Wot no LRP Twister thread ??

[Dandare]

Surprised to see no info/opinions of this newby 2wd..

I've looked into this kit comparing it with other similarly priced RTR's when suggesting 'starter' brushed RTR 2wd's for friends. (ie, Mad Rat, TT Pheonix XB, FTX Edge)

To me it seems good because... it looks , strong, reasonable quality plastics, ball raced gearbox (maybe even the axles too ?), gear diff, reasonable 16T ESC limit (though only comes with a 23T) & half descent tyres (?)

Not so good because... it's at least £20 more expensive than other equivalent RTR's, (though admittedly includes a 1600Mah battery & slow charger), 27Mhz radio , no lipo voltage cut ESC, no adjustable turnbuckles, plastic telescopic driveshafts.

I kinda like it, recent mag review says it has a good chassis, capable of plenty more oomph (not sure the the telescopic driveshafts will like it... )

Anyone have one, race one, broke one yet ?

[mes]

I saw two pre-production models at last year's LRP Offroad Challenge finals. One of them was hopped up with CVDs (from the Blast BX maybe), turnbuckles and different shocks IIRC. Both were running in the 13.5 turn 2WD class and seemed to do quite well.

It is also available with a 2.4 GHz radio and as a roller at approx, EUR 70.-.

The tyres are the LRP Offroad Challenge control tyres, which are said to be OK on carpet, but not at all great on any surface.

I recently talked to a local dealer about the car. He said that some of his customers had some good fun with it at the Megadrom Geilenkirchen, an astro track laid out on a concrete and brick underground. According to him, the Twisters always kept coming back for more, so the car seems to be pretty tough indeed.

[mes]

News from Nuremberg:
- Twister Stadium Truck/Truggy version as an RTR 120511 and roller 120610
- Twister Buggy KIT w clear Body No 120411 (approx. 65 euros)

[poebe]

http://www.modelbouwforum.nl/forums/...l-je-voor.html

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[single cab]

How is the LRP Twister ? Top or flop... I would like buy one or should i stay with my Tamiya Dyna Blaster and overhault hem ?

[poebe]

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they are great cars and rolling chassis only costs 75 euros
the parts are not very expensive and adapt parts from other cars
Also aluminum parts are coming more and more
lrp.cc
the car can take a beating. very stiff chassis? no.
which bends does not break

great car for a little bashing

[Cremegg]

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Is this yours?

Very nice setup!

[single cab]

What wheels and tires are these...?

[Cremegg]

Heres Mine All Hoped Up... Shocks, Turnbuckles, CVDS, Alu Locking Hex Hubs,

Enjoy