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Boredgord · 04-15-2010, 09:27 AM

I bought one of these, it was cheap. got the ready-set version. it'll be my 1st nitro vehicle and if I hate the SC version of it I'll buy a foam bumper and road tires and make it into the rally version

dznutz · 04-15-2010, 07:09 PM

my brother has one and we drove it at the track the other day. durability and availability of parts is definately an issue.

issues for me:
1. is a self made parachute = lower body and cut some holes to vent
2. labeled as a 1/10 scale = my blitz is bigger than it
3. hard to find parts = stock up on parts when you can
4. no adjustable parts or spares from factor = comeon kyosho get with the program
5. need stiffer springs in the rear = squats like no other

tips so far:
1. calibers mounted on split sixes fit if you drill the mounting hole a bit.
2. it is a nitro powered so easy up on the throttle when wanting to be a fighter pilot
3. tires are super soft becareful running on the road... trust me I tore up one 5 mins from unboxing...

not putting it down it is a fun truck to run, but some kinks still need to be worked out...

Boredgord · 04-15-2010, 11:03 PM

I like it cause there's 4 different vehicles based on the same platfprm and a local kysho guy here called infernosonly.com plus my LHS has a pile of spares. I think I should be ok.
http://kyoshoamerica.com/R246/index...._num=R246-3005 is the 1st hopup I'ma get. Also if I truly dislike nitro I'll get the electric mounts/guts from the DBX VE which again is essentially the same vehicle

dznutz · 04-16-2010, 12:10 PM

post pics/video when you get it

wolf16731 · 04-16-2010, 12:42 PM

I just wish more companies made nitro versions. That would be sweet! I just wish there was a purpose built 2wd nitro SCT. I personally wouldn't mind HPI converting an MT2 to a short course truck. That, for me, would be ideal because if I want 2wd, I will just remove the front driveshaft coming from the center tranny and call it good. And I could put it back in for some 4wd action!

Yulian · 05-26-2010, 12:22 PM

try this to your drt.

1). replace your drt body with hpi defender 90 1/9 scale.
2). adjust 4 shocks to the highest
3). add 4 small aluminum plate on the top of the shock
4). finally your drt will be more realistic.

see my pics here...

Pics of my DRT

do this same thing to 3 or 4 drts, make a one make race, make video, and share on youtube.

Boredgord · 05-28-2010, 06:34 AM

There will be more info on the DRT when I get time to play with it. I've recently become addicted to Nitro vehicles and have gotten a Losi Ten-T and a Savage as well. I'm also going to put my RC8 FT back to Nitro. Right now I'm looking into alternatives to the pull start as I really despise it.

Yulian · 05-31-2010, 12:16 PM

pull up starter is not a problem if use hpi defender body. even for refueling i dont need to open the body.

check this out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW-PHBetASg

Peli · 06-01-2010, 12:29 AM

Love the Landy DRT....looks awesome on the track,would look great screaming across some trails

Maybe try and get the smoke to come out the rear,or out a big fat sidepipe

jonpfive · 06-01-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf16731

I just wish more companies made nitro versions. That would be sweet! I just wish there was a purpose built 2wd nitro SCT. I personally wouldn't mind HPI converting an MT2 to a short course truck. That, for me, would be ideal because if I want 2wd, I will just remove the front driveshaft coming from the center tranny and call it good. And I could put it back in for some 4wd action!

I can get you into contact with a friend of mine who had chassis made to make the AE GT2 into an SCGT2. Chassis is 6061 aluminum that is CNC waterjetted. He had a few of them made and would part with one I'm sure.

Boredgord · 06-01-2010, 06:32 PM

a friend of mine just gave me an MT2 in pieces but complete, with 3 .15 engines, 1 is brand new. all I need is some time and a bearing kit.....

wolf16731 · 06-30-2010, 01:55 PM

I just put my MT2 on Ebay. Gotta create some funding for the Hyper 7!

derailed75 · 04-22-2012, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf16731

I just wish more companies made nitro versions. That would be sweet! I just wish there was a purpose built 2wd nitro SCT. I personally wouldn't mind HPI converting an MT2 to a short course truck. That, for me, would be ideal because if I want 2wd, I will just remove the front driveshaft coming from the center tranny and call it good. And I could put it back in for some 4wd action!

