TMAXX or Revo

dts

I would love some input and this. I had my hart set on a TMAXX but then started reading about the 3.3 revo.
What do you think is the best truck 3.3 TMAXX or 3.3 Revo?

Plug

Revo 3.3 is $505 and the T-maxx 3.3 is $455, both trucks have disadvantages and advantages, the T-maxx is cheeper but not as "tricked out" as the revo. The T-maxx is the oldest "proper" monster truck therefore it has alot more aftermarket parts than the revo or other trucks alike.
I say by the time you have your truck running, lets say the revo it would have cost about €620, the T-maxx would be cheaper by about €50-70.
The spares for the T-maxx are cheap so that would be the same with the Revo. IMO if you want a track breed racing machine like Vectra's or Goldwings go for the Revo 3.3 on the other hand if you just want a backyard basher with the same speeds but not as quite advanced go for the T-maxx:)
Hope this helps.

dts

Take the cost out of the equation and from what I am reading the Revo would be the choice?

Plug

Go with the REVO!!!

dts

Cheers, will do. This is going to be my Xmas pressie from the wife. It will be a good adaption to my TSN and my CT4. Love the CT4 and thought about a Genesis but as the CT4 breaks very easaly I thought the Traxxas would be a stronger option.

vectra

dts wrote:

Take the cost out of the equation and from what I am reading the Revo would be the choice?

THIS IS THE ONE YOU NEED ..

dts

Cheers Vectra, very nice!
Suprised you get your parts from Tower and not modelsport in the UK? Dont you have to pay inport duty on all the parts from Tower?

Plug

vectra wrote:

THIS IS THE ONE YOU NEED ..

I was waiting for that to show sometime:P:D

zt-OctaviaN

I like the revo dont have one it just looks sleacker yet chunkier?
hate it when I say stuff like that!

I think its because the supension setup and wheels and tyre make it look chunky yet the body seems to look sleak.

Confused? me too.
Revo!

Think I shoulda just replied with " Revo! "

dts

I think I know what you mean.
Hey Vectra do you think the 3.3 made much diference to the 2.5? I read in your blog that it was better than the 2.5 in the Tmaxx but do you think its worth the extra cash?

vectra

dts wrote:

I think I know what you mean.
Hey Vectra do you think the 3.3 made much diference to the 2.5? I read in your blog that it was better than the 2.5 in the Tmaxx but do you think its worth the extra cash?

Indeed it made a difference.
When the 2.5 was in my revo it was fine..but when i put the 3.3 in there it burst into life..

That was until the conrod let go..

Now i have got my newly rebuilt 3.3 from Traxxas UK.. I am debating wether to sell the revo
OR
sell the 3.3 and buy a big block or something

OR
Get the 3.3 ported and polished..

dts

Why would you port and polished?
Why get rid of the revo?
What would you replace it with?

Plug

Vectra I think that "port polish" is bollox, I read in a few places that its only a gimick and a money racket, what you need is one ofTHESE
The traxxas resonator alone is one of the best pipes for the Traxxas engines, I saw dino sheets and what a difference:eek:

vectra

dts wrote:

Why would you port and polished?
what it will do is make the rev range smoother and add more torque/power.

Why get rid of the revo?
Novelty worn off..:D
What would you replace it with?
Would buy a 1/5 scale Beetle

Plug wrote:

Vectra I think that "port polish" is bollox, I read in a few places that its only a gimick and a money racket, what you need is one ofTHESE
The traxxas resonator alone is one of the best pipes for the Traxxas engines, I saw dino sheets and what a difference

Was gonna get one of those resonators.
I still will if I am keeping the revo

Plug

KEEP THE FCUKING REVO!!! Thats a brilliant truck nothing else beats it and plus you have it done up to the last!
Don't even think about getting a savage, stay traxxas:D

vectra

Plug wrote:

KEEP THE FCUKING REVO!!! Thats a brilliant truck nothing else beats it and plus you have it done up to the last!
Don't even think about getting a savage, stay traxxas:D

Who said anything about a Savage??

I was talking about one of THESE


It would go nicely with my most recent purchase YouTube Vid Link

Plug

vectra wrote:

Who said anything about a Savage??

I was talking about one of THESE


It would go nicely with my most recent purchase YouTube Vid Link

Is that your one driving?

vectra

Plug wrote:

Is that your one driving?

No,
But it is exactly the same car.

goldwing

dts wrote:

It will be a good adaption to my TSN and my CT4. Love the CT4 and thought about a Genesis but as the CT4 breaks very easaly I thought the Traxxas would be a stronger option.

You are dead right there

Adz

if i were you i'd get the revo, so much better than the maxx in all areas. well...the maxx aint bad, but its so weak its unbelievable!.....n those "super chargers" dont do anything at all :P waste of money

Adz

vectra

Plug wrote:

Vectra what you need is one ofTHESE
The traxxas resonator alone is one of the best pipes for the Traxxas engines, I saw dino sheets and what a difference:eek:

You mean THIS ONE ?

Plug

vectra wrote:

You mean THIS ONE ?

That would be it!!!

The single-chamber design dramatically increases bottom-end punch by nearly 20% between between 10,000 and 15,000rpm, and continues to pull strong with a 10% increase from 15,000 to 30,000rpm.

Now thats good:eek:

zt-OctaviaN

Vectra!

You sound like you just wanna spend spend spend

Slap one of these on it
http://www.rbinnovations.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/34/products_id/183?osCsid=88ddcea0ca3b2f164db5ff82fbb8f69d

And then also squezze one of these on then itll come to life!
http://www.rbinnovations.com/catalog/images/revo.jpg

Nick

Plug

...and a nice clutch to go with it and maybe you might think of remorgaging the house.

2 Espressi

dts wrote:

Cheers Vectra, very nice!
Suprised you get your parts from Tower and not modelsport in the UK? Dont you have to pay inport duty on all the parts from Tower?

I don't think I've ever been hit for parts from Tower.

Plug

When you spend over 100€ you'll have to pay vat at 21-25%:mad:
It still ends up a lot cheaper than anything from Ireland or the UK on most products.

T-Maxx

Superchargers and nitro systems are a complete waste of money and effort. Don't get fooled by their marketing stories.

SLIM19198

Plug wrote:

When you spend over 100€ you'll have to pay vat at 21-25%:mad:
It still ends up a lot cheaper than anything from Ireland or the UK on most products.

Actually, its anything over 40~45 euro!!!

Plug

No way! I got a new engine and a few spares for about €90 and I didn't have to nothing:p

dts

Ordered the 3.3 Revo £310 and £20 shipping from the UK. Got it from Ben Racing of ebay. He wanted £47 but when I told him modelsport will ship for £19 he agreed to match it.
I tried to get modelsport to match that price but the wouldnt, the best they would do was £345. The would have done me a tmaxx 2.5 for £245 with £15 shipping but I had my hart set on a revo.:D

vectra

dts wrote:

Ordered the 3.3 Revo £310 and £20 shipping from the UK. Got it from Ben Racing of ebay. He wanted £47 but when I told him modelsport will ship for £19 he agreed to match it.
I tried to get modelsport to match that price but the wouldnt, the best they would do was £345. The would have done me a tmaxx 2.5 for £245 with £15 shipping but I had my hart set on a revo.:D

Class... Thats the way to do it..