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daiwa · 08-25-2005, 10:28 PM

How does an EK4 stack up to something like a tnx?

ayk_driver · 08-25-2005, 11:20 PM

ur best bet is to pm stalker... he has one im pretty sure.... i have seen a vid of one tho and HOLY S*^T was it quick.... it wheelied one ONE WHEEL!!!

ShOrTy · 08-25-2005, 11:24 PM

well i've heard stock itz.... Crazy quick very high in acceleration but low in the top speed range. U'll beat everyone at the start though. Also the engine takes a while to break in. Pretty Sweet Truck!!!

Stalker · 08-26-2005, 12:28 AM

Yup, AYK is right I do have one. Actually I am in need of money so it (along with other stuff) is on eBay right now

It is a great truck really! Yes it does take some time to break in but once that's over with you will have a blast with it! Out powers anything no question about that. Pipeous has been getting his setup for racing and is getting it all dialed in so he is proving that it can work good on a track too!

Top end really is not too bad stock and if you change to a different clutch type with a larger clutch bell you can make it too fast for it's own good

yet still maintain a TON of bottom end!

I'm not sure who all was @ Hobby Home the one time I went out there with it before I moved but quite a few people were pretty impressed with it's ability to flip itself totally over on command LOL

imported_poy · 08-26-2005, 12:44 AM

link? i only see 2 ek4's on ebay, one is a roller and one is complete but in maryland?

daiwa · 08-26-2005, 07:49 AM

The one in Maryland or however you spell it is the one im thinking about bidding on "hopes". Looks like a pretty solid truck, or at least as much as a truck from ebay can.

Stalker · 08-26-2005, 12:07 PM

Well what I can tell you about that one is this:

It is the first version of the truck. Be VERY careful with the first version for the following reasons...
1. The diffs blow out very easy.
2. The first run of the engine had a huge problem with cracking rings and destroying the engine
3. Almost impossible to tune right as the pressure is in consistant
4. The carb goes lean - REAL lean after about a half of a tank.
5. You will have big trouble getting clutches for it as they are not made anymore.
6. Should I go on? There is still more...

I'm not saying that it is not a good buy for that one, BUT I am telling you (from experience and knowledge) that you will have a headache with the first version of that truck...

Mine is on there now but here's the link anyhow. Also if you end up with it I'll include a Airtronics Blazer radio that is brand new with it as well.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Thunder-Tiger-EK4...QQcmdZViewItem

daiwa · 08-26-2005, 12:23 PM

That was very helpful. i am rethinking buying it now because of what you said. It had also appealed to me because of the JR Synthasised radio. but not the end of the world. I like your truck, but because i have bought 5 trucks this year, its getting difficult yo justify the purchase of a full truck to family and gf. dont get me wrong, i want it lol. The worst part is i even have the money, but girlfriends will only stay with you through so much ya know?

Stalker · 08-26-2005, 02:28 PM

Oh ya, I know!

But just remember... you have your toys and you are responsible with buying them (like you said you HAVE the money) so if she can't let you have fun and enjoy life while being responsible.. why be with her?!?! lol

Seriously though I'm not trying to get you to just buy my truck. I know I can get more money for it if I part it out and sell the aluminum stuff by itself, I'm just giving you advice. In 100% honesty I told my girlfriend (who is now my wife) "I like my hobbies and I am not goign to give them up, but I am going to be responsible with them and not make myself broke over them" tell yours something similar and see the reaction you get... if you get "why don't you spend that money on me instead" then get out while you still can!! If you get "Okay as long as you keep your word" then you have a good woman and you should hang on

Just my thoughts! BTW; check out www.midmad.com for EK4 info, I'm one of the moderators there - just incase you were worried that mine might not be taken care of right

daiwa · 08-26-2005, 03:46 PM

my girlfriend has been great. i have spend roughly 2-3 G's on RC stuff in roughly 3 months. But it is getting to the point where it is overboard for one year. So i gots to take it easy

