If you want the most durable, go with the SavageX or XSS. I own two myself as well as 3 other HPI models. I don’t really like the XL version, but it’d definately loaded and well worth it if you’re into the look.
Traxxas really ***** on durability and their motors are terrible…especially for beginners. On one hand, the good thing about them is that they have a lot of hop-ups. The downside is that they have a lot of hop up–because they are junk!!!!!
The Savage is absolutely the most unbeatable, unstopable, meanest, bashin’est truck around. It’s about the same price as the the Tmaxx and is cheaper than the Revo, plus it’ll out-run the revo everywhere but the track. Revos are made for cornering, so they have the Savvy on that one, but the ‘ol Sav rips both of them up anywhere else, so unless you’re a racer, you’re better off without it.
The Savvy comes with a big-bore motor in it already, niether the Revo or Max do without those lovely “upgrades”. It has the longest suspension travel and it absolutely eats up terrain. You wanna send it sky-high? Go for it, kick the sh** out of it! They trake the abuse and come back begging for more. I’ve seen guys absolutely destroy their trucks and they drive them back to their cars at the end of the day, good luck doing that with Traxxas.
The Savvy is also capable of getting a 3-speed tranny, reverse module and larger power pack for extended run-times. Traxxas is limited in space and uses the “oh so reliable” sopti-drive system…Pbbbbtttttt!!!!!!
Even with the two-speed tran, My first Sav gets about 53mph, the big one gets about 56mph and it’s got 40 series Big Joes on it.
As to the Jato, first car? Nuh uh!!! Bad idea. They’re really only good for going in a straight line to begin with. Yeah they’re fast, but wait ’till you hit something and it will never run right after that. Only way to get that thing to half-way stay on the road is to get some different tires and a new steering servo. Best just to leave that idea exactly that…an idea.
The only Traxxas I’d consider would be the New Slash or the nitro version (can’t remember what it’s called). Those are pretty neat trucks, but they’re basically re-branded/re-stickered revos and Bandits. I prefer electrics but the VXL systems lick ba**s. Go with Mamba if you’re going E.
of those three, the t maxx, I just got a new 4908 $389.00 at hobby town usa, it’s a lot of truck for the money, if you can afford a little more I would go with revo.
January 10th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
While the oldest the T-Maxx has the most after market Hop Ups available.
I have a Revo, original TMaxx and the 3.3 TMaxx and a Savage.
So for after market options: TMaxx wins by a LONG shot. No comparison. Carbon fiber, titanium, aluminum, etc.
Raw Power: Jato does it, but both others are close. With after market engine, the Savage can be a beast!
Ease of use: Still the Traxxas trucks. HPI is close, but Traxxas really has the RTR down.
Overall Value: In my opinion, its a T Maxx.
It is a solid platform, can be modded extensively, its tough durable, fast and is fun.
January 12th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
If you want the most durable, go with the SavageX or XSS. I own two myself as well as 3 other HPI models. I don’t really like the XL version, but it’d definately loaded and well worth it if you’re into the look.
Traxxas really ***** on durability and their motors are terrible…especially for beginners. On one hand, the good thing about them is that they have a lot of hop-ups. The downside is that they have a lot of hop up–because they are junk!!!!!
The Savage is absolutely the most unbeatable, unstopable, meanest, bashin’est truck around. It’s about the same price as the the Tmaxx and is cheaper than the Revo, plus it’ll out-run the revo everywhere but the track. Revos are made for cornering, so they have the Savvy on that one, but the ‘ol Sav rips both of them up anywhere else, so unless you’re a racer, you’re better off without it.
The Savvy comes with a big-bore motor in it already, niether the Revo or Max do without those lovely “upgrades”. It has the longest suspension travel and it absolutely eats up terrain. You wanna send it sky-high? Go for it, kick the sh** out of it! They trake the abuse and come back begging for more. I’ve seen guys absolutely destroy their trucks and they drive them back to their cars at the end of the day, good luck doing that with Traxxas.
The Savvy is also capable of getting a 3-speed tranny, reverse module and larger power pack for extended run-times. Traxxas is limited in space and uses the “oh so reliable” sopti-drive system…Pbbbbtttttt!!!!!!
Even with the two-speed tran, My first Sav gets about 53mph, the big one gets about 56mph and it’s got 40 series Big Joes on it.
As to the Jato, first car? Nuh uh!!! Bad idea. They’re really only good for going in a straight line to begin with. Yeah they’re fast, but wait ’till you hit something and it will never run right after that. Only way to get that thing to half-way stay on the road is to get some different tires and a new steering servo. Best just to leave that idea exactly that…an idea.
The only Traxxas I’d consider would be the New Slash or the nitro version (can’t remember what it’s called). Those are pretty neat trucks, but they’re basically re-branded/re-stickered revos and Bandits. I prefer electrics but the VXL systems lick ba**s. Go with Mamba if you’re going E.
January 13th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
of those three, the t maxx, I just got a new 4908 $389.00 at hobby town usa, it’s a lot of truck for the money, if you can afford a little more I would go with revo.