MT? Truggy? Buggy?

[E-Revonut]

Sorry to sound like a complete idiot but for the life of me I can't figure out what distinguishes a truggy from a MT. The differences between buggy and MT are pretty obvious. I have a T-maxx that is obviously a MT but I also have a revo and an e-revo that I wouldn't really classify as MTs. They have much lower cg and handle way better but they still take to the big air jumps well with their big travel. Basically what makes a truggy a truggy?

[skellyo]

A couple of distinguishing characteristics:

Truggy:

Flat chassis
Center Diff

MT:

Transmission
TVP or otherwise non-flat bottomed chassis

[pipeous]

Monster Truck

Scale - 1/10-1/8
Description:
To be a Monster Truck, the lowest point of the engine must sit at least 1.5" inches above the lowest point along the front-back centerline when compressed (usually the "skid plates").
To tech questionable MTs, remove the wheels, place MT on flat surface, compress the vehicle fully and a ruler (or 1.5" gauge) could be used vertically to measure the engine above the surface. No flat chassis (1/8 buggy style).
The following trucks are examples that fit within the above definition: T (and S) -Maxxes, Savage, MGT, Revo, TNX/TC, and LST providing no modifications have been made to make the vehicle not meet the Monster Truck rules.
Electric Monster Truck conforming to the rules of this class will be allowed to participate. That means they must meet the minimum weight. Electric trucks must make pit stops during mains. The appropriate number to be determined at each event which will be equal to the majority of the stops required by the nitro powered truck.
4 Stroke motors are legal. See the sizing chart below. Deisel fuel conversions are legal but must conform to the engine, Db and fuel capacity rules.


Minimum track width - - - - - - - - - - - - - Continuous 10 feet (same as 8th scales)
Wheel base - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum 12 inches
Wheelbase -------------------------------------- Maximum 16 inches
Vehicle width maximum ---------- outside tire to outside tire ----------- 19.5 inches
Transmission - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Must be multi speed gear reduction. Diffs inside the transmission are allowed only. Front and rear brakes allowed.
Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .12ci to .28c
Motor -------------------------------------- Brushed or Brushless maximum 2 motors (mod or stock)
Carb ------------------------------------------------- No size restriction. Carb must mount securely to the motor.
Exhaust ------------------------------------------- Pipes must meet the 85 decibel limit and have no movable parts in them.
Minimum weight - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Stroke .12ci to .20.999ci Small blocks: OR 4 stroke .26 OR Electric = 7lbs. 6 oz.minimum weight.
2 Stroke .21 to .28 Big blocks: 4 Stroke .40-.56 = 4300 grams (~9.5 pounds) minimum weight
Maximum weight for the safety of turn marshals ------------------- 13 pounds 6 ounces
Power ------------------------------------- NIMH-NICD-Lipo maximum voltage 16.8v
Fuel Tanks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Single fuel tanks only.
Fuel Tank Volume Rule ----------------- Based on motor size. .20999 or less will be limited to a maximum of 150mililitres/cc ------------- .21 and over is limited to a maximum of 175mililitres/cc. This includes fuel line from tank to carb and filter(s).
Bodies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Truck or SUV (no buggy or car bodies allowed )
Bumpers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Bumpers are optional. If used, must not extend further than 1" past the body on the front and rear.
Rear Spoiler/wing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A spoiler/wing is optional.
Skid Plates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Skid Plates must not extend further than 1" past the body on the front and rear.
Wheels --------------------------------------------- Must be manufactured for Monster Trucks.
Wheel Mounting -------------------------------- Wheel mounting - Must be securely mounted at all times.
Tires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Must be rubber only. No tires created for other vehicle types even if they fit the specifications will be allowed. Cutting or modifying the tread is allowed. Modifying the tire carcass by sectioning or narrowing is prohibited. Due to the varying sizes of wheels available for Monster Trucks it IS legal to trim the mounting bead of a tire produced for the Monster Truck class to make it fit a Monster Truck rim. Example - Bowtie on a REVO wheel. All tire measurements reference the carcass dimensions and does not include the tread depth or width.
Tire diameter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum - 5.1" (mounted)
Tire width - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum - 2.75"(mounted)

Race lengths- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Qualifiers - 5 to 10 minutes, Main events - 15 to 60 minutes

NOTES:
1. All Standard MT's will run in the same class. Big block/small block is no longer an issue, larger displacement engines have a heavier minimum weight to compensate.
2. If a truck is modified so it does not fit these rules it must run in the Arena Truck Class. The RC Pro official will make the final decision.





Arena Truck Class

Scale -1/8
Description:
Any Monster Truck that does not 100% meet the MONSTER TRUCK specifications while still meeting the below guidelines will run in the Arena Truck Class.

Minimum track width - - - - - - - - - - - - - Continuous 10 feet (same as 8th scales)
Wheel base - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum 12 inches
Wheelbase -------------------------------------- Maximum 16 inches
Vehicle width maximum ---------- outside tire to outside tire ----------- 19.5 inches
Transmission/diff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Single speed direct drive (1/8 buggy) style driveline only.
Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .12ci to .28ci
Carb ------------------------------------------------- No size restriction. Carb must mount securely to the motor.
Exhaust ------------------------------------------- Pipes must meet the 85 decibel limit and have no movable parts in them.
Minimum weight - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7lbs. 6 oz. minimum weight
Maximum weight for the safety of turn marshals ------------------- 13 pounds 6 ounces
Fuel Tanks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Single fuel tanks only no more than 150mililitres/cc. This includes fuel line from tank to carb and filter(s).
Bodies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Truck or SUV (no buggy or car bodies allowed )
Bumpers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Bumpers are optional. If used, must not extend further than 1" past the body on the front and rear.
Rear Spoiler/Wing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A spoiler/wing is optional.
Skid Plates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Skid Plates must not extend further than 1" past the body on the front and rear.
Wheels --------------------------------------------- Must be manufactured for Monster Trucks.
Wheel Mounting -------------------------------- Wheel mounting - Must be securely mounted at all times.
Tires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Must be rubber only. No tires created for other vehicle types even if they fit the specifications will be allowed. Cutting or modifying the tread is allowed. Modifying the tire carcass by sectioning or narrowing is prohibited. Due to the varying sizes of wheels available for Monster Trucks it IS legal to trim the mounting bead of a tire produced for the Monster Truck class to make it fit a Monster Truck rim. Example - Bowtie on a REVO wheel. All tire measurements reference the carcass dimensions and does not include the tread depth or width.
Tire diameter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum - 4.55" (mounted)
Tire width - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum - 2.25"(mounted)
The Panther LP is referenced for this size and will be the absolute smallest tire legal.

Race lengths- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Qualifiers - 5 to 10 minutes, Main events - 15 to 60 minutes

[legobrains]

Seems to be alot of these posts lately:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...ighlight=muggy
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...ighlight=muggy

These should help you...

[E-Revonut]

Thanks for the info