Getting into nitro

Sreedhar · September 10, 2010, 01:48:05 PM

Is HPI savage X 4.6 4wd?

iamahuman · September 10, 2010, 03:56:44 PM

yeah

iamahuman · September 10, 2010, 04:00:08 PM

http://www.hpiracing.com/kitinfo/867/

Only problem I see is the radio is not 2.4GHz.

traxxrc1 · September 10, 2010, 04:06:53 PM

i dont think any monster truck will be priced for 20k, you though can get a chinese monster truck for that price, one of it is available at rcskyhobby showroom but not on site

traxxrc1 · September 10, 2010, 04:12:58 PM

BTW you said your budget is strictly 20k, let me tell you savage x 4.6 and XL 5.9 are priced at 40k excluding other things so dosen't makes sense
But savage xl 5.9 rockzzzz, i own it from almost a month now....awesome...

also no point in buying a savage x because the savage xl with bigger engine is proced for the same amount

traxxrc1 · September 10, 2010, 04:13:46 PM

new savage n bja are 2.4ghz

Sreedhar · September 10, 2010, 06:02:55 PM

Dear arpith please refer
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_44_50/products_id/14061/n/HPI-1-8-Savage-X-46-Big-Block-RTR-Monster-Truck

Inclusive of shipping i think it will become about 550$. but i dont know abt customs....

traxxrc1 · September 10, 2010, 07:48:03 PM

i have got 1,so i think i know better
anyways transportation 100$(express)
custom duties 20%of MRP
all of this goes around 35k,so why not buy is for 40k from a shop in India itself

traxxrc1 · September 10, 2010, 07:50:00 PM

also fuel bottle ,fuel,glowflug driver asnd glowflug charger will cost you around 4k.so i dont think this is not what you are willing to pay for.

mail4ajo · September 10, 2010, 08:02:00 PM

Quote from: arpitsingh4063 on September 10, 2010, 11:06:36 AM
Vortex SS nitro costs around 17k +fuel,fuel bottle,glow driver
does 70kmph, spares might be a pro but otherwise its fine

Vortex is a chinese clone by redcat. Not even as original as a TT. Dont touch it, will be stuck without spares and support.

Quote from: arpitsingh4063 on September 10, 2010, 07:48:03 PM
custom duties 20%of MRP
all of this goes around 35k,so why not buy is for 40k from a shop in India itself

Customs on personal stuff is 14.712% of invoice value. Dont think Savage is 40K anymore. Those prices were in the olden days. I got a Savage from Tower shipped with all customs paid for 26K....

Check with tritech hobbies, Mumbai for latest prices. You will be surprised.

Sreedhar · September 11, 2010, 09:31:16 AM

Hai ajo could you please give me the link of the site you bought savage from?

?? Could you also give me the link of tritech hobbies so that i could ask the price.....

iamahuman · September 11, 2010, 09:34:17 AM

http://www.tritechgroup.net/

traxxrc1 · September 11, 2010, 09:19:39 PM

what price did tritech group tell you?

Sreedhar · September 14, 2010, 09:57:37 AM

Tritech gave me a price of 32k or less for 2.4g version of savage x 4.6, and aslo tols hpi trophy3.5 in range 25K what do u guys feel about trophy 3.5?

ThrottleRC · September 14, 2010, 10:23:09 AM

Go for the savage instead of trophy

Sreedhar · September 14, 2010, 10:30:53 AM

Quote from: jayanth on September 14, 2010, 10:23:09 AM
Go for the savage instead of trophy

Y do u say so jayanth...

above the limt · September 14, 2010, 10:32:58 AM

Sreedhar, Speak to Bharath.. I have PMed his no to you.. For Kyosho Giga Crusher.. Fits you budget perfectly..

traxxrc1 · September 14, 2010, 02:20:37 PM

Go for savage no doubt if it gets to your budget and if u can expancd your wallet a little more go for Savage 5.9 instead of 4.6

Sreedhar · September 14, 2010, 02:54:42 PM

Help guys there are two favorable options
1, KYOSHO GIGA CRUSHER SF BRAND NEW
2, HPI SAVAGE X 4.6 USED 8 TANKD OF FUEL

which one to go for?

?

above the limt · September 14, 2010, 04:32:13 PM

New car is better than used in-case of Nitro.. Used Engines are always a risk.. Hope bharath gave u a good deal..

traxxrc1 · September 14, 2010, 05:28:33 PM

i think go for savage anyway...moreover its just 8 tank.
some personal tips--

check drive shaft
check for high oil leak from exhaust
look for steering knuckles if they are aligned
check shock damp
carefully check front and rear differentials independentlt.>make sure when you turn one tire on one differential say rear ,other tire should freely rotate in opp. direction but front tire should not move. if they do, sure sign of abuse

mail4ajo · September 14, 2010, 07:19:24 PM

Quote from: Sreedhar on September 14, 2010, 09:57:37 AM
Tritech gave me a price of 32k or less for 2.4g version of savage x 4.6, and aslo tols hpi trophy3.5 in range 25K what do u guys feel about trophy 3.5?

It depends on what you want to do with the car, if you like to race, go for the Trophy, or for bashing and some racing go for the Savage.

I would always suggest new over a used one. You dont know what can go wrong. Even one tank of fuel is enough to ruin a car if not used well. If you have the facility to personally check and verify the condition, go ahead with an used one.

Sreedhar · September 16, 2010, 12:12:33 PM

Guys I am narrowing down my options according to my budget

Kyosho DBX 1/10th 4WD Nitro Off Road Ready Set Buggy w/GXR18 & KT-6 Radio

HPI Nitro RS4 MT2 G3.0 RTR 1/10 Nitro Truck

Kyosho DST 1/10th 4WD Nitro Off Road Ready Set Truck w/ GXR18 Engine

Traxxas Nitro Sport RTR w/TQ Radio & Pro.15 Engine (w/Easy Start Battery, Charger, Fuel Bottle)

Are the above ones any good???

iamahuman · September 16, 2010, 01:54:01 PM

What is the nitro sport?

iamahuman · September 16, 2010, 01:56:30 PM

I'd say,stick to the 4wd.