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BrianG · **Looking to buy MT/Truggy -** 12.16.2008, 01:14 PM

All,

I kinda regret selling my Revo. Tough as nails and could go anywhere. I thought about getting another one, but figured I'd check here for other options.

I'm looking for a VERY lightly used MT or truggy roller. I want something with bullet-proof diffs, shocks, shock towers, drivetrain, etc. Leaning more to a MT because of suspension travel. This kinda led me to a Muggy, but am open to other options.

So, if anyone has something that fits that description, is in pristine condition, and wants to part with it for a decent price, let me know. I also have a few items (in sig) I can use as partial trade.

If I can't find anything, I'll probably just go get a new kit, or check eBay...

bdebde · 12.16.2008, 04:30 PM

I really like my Muggy, and the diffs can be had cheap and are nearly indestructible if done right. Just be sure to get the upgrade hard anodized chassis or other aftermarket one and all is good. The only weak spot is the bulks, but it usually takes an impact to break them. I have way overpowered it on occasion, and cartwheels cause no problem. Backflips tended to take out body posts, but that was without a wing at the time.

t-maxxracer32 · 12.16.2008, 06:23 PM

ive had 2 muggys and they are alot of fun. the one i had recently broke its shock tower the first jump i went off of. i was wide open and hit a jump that landed in the streeet so i guess you should expect something to break.

overall great MT/truggy

JThiessen · 12.16.2008, 08:08 PM

Someone on here just (I mean yesterday!) let a Muggy go for real cheap on E-Bay. Had the RCM Mount and battery tray in it. I thought it was T-Maxxracer, but maybe not.

Yesterday there was also a new buy it now 8ight-T for about 300 bones on Ebay.

rawfuls · 12.16.2008, 08:29 PM

I have a EMaxx 3906, doesn't fit your requirements I believe, or does it? -.^

pb4ugo · 12.16.2008, 08:42 PM

I'm about to list or trade off my wife's Savage X SS since it's just sitting on the shelf. It has a half gallon of use on it. I'm gonna let it go as a true roller, no engine or electronics. Mine (built at the same time, together) has been the toughest truck I've ever seen. I'm mainly hoping to get an esc or motor as the end result, but I'm open. LMK if you want more info/pics.

t-maxxracer32 · 12.16.2008, 09:03 PM

it was me. i actually ended up selling it to a member on the forum for a pretty good price i thought.

1 day too late!

BL_RV0 · 12.16.2008, 10:27 PM

I have a MGT I could sell, shoot me a PM.

12.16.2008, 10:34 PM

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BrianG · 12.17.2008, 02:38 PM

Thanks all for the offers/suggestions. I was kinda leaning towards a Muggy, but if I can scrape the funds together fast enough, I have the option to get an XT8 from a member here. And no, I won't say who's selling it because I want first dibs!

So, if anyone wants the items in my sig, now would be a GREAT time.

Although, I technically don't have the HV-110 in my posession since Castle still has it...

lincpimp · 12.17.2008, 02:50 PM

If I may throw in a couple pennies...

I would get a lst2 over the muggy. My preference of course, but I do have both, and the lst is the better basher. It has a little more ground clearance, a little more suspension travel, and I prefer the tranny setup over the muggy's center diff.

I do have the FOC gear setup, with the gears swapped, a tdr single speed hub and am waiting on a tdr lst motor mount. I run 23/59 gearing and with a 1500kv motor on 6s with 40 series bowties it is at the perfect bash/play speed of 40mph.

Lst/muggy diffs are stout, especially with the al cases and the heavy duty 8t diff cups. I doubt that you will find a stronger drivetrain. I started with a new aftershock, which was not a bad price once I sold the radio and nitro stuff. But the aftershock has the lst1 suspension arms and hubs, and the lst2 are much stronger, as are the axles (true 1/8 type with 8mm ends and big bearings). Weight distribution is good with the battery in front of the tranny and the motor and esc behind. I run a 4500 30c 6s lipo, hacker c50 11xl (soon to be 1521 1y) and a MMM.

If you plan to buy either sign up to the lstforums. Tons of very good info there, and very little fluff to work around.

dirt101 · 12.17.2008, 05:34 PM

I have had two revos and they were sweet no doubt, but I thought the drivetrain was very weak. I used to break the diffs when it was nitro, and every once and a while a tranny gear.

Then I got an MGT. It was definitly a sweet ride. you could basically drive the thing like you were in a parking lot, but really you could be in a rock garden. basically fly's over or through everything. The transmission gears are steel on the new ones, it has thick dogbones, and from what I hear the diffs are pretty strong. Now they dont really handle like a revo, but its definatly NOT a savage.

I dont have any experience with a muggy, so i cant really compare.

BrianG · 12.30.2008, 12:14 PM

Ok, I have narrowed it down to two options:

Losi 8T: NIB, but cheaper than retail.

XRay XT8: Used, lots of new stuff though with motor mount and battery already. Cheaper price.

I gotta make a decision! The deal on the Losi expires this week, but I won't see pictures of the xray until next week. Which would you pick?

JThiessen · 12.30.2008, 12:23 PM

8T due to parts availability. Not as "exotic" as an X-Ray, but I doubt if you would see any difference between the two when driving it.

12:51 PM

i really liked my xt8, i had some parts break that just didnt seem right , but it was when it was around 30* so that may be the cause , parts availability can be tough unless your lhs carries xray , amain is a great place for it online, if you dont mind ordering parts i say get the xt8

never owning a losi i can only lean towards what i know , but.......... the losi would be new and may be cheaper in the long run and its always nice to have a clean slate..