What to buy

Cmar-Ireland · 10-06-2006 04:06PM #1

I would like a few recommendations as to what rc monster truck to buy for my girlfriend. I don't need radio gear, just the truck itself. Was thinking of a Cen funfactor MT2. Budget of 200-250 yoyo's

What's else should I be looking at?

I have an FG Monster, my bro has a Savage and a mate has a Genesis

Plug · 10-06-2006 04:57PM

Your looking for an ARTR monster truck. Tower Hobbies TOWER Nitro ST-15 w/.15 Prebuilt.
Here http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVJ00&P=7 cheapest I could find;) Your better off getting it here as you probly gona get roasted here in Ireland.

vectra · 10-06-2006 07:42PM

Cmar-Ireland wrote:

I don't need roadio gear,

Dirty Git..

Cmar-Ireland · 10-06-2006 08:20PM

LOL @ Vectra......unfortunate typo!!!!!

@ plug, yeah the tower st-15 looks good, I just like the look of the Cen MT2. Its essentially a fun factor underneath, so no hassle with parts and they are fairly durable anyway.
Should be able to get one less radio gear for around 220euro.

Plug · 10-06-2006 08:31PM

vectra wrote:

Dirty Git..

Ya spotted that easily enough:rolleyes:

If your going for the funfactor get some spare driveshafts as there not really reliable. Tbh don't pay over E220 as thats too much to pay already;)

Cmar-Ireland · 10-06-2006 08:33PM

Plug wrote:

If your going for the funfactor get some spare driveshafts as there not really reliable. Tbh don't pay over E220 as thats too much to pay already;)

Is 220 to much for a new one?

Plug · 10-06-2006 08:37PM

Without radio gear its not the best price but good enough considering its Ireland. Funfactors in America cost about E220 RTR.

vectra · 10-06-2006 08:57PM

My budy might just be selling a "lightly used" Pirate 10 MT.
Like this one I think.;)

Cmar-Ireland · 10-06-2006 08:58PM

Do you know of any sites to get one less radio for a good price?

Cmar-Ireland · 10-06-2006 09:04PM

vectra wrote:

My budy might just be selling a "lightly used" Pirate 10 MT.
Like this one I think.;)

Hmmmm.....

Interesting, How much and how much use?

Plug · 10-06-2006 09:22PM

Did a bit of calculations for the tower hobbies truck.
Truck $135
discount -$20
shipping $50
Sub total $165
Dollers to Euros E130
Tax E33
Price all together E166
You probly don't want that truck but look at the savings, about E50:eek:

Cmar-Ireland · 10-06-2006 09:26PM

Plug wrote:

Did a bit of calculations for the tower hobbies truck.
Truck $135
discount -$20
shipping $50
Sub total $165
Dollers to Euros E130
Tax E33
Price all together E166
You probly don't want that truck but look at the savings, about E50:eek:

That IS a good price for the ST-15..... How does it rate? Are replacements easily available? And how do I get the 20 dollar discount?

Edit...
just checked, the tower truck comes unpainted and without any ball bearings. It just doesn't look as good as the Cen?

Plug · 10-06-2006 09:43PM

Bushings instead of bearings...Is your gf new to rc, if yes just get the st15 cause she's bound to crash it:rolleyes:

Cmar-Ireland · 10-06-2006 09:53PM

Plug wrote:

Bushings instead of bearings...Is your gf new to rc, if yes just get the st15 cause she's bound to crash it:rolleyes:

Yep, she is new to rc, she doesn't know I'm getting one for her. Only thing is, we are close to the curragh, so not much to run into!!!

Plug · 10-06-2006 10:35PM

She should be alright then;)

vectra · 11-06-2006 09:32AM

What about THIS for her?
Cheap, and cheerful

Plug · 11-06-2006 10:46AM

He's looking for something without a radio gear.

vectra · 11-06-2006 11:07AM

Plug wrote:

He's looking for something without a radio gear.

Fits the price range though.;)
And could sell the radio gear to reduce the initial cost.:D

Plug · 11-06-2006 11:13AM

True...true

tallus · 11-06-2006 11:14AM

That's a nice looking buggy too

The carson. Those engines are pretty powerful too.

Cmar-Ireland · 11-06-2006 11:43AM

Aye, the carson looks good, but she likes the look of the monster trucks.

tallus · 11-06-2006 11:52AM

Put an MT body on it then and tell her it's a hot rod

Had my menace out for a bit of a bash last night and ripped a tyre off one of the rims ! It looked funny

no leaf clover · 11-06-2006 02:04PM

does it have to be new?

Cmar-Ireland · 11-06-2006 02:43PM

no leaf clover wrote:

does it have to be new?

Not necessarily..........

no leaf clover · 12-06-2006 04:52PM

atx, little damage, monster truck wheels? €150? possibility my m8 is prob gona sell

Cmar-Ireland · 12-06-2006 08:03PM

I can get a new Cen Mt2 with radio gear for e250. Is this good? Anyone know if I can better that, and where?

Cheers!!

goldwing · 12-06-2006 08:18PM

yeah thats very good I bought my one for E460 in boyz toys

tallus · 12-06-2006 10:13PM

me too goldwing

Cmar-Ireland · 12-06-2006 10:30PM

Tallus and Goldwing....

How do ye rate the Cen MT2?

goldwing · 12-06-2006 11:32PM

I would give em 8 out of 10

Cmar-Ireland · 13-06-2006 03:52PM

Well I just found out that she doesn't want an RC now. She says she would be bored after a few mins and wouldn't have the interest to maintain one.
So........ thanks to all that replied!!!

Cheers

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