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RC Models => Cars => Topic started by: traxxrc1 on January 12, 2011, 09:33:34 PM

Title: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 12, 2011, 09:33:34 PM
I have a max budget of  :Rs:32,000 this time.
I shortlisted Tmaxx, S50, GST 7.7

>:DI want extreme power,extreme size >:D, strong design, easy spare.
I intend this truck only for Bashing.

Kindly suggest which one is best/or any other one.



I liked GST due to its largest size and 5 horsepowr engine which is the most powerful,but i didnt liked the less market for CEN in india
i like s50 due to its massive popularity in india and easy spares., but its only 2.6 horse power acc. to the ttr website which turned off my mood.

i like t-maxx due to its brand and the quality associated with name of  the brand, but disliked its small size
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 12, 2011, 09:39:47 PM
is savage x 4.6 larger than T-maxx 3.3?
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: arjun_aero on January 12, 2011, 10:54:35 PM
if you want a truck for bashing then just go for savage 4.6. and if u want power then go for s50.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 12, 2011, 11:08:54 PM
i think savage 4.6 costs more than my budget.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: Siddharth on January 13, 2011, 11:32:11 AM
FYI: The savage X 4.6 will outdo the S50 in almost every department.

It is more durable, quicker, better basher, better racer and overall a much better package.

And the best part is that it falls well within your budget with the 2.4 radio and roto included.

U can also get a different clutch/spur combo for racing within 32k. Check with Rahul from RC Racing Hobbies. He is the closest HPI dealer.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: hellfire on January 13, 2011, 12:23:04 PM
Quote from: traxxrc1 link=quote author=traxxrc1 link=topic=4320.msg45257#msg45257 date=1294848214]


I liked GST due to its largest size and 5 horsepowr engine which is the most powerful,but i didnt liked the less market for CEN in india
i like s50 due to its massive popularity in india and easy spares., but its only 2.6 horse power acc. to the ttr website which turned off my mood.

Well not sure how reliabe the CEN and its support.
S50 may have only 2.6hp but with a 75% increase in engine capacity over a Savage 4.6 it will have higher amount of torque.
The just launched S50 V2 comes with a new body and the 17mm wheel hubs and bead lock wheels.

But the Savage is still the most popular truck and for good reason.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 13, 2011, 12:25:28 PM
Quote from: hellfire on January 13, 2011, 12:23:04 PM
The just launched S50 V2 comes with a new body and the 17mm wheel hubs and bead lock wheels.

Where is it available?
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 13, 2011, 12:26:39 PM
Quote from: Siddharth on January 13, 2011, 11:32:11 AM
And the best part is that it falls well within your budget with the 2.4 radio and roto included.

Whats the least price for a savage 4.6 with AM radio.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 13, 2011, 12:29:42 PM
BTW i am thinking for a T-maxx
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: Siddharth on January 13, 2011, 12:33:37 PM
Speak with Rahul from RC Racing Hobbies. He should be able to give you pricing.

Im pretty sure you will not consider anything else after you speak to him. It is only available in the latest 2.4ghz series.

If you are considering a smaller engine size look at the TMaxx 3.3. Great car out of the box and it has quite a lot of accessories and falls well within your budget.

@Hellfire: You are right about CEN when it comes to reliabilty and Support. We have a few clients looking for CEN spares. Do let me know if you have any leads.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 13, 2011, 09:19:51 PM
This tilted me towards T-maxx.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m87O-6tLc1E

Mann...this car looks 10 times better than any othercar in the world....I am loving it.

Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 13, 2011, 09:28:21 PM
Pics
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: santhosh on January 13, 2011, 10:12:46 PM
your profile says that you are you are advanced and why u r asking this silly questions :giggle: :giggle: :giggle: :giggle:
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 13, 2011, 10:18:08 PM
I really dont need useless posts on my topics.
Please
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 13, 2011, 10:20:19 PM
For all other let me clear up for this non sense post- I have been all electric guy, and do not have much practical experiences with engines other than HPI.
Thats why i created this post to get some help from the guys who have raced these trucks.
Thanks
Arpit
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: santhosh on January 13, 2011, 10:44:18 PM
sorry dear......it's time for me  to rethink , and i am changing my profile to beginer, once agn sorry if my words hurt you,never interfere with your posts

santhosh
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: Divyam on January 13, 2011, 10:44:47 PM
OK let me start of by saying that i have no experience in Nitro cars..

With that said, what about the Revo 3.3?
Little out of your budget, but its supposed to be REALLY good..
You can ask Ajo, as he has this truck..
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 13, 2011, 10:51:14 PM
Quote from: santhosh on January 13, 2011, 10:44:18 PM
sorry dear......it's time for me  to rethink , and i am changing my profile to beginer, once agn sorry if my words hurt you,never interfere with your posts

santhosh

I dont have any personal agony with u, i love everyone on this forum, till i dont feel disrespected.
I am sorry and ofeer my apology if i am wrong.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 13, 2011, 10:53:44 PM
Quote from: Divyam on January 13, 2011, 10:44:47 PM
OK let me start of by saying that i have no experience in Nitro cars..

With that said, what about the Revo 3.3?
Little out of your budget, but its supposed to be REALLY good..
You can ask Ajo, as he has this truck..


I haved PMed him to have a look on this,waiting for him.
BTW i have decided to bash this truck only a little, but still no racing and hence revo is out and t-maxx is in.
Since tmaxx and revo share everything in common except shocks, which are more modified for racing in revo.

Wanted a savage but savage also requires some other acc. which wont cost anything less than 3k.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: ThrottleRC on January 14, 2011, 08:56:06 AM
The T-Maxx is an ultimate basher and has lot power and durability.
It also comes with lot of accessories and is a true RTR.
Spares - are easily available which is much needed for a basher.

