Click Here To Subscribe! ► - I have had so many requests for me to choose a good introduction short course truck suitable for a new hobbyist. I figured it was time. I have been researching the available products on the market and there are many choices. I have a few criteria that I wanted to make sure I followed when choosing - and this truck really ticked each box on that list.
For a Newbie Vehicle this is what I would expect:
1) RTR or "Ready To Run" - Meaning it should come with Battery & Charger, Radio and Truck
2) The Ability to Race / (Stock truck for track rules)
3) NiMH Battery (Safer than a Lipo high output battery)
4) 2WD (fewer powered, spinning tires - but offering a lesson in traction)
5) Lightweight (Can take a crash without too much damage)
6) Brushed Motor (this offers a controllable rate of speed)
7) Waterproof (Can it go through water, and keep going?)
8) 2.5 ghz Radio with only 4 batteries needed.
9) readily available parts support.
And last, but not least -
10) AFFORDABLE!
This truck meets those requirements. I think this might be a good candidate - and I look forward to running video through some slush puddles!
More testing to come...
Best part is - just like many other RC models - this one is built to be upgraded. The drive shafts seem pretty solid - BUT, I don't want to make a call on the drive train until I run it. But from what I see in this video and how it felt, Im happy to go to the next level with it.
I know a lot of people will be asking questions about it - so I went to the manufacturers website and got the following details for you.
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Key Features
Completely ready-to-run with everything needed in one box
Pre-installed Dynamite® waterproof & LiPo compatible Tazer™ 15T ESC (For use with 2S LiPo batteries only)
Spektrum™ DX2E 2.4 GHz transmitter and waterproof SR201 receiver
Preinstalled Dynamite® 15T brushed motor
Dynamite 2-amp peak charger included
Dynamite Speedpack™ 1800mAh Ni-MH battery included
Waterproof Dynamite servo
Upgraded driveshafts provide additional reliability even when pushed to the limits
ESC and battery come pre-wired with high-current EC3™ connector
Nylon composite chassis and parts material provide extreme durability
Beginner-friendly battery retaining system means there are no body clips to lose
Adjustable oil-filled shocks provide great handling
2WD transmission with gear differential makes it reliable and efficient
Transmission includes an adjustable slipper clutch
Fully-painted and -decaled body out of the box means it's ready-to-run and looks good
Dynamite SpeedTreads™ Shootout™ wheels and tires provide relentless grip
Overview
The ECX® Torment™ Short Course Truck is among the best handling, most durable, beginner-friendly RC vehicles on the market. Packed with features including Dynamite waterproof electronics and a nylon composite chassis construction, the Torment was built to withstand abuse as well as dish it out. To withstand the harsh conditions, the Torment utilizes heavy-duty driveshafts, designed to transfer power from the slipper clutch-equipped transmission to Dynamite SpeedTreads™ tires providing optimal grip in wet and dry conditions.
A 20T Dynamite® motor and waterproof LiPo compatible 15T Tazer ESC gives the Torment an impressive increase in both acceleration and top speed. To complement its potent power system, the Torment includes a Spektrum 2.4Ghz transmitter and waterproof Spektrum SR201 receiver providing extended range and interference free operation. The Torment comes with your choice of two distinctive trim schemes, each of which make the Torment easy to recognize and hard to forget.
The Torment SCT is fully ready-to-run, complete with everything it needs to take to the pavement, including the AAs. All the Torment needs is a full charge from the included one hour 2-amp peak detection charger on the included 6-cell Ni-MH battery, and it’s ready to deliver excitement.
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