Duratrax Firehammer MT.....why so much $$$$ ?

[Y2KGTP]

Duratrax Firehammer MT best price I can find is 875$

There is not really that much to the vehicle.....why so much? Makes me want to start building my own version and sell it.....some sort of custom Chassis, Truggy suspension pieces, and LST wheels.....and then drop a "cheap" 23cc weadwacker engine in it to get it moving......

http://www.duratrax.com/cars/dtxd98-firehammer/dtxd98-chassis-main.jpg

[Y2KGTP]

Was looking on tower hobbies....parts seem fairly cheap,
Chassis = 84.99
Rear upper & lower arms = 8.98
Front upper & lower arms = 8.98
gas tank = 12.99
engine mounting plate = 1.79

You get the point......it appears you almost could make a 1/5 roller with
an engine for around 400$, minus electronics


http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVSEARCH=Duratrax+Firehammer+MT&FVPROFIL=++&search3=Go

[MattHiggins]

I'm thinking it will cost you a lot more to make your own 1/5-scale gas-powered truck. Plus, DuraTrax distributes it to hundreds of hobby stores and offer parts support. The FireHammer MT includes: a failsafe; a Futaba FM radio; metal gear servos for steering and throttle; a pre-painted, pre-trimmed body; a kill switch; a parts warrenty; a receiver pack and charger; pre-glued tires; aluminum shocks with threaded bodies; a clutch ... "You get the point"

Now, I've driven the FireHammer MT, and it's worth the money. Is it a lot of money? Sure it is, but it's still one of the least expensive large-scale RC vehicles on the market.

Hey, if you can pull it off, more power to ya. I just think the FireHammer MT might not be for everyone (what is?), but it's worth the money.

[Y2KGTP]

I'm thinking it will cost you a lot more to make your own 1/5-scale gas-powered truck. Plus, DuraTrax distributes it to hundreds of hobby stores and offer parts support. The FireHammer MT includes: a failsafe; a Futaba FM radio; metal gear servos for steering and throttle; a pre-painted, pre-trimmed body; a kill switch; a parts warrenty; a receiver pack and charger; pre-glued tires; aluminum shocks with threaded bodies; a clutch ... "You get the point"

Now, I've driven the FireHammer MT, and it's worth the money. Is it a lot of money? Sure it is, but it's still one of the most least expensive large-scale RC vehicles on the market.

Yeah, I have to agree with you on that one......it does look fun. I now find it under 800$ after looking around a bit.....it might be the perfect toy for when not out tinkering with Nitro racing.

[NIdaho Mudder]

I spotted this the other day not sure if its even close to what your looking for but have a peak anyways

http://www.model-works.org/products.php?cat=8

[Y2KGTP]

I spotted this the other day not sure if its even close to what your looking for but have a peak anyways

http://www.model-works.org/products.php?cat=8

Sweet, thanks for the link....I live in the Chicago burbs, so this is a local pick-up for me as well.....makes it even more tempting :D

[NIdaho Mudder]

if ya get one let me know, was kinda interested myself, I really wanted a 4x4 one myself

[Y2KGTP]

if ya get one let me know, was kinda interested myself, I really wanted a 4x4 one myself

The place allows local pickup as well, so sounds good! I'm thinking it over....

[pep37412000]

hello I'm new here but I just got the firehammer mt and it's nice runs good but the bulkheads and arms don't take alot of abuse LOL ask me how I know need help on how to tune though but other than that it's a good truck can't wait for hopups same truck as the xtm grizzly

[Y2KGTP]

I was looking at 1 of these for a bit:

http://www.model-works.org/proddetail.php?prod=CA-01

but decided I'd rather have something I can race, so picked up a couple sportwerks turmoil 1:8th buggies instead.

[pep37412000]

so you stay in joliet, I was there last year at the track they hae there it was cool need to get back there I still have alot of nitro 1/8 scale thinking about getting out of the nitro and just go gas I listed my revo 3.3 on ebay last night LOL

[dude7422]

hi all have a look here this one is sweetest of all and maker says march 2007 http://www.teamk1racing.com/k1/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=7&Itemid=8

[dude7422]

hi me again and a lot of the fire hammer parts are the same as fg mt parts

[pep37412000]

ok so I have the fire hammer mt which would take some of the same parts that the regular fire hammer takes and some fg parts will fit so can you tell me what parts fit from an fg if I want to put a new motor and a after market pipe what do you suggest hhhheeeeeeeelp me please :o some one I am a new gasser i'm use to nitro

[Kuldeep]

hi all have a look here this one is sweetest of all and maker says march 2007 http://www.teamk1racing.com/k1/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=7&Itemid=8



NOW THATS EXCELLENT

Finally a AWD WeedWacker.
It looks like a beefed up Savage++++
Dual Suspension++++
AWD++++
AWD++++
AWD++++

[awnelson]

that truck is high on my wants list. If I'm not mistaken, MCD can be made 4WD.

[NIdaho Mudder]

Yea i have been drooling on the MCD's and they have a few 4x4's i have emailed the company twice to get information on importing with no reply yet.