I think we are going down there this weekend, by subway. It's the East Broadway stop on the F. [/B]

Really? In Chinatown, where? Columbus park?

When are you going to be there?

About the spur gears, I've spoken to a tech at megatech and he said the spur gear ( the one on the clutch bell) is being held in place by thread lock....which is kinda annoying. Does anyone make a clutch bell with an eclip or something more substaintial to keep these gears from spinning off?

[weeb_beano]

Yeah, it does suck. The worst part is that all of the other cops in the park don't mind us being there. Some of them stuck around just to watch us, etc. Too bad its just one cop there who has a problem with it. He's kind of a prick but everyone in NYC knows that the Central Park 'precinct' is like the biggest cush job anyway. It's definitely no Bed-Stuy or South BX.

Anyone is welcome to join us. We run very informally, there's no pressure and its a very relaxed environment. People bring all sorts of stuff- electrics and nitros. Monster trucks to TCs are around- there are things from Tamiya TL01s to TMaxxes.

Just meet up at America's Hobby Center at around 3PM. People start tricking in, lingering at the back of the store until closing time (3:30PM). Then we all just hop on to the subway at 34th and take the F train down to East Broadway. Or you can meet us right at the park- we'll be at Seward Park this weekend at around 4:00 ish or so. Usually its a good idea to go to the store first since we bash at different spots sometimes.

The part of Seward Park that we go to is the corner at Essex and Hester sts. There are some locals that come there, they can be there all day sometimes wrenching on their cars. It's a good spot.

[Saboteur]

Cool. Ill see If I can make it this Saturday. I also have a stock tl01 kit besides my neo tnt. :)

[NYterracrusher]

Found the problem with the razor xt

I guess they didn't threadlock the 2 gear that were connecting to the drive shaft to the clutch bell because the screws holding the 2 gears together came out and was rubbing against the metal piece and was spinning the gear off the clutch bell....

the worst part is that I can't get the piece that connects the drive shaft off to tighten the screw back on.....

oh well, I'll bring it in to Megatech and see what they say.

[NYterracrusher]

Brought it back to Megatech and they fixed it for me, I just didn't have the the right tools to take it apart and locktite the screws.

Well, ran her last weekend and boy does she move...Now I need tires, the stock ones don't grip well, I guess weather and temp, and the HPI tires came off the rim after glueing.

can't wait to run her again.



:D

[Saboteur]

Awesome. Thats good to hear dude. :) Hows the M16 performing for ya? Mine is running great. It will be a while before I change to a new engine.:cool:

[NYterracrusher]

that engine is pretty impressive for a stock engine in a RTR.

[Saboteur]

Yeah. Its one of the few...or the only engine you can find that comes with a rotary or slide carb version for under $100.00 . Id recommend it and the megatech 25% racing fuel to anyone who's looking for a new, cheap, reliable engine to bash with. :)

[Viperrgh2]

somone prob said this but ime to lasy to read the whole tread lol when it comes to parts towerhobbies is now starting to sell them and if thats not enuff I do! lol I am a certafied megatech dealer so if your looking for parts just gimmie an email at viperrgh2@hotmail.com

[ShAdOw_PLaYeR]

Well i have just been able to post up here...

Im 14, and a owner of the Nitro Razor xt.

It seems like a sweet ride, but i havent touched it yet.

i still need to break it in etc.

i live in australia, and i dont have any suport that i know of directly from megatech, though the chassis of the car is almost identical to the Great Vigor series,but with the options of 2 speed, 4 wheel drive etc.

i dont know what im going to do, time wise to take car of this car, it just sits there, and all i can do is admire it at the moment.

So any help would be appriecated, you can email me at ShAd0W_PLaYeR@hotmail.com

[viperius]

i have an megatech for about 7 month now and its really fast but i have never been abel to hold full throttle and the damn gears keep stripping the driving me crazy my hobby shop says its the gear mech but thats crap, oh and the handleing is like drving on ice the car spends most of its time in 360s. sorry to bash it but i just want to let people now my problemsand if i can fix them i also have an HPI RS4 RTR which is handles like glue.

