Check out this big beast of a car! The Thunder Tiger MTA4 :)
@shaniarawson15194 жыл бұрын
Hello is it possible you could tell me what the low speed needles setting needs to be set at on the bug crusher thanks for your time
@LawrenceTimme4 жыл бұрын
At last! A monster truck. What a beast.
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
@@shaniarawson1519 I don't know the default settings. The correct setting is the one it runs best at !
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
@@LawrenceTimme Had to get one for the collection! :)
@narrowempress16254 жыл бұрын
I’ve got 3 mta4s
@oldskoolhunting3 жыл бұрын
That reverse gear is a thing of beauty lol…. That’s just what I need 🙈
@acerig46754 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the location on the acme tank. Ordered that day and received six days later from the UK. I've bought new old stock tanks before, and the seams or internal fuel lines failed. Zero issues with acme! Thanks for sharing my friend.
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
you're welcome
@davidcoopes80054 жыл бұрын
I just picked one of these up for $50 a few weeks ago! such good trucks. awesome to see you feature it in a great vid. they start so well and it is definitely one of my favorite nitros. the reverse feature blows people away and having drill start is awesome. Cheers mate. keep nitro alive!!!
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it :)
@davidcoopes80054 жыл бұрын
@@TheRCBiker i definately am. Gotta clean it up and tune it but it is a lot of truck and a lot of fun to use. 👍
@moorhen61564 жыл бұрын
that was nice to see, I have a thunder tiger too the 1/10 ssk v2 with 2 speed, she's 14 years old and still runs well
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Awesome :)
@bonzolo23583 жыл бұрын
It’s really cool I have mine since I was 7 (2012) and it still going strong. I take it out about once every few months to keep her right
@kennethhewish24553 жыл бұрын
This lad has been doing this for years and always great videos. What a cracking old car aswel.
@TheRCBiker3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@kennethhewish24553 жыл бұрын
The RCBiker videos have learned me a lot and it's always a easy tutorial to follow.
@405SVT7 ай бұрын
Looks just like a team associated MGT4.6, very nice truck.
@jeremywilliamsrc87974 жыл бұрын
Great video brother. Love the way you film and make your videos, you can feel the passion you have for nitro. Good stuff man. I used to have a team associated mgt(same truck here in the states) and it was a fantastic vehicle. Shame I got rid of it
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@JOHND_RC4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!! That’s the same as the Associated Monster GT !! I have tons of new parts for that !!
@godsun3584 жыл бұрын
Hey I have an MGT 8.0 AND it's just like the tiger but it has 2speed n reverse plus neutral. So I'm looking for a one way bearing. The Roto start on mine has been broken for years.
@JOHND_RC4 жыл бұрын
Michael RC King I will take a look in my parts ! I have the original thunder tiger complete engine with the pull - drill start ! I also might have the whole assembly!!
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@sm0keu4 жыл бұрын
That awesome runs good Iv got a mta4 am doing a full rebuild on it just upgraded all the bearing even in the transmission rpm hubs all round and a Hpi f4.6 engine with side exhaust savage pin wheels 👍🏽
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff :) have fun
@KayezTP4 жыл бұрын
Iv never been so excited to see a car reverse before 😂😂👍🏾
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Me neither! :D
@Imperial_Wing4 жыл бұрын
Thats sick man! Love it 😍
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@nitrorcmaff4684 жыл бұрын
I don't have a Thunder Tiger MTA4 but I do have a Thunder Tiger st 1 pro kit also such a beast
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@coogarc6704 жыл бұрын
Brilliant trucks I have 4 of these in my collection only thing I dont like is when cornering at high speed 1 front wheel lifts but this can be fixed with harder springs 👍👍
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@tallllus3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Nicer truck, it looked spotless when you took the body shell off. Wouldn't mind taking this truck for a bit of a bash.
@TheRCBiker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@christianwornall10474 жыл бұрын
Hi mate fantastic rc I use to have a mta 8cc one a handful very powerful rc truck 45+MPH GET ONE I think the mta 8 cc version is about 3.75hp
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@megacorp4 жыл бұрын
Thunder Tiger nitro monster trucks are the best!
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@nhansme4 жыл бұрын
That’s a great find mate. I was lucky enough to find a TT sledgehammer S50 new in box early this year. These classic nitro trucks are very hard to come by Did I hear your one shifting into second gear bit too early?
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Yes gear changing timing needs a little adjustment :)
@almighty1519862 жыл бұрын
If you still have this the aluminum tuned pipe from an HPI Savage X 4.6 really makes a difference to the performance on the engine and look at doing the dual tank mod.
@RallyandTrail4 жыл бұрын
Awesome truck 👍 Thunder tiger engines are great 👊😎
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@bradleypendleton2024 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I had the team associated version which is just the exact same car, it was great, just struggled to find parts so I ended up selling it
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@narrowempress16254 жыл бұрын
I think it’s compatible with thunder tiger sledgehammer s50 parts
@richevans74 жыл бұрын
Great cars... I've got the bigger mta4 s50 sledgehammer.. what a beast...
@Dazwillett4 жыл бұрын
I’ve still got my sledgehammer in the box lol 😝
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, yes I remember the Sledgehammer! Might have to be the next one :D
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
@@Dazwillett Keep hold of it, it'll be worth something one day!
@narrowempress16254 жыл бұрын
Same I’ve got 2
@justincurrie86744 жыл бұрын
I have the same truck. First mod for me was a second tank for longer run time.
@TheRCBiker3 жыл бұрын
yes I have seen that mod before, good idea :)
@daytonpyro4 жыл бұрын
i have a savage XL with a 3 speed that i never had the room to get it to kick in hahah, reverse is kinda neat..
