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TexasSP · 05.30.2009, 07:01 PM

I guess my question is why 80?

Do you really understand what it takes to make 80 mph and what your truck/truggy will handle like at those speeds?

Do you really understand the setup time it will take on the suspension and tires wheels to maintain those speeds? You also have to find tires that will stay together.

Most nitro trucks that claim 45+ never get above 40. The speed ratings given are on flat street conditions with the maxed out gearing and a perfect tune.

I have found most people are shocked when they see my revo going 40-43 and always think it is much faster. I have had it up above 60 and will tell you it's no picnic. You also need a nice long area to get these speeds. I have also had my new LST2 brushless conversion near 60 and it is screaming at that point.

There is a lot that goes into speed and it takes time and money to have a good reliable setup. Running the 1.5d at 70 mph and doing wheelies with it is just silly. When I want speed runs with my trucks they are geared differently than if I am running off road and/or just bashing around.

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TexasSP Something, anything, nothing Offline Posts: 2,747 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX	05.30.2009, 07:01 PM I guess my question is why 80? Do you really understand what it takes to make 80 mph and what your truck/truggy will handle like at those speeds? Do you really understand the setup time it will take on the suspension and tires wheels to maintain those speeds? You also have to find tires that will stay together. Most nitro trucks that claim 45+ never get above 40. The speed ratings given are on flat street conditions with the maxed out gearing and a perfect tune. I have found most people are shocked when they see my revo going 40-43 and always think it is much faster. I have had it up above 60 and will tell you it's no picnic. You also need a nice long area to get these speeds. I have also had my new LST2 brushless conversion near 60 and it is screaming at that point. There is a lot that goes into speed and it takes time and money to have a good reliable setup. Running the 1.5d at 70 mph and doing wheelies with it is just silly. When I want speed runs with my trucks they are geared differently than if I am running off road and/or just bashing around. www.cubicle101.com A friends comic strip website.