[Saboteur]

Originally posted by viperius
i have an megatech for about 7 month now and its really fast but i have never been abel to hold full throttle and the damn gears keep stripping the driving me crazy my hobby shop says its the gear mech but thats crap, oh and the handleing is like drving on ice the car spends most of its time in 360s. sorry to bash it but i just want to let people now my problemsand if i can fix them i also have an HPI RS4 RTR which is handles like glue.

I had the same gear stripping problem with my NEO but I just needed to use threadlock on the engine mounts. Thats all. :) Even when I sometimes tightened the screws, the M16 would loosen then after a few hard drives back and forth. I have an MT12 now though. As for the XT, swap the stock tires for better rubbers or slicks. Stock ones aren't too great for traction.

[RCFUN2]

Would anybody be able to tell me if the Neo TNT comes with the adjustable shock dampening, like the old Neo Saber 1/8th. I have a used one of these and all I really need is the insides of the shocks.

Thanks.

[Saboteur]

I believe so. The shocks are the same as the one's on the Saber and Attack.

[RCFUN2]

Thanks, Saboteur. Would yo be able to give me any part numbers? I found these shocks to be very good, and the clicker os broken in only one shock :rolleyes: . Please, let me know.

Thanks

[Saboteur]

Sure. I will when just as soon as I locate my manual.

[viperius]

Today was the last straw for my Megatech, this car has only caused me headaches but I bit my tongue and paid up but now it just ridiculous the stinger on my exhaust has just broken off making the car unbelievably loud now I have to buy a new exhaust, I don't think so... for all of you wondering how my car got into such bad shape one word "Handling" I got new tiers and rims and what the car decides to do??? Flip over!!!! everytime I take my car for a drive I come back frustrated and disappointed, oh and don't start on the damn gears and differentials I finally got the car going strait by putting grease in the diff (there was none!!) so from today farewell Megatech thanks for making my RC experience a horrible one.

Form now on Ill stick to HPI.

[malphons]

Hi,

Need help. I just bought a nitro Razor XT but I cant find a single manual in regards to tuning the engine. The three main screws [High speed RPM, Low Speed RPM, and the Idle screw] Could you help me to locate some documentation on this car.

Thanks,
Marshall

[Saboteur]

Its funny how they don't include manuals with the engines. LOL. I run my M16 at 1 turn out on the HSN and anywhere from 3-4 turns out on the LSN depending on weather conditions. Any more on the HSN or LSN and it runs very rich. It likes OS #8 plugs and the Megatech #3 cold plug. Never tried an RB plug but I will soon.

[Rangerz94cup]

Hello,

Not sure if anyone is still posting here. I recently got into the hobby due to a friend of mine purchasing a nitro car (TC3). I decided to get one myself. After watching Radio Controlled Hobby's on DIY when they showed the Nitro Razor, I decided that was the car I wanted. I bought a Razor on Ebay for $100 bucks. The car was brand new, infact I dont even think it was broken in. Have had it for 4 weeks now and I really like the car.

I live in Brooklyn and the only LHS that stocks parts is AHC. I work not too far so it is not a problem. Went to Brooklyn hobbies and the dude there completely bashed the car, said I should sell it.

I run this car with a group of people in Staten Island, most run TC3's. The Razor can keep up with the stock ones. I replaced the shock springs with firmer ones and put 90 oil in them and the suspension is very tight. The car handels very good. Also put foam touring tires (26mm fr) (30mm back).

I have found both megatech support online and AHC to be very helpful. I stripped my gears the first time out. I did not realize the gears on the clutch bell seperated. I replaced the gears and used thread lock and no problems to date.

