A good monster Truck

[BigP713]

What is a good monster truck for a good price. I was thinking thinking about getting one off of ebay but i dont really know which monster truck is good. Please help me out. I will really appricate it. When i am all finished i will let you guys know what i end up with.



Thanks

[cm113]

it depends on if your going nitro or electric
if you are going nitro a kyosho usa 1 , traxxas t-maxx
if you are going electric tamiya clodbuster, jugg 2, txt , traxxas emaxx

each truck has their own quality the choice is yours cause it is your money. here is a idea go to your nearest hobby shop and see what they have. it will save you money in the long run

[BigP713]

i would like a nitro monster truck

[Hairball]

When are people going to realalize that the T/E-Maxx ARE NOT MONSTER TRUCKS!!!!

[FrankW]

Originally posted by Hairball
When are people going to realalize that the T/E-Maxx ARE NOT MONSTER TRUCKS!!!!

I agree, they are not monster trucks.

Has the Gigaforce come out yet? It looks sweet.

-Frank

[r.c.dealer]

Well Are the T/E Maxx racing big tire trucks? So what are they then?:confused:

[SCOTTC]

HAY THERE HAIREBALL take a pill---------the t/e-max trucks are just as much monster trucks as any thing with tires that size or bigger......and my OFNA buggy is on seriods with t-max tires and rims..later...let the force of nitro be with all.......

[Skribble]

I say the T/E-Maxx is a stadium truck on steroids. :D

[Hairball]

So you're saying thing if I take my RC10L pan car, put some Clodbuster tires on it, that it will be a monster truck then?

[Skribble]

LOL. Good one. :D

[RCtinkerman]

E/T-Maxx are not Monster trucks by any stretch of the imagination.
Maybe mutant midget monster truck :D They are stadium trucks!

[RCtinkerman]

USA-1, Monster Pirate, Terra Crusher, Juggernaut 2, Clod buster and Mega Force are Nitro monster trucks to name a few.;)

[draggerman11]

Who cares about what you want to label a trtuck? Is the truck all of the sudden better, because it is called "Monster Truck"? This hobby is about fun, not fighting over what to label each truck.

A few good nitro trucks would be the Tamiya Terra Crusher(About 400 bucks), T-Maxx(Also about 400 bucks), and if you are on a budget, the Traxxas Stampede(280 bucks RTR).

[Chief]

And the monster pirate (260 bucks for hyper 21 and truck) is better than all of them!!!

[BigP713]

what websites have the monster pirate with a .21 for $260.

[Chief]

Nitro House sells the pirate and hyper 21 for 260.00 Great deal !! I am getting another one for sure!

[BigP713]

can i have a standard servo for the throttle and brake and a high torque servo for the steering. cause if not i am going to get the t-maxx on ebay for $$$300.

[Hairball]

Well, if you really want to be just like everyone else and there freakin brothers, get the T-Maxx.

You'll be happy with it.
(I woundn't be, but you will)

[Chief]

You can most definatley use the standard servo until later when you can afford to get a better one. The only advantage to having a better throttle is it will be able to brake harder and throttle response could be quiker depending on if you get a fast servo. Anyway trust me you will be happier and more satisfied with the pirate. Especially at the price!Good luck

[BigP713]

which one is better for bashing around.

[Saboteur]

You'll have more fun with a nitro MT than an elec mt bashing, because you will get more run time and they are faster stock. The tmaxx,terra crusher, MP, and N pede are great bashers, though the MP being bigger than all of them and having a .21 engine with lots of HP. But the tmaxx and terra crusher both have 2speed, so a new engine will get it hittin 40-50mph(depends on what engine you get). And optional 2speed will get the monster pirate hittin 60mph probably(with the stock .21). Either one is good, but the MP will cost the most though.

[Skribble]

60 MPH? .. Serpents, Yokomos, and Mugens nitro street cars go that fast .. Isn't that a little fast for something that big? :confused: :confused:

[Nitro Power Kid]

A stock MP w/2-speed will go in the low 40's depending on what gear set up you choose. A hot motor might get you to 50mph. By the way, Ofna just came out with new wheels for the MP that allow you to run all the Maxx rubber including all the Pro-lines. The wheels can cost as little as $16 set of 4 at ace-hobbies. They are light, strong and look great. The new Ofna rubber for these new wheels are sweet looking and only $16 a pair. An MP with this set up drops almost 2 lbs over the stock set up. See them in the 4X4 section in the March RCCA.
Nitro Power Kid's dad

[joecoolman]

How can you people say that the maxx trucks are st's on steriods. In real life what was the first monster truck? A Ford F-150 on steriods created by a crazed weekend warrior. So, all monster trucks are really just beefed up stadium trucks when you get right down to it. So really, anything with big tires, lots of clearance with big shocks built for backyard bashing deserves the title of monster truck. So there!:p

[extreme txt nut]

joe the old fords also had solid axels. thats why they call it a monster truck. so the t/e-maxx is a glorified buggy with big tires. just my$0.02

by the way do you ever see a stadium truck with solid axels front and rear? I dont think so. Just my $0.02


kyle

[SCOTTC]

YAA ----SEEEE...
so there..lol..

