[seanmanibog]

Hey
I just bought a duratrax nitro evader and i was wondering what everyone thought about duratrax/ it? Thanks please reply.

[vaderbxman]

The stocker motor break-in instructions are waaaaay off. PLEASE don't follow the instructions that are printed in the manual and on the DVD, because they will cause your engine to crap-out and have a very short life.

As for the durability for the rest of it, it's next to bomb-proof. My dad broke his first part today landing a jump, but he's driven it for 3 solid months, and he's done almost everything imaginable to it.

One more thing to look into is the glow starter sucks down batteries, so you will probably want a rechargable one farily quick. Other than those 2 problem, it's an awesome truck!!

Here's the PROPER instructions to breaking-in the truck:

Originally Posted by rccaruniverse.com

The new breakin instructions are:

1. Start the engine with the hi speed needle 2 1/2 turns out.
2. Then richen the setting by 1/8 turn until the truck will just barely runs
3. Finish the first tank this way at slow to medium running
4. Check temp every few minutes to make sure there is no over heating
5. Turn the needle in 1/12 turns at a time for runs 2-6, again checking temps
6. Final needle setting should be between 2 - 2 1/2 turns

[seanmanibog]

Thanks, you rock. Exactly what i needed.

[vaderbxman]

My pleasure. I might also suggest making a bigger hole in the windshield to make sure that you get all of the air possible to the cooling heads, because that might have hampered my dad's engine life, but everything else is tidy. Have fun!!!!!

[seanmanibog]

Awsome, so i made a good buy, its bran spankin new and got it off ebay for 125 shipped!! I thought it was a steal.

[vaderbxman]

Yeah, that sounds like a steal. Those things will rip when properly tuned and tweaked to the track conditions!! It smokes my Evader ST Pro on the straights, but I can play catch-up in the corners because I weigh a pound less.

[seanmanibog]

Well the truck is ridiculously light, I mean, doesnt the ST only weight 2.5 pounds?

[Cowboy420]

Originally Posted by seanmanibog

Hey
I just bought a duratrax nitro evader and i was wondering what everyone thought about duratrax/ it? Thanks please reply.

I bought one when they first came out..It broke 3 times just bashing around the yard..It was fast as hell but what good is that If its broke..Tower was nice enough to let me exchange it for a RC10GT and thats the best thing I could have done...This GT is a TANK!..I've had it for over a year and a half now and haven't broken anything.

[vaderbxman]

Yeah, but that was one of the first Evaders, and my dad has done everything except fire a rocket-proppelled grenade at it, and it's been taking all the hits with strides. I often see people who break theres by jacking the collars on the shocks all the way down and expect the shock tower to take the licks. Truth be told, all cars will break if you do that to them. And it depends on how you bash. If you try to see how high and far it will go before breaking, you're better off buying a tyco RC car than a RC-grade car.

The Nitro Evader ST weighs in at about 4.3 pounds, and the ST Pro is about 3.1-2.9 pounds. Yeah, the Nitro ST is pretty light-weight for a nitro car. But it still handles pretty good if you have a steady trigger-finger and skill.

[seanmanibog]

Sweet!!! No all i usually do is make a couple dirt mounds and get like 4 or 5 feet, and just show off and go on speed rampages. Sounds great!!

Cowboy: I would have got a RC10GT2, but i didnt have the cash D:


BTW: Do they have a Pro kit for it??

[Cowboy420]

If they changed the setup on them then your fine...I guess the first ones were made of "glass" it was my first nitro RC and all I ever did was run it around the yard and it would break.. Enjoy yours their tons of fun..

[seanmanibog]

Yes the originals were plastic crap, these are alot better

[seanmanibog]

This is what is also nice about them......

[ericem]

Guys one year free replacement must be amazing

Features:

No building — no painting. Factory-assembled and ready for action in minutes.
Hop-ups are built-in. Take your Nitro Evader ST to races, club events...and beyond!
Guaranteed. So durable, it's protected by a 1-year Stress-TechTM FREE Replacement Parts Guarantee!

* 2-channel pistol-grip radio system—installed!
* Pull-start engine with extra-large .18 (3.0 cc) displacement — installed!
* Factory-built, ROAR-legal chassis.
* Customized, multi-color body
* "AA" batteries
* Quick start video

SPECIFICATIONS

Stock Number: DTXD62** Nitro Evader ST RTR
DTXC0062 Nitro Evader STPrebuilt
Length: 16.1 in (410 mm)
Width: 12.9 in (325 mm)
Height:6.6 in (170 mm)
Weight: 4.3 lbs (1950 g)
Wheel diameter (all): 2.2 in (55 mm)



You will need

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12 AA batteries
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Nitro fuel
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Fuel bottle
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Glow plug igniter
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7.2v battery pack

Tools Needed for maintenance

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#1 (small) screwdriver
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#2 (large) screwdriver
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instant glue (CA)
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hobby knife
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needlenose pliers
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side cutters
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thread lock
*
8mm glow plug wrench

[seanmanibog]

Ericem, sorry for the flaming of the guy in the other thread, he is immature.

[vaderbxman]

See, so more people than me that think this truck is pretty good!!!!

[seanmanibog]

yup. Cant wait!!! Its coming in today!!!! YAYAAYAYAY!!