The car does tend to get hot after running a tank of gas through it, I usually run 2 tanks then let it cool down. No major crashes and in my opinion I think it is the easiest car to work on. Parts are not jammed into the frame like on the TC3.

Where do you guy's race in Brooklyn??

[Saboteur]

I use to race in Brooklyn. The guys race at Floyd Bennet field. It's about a 15min walk or so from Kings Plaza. Been there a few times and you can always enjoy great onroad racing. Just gotta drive up there, bring one of those tents, pit tables, spare parts and your good. Honestly the NTC3 is a much better car than the razor. Handling, durablity, etc it wins. The car I have from AHC is the NEO TNT (originally a comp. on its own but was taken up by Megatech). That IMO is a much better car. Parts are cheap and the car is very light. If you like the Razor though and it works for you, keep it, but you shouldnt have to let it rest after every tank. That sounds like an engine tuning problem.

[Rangerz94cup]

I saw the NEO but it's belt driven, everyone I race with says the belts are a pain in the arse. The Razor is shaft driven. I agree the TC3 handles much better especially in tight turns. But for the $100 I spent, I think I got the most bang for my buck.

If it turns out I really enjoy the hobby I will build a TC3.

What day do they race out at floyd bennett? What time? I live not too far from there.

[Saboteur]

Normally they race every saturday. The competion out there are many Mugens, Serpents, and the HPI R40. Sometimes I do see several NTC3s. Belts aren't that much of a pain like people say they are. The # of teeth on the pullies can be changed to affect acceleration and/or overall top end speed but I have mine bone stock and had no need to adjust it. I've been bashing/racing there with my bone stock NEO TNT powered by an M16 for a while there before I moved out of the city. Now I have the MT12. Never had a problem with debris in my drivetrain even when driven on unprepared surfaces. Only going to fully retire from the NEO due to lack of parts here and thinking of a NTC3 kit. The R40 is nice however many people have encountered problems with missing parts, parts not fitting correctly, or very hard to disassemble. Although its cheaper than the NTC3, I'm still going with the AE despite the ugly RE pipe it uses. Hey, it works great though so I won't argue. :)

[Saboteur]

P.S. Call East Coast Hobbies or Bruckner Hobbies for other race dates. The AHC guys normally meet after store hrs and go bashing in the park.

[Rangerz94cup]

Thanks for the info. Ive been trying to contact east coast hobbies, they dont answer the phone. Have a message up.

Im not looking to do racing, I just like to run it on parking lot with a track setup. :D

[Saboteur]

Yeah at both East Coast and AHC set up tracks. Well East Coast is one of the LHS teams that races there. You have guys from Brooklyn Hobbies, Bruckner, EC (just mentioned them), few from Willis Hobbies, and general people in or around the area come to race. Big place, big fun. :)

[Rangerz94cup]

I think East Coast closed up shop. Drove by there Saturday and they were closed up. They dont answer the phone either.

Raced the Razor Sunday, no problems. I leaned out the high needle and the car is not overheating anymore, engine was running at 240. Used someone's heat gun. I changed out the sway bars and it handles very well. I kept up with the TC3's I race with. Im really starting to like the Razor.

I hate going to Brooklyn Hobbies, each time I go there the guy trys to sell me everything in the store. I know he is just doing his job, but it gets annoying. The guys at AHC are not like that at all.

[Saboteur]

Wow. Either they moved or did just close down. If you like the razor then don't change. As long as you still have access to parts, keep it. If I could get parts for me NEO, I'd keep it but because of my location onroad has its limitations and it gets boring being the only onroader in the area. I've moved upto 8th scale buggies and enjoying the speed of an onroad yet having offroad capability. Would still have a nitro onroad on the side but going to get a new one later on.

[Saboteur]

This is probably why you didn't get them:

2/5 WE'RE MOVING! East Coast Hobbies will be moving to our new home only two doors down to Brooklyn's largest race track. Now that we are moving we will be able to stock even more of your remote controlled racing needs and provide you with a truely unique racing experience. We will be posting updates to when our Grand Opening will be, so come out and join us for it.

