4Tec or Rustler

[Nitro~Freek]

im cought in the middle of buying one of the two traxxas machines up top, i dont have the $ to get the good stuff but still, i want a rustler of a 4tec. i want something that will go fast but be really fun to drive. i know a rustler can do good stuff but i want something that is impresive for an electric. is a 4tec in electric good? i dont know i am leaning toward an electric rustler or an electric stampede...../
HELP

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Oftenly confused... but aren't we all?

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[aspiringrcracer710]

get whatever woulkd fit your intended racing plans. TC get a 4tec, off road get a rustler. pan cars get neither!!!LOL http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif pancars get a RC10L2 from associated

Hope this eases your choice a bit

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All Hail Associated RC10T3

[chucksolo]

If you go with the Rustler, you will most likely want to get a faster motor in it eventually. I put a Trinity 17 Turn Double Monsters of Touring motor in my Protrax Rustler (a Traxxas Rustler hopped up by Horizon Hobby) and it goes about 20% faster than stock. I also put ball bearings in the wheels and that helps also.

[XXXER]

i love my rustler, but you know what, with all the crap I have done to it, It willnever REALLY be able to race with the big boys. If you plan on racing, get a T3, or XXX-T, it is more money, but it is cheaper than hopping up your rustler and it will still be more competitive. I know from experience. If you still want a Traxxas vehicle, get the 4-tec, it is a newer car and has newer technology, I think the Rustler is like 6 years old. the 4-tec would be more competitive with racing with the proper equip and set up.

[Nitro~Freek]

but my point is not to race i just wanna know which one is funner and more enjoyable.... thanks for the comments though!

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[electroman]

If i were you i would get a rustler becouse its a all around truck it has exilent off road capabilaties and its not bad on road. I was cought in the same situation i had the 4 tec for a day and didnt like it becouse i was strictly a on road car. So i returned it and got a rustler and I love it. My rustler is stock and on road i get about 25-30 min run time on road and about 20-25 off road. I recomend the rustler but thats just my opinion. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/tongue.gif

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if it doesnt have 4 wheels and a motor dont tell me about it

[gubbs3]

I hear all these people in here saying stuff about their's but you need to think about what you are going to do with yours? If all you want to do is race onroad get the 4Tec. If you want to race offroand get the rustler. My point is that if you get the 4Tec you will be limited to pavement with an offroad you can still race onroad if you want to.

[FactoryTeam Guy wannabe]

I say that if you just want something to have fun with go with the stampede all the way! It will go as fast as the rustler and it has great ground clearence for haveing even more fun in the rough stuff. It is also a great jump truck and a great backyard bomber.

[Bourbon]

To be honest with you! I have "2" electric Rustlers, a Nitro Rustler, a Electric 4TEC, and a Factory Team B3. And as far as the most enjoyable play thing of them all is the electric Rustler. One of the replies that was listed here states that the 4TEC is for street use only, that is for sure! It doesn't even like large gravel. As far as the Rustler goes, I've got stock front tires with Road Hawgs on the rear. I just purchased my second Rustler about two months ago and it came with the slipper clutch with full ball bearings. The cost was $109.00. The 4TEC is highly advanced in design but not a lot of fun to use everywhere. Buy the Rustler!

[Nitro~Freek]

YO I THANK you all for your help and judging by the man y replies i would have to say that all of you must be rustler fans.... i know i hacve been eyeballing it for a long time now and have made up my mind if i wanted to get the rustler.... duh of coarse but now it is a choice of a bass guitar or rustler rtr ultimate combo from tower hobies..... help!

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Does my Butt look like the rear of my rc?(I)

[chucksolo]

Guitar is my first hobby. Been playing for 25 years!! Great to see other musicians on the boards. Keep on pickin'.