Cheers
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 14, 2011, 09:51:56 AM
What i think is that T-maxx is a racing cum basher thus its not as tough as a savage which is the ultimate Bash king
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: Siddharth on January 14, 2011, 02:34:07 PM
@ Arpit - The only common thing between the Tamxx and revo is the TRX 3.3 engine. otherwise almost all other components are different.

Tmaxx and savage both are bashers which can race also. But when you factor in a revo into the picture it will blow the doors off both the maxx/savage when it comes to racing.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 14, 2011, 02:42:35 PM
But savage build is incomparable to a t-maxx build quality right..?
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: Siddharth on January 14, 2011, 03:49:16 PM
@ Arpit: Since you have owned a savage flux and a savage XL im pretty sure you dont need us to answer that question.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 14, 2011, 04:55:01 PM
I'v never seen a 4.6 running, and have heard a lot pros and cons about it, then saw a couple of other big trucks like CEN GST and got confused, and called for help from you guys
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 16, 2011, 09:24:59 AM
Can i find a used baja in that budget...?
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 16, 2011, 09:26:14 AM
Quote from: Siddharth on January 14, 2011, 03:49:16 PM
@ Arpit: Since you have owned a savage flux and a savage XL im pretty sure you dont need us to answer that question.

Lol....
I know what a savage is...missile
But i din had that budget so wanted to buy something cheaper

Thats why i didnt had the savage in the Title as well....

Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: iamahuman on January 16, 2011, 10:38:01 AM
Go for the T-Maxx.

Should have good support.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 16, 2011, 01:41:20 PM
I am really sad , it breaks a lot, every t-maxx owner told me this only. It needs a upgrade of atleast 5k
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: iamahuman on January 16, 2011, 03:02:56 PM
Be a little careful dude.Get some RPM parts and your problem will be solved.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: ThrottleRC on January 16, 2011, 03:11:38 PM
@arpit: whoever told you that the T-Maxx breaks easily, haven't used other cars. It is one of the most durable monster trucks.

When somebody tells T-Maxx breaks easily, The first thing to ask is with respect to what?
ask them to compare/check against other cars.

Cheers
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: iamahuman on January 16, 2011, 03:14:35 PM
I also had a T-Maxx owner tell me that his was very strong and durable and so were the other T-Maxxes he had seen.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 16, 2011, 06:53:58 PM
Quote from: jayanth on January 16, 2011, 03:11:38 PM
ask them to compare/check against other cars.

I asked a 3 guys from chandigarh, who are tired of buying spares for it, and its not that they hate trx, they love revo's but told that t-maxx is only weak car with low density suspnsion arms and bulkhead. Revo is a lot better.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: iamahuman on January 16, 2011, 07:25:56 PM
If that is the problem,get the RPM arms or go to aluminium.

How hard were they on the truck?Every car has its limits.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 16, 2011, 07:30:34 PM
Then it will be fine but then why not buy a truck thats enough durable and a bigger and powerful engine for same price....SAVAGE!!
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 16, 2011, 07:34:21 PM
But i amm still curious about CEN GST 7.7
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 16, 2011, 07:39:28 PM
This is why i am curious
GST 7.7 and REVO

Savage and GST
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: iamahuman on January 16, 2011, 08:10:55 PM
I don't see lots of parts support for CEN here.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: iamahuman on January 16, 2011, 08:11:37 PM
If the savage comes in at exactly the same price,go a little overboard and get it.Or else,go with the T-Maxx.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 16, 2011, 08:52:56 PM
thats what i am thinking
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: speedracer on January 16, 2011, 08:55:42 PM
you should go for the savage only its the best nothing beats it!!!!
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: hellfire on January 16, 2011, 09:46:02 PM
Well if you want size then you may consider the losi XXL or savage XL.I believe losi handles better but has no support in india.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 16, 2011, 09:49:28 PM
Quote from: hellfire on January 16, 2011, 09:46:02 PM
Well if you want size then you may consider the losi XXL or savage XL.I believe losi handles better but has no support in india.


We have GST 7.7 for size as well...its biggest...bigger than a LST XXL.

Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: Siddharth on January 16, 2011, 10:21:21 PM
@Arpit: Buying a inferior product just for its size is a very amateur thing to do specially for someone who has "advanced" rc skills like you. Most 1st time buys buy quantity over quality.

Since you have a Baja 5t that should satisfy your big car needs.

Just pick between a tmaxx or savage x and call it a day.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: traxxrc1 on January 16, 2011, 11:17:36 PM
Quote from: Siddharth on January 16, 2011, 10:21:21 PM

Since you have a Baja 5t that should satisfy your big car needs.



i have it no more. sold to a guy in odisha.

btw savage is final, almost 99%.

And ya, its my first big buy, i'v personally never choosen th stuff myself, it was always elders decision, now finally i'v go the chance to do it so i am a little anxious for everything lol....
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: Zaz02 on September 16, 2015, 04:33:14 PM
yes you all guys are saying right .There is a lot confusion between tmaxx and sledgehammer I am also in this situation.Please help me in choosing the right truck.But I think traxxas provides us better quality as they say.
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: o.kashelkar on September 16, 2015, 07:17:50 PM
You are posting on topic which is 4 years old... I have used sludge hammer if you want..
Title: Re: T-maxx or SledgeHammer S50 or CEN GST 7.7
Post by: rdx on October 13, 2015, 04:46:38 PM
Starting a new topic regarding ur doubts is good idea. Any way good value for money and lods of power truck will be a TT SledghammerS50. Won't suggest a tmaxx as it's costly and parts availability is an issue and high maintenance cost. But then if u want to spent that kind of money better get a petrol engine truck.