:)

I'll try to visit AHC in Manhatten one day to get parts for my neo. Miss the city a little bit.

[JoshsTL01]

anyone still around? been a while since anyone posted. im looking into getting a razor xt. i was offered one that was run over by a car, but i looked at it, and the only apparent damage is some scratches on the chassis plate, one wheel needs to be replaced, and the rear shock tower i think. runs fine i think. $60.

[Saboteur]

Pass on it man. If you live in the NY city area and go to America's Hobby Store Center (Home of Megatech and NEO products) then you'd be set for part support. Honestly you can find better, more stronger vehicles these days. :) If you do want a sport car, the NEO TNT is better than it.

[JoshsTL01]

the only reason i want it is cuz its 60 bucks, all it needs to run is a new wheel and tire, and its good for a basher, or my dad could even drive it while im drivin my 4-tec.

[Saboteur]

Well it's cheap yes, but what are you going to do for parts? It can't and won't accept parts from any other car. :) If anything honestly the N4TEC will be a better basher.

[JoshsTL01]

would i have to contact Megatech for parts? i was thinkin ebay, but i checked, and they have nothing at all for that car. i have universal air filters that im gunna put on. i also need to rebuild the shocks, and get some new fuel lines, new rims which i have, and a few AA's. i think its a good deal. does www.ahc1931.com carry any parts for them? i didnt see any, just the actual car. i dont understand why they would still sell a car that they cant get a hold of parts for.

[JoshsTL01]

idk, after thinkin about it, it seems like its gunna cost about $100 to get it and fix it up to run. plus, its gunna be way to hard to get parts for. seemed like a good idea though. ill have to wait till a cheap 4-tec or tc3 comes around. thanks for your help though.

[Saboteur]

No problem. I use to run a NEO TNT, which is better than the Razor and only is under megatech because they adopted the car. WIthout car support it was a nightmare to run as if I broke something nothing would fit. AHC has the parts, but you'd have to call them and they are lazy bums to ship anything to you...especially the manager if he is still there. He is mostly into planes anyway. Better of to buy yourself a NTC3. Great car, lots of tuning options and easy to race.

[JoshsTL01]

thanks, you helped me get out of a bad decision. ill just wait for a NTC3 to come along, or an RTR 3. we get so many of those in the shop though, its ridiculous. engines arent the greatest, at least not compared to traxxas.

[Saboteur]

No problem. Check around for a used NTC3 kit with engine and gear. Don't settle for RTR's. There are always good deals on ebay going around.

[JoshsTL01]

ill check around. ive been lookin at 4-tecs, but a different car is always nice. idk, if i can find an amazing deal, i'll jump on it, if not, im just gonna spend all my money on my 4-tec.

[nitroking77]

Hi all. I have had the Megatech Nitro Razor XT (IS300) for over a month now. Basically for my first car I have been in a fairly smooth parking lot drifting and tuning engine. I have changed installed the foam bummer and new tires and take very good care of the car based on the megatech DVD.

This weekend a gear popped out but I have been unable to locate documentation and sure of how to install it back before I take the car apart. :eek:
http://www.megatech.com/images/products/razor_xt/parts_list_diagram.PDF

Part 780206 popped out. :mad:

Is there some type of clip that will hold the small gear interface on to prevent it from happning again. (or do I just take the motor out screw it in and re-assemble.. Also can someone recommend where I could upgrade the Drive Shaft and 2 speed transmission? I would really would like instructions before I dissasemble everything.

Thanks in advance.

[nitroking77]

Can someone recommend a good book that can basically help me take my Nitro Car apart? have had the Megatech Nitro Razor XT . My gears are alll stripped away due to a bent chasis so I wanna upgrade to carbon fiber. Any help would be appricated.

Thanks.