Monster GT hop ups

[Nitro Freak1]

Hey im starting to update my MGT and im wondering what part i should buy first this is what i have in mind (give me any ideas to stear me the right direction) so far i have got RPM susp. arms then im going to buy a roll cage to protect the wasp 26 engine im going to get then im going to get a full set of Proline powerstroke shocks then its all going for speed servos tires ect.

[Nitro Freak1]

any one cause im hooked on upgrading and i really want to have a monster truck that can race and bash up at the track (if you guys have any tips of what type of servos and tires i should buy that would be greatly apreciated)

[stonesavage]

IF you plan on racing at kamakazie! mulchers are a must/imex or proline.pick up a high torque servo(steering)keep the truck light and reliable.

[Nitro Freak1]

ok ya thats probaly what im going to do keep it light for raceing but put in some sort of a roll cage for now since im still learning how to land lol one question is the siro 27 a good mgt engine? or should i go with a wasp still?

[stonesavage]

My first nitro buggy was in 1981 kyosho landjump 1/8 big heavy pig with a chain drive! so needless to say i have tuned many an engine and the sirio 27 had to be the biggest pain in the ass to tune ask d.i.r.t about his sirio 27 experiance >:(you would be advised to stay away. go mach 26 or picco 26. ;D

[Nitro Freak1]

ok siro is out of the question then um what is the better engine for the better price for what you get mach or picco 26?

How much are they and what is the best one for raceing also how much are the piston and sleeves cause i am a horible tuner so im try to work on that but an estimate would be nice ty for all the info so far its a big help

[Deanihilator]

If you're new to racing I'd stick with what you have for an engine.
Assuming you have the stock one.

Get some titantium turnbuckles , if you wipeout lots the stock ones will bend

Arms are prone to break(have spares)

Aluminum spindles will be a good upgrade as they are prone to break as well.....ask anyone who owns a GT

Tires are a must ....mulchers work well

Stock steering servo is high torque

And last , but not least .....get a REVO ;D

[Nitro Freak1]

lol the suspension on the Revo kicks but! hom many oz of torque does the stock stering servo have for MGT? and i have the blue RPM susp. arms so if they break ill just send em back to the factory lol 16 bucks for the arms ill send em back cost me 20 in shiping lol

[Deanihilator]

MUD.E. said:

lol the suspension on the Revo kicks but! hom many oz of torque does the stock stering servo have for MGT? and i have the blue RPM susp. arms so if they break ill just send em back to the factory lol 16 bucks for the arms ill send em back cost me 20 in shiping lol

Not sure eaxactly , but around 100 ounces , plenty for a noob.

If you go to Associated website it will tell you i'm sure.
Plus if you are running stock radio , you need to plug the battery into a spare channel as it doesn't provide enough power from the battery slot. Associated site should tell you this as well.


If you break an arm during racing , I don't think UPS can ship that fast ::)get some spares. At the very least have the stock ones on hand.

Stock engine is good for beginners , as it is fairly easy to tune.
Stick with what you have til you can around the track consistently without wiping out.

You don't need a roll cage , just keep the stock roll bar on and you should be fine.

Stock shocks work well , but the power strokes are a good upgrade if you think you need to or if you have a surplus of cash.

Best tip of all....... STAY OUT OF MY WAY !

Remember to pull over for the leader , that will be me ;D

[Nitro Freak1]

Hey lol i have been getting better at the track. and yea i have cash lol over the summer i will spend over 1000 bucks on my MGT dont know if i will spend it all though thats kinda what im thinking if i buy a new engine proline powerstroke shocks and tires probaly going to make it my own ya know suit it for my needs going to spend it on little things to so thanks for the help and ill see you guys at the track soon

[gtdriver56]

i need mgt hoop ups and if any one has them for sale or can get me some for cheap i will appreciate it alot..thanks

[Pipeous]

spares are most important. anything that can break or bend. mulchers are what I want. they work just about anywhere. joker and dirt always test all the hop ups so can attest to their qualities well lol

[gtdriver56]

DEAN GET YOUR A** TO THE TRACK I GOT BETTER AND I WANNA RACE U !~!!!!!!!!...LOL....cause sheldon don't race anymore because he needs a skid plate but he has been complaining about it for a month and won't ask roger to place an order..lol

[Shelby]

i just dont have time on saturdays, but just for that coment ill come to next race n we will se how much "better" u got