Help the stupid newbie

[Bulldog]

Ok I searched the net and read some stuff but none of the sites go into detail. This is what I want. I want an off road kit that I can build (as long as it has instuctions) gas truck that is on the faster side. Everyone seems to be pointing me to an electric car but I want to build it and I like speed. There are no tracks near me and no one else to race. So I want to make some ramps and run accross my neighbors lawn. If there is a site other than tower hobbies please let me know. Also I am guessing the difference between .15 & .70 is the engine size? I would love a site that says pick the body then gives you the available engines then wheels etc....
Any help would be appreciated!:D

[draggerman11]

I will be the first to say it, nitro is not the best to start off with. Also, electrics are not slow at all; infact, an electric car set the record for the fastest R/C car.

If you insist on a nitro, an RC10GT would be a great start. a Good engine for it would be the O.S. CV-X .15.

If you change your mind, and go to electric, a Team Associated T3 would be great, as would a Duratrax Evader, and Traxxas Rustler.

[tadium54]

yah the gt is great
what is your budget?

[mnstrmdnss]

ya, nitro is not easy for newbies, i was in electric for about 6 years and got my first nitro, a losi gtx with a dynamite .12pd. well, after watching the video several times and had read about tuning for years, i wasnt so succesful when it was runing. i actually blew the con rod about 3 times cause it overheated(ya, i had the mip temp prob, too), but like you, all i was into was going fast and letting that thing scream, bad news!, anyway, i finally gor rid of it and went back to enjoying the simplicity of electric( and raising my beatiful daughter!). i went back into nitro a year ago, and after a LOT of knowledge, im now succesful, basically, nitro isnt easy for newbies, it requires a LOT of perserverence, and paitence. more paitence than anything!

[Bulldog]

Originally posted by tadium54
yah the gt is great
what is your budget?


Well I don't want to spend more than $600.00 with the radio and parts.

[Bulldog]

Originally posted by mnstrmdnss
ya, nitro is not easy for newbies, i was in electric for about 6 years and got my first nitro, a losi gtx with a dynamite .12pd. well, after watching the video several times and had read about tuning for years, i wasnt so succesful when it was runing. i actually blew the con rod about 3 times cause it overheated(ya, i had the mip temp prob, too), but like you, all i was into was going fast and letting that thing scream, bad news!, anyway, i finally gor rid of it and went back to enjoying the simplicity of electric( and raising my beatiful daughter!). i went back into nitro a year ago, and after a LOT of knowledge, im now succesful, basically, nitro isnt easy for newbies, it requires a LOT of perserverence, and paitence. more paitence than anything!

THats cool but I was a mechanic for 5 years I understand leaning out an engine or running rich and I am not affraid of breaking things. Ok electrics are fast but can you tinker with them and how long can you race?

[Bulldog]

Originally posted by mnstrmdnss
ya, nitro is not easy for newbies, i was in electric for about 6 years and got my first nitro, a losi gtx with a dynamite .12pd. well, after watching the video several times and had read about tuning for years, i wasnt so succesful when it was runing. i actually blew the con rod about 3 times cause it overheated(ya, i had the mip temp prob, too), but like you, all i was into was going fast and letting that thing scream, bad news!, anyway, i finally gor rid of it and went back to enjoying the simplicity of electric( and raising my beatiful daughter!). i went back into nitro a year ago, and after a LOT of knowledge, im now succesful, basically, nitro isnt easy for newbies, it requires a LOT of perserverence, and paitence. more paitence than anything!

Well how long can you run the electrics? I don't mind f-ing up some parts learning as long as they tell you how to put it together. I am not racing anyone I just want to have fun. Is there a site to learn more about nitro. Also what is .12pd the size of the piston?

[FrankW]

I run my electric T3 for like 8 minutes at a pretty good clip (I'd say about 20 mph top speed). I have it set up as a monster truck (bigger tires, maxed out the suspension and put on a T-maxx body) with a 19-turn motor, 7 cells (going for 8, just have to make the packs) with only 1500 Mah. You can easily get more speed, but you sacrifice run-time. I personally like big jumps, I use a bike ramp for this, with my off-road cars. But really I prefer onroad, where my funny-car on 10 cells goes 60+.
Also, the numbers ".12" ".15" etc... refers to the displacement of the engine in cubic inches.

-Frank Williams

[mnstrmdnss]

check out http://www.nitrorc.com thats a good site for nitro-know-how. i actually learned some stuff off of it!

[Inferno Runner]

Come on guys, he wants some nitro suggestions too. One truck to check out is the 4wd HPI Nitro MT Racer. It comes with many hop-ups for performance and durability. It's a kit, so you get to assemble it and you get to choose your own engine and radio. Drop in an OS CVRX engine (1hp) and the thing will fly. I think the JR Racing XR2 is an excellent value for a low end radio for nitro and would work great with the truck. It's AM, but has many good features. Good Luck

HPI Racing (http://hpiracing.com)

[mnstrmdnss]

i always suggest the traxxas nitro stampede, but it ready-to-run, BUT is a very durable, great handling, with good top speed, all for a great price, only 300 bucks with radio, about 230 with out radio, but thats my suggestion.

[bullfrog]

I would reccomend the RTR ( ready to run) traxxas T maxx. Its considered the "ultimate" rc monster truck. You dont have to put it together.I started off with a nitro rtr and gave it up to join the battery guys. I know I know batteries are for flashlights but dont you think you neabhor will get a little pissed off at you for having that thing buzzing around in front of his house all day? I do mean all day cuz once you get a "real" rc you wont wanna stop running it! I have a traxxas electric stampede and i have to say that it is the BEST rc i have bought. I have a tamiya TLO1 , tamiya frogger, traxxas stampede , ultima st type R race truck but i cant open it till x mas :( , and had a bolink digger. and out of the bunch ( cept for the ultima) i would have to say ive clocked in more hours bashing the stampede. So if you want a nito i would get the T maxx , but i your want a eletric i would get a stampede. Unfourtunatly the t maxx doesnt come in a kit but the pede does ....... HAVE FUN!