Wish granted AE has the SC10GT on the way.

04-15-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
Boredgord Basher Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 82	I did it I bought one of these, it was cheap. got the ready-set version. it'll be my 1st nitro vehicle and if I hate the SC version of it I'll buy a foam bumper and road tires and make it into the rally version Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-15-2010, 07:09 PM	#2
dznutz Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SinCircusTown Posts: 44	my brother has one and we drove it at the track the other day. durability and availability of parts is definately an issue. issues for me: 1. is a self made parachute = lower body and cut some holes to vent 2. labeled as a 1/10 scale = my blitz is bigger than it 3. hard to find parts = stock up on parts when you can 4. no adjustable parts or spares from factor = comeon kyosho get with the program 5. need stiffer springs in the rear = squats like no other tips so far: 1. calibers mounted on split sixes fit if you drill the mounting hole a bit. 2. it is a nitro powered so easy up on the throttle when wanting to be a fighter pilot 3. tires are super soft becareful running on the road... trust me I tore up one 5 mins from unboxing... not putting it down it is a fun truck to run, but some kinks still need to be worked out... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-15-2010, 11:03 PM	#3
Boredgord Basher Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 82	I like it cause there's 4 different vehicles based on the same platfprm and a local kysho guy here called infernosonly.com plus my LHS has a pile of spares. I think I should be ok. http://kyoshoamerica.com/R246/index...._num=R246-3005 is the 1st hopup I'ma get. Also if I truly dislike nitro I'll get the electric mounts/guts from the DBX VE which again is essentially the same vehicle Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-16-2010, 12:10 PM	#4
dznutz Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SinCircusTown Posts: 44	post pics/video when you get it Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

04-16-2010, 12:42 PM	#5
wolf16731 Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina Posts: 2,440	I just wish more companies made nitro versions. That would be sweet! I just wish there was a purpose built 2wd nitro SCT. I personally wouldn't mind HPI converting an MT2 to a short course truck. That, for me, would be ideal because if I want 2wd, I will just remove the front driveshaft coming from the center tranny and call it good. And I could put it back in for some 4wd action! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

05-26-2010, 12:22 PM	#6
Yulian Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: JKT Indonesia Posts: 5	try this to your drt. 1). replace your drt body with hpi defender 90 1/9 scale. 2). adjust 4 shocks to the highest 3). add 4 small aluminum plate on the top of the shock 4). finally your drt will be more realistic. see my pics here... Pics of my DRT do this same thing to 3 or 4 drts, make a one make race, make video, and share on youtube. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

05-28-2010, 06:34 AM	#7
Boredgord Basher Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 82	There will be more info on the DRT when I get time to play with it. I've recently become addicted to Nitro vehicles and have gotten a Losi Ten-T and a Savage as well. I'm also going to put my RC8 FT back to Nitro. Right now I'm looking into alternatives to the pull start as I really despise it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

05-31-2010, 12:16 PM	#8
Yulian Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: JKT Indonesia Posts: 5	pull up starter is not a problem if use hpi defender body. even for refueling i dont need to open the body. check this out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW-PHBetASg Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-01-2010, 12:29 AM	#9
Peli Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia !!! Posts: 657	Love the Landy DRT....looks awesome on the track,would look great screaming across some trails Maybe try and get the smoke to come out the rear,or out a big fat sidepipe Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-01-2010, 06:32 PM	#11
Boredgord Basher Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 82	a friend of mine just gave me an MT2 in pieces but complete, with 3 .15 engines, 1 is brand new. all I need is some time and a bearing kit..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-30-2010, 01:55 PM	#12
wolf16731 Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina Posts: 2,440	I just put my MT2 on Ebay. Gotta create some funding for the Hyper 7! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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