08-25-2005, 10:28 PM	#1
daiwa RCC Contributor I am: Nathan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Peterborough Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 289 Total Props: 0	EK4 Monster any good? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! How does an EK4 stack up to something like a tnx? __________________ Currently out of the RC "mix"
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08-25-2005, 11:20 PM	#2
ayk_driver RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Andrew C Join Date: May 2004 Location: Barrie, Ontario Radio of choice: Old School FM... Futaba mainly # of RCs: 5+ Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 2,956 Total Props: 0	ur best bet is to pm stalker... he has one im pretty sure.... i have seen a vid of one tho and HOLY S*^T was it quick.... it wheelied one ONE WHEEL!!! __________________ Old Beater Sable
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08-25-2005, 11:24 PM	#3
ShOrTy RCC Contributor Join Date: Jul 2005 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 416 Total Props: 0	well i've heard stock itz.... Crazy quick very high in acceleration but low in the top speed range. U'll beat everyone at the start though. Also the engine takes a while to break in. Pretty Sweet Truck!!! __________________ I support Global Warming. Cold Weather sucks. MY RIDES: Mugen MBX5-T W/STS .28
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08-26-2005, 12:28 AM	#4
Stalker RCC Pro Contributor I am: Jeff F Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ajax, ON Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,966 Total Props: 0	Yup, AYK is right I do have one. Actually I am in need of money so it (along with other stuff) is on eBay right now It is a great truck really! Yes it does take some time to break in but once that's over with you will have a blast with it! Out powers anything no question about that. Pipeous has been getting his setup for racing and is getting it all dialed in so he is proving that it can work good on a track too! Top end really is not too bad stock and if you change to a different clutch type with a larger clutch bell you can make it too fast for it's own good yet still maintain a TON of bottom end! I'm not sure who all was @ Hobby Home the one time I went out there with it before I moved but quite a few people were pretty impressed with it's ability to flip itself totally over on command LOL __________________ The Revolution is Coming... =============================== Currently Racing: Caster ZX1.5R Pro, EX1.5R Pro, SK10 Pro Stuck to the dirt by VP Pro Tires
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08-26-2005, 12:44 AM	#5
imported_poy RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 498 Total Props: 0	link? i only see 2 ek4's on ebay, one is a roller and one is complete but in maryland? __________________ Poy [Mark] - HPI Electric Mini RS4 w/2spd and Novak SS4300 Tokzynus [Matt] - Ofna LX Comp - Force .26 [turned truggy, FG Marder wannabe' ] BigWilly563 [Will] - TC4 w/19T Reedy AnthonyXP [Anthony] - Losi Mini LST \| Tamiya TB IV On my mind - Drifting, nothing but sideways action! Come get some!
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08-26-2005, 07:49 AM	#6
daiwa RCC Contributor I am: Nathan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Peterborough Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 289 Total Props: 0	Ebay The one in Maryland or however you spell it is the one im thinking about bidding on "hopes". Looks like a pretty solid truck, or at least as much as a truck from ebay can. __________________ Currently out of the RC "mix"
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08-26-2005, 12:07 PM	#7
Stalker RCC Pro Contributor I am: Jeff F Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ajax, ON Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,966 Total Props: 0	Well what I can tell you about that one is this: It is the first version of the truck. Be VERY careful with the first version for the following reasons... 1. The diffs blow out very easy. 2. The first run of the engine had a huge problem with cracking rings and destroying the engine 3. Almost impossible to tune right as the pressure is in consistant 4. The carb goes lean - REAL lean after about a half of a tank. 5. You will have big trouble getting clutches for it as they are not made anymore. 6. Should I go on? There is still more... I'm not saying that it is not a good buy for that one, BUT I am telling you (from experience and knowledge) that you will have a headache with the first version of that truck... Mine is on there now but here's the link anyhow. Also if you end up with it I'll include a Airtronics Blazer radio that is brand new with it as well. http://cgi.ebay.ca/Thunder-Tiger-EK4...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ The Revolution is Coming... =============================== Currently Racing: Caster ZX1.5R Pro, EX1.5R Pro, SK10 Pro Stuck to the dirt by VP Pro Tires
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08-26-2005, 12:23 PM	#8
daiwa RCC Contributor I am: Nathan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Peterborough Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 289 Total Props: 0	thanks That was very helpful. i am rethinking buying it now because of what you said. It had also appealed to me because of the JR Synthasised radio. but not the end of the world. I like your truck, but because i have bought 5 trucks this year, its getting difficult yo justify the purchase of a full truck to family and gf. dont get me wrong, i want it lol. The worst part is i even have the money, but girlfriends will only stay with you through so much ya know? __________________ Currently out of the RC "mix"
	.

08-26-2005, 02:28 PM	#9
Stalker RCC Pro Contributor I am: Jeff F Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ajax, ON Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,966 Total Props: 0	Oh ya, I know! But just remember... you have your toys and you are responsible with buying them (like you said you HAVE the money) so if she can't let you have fun and enjoy life while being responsible.. why be with her?!?! lol Seriously though I'm not trying to get you to just buy my truck. I know I can get more money for it if I part it out and sell the aluminum stuff by itself, I'm just giving you advice. In 100% honesty I told my girlfriend (who is now my wife) "I like my hobbies and I am not goign to give them up, but I am going to be responsible with them and not make myself broke over them" tell yours something similar and see the reaction you get... if you get "why don't you spend that money on me instead" then get out while you still can!! If you get "Okay as long as you keep your word" then you have a good woman and you should hang on Just my thoughts! BTW; check out www.midmad.com for EK4 info, I'm one of the moderators there - just incase you were worried that mine might not be taken care of right __________________ The Revolution is Coming... =============================== Currently Racing: Caster ZX1.5R Pro, EX1.5R Pro, SK10 Pro Stuck to the dirt by VP Pro Tires
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08-26-2005, 03:46 PM	#10
daiwa RCC Contributor I am: Nathan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Peterborough Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 289 Total Props: 0	girlfiends pshhhh my girlfriend has been great. i have spend roughly 2-3 G's on RC stuff in roughly 3 months. But it is getting to the point where it is overboard for one year. So i gots to take it easy __________________ Currently out of the RC "mix"
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