Gt2

[Nitr0]

Hey well I want to get into nitro after being in electric for a month, electric leaves me longing for the nitro noise and the cool feel of it. Alot of people are going to be running a gt2 so I was wondering if this is a good car to get started that is user friendly,durable, and a high performer. I was really thinking of getting the ft and building it up with decent race stuff so I could actually learn about how it runs instead of just gassing it and going.What else do I need besides an engine?( reccomendations please?)Is the gt2 even a good car, if not,whats another 2wd stadium truck that would be better,around same price?

Thanks so much and GREAT SITE awesome stuff!
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[squeeforever]

First off, welcome to the forums. Second, I would definately stay away from nitro, but if you insist, I would go with the Jato 3.3. It, combined with a few small modifications can make for a nice truck.

[Nitr0]

squee arent you the nitro crazy person hating electric? Why do you hate it?
Can anyone else chime in about this car and nitro in general if you could kindly do so.

[crazyjr]

The GT2 is a nice truck, i have one and love it. Its a huge improvement over the GT. I haven't run mine too much yet but it seems real stable compared to a friends GT

[squeeforever]

Why would I be a nitro crazy electric hating person? If I was, I'm sure I would'nt be a Mod. :p I love electrics. Actually, I sold all my nitros to further improve me electric collection. :)

[Nitr0]

may i ask why you sold your nitro stuff and to upgrade your lectric collection, i only ask because i dont wanna get a nitro and then ahve no idea what the heck im doing and be super lost..

[jnev]

Many fo the member here just don't liek the hassle of nitro. Like me for example, I hate tuning, they are noisy, and htey get a lot dirtier after you drive them. Justa few reasons. Electrics are quieter, no maintanence, minimal amount of cleaning and they can be faster, and run for longer with the right set up.

[wallot]

What I started to like about nitros is that you just go buy one and enjoy lots of power unlike big BL where you have to invest much more money to get same and more power.
However i loved the look of my nitro friends when they seen my maxx accelerate and doing wheelies (or most often backflips from standstill - landing on roof ofcourse :) ) on gravel

[squeeforever]

Originally Posted by Nitr0

may i ask why you sold your nitro stuff and to upgrade your lectric collection, i only ask because i dont wanna get a nitro and then ahve no idea what the heck im doing and be super lost..

Nitro is a hassle...Don't get me wrong, I will probably own another, purely for racing, mind you. I don't have a job as of yet and to get my electric trucks like I wanted them, something had to go....Nitro was an obvious choice...

[crazyjr]

I agree to a certian point Squee, but in the words of the great Indian Larry (custom bike builder, for those who are not familar with the name)" In order to gain from a particular hobby/profession, you must embrace all aspects including the ones you don't like. That way you gain from the total experience". I play with both and love them for different reasons. For those who are interested, I come from an electric background.

[MetalMan]

I've done nitro in the past, and my experiences have pushed me toward electric RC. Since I work at the LHS I also work with nitro vehicles, so I'm certainely not a noob when it comes to nitro. I can tune, start, or do whatever with them, sometimes even better than the other nitro guys there. But the general work involved with nitro is just not worth it to me. And nitro engines don't have as good of a lifespan as BL motors do (in terms of use, assuming neither is abused). I still have my first BL motor from almost 2 1/2 years ago, and it still is running fine (Feigao 8L).

Electrics offer more power, and are offering more and more power all the time. Batteries are improving, ESCs are improving, and high quality motors can be acquired. Nitro engines aren't improving much at all (as I see it), especially in comparison to electric power systems.

[BP-Revo]

Yea...I only use nitro for bashing since I can just keep putting fuel in. Lately I've been just driving my electrics and I hand my nitro's over to whatever buddies wanna come drive.

I do like nitro, but BL power just owns. (I really can't find a better way to describe it).

So, until they come out with a Supercharged 4-Stroke (or maybe a Turbo hehe), I'll stick to electric for racing and speed, nitro for bashing.

The one nitro I would race is a Revo with a 3.3 though...looks to be awesome. I can just imagine it to drive with my 2.5R but with a heck of alot more power...

I personally like nitro powerbands better (I like high revving, top end power), but BL power still has more there, and has ALOT more down low, so its my new fix for speed and power.

Its priceless when you ask your buddy "nitro or electric" and he choses nitro, then you drag race, and you smoke him (and your own truck lol).

One of my buddies thats going to get a truck soon wanted nitro and was wondering what kind he should get. Now his only requirements is that its BL and 4wd lol...


PS. I agree with squee though...Jato is a heck of a truck. I love my Jato 2.5...too bad my dad like it in nitro form (its his truck) cause I'd love to drop a MM5700 on 3S in that sucker and see it romp on Jato 3.3's lol

[Nitr0]

So basically I thought it through and I was thinking of getting nutha electric soooo heres what i was thinking strictly racing.


Ft t4 with novak/gtb 4.5 or 5.5 dnno which yet for big track 2 straights
Airtronics 94758z .06 seconds speed 6volts? typo? feedback on it for racing?
Spektrm dx2
2s carbon lipo orion,( already have)
Ice charger ( already have)
Posi lock quick changes in rear

That should give me one KILLER racing setup.
commments suggestions?
Thanks for stepping in lectric guys:018: Im converted AHH!!

oh wait, it says for that servo I will only be able to run futaba jr hitec and hobbico systems? that mean i cant use ma dx2?

[glassdoctor]

I don't think you need or should run a 4.5 motor... or maybe even a 5.5 if you are serious about racing. A 6.5 on lipo is already stupid fast on a track. Just my opinion.

I have seen some 5.5 run in trucks but most of the guys say it's too much and they dial it back. So I say the 5.5 and be ready to calm it down.... slow is fast. ;)

[BP-Revo]

Some guys at my track actually run a 4.5 in their 4wd buggies.