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Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Casketman - 07-29-2006
Sorry if this has been asked and answered before here or elsewhere. But a 3.3 Revo with a center diff still has the 2-speed tranny( Or atleast I am almost sure it does). Anyway,I am thinking of getting one and turning it into a truggy. Seeing I have yet to see a single speed tranny for the Revo. Can I still enter it in the truggy class or will I be stuck in with the other monster trucks.
I have seen that Slayden has run his 3.3 revo with the truggy's but every track has it own rules.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 07-29-2006
u can run it in the truggy class, but u will probably be at a disadvantage, buy a truggy and race in the truggy class.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Bikerman - 07-29-2006
No clue as to the rules at LH, but if you want to run with truggies, get a truggy, a revo really wont keep up
yes, with the center diff, you still have the 2-speed tranny feature
but, with the center diff
you will need:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMHP7&P=ML +
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXMHR2&P=V +
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXMHV7&P=V
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXMHW3&P=V
The last 2 links are only needed with the old 2.5 Revo, the 3.3 will bolt on with the center diff and rear brake kit
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - cemeb4dk - 07-29-2006
It still stays in with the MT class, as far as RCPS rules.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Casketman - 07-29-2006
I saw slayden say that the 3.3 kept close with the truggy's. Running laps within a second or so of the leaders. Granted,that is not leading. But with him saying that. Not bad for that motor.
I only ask because I have driven a buggy and I was just not able to really get into it. Maybe I am to comfortable with the revo. But wouldnt a truggy drive and ride like a buggy basicly? Or would it feel like a revo,just lower to the ground.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - cemeb4dk - 07-29-2006
truggy will fell more like a buggy since a truggy is based of a buggy platform. Revo to a truggy is completely different.
Slayden's revo is far from a stock revo and you have to remember he is a top driver. He was probably comparing lap times but a few seconds a lap in a half hour main equals quite a few laps down.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Rob Kass - 07-29-2006
Truggy does not drive like a buggy. It is more forgiving as far as bump and jumps go which will make it easier to drive than a buggy for most people. Differential tunning is the same so you can set it up like a buggy by changing the diff oil weight of all 3 diffs for turn-in speed and cornering characteristics.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Casketman - 07-29-2006
I understand he is a pro. And yes,-1sec lap times do add up. But we are not pros here LOL. I was just shocked that a .20 3.3 in a revo which was not all that different from stock(besides set back arms and other normal revo upgrades) did that well.
http://www.traxxas.com/support/index.php?action=artikel&cat=143&id=514&artlang=en
That is where I am getting this from.
But is LH says I cant race it,then I will just spend the money on a truggy. Why have 2 revos at the race track lol
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Ponch - 07-29-2006
Yeah, truggy is so much different from a revo, which is also different from buggies lol...I felt like in AT I could just smack the gas and the truck would grip up and go where I wanted to, and in MT I had to baby the throttle or I'd lose grip somewhat and get off course. And buggy I didn't drive long enough on the track to have a valid opinion, but when I drove my friends it was more similar to the AT, where you could get on the gas more.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Mr. Tune - 07-29-2006
Around these parts, a revo will get smacked pretty good trying to keep up with the local AT drivers.
I'm one of the faster MT drivers in the area right now, and even I know I can't touch these arena trucks.
It will be cheaper to just buy truggy versus modding and building up a revo to be competitive.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Casketman - 07-29-2006
My friend says screw it and get a lightning pro. I enjoy the revo and how it handles. And with the center diff/rear break. Who knows. I have driven a buggy before. A violator,and I didnt really like how the ride was. Fast,yes. But just how it handled the bumps and such was not for me. Maybe to used to the revo and just not enough time driving the buggy. But that is my worry. Drop all that money on a truggy and get the same feeling. I doubt I would have that problem with the revo and I can still run it lowered with the right rockers/oil/springs. But as I said before,if even with the center diff I am not going to be able to run with the truggy class(LH racing or elsewhere) then why bother. I just wanted to be sure that if I did show up with that revo set up to run in the truggy class. I would be able to. Dont want to drop all that money just to have 2 revos there but only able to race 1.
So then if truggy is the best(or only) way to go. Hot bodies Pro or Pro-R good to go with,or any other ideas. I know the CRt is a nice pick also.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - cemeb4dk - 07-29-2006
CAsketman
do you sell caskets? or work for Batesville
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Ponch - 07-29-2006
Casketman Wrote:So then if truggy is the best(or only) way to go. Hot bodies Pro or Pro-R good to go with,or any other ideas. I know the CRt is a nice pick also.
If I had the money, I'd go CRT, not the RTR one, the kit.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - cemeb4dk - 07-29-2006
I would say get a truggy, It is like buggy in set ups. But like Rob said with the longer suspension and bigger tires it is way more forgiving then a buggy. It seems the Mt class at LH and other tracks is dying down. Reason being I thik is that it is seen as a newbie class. These are made for a guy that can bash in his back yard but then still go to the track. Where as your truggies and buggy are purposely built for a track. Yes you have some that bash with them, but they are intended for the track.
I would look into a Jammin Crt or the Kyosho truck. The hotbodies is a great truck ( I had one) but it takes alot to get it up to par. The Crt Pro pretty much comes all hopped up and ready for the track.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 07-29-2006
Dont forget about the TTR truck, RTR and it runs plenty good box stock!
I have heard from too many people that revo's are money pits.
I believe that you can race a revo in the AT class bobbo did it at the nitro farm
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Casketman - 07-29-2006
I used to work for Batesville
I have seen the St-1 in a review. It does look like a tough truck.
I am alittle shocked about the HB lightning. Are you talking about all of them? I was thinking the Pro-R. Although I am not a fan of all that alum. parts on the truck.
I know a 3.3 revo with the diff/break upgrade can run. Questions are,will tracks let it run with the truggy class. And will it still contend in the top 5(depending on who is there,track setup,and so on) or will it be last all the time. That is what I was wondering and looking for what others thought. And which I got that. But now my heart is broke LOL
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - cemeb4dk - 07-29-2006
I am a funeral director, That is why I asked if you worked for Batesville. Seeing if I know you
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Ponch - 07-29-2006
Revo in AT will not be in the top 5 unless there's only 5 people there for the day.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 07-29-2006
take it from matt, he has raced every offroad class available :
lol
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Ponch - 07-29-2006
Czech-it-Out Graphics Wrote:take it from matt, he has raced every offroad class available :
Only every offroad nitro class...
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 07-29-2006
lol
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Ponch - 07-29-2006
Good for helping people out though.... I know a bit about everything lol....
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 07-29-2006
Getting 30% fuel and spare plugs for the TRR tomorrow. Break-in and reviews to follow....
Go Team TTR!
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - Ponch - 07-29-2006
You haven't even started it yet!? Jeez!!! Come out to the track with it tommrow and break it in there lol.
Revo w/ Center diff Vs. Truggy? - DAVEC-NITRO-RS4 - 07-29-2006
Nope, haven't started it. Dying to though!