New here and needed some help.

[TheOne]

RC-Monster Mike, do ya think you can make that list for me without the E-Maxx? If I can get away with spending less I will do it except when it comes to buying things used.

I had a bad experience with a NTC3 and a OFNA Hyper 7 Pro that were used but in "good condition". Worst $500 I ever spent but I fixed them up and got $610 for them which allowed me to get my first Revo.

[RC-Monster Mike]

Sure I can. Please send me an e-mail detailing what kind of truck you are looking for and I will gladly reply with several parts options as well as prices and recommendations based on your needs.
Also, let me respond to some of the posts in this thread:
The Integy stuff isn't pure crap. It is molded aluminum that cost around half of what the UE suspension costs. I have a couple of them on my trucks that have been trouble free for over a year. If you smash into things at a rapid rate of speed, they will of course bend, but I race every week and have yet to get a failure. I do agree, however, that the UE is much higher quality and much stronger as well, but it is also a bit pricey(not saying it isn't worth the money-I own just about every UE part for the maxx trucks- but I would be bankrupt if all my trucks were outfitted with these parts!). The FLM suspension is nearly bulletproof as well, and is considerably less expensive. If you want the very best, go UE without question. If you want nice, but not quite $THAT$ nice, Integy or FLM are simply other options. Ga bulks are bulletproof, but they also weigh a ton and are expensive. If this is what you want, then it is an excellent product, but if you want a light weight racer, there are many other options to consider.

sorry didn't know you wanted all new. Yea forget just about anything UE since that is costly new.

[squeeforever]

you can always get gorillamaxx suspension. in my opinion its the nicest. IMHO i think that the ue is overrated and to expensive.

Originally posted by squeeforever
you can always get gorillamaxx suspension. in my opinion its the nicest. IMHO i think that the ue is overrated and to expensive.

Opinions are like..... everyone has one. Actually I totaly forgot about the g-maxx suspension. From what I hear its pretty good.

[Chase023]

Actually I am assuming that Integy bends easily because they might use a lower grade of Aluminum like the 2030 or some 2000 series. Or that their designs are not as sturdy, but doesn't mean they are crap. Actually its not that bad.
Also people don't seem to understand sometimes that a crash will equal broken and bent parts regardless because it depends how and how fast it hit.

Funny thing in RC seems to be that a few OPINIONS can sometimes turn into a fact or a big overall view on parts and etc. Like a few people thought all GPM Parts are cast and assumed that all GPM = crap but that is totally untrue.

I like UE parts, and I know they are expensive, but with anything in life, you get what you pay for usually, not always but usually.
I like their parts so I combined UE with Gorilla on my Super G-Maxx (Supermaxx parts with Gorilla parts).

The G3 suspension is good. Especially after they replaced the upper A-Arms. Mine takes a beating when it rolls and etc and it still is fine. The original Upper A-Arms weren't too great because it bent too easily but the revised ones solved that problem.

[maxxdude1234]

Originally posted by Chase023
Actually I am assuming that Integy bends easily because they might use a lower grade of Aluminum like the 2030 or some 2000 series. Or that their designs are not as sturdy, but doesn't mean they are crap. Actually its not that bad.

I believe that integy's components are die cast aswell, not milled. This reduces strength, but is cheaper to do - as shown in the prices. However, the integy bulks are very light and unless you are a serious basher they should hold up quite well. Personally I use GA 6061-T6 bulks - just so I know I've got the extra strength if I need it...

[Serum]

two opposites.. Integy bulks and the GA bulks (opposite in weight) a nicely balance between both are the FLM's. with their warrantee you can't go wrong.

[RC-Monster Mike]

I believe the Integy is 6061 aluminum, but it is cast instead of cnc machined.

[squeeforever]

so are the integy about the same as stock weight? give or take and ounce?

[RC-Monster Mike]

The Integy Pro 3 is a bit heavier than stock (few ounces), but the handling improvement is worth the weight. the racer x is only an ounce or so heavier than stock, with better fit and finish. Of course this level of quality comes with a price.

[squeeforever]

what about the integy bulks? i think if i get aluminum suspension is would be gorillamaxx anyway.

[RC-Monster Mike]

The Integy bulks are a little under 2oz heavier than the stock plastic-the lightest aluminum bulks to my knowledge.

[Serum]

Ever weighted the new FLM bulks? they are not too heavy either i guess, and they are machined instead of molded.

[maxxdude1234]

from FLM's website:

stock bulkheads - 23 grams
FLM bulkheads - 55 grams