[Grant Tokumi]

I had a big discussion with Jeepinator on this topic a while back.

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59945

I don't know what makes people think the MAXXs are not monster trucks. I can see some arguments against it, but not enough to be so passionate about it. What would be more weird to me is if moderators started moving T/EMAXX related threads OUT of the monster truck forum and into a more appropriate forum by your standards.

Anyways, excerpts from that thread:

- On page 70 of the September 2001 edition of RCCA magazine, RCCA awarded the Traxxas EMAXX "2001 Truck of the Year". The third sentence of that article states: "The Traxxas EMAXX is unquestionably the best-performing electric monster truck ever ....". That article also quotes a previous March 2001 edition of RCCA stating: "'Traxxas Maxx' .... arguably the ultimate production RC monster truck." ,

- Maybe they cheated (or improved) the design by opting with a smaller tire size and double wishbone suspension to gain performance. But wait, doesn't the USA1 and nitro USA1 have a MAXX like double wishbone suspension and not the solid rear axle like the clod and real monster trucks? Are those not monster truck either?

No one ever says the USA-1 is not a monster truck because it has double wishbone suspension. Did you true monster truck owners think that?

[Chief]

I am so FREIKING SICK of people arguing over this **IT!!! You people are so an*l! Any giant truck with big tires is a monster truck OK!!!! just shut up about it! The definition of monster truck is not defined as"a truck with a solid front axle". buggy! no truck! no glorified buggy! NO MONSTER TRUCK!!!! True this and that! who gives a SH**!!!!!!!! They are all monster trucks ok people! Why dont you go ahead and argue about whether or not an suv is a car or truck or just a damn SUV.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( by the way its a truck lol) that should spark another good arguement:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

oh yeah one more thing... why does it always seem to me that its the T-max owners, who have spent thousands on their "whatevers" just to make them compete with the MP's,who are the only ones saying that, this truck or that truck, is a glorified buggy. Just another way to belittle a giant monster truck that will kick their's ASS!!!!!!!! Dont feel bad just get a better truck LMAO!!!

[Hairball]

Good arguent. Now check this out.

I consider a TRUE SUV to be built off of a 4wd truck frame. heavy duty and the likes. Todays so called "SUVs" can just big bodys built on car frames. Not a good idea, and truely not an SUV.

Ok, here is the point. I look at how the vehicle started and whats its foundation is. a T/E-Maxx is built on a stadium trucks 2 wheel independant suspension.

The "MONSTER TRUCKS" like the clods, txt-1s, juggs, usa-1s, etc..

are built like REAL LIFE TRUCKS! (well, maybe not the clod, motor on the axle and all). Solid axles, real drivetrain, etc.

Anyway, jsut my 0.02.

Technically, if I used your definition, I could take a Subaru Outback, extend the driveshafts out, but huge tires on it and call it a monster truck. Umm, no.

Hell, I could also take a R/C 4wd touring sedan, slap some big tires on it, and call it a monster truck as well. Don't think so.

The day I see a FULL SIZE 4 wheel independant suspension monster truck compete again the solid axles ones is when I will accept the E/T-Maxx as a monster truck.

Until then, it holds the title of glorified bugg with big tires. If you want to chanallge this, your just in denying the truth.

"SCALE" realism rules. E/T-Maxx's are fun, but not the same. The only reason they took the hobby by storm is that they are CHEAP compared to other vehicles in the class (if there really is a class for these) and they are RTR. No brains, just charge battery and pull trigger. Or add fuel and go. Whichever the case may be.

I can't believe how many people bring the Maxx trucks into hobby shops to get them fixed (you'd think that the place was a R/C garage, not a hobby shop) to get them fixed because they have no idea what the heck they are doing, because they bought th thing RTR, and didn't get the proper skills by being able to build the thing from the get go like other kits.

[extreme txt nut]

i couldnt have sid it better my self.

kyle

[Grant Tokumi]

Hairball,

Are you saying the USA-1, Nitro USA-1, and the Monster Pirate are not monster trucks? They got MAXX like suspension. As to not make Chief more frustrated about MT labeling nonsense, I won't go on anymore about it.

