1st for you too!!! HAHA. It started my r/c fetish. I have owned over 110 r/c so far, and must have at least 40 at any one point...

I think that most people that have been into the hobby have at least owned 1 Traxxas Vehicle. I have owned 2 x Stampedes, 1 x REVO 2.5R & 1 Bandit

Yeah, its weird as in Australia they sell for the same amount on how much they sell for in America which is the only reason why I have been buying them for the last 4 years as they are cheap in Australia. Have you tried the Protek NIMH batteries?

I made a pede flm'ed out with c/f holeshot chassis, still has a vxl but i think ill throw the MM in it, its extended with a bunch of over priced stuff only a n00b would buy, god I love that truck. Think he imex tires make it, swet slides and no flipping. Let my nephew have the stocker, new addict, wants me to teach him how to use the lipo charger (14) I dunno about that.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...flmpede039.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...flmpede032.jpg

Sorry if I made it a me me me thread, but just wanted to share, really geta Pede, you will smoke Bens truck and he will get all pissed, get a 9 cell nimh if you dont want to hit lipo yet, he will watch you drift away, but in all honesty its nearly too much

PS dont get a maxamps, it puffs up huge after every run now LOL

Only thing you really need to change on the Pede is aluminum shock caps and a decent servo

You could also be one of the 1st and try out the Losi High Roller

http://www.losi.com/ProdInfo/Gallery/LOSB0103-gal5.jpg

and an RPM bumper id go for as manditory, that or alot of steering knuckles, best thing about the stock truck is you can demolish it at 65mph and it only costs $20 to put it back together (odd factors not accounted)

thats where I wanted to push him, it looks cool, but its brushed and untested by fellows here. But it just looks sweet

Only Problem.
 

That is the only problem if he goes with that truck who will he go to for help when problems arrise. If you go with the unknown you may have a great time with it, but if you have a problem no one here knows that truck. It looks nice though. I like the idea of starting with the Pede, or the JATO for a first vehicle. Whatever way you go have some fun and don't get too stressed out about owning the biggest or the fastest vehicle. There is always someone faster anyway. Good luck with your choices.

It kinda depends on what the primary use is (and will be). For track, a buggy. They simply handle the best, are durable as hell, proven design, and 4WD is really nice.

For general bashing, I'd have to say the Pede as well. I technically don't have one as it is my son's, but I like taking his out and running around with it. Small, light, parts availability is good, tons of upgrades available for it, and seems to take a beating quite well. Even mostly stock (older one upgraded to a XL-5 and 12T Titan) on 6 cells it is fun. 7 cells is better. For pure speed, upgrading to BL is the way to go.

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Maxpuffs are horrible..

dont think he want LIPO, knowing him he would over charge it on purpose and just watch the resulting explosion...

This is the same mike that licked a LI-PO cell and got a suprise:whistle:

+1 for a Pede/Rustler = Should be able to get something going for under $100.

hey, thanks for the quick replies! I'm looking for anything off road thats for cheap, since i gotta pay an $800 phone bill(thank you, nextel), so if i could take someone's starter truck off their hands for them that would be great.

idk if that was a typo or not, but Traxxas makes the stampede and rustler

Stampede is a taller truck, higher COG, wors turning but more wheelies

rustler is lower, better turning, and better top end

You mean Rustler, not JATO. Wouldn't mind watching a newbie try out a JATO 3.3R as a 1st car :lol: