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Old 03-19-2008, 06:33 PM
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You would need to install a drill starting system. EZ Starting is good, I really do not know why so many people hate it. Mine lasts about between 40 or 50 starts before it dies and needs to be charged again. And my onboard batteries that control the servos are 4 AA batteries.
more like 4 or 5 at the most. Bryces lasts for like 3-4 charges.
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more like 4 or 5 at the most. Bryces lasts for like 3-4 charges.
i had that problem with mine its just the battery for the start box is weak, get a new one and your good to go for another 6 month to a year
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more like 4 or 5 at the most. Bryces lasts for like 3-4 charges.
Nah, not for me. Mine is amazing and starts the truck up almost instantly! IDK what Bryce's starter problem is. Tell him to get a new battery. I use a Piranha with a 30 minute quick charger.
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is a traxxas jato 3.3. just as good because i might be getting that but im paying cash
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is a traxxas jato 3.3. just as good because i might be getting that but im paying cash
Just as good compared to which other RC?
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Just as good compared to which other RC?
The T-Maxx. Anyway...if it is your first nitro, then do not get it. One high speed crash into a curb, tree, or pole, and your jato is dead. It is NOT a good starter nitro no matter what age you are. It is capable of extremely high speeds. I would go with the T-Maxx. Do some research, then decide. The Jato is capable of very high speeds which requires skill to drive.
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The T-Maxx. Anyway...if it is your first nitro, then do not get it. One high speed crash into a curb, tree, or pole, and your jato is dead. It is NOT a good starter nitro no matter what age you are. It is capable of extremely high speeds. I would go with the T-Maxx. Do some research, then decide. The Jato is capable of very high speeds which requires skill to drive.
what is the jato? stopped keeping track of the traxxas stuff just after the first 4tec came out
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The T-Maxx. Anyway...if it is your first nitro, then do not get it. One high speed crash into a curb, tree, or pole, and your jato is dead. It is NOT a good starter nitro no matter what age you are. It is capable of extremely high speeds. I would go with the T-Maxx. Do some research, then decide. The Jato is capable of very high speeds which requires skill to drive.
Alright, now that I know what he's wanting to compare the Jato too, I have more of a basis to go on.

Since the Traxxas Jato and the Traxxas T-Maxx are in two seperate classes, they're quite hard to compare. The Traxxas T-Maxx, as you already know, is an offroad, beater style nitro truck whilst the Traxxas Jato is more of an onroad speed-demon. It all depends on what you want to do with your truck and how much care you want to tend to it with.

The Traxxas T-Maxx is known for being tough and rugged, as well as being able to do just about anything you throw at it. They great for some enjoyable speed, as well as great bashing offroad. They're also quite durable when upgraded to RPM plastics and alloy metals.

The same goes for the Traxxas Jato durability wise when upgraded, but many have found that the stock plastic (due to it's size difference, location and design) is a little bit weaker and tends to break a little bit easier than that of a Traxxas T-Maxx. These Traxxas' Jato's are meant for all out racing, grip and acceleration, while the Traxxas T-Maxx was solely meant for offroad racing and trail driving.

Again, it all depends on what you plan to do with your truck. I'd venture to assume that the Traxxas Jato is a little bit more exensive and a little bit harder to maintain than the Traxxas T-Maxx.

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what is the jato? stopped keeping track of the traxxas stuff just after the first 4tec came out
This is the Traxxas Jato.
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pending about what Donziikid said. Im going to have to go with the Traxxas t-maxx. it sounds like an awesome truck for my kind of offroading. I like offroading very much. Do the parts to fix it cost very much? If so about how much, what is the price range?
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pending about what Donziikid said. Im going to have to go with the Traxxas t-maxx. it sounds like an awesome truck for my kind of offroading. I like offroading very much. Do the parts to fix it cost very much? If so about how much, what is the price range?
That all depends on what part you need to replace, and what you want to replace it with. Here's a towerhobbies.com comparative:


RPM (Plastic) set of A-Arms.
These will run you $11 a set. You would need to buy two of these to replace the front A-Ams or rear A-Arms.
Total to replace front two: $22+shipping.
Integy (Alloy) upper A-Arms. These will run you $32 a set. And you'd need to buy the matching lower A-Arms.
Total to replace front two: $64+shipping.

Here's TowerHobbies replacement/optional parts list. Check it out: found here.
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