Although I have not observed it personally, I would believe you that there must be TONS of people that bring in their T/EMAXXs into the hobby shop and be clueless on whats wrong with it, and probably expect the hobby store to fix it as well. Maybe thats why all the negativity towards them. Growing pains of the hobby.
Beneficial pains? Don't know.

I do have to disgree with you though as to why the MAXXs are so popular. I do believe they are popular because they are a quality piece of work in regards to durability and performance. Thats it. Cost and RTR probably plays a big role as well, but not as much as performance. I can't say I've seen or driven other monster trucks like the MP and TXT, so I can't directly compare performance and durability of the 3. Its definitely tougher than my clod though. Perhaps other MT do deserve a piece of the spot light that seems to be shining (glaring, depending on your view) on the MAXXs. I just seen and driven the MAXXs and can say those are truly a piece of work in my opinion, especially in their structural and mechanical aspects of their design. Their engineering design is much different from others, and the kicker is that those designs actually work successfully. They took some chances. They made their drivetrain more inefficient by adding 2 speed, reverse, etc. The EMAXX (maybe the TMAXX too) has some MAJOR backlash in their drivetrain due to these same additions. With the stresses put on our RCs, those kind of additions usually spell disaster with drivetrain failures. But Traxxas designed them well, the performance results show, and the profits confirm it.

It only seems logical that they have become so popular. Just like how the RC10 did back in the day.

My $0.02

[RCtinkerman]

Like Chief says, "it's only a hobby folks." But there are differences in the trucks out there and newbees should know them. They deserve to know the difference between a Monster truck and a Stadium truck. They deserve to know some trucks have scale realizium and some don't. Some trucks are for racing and some for climbing and bashing. When they learn the differences they can make a wiser choice on what they really want. ;)

[Hairball]

Originally posted by Grant Tokumi


It only seems logical that they have become so popular. Just like how the RC10 did back in the day.

My $0.02

Yes, but the RC10 was always a buggy, not a stadium truck trying to convince people its a monster truck. :)

[Grant Tokumi]

Hairball :). Didn't the RC10 eventually become a buggy trying to convince everyone its a stadium truck? :). I see you got that 4WS thing going on your TXT. Glad to see it worked out.

Forgive me for the tangents BigP713. To give my opinion on your last simple question that we ignored or made so difficult:

"which one is better for bashing around".

My answer is no surprise. You want a nitro monster truck for bashing around, go with the TMAXX. Reasons. Most importantly because its a great product. Strong, great performance, 2 speed, reverse. Secondly, they have great spare parts and after market upgrade support due to their popularity. You should have no problems finding parts at the hobby store or mail order.

Grant

[Hairball]

Yes, but the RC10 can do both. :) Truck, buggy, whatever.. :)
Didn't Losi follow suit? hehe

I take it you looked at my site, thanks, it all worked out great. :)

As the T-Maxx for bashing around, it would be perfect. Cheap, lots of parts, and it'll work forever.

[Chief]

Actually I wasnt the one who said "Its only a hobby". I would never say that. I take it pretty serious. I wouldnt call something that I spend a lot of time and thousands of dollars on "only a hobby". Anyway this is a stupid conversation, because the fact is its a NAME! you have to call it something!! Its not a car its not a stadium truck and its too big to call a truck, its just frieking called a monster truck!!!! Just DEAL WITH IT !! when somebody says " a monster Truck" and they are talking about the hobby, do you get confused? No you know exactly what they are talking about. The dam T-max isnt a true mt either. It doesent have solid axles or 4ws. There is actually only a couple of true MT replicas out there and they are.... uh whats the word?.... oh yeah SLOW! You take the realism and ill just stick with my Monster Pirate, and whenever you fell like an ass whippin' just come on and race with me. Oh yeah and you say a T-max is the best basher? Your nuts try bashin the T with my Monster P and your gonna get crushed! Good thing you can get lots of parts because you would need them! I never have to buy parts for the MP so it doesent really matter to me that the hobby store doesent stock alot of parts. Bye yall good luck.

[extremetmaxxer]

this thread is hilarious!

you guys are arguing over a little toy rc car! (k mabey not that little) but common! you guys are acting like newbies! a t-maxx is this an mp is this a txt-1 is this. wow! are you guys that **** that you have to classify a rc car into a specific class and argue about it!

how bout this .....a maxx is a big truck and so is a txt-1.

if it has big tires and a truck body its a monster truck get over it!

now as for those things with car bodys and big tires well...i dunno what they are lol

[Chief]

If it has big tires and a truck body then its a monster truck get over it

THANK-YOU Maxxer. That is exactly what i was telling them! Just get over it. Its not worth arguing about.

[Hairball]

Ya, well, my daddy can beat your daddy up. :p ;)

[extremetmaxxer]

my daddy has an infinity black belt so:p