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Yes it is pretty cool. But a bit pointless though!
@kevinj52934 жыл бұрын
Nice buggy josh reverse as well 👍
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@kevinj52934 жыл бұрын
Josh got my torro back today from a hobby shop they tuned it up better apparently. I put a new hump pack in turned on got steering but no throttle it was all wet inside I cleaned it as best as I could dried out the receiver but still no throttle do you think the throttle side of the receiver is knackered moves a tad a few mm help 😆
@clarky23562 жыл бұрын
I used to have a thunder tiger mta4 very strong and reliable truck had loads of nitro petrol electric rcs but I no longer so the hobbies
@narrowempress16254 жыл бұрын
These mta4s also come with Pistol grip transmitters too.
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@LawrenceTimme4 жыл бұрын
That started up easy
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@richardhutchinson96463 жыл бұрын
I had one of these for years they are great fun vehicles it should be dual start
@TheRCBiker3 жыл бұрын
Yes as I mentioned the pull starter element had broken :)
@richardhutchinson96463 жыл бұрын
@@TheRCBiker oh ok I must of missed it lol
@monkeytrident8 ай бұрын
@TheRCBiker Do you think £130 is good for one of these brand new in 2024 ? as I am looking to get two nitros to my fleet, one MT and the other will be a Truggy, but its been years since I messed with nitro, let me know thanks, or do you think there is some other MTs that are better out there that you can recommend, budget £150.
@nitrorcmaff4684 жыл бұрын
Cool video bud😃
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@karlrobertson87284 жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff I have 2 of these one is still brand new in the box there both MTA4 SLEDGEHAMMER S50s they are so much better an the S28s. Also have 2 gears and 1 revers they wheelie for days you can also get twin fuel tanks on this model truck Same with the S50 and alloy hop ups to please put some more videos up of this
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Cool 👍
@shekajones68354 жыл бұрын
Could you sale me one of the s50
@karlrobertson87284 жыл бұрын
Sheka Jones hi bud I’m currently keeping the MTA4s bit I do have a traxxas jatto for sale
@shekajones68354 жыл бұрын
I have jattto already ..plz sale me I got a brandnew s28 I'll give you that one and buy the other s50 from you
@karlrobertson87284 жыл бұрын
Sheka Jones you want to buy the jato ?
@nordlicht29133 жыл бұрын
Reactivate my S50 last Week after 5Years and he runs very good
@TheRCBiker3 жыл бұрын
Awesome :D
@thepegrc53183 жыл бұрын
Nice truck dude
@thepegrc53183 жыл бұрын
Looks super clean
@TheRCBiker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@mitchellholland11084 жыл бұрын
Nice!!! I still have mine and it's still going and yes it's original. Hahaha I had the same problem with the grub screw
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Trouble is I couldn't find the grub screw separately, it's a different type with a pin that goes through the middle. had to buy a new drive cup!
@mitchellholland11084 жыл бұрын
@@TheRCBiker I had the same trouble. Had to buy with the cup also
@narrowempress16254 жыл бұрын
Yeah mine fell out too along with the starter
@dantesiru9754 жыл бұрын
Wicket truck ive had one from AE for the last 14 years
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@TexasRoadSavage5634 жыл бұрын
Great truck reminds me of my tmaxx 3.3
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@leerobinson87094 жыл бұрын
I have one of these, since new about 16 or 17 years ago... Sadly it has a seized gearbox. Not sure if i can get parts now.
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
You'll find parts on eBay if you're lucky :)
@oohahitsanrccar19134 жыл бұрын
Got a ek4/eb4 cross with a pro 70 just need my starter bar to deliver then ROAR
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Have fun chris!
@oohahitsanrccar19134 жыл бұрын
44 and Pretty new to Nitro Rc picked up 2 thunder tiger the ek4 cross and a straight eb4 just need find a decent space as it is mega quick
@arturosoriano44063 жыл бұрын
Hi there mate. 1st of all im a fan of your channel i even watched your nitro videos when you were young. Anyway, is it still worth it to buy one of these for dailing bashing not for collection? Im worried about parts availability
@TheRCBiker3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't buy it for daily bashing, it's more of a collection building car ! Parts availability as you say is tricky.
@the_rc_addict72094 жыл бұрын
seems reliable and less faffing when compared to a Savage, does it support 2 speed or 3 speed gearing?
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
2 Speed gearbox in it currently, not sure of 3 speed upgrade options
@richevans74 жыл бұрын
2 speed with reverse... works great... no 3 speed available sadly.
@stefanmorris67304 жыл бұрын
i have exactly the same truck as this, it was my first, however, the rear differential on it is ruined. do you know anywhere where i can get parts?
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
The only place I know to check Stefan is ebay
@Layton_RC4 жыл бұрын
What glow plug igniter do you use? I have one from the local hobby shop but it doesn't lock onto the bigger glow plugs.
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
I use a Prolux easy glow igniter usually, the one in this video is a 4500mah one, can't remember the make
@Layton_RC4 жыл бұрын
@@TheRCBiker ok thanks. One more question. I got a new hyper 7 and got it broken in. It seems though that the front wheels pull more than the back wheels push. Do you know what that could be? I would say differential but its also a new car and don't think they wear out that fast.
@Dazwillett4 жыл бұрын
Layton Mitchell Hi mate you need thicker differential oil in the front to push power to the back differential 👍
@Layton_RC4 жыл бұрын
@@Dazwillett Yeah I was reading that on forums. Just wanted to see if he had the same issue with his hyper 7. It did seem thought that longer I drove it the more the power balanced out.
@Dazwillett4 жыл бұрын
Try get the sledgehammer it’s the daddy 👍
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
I'll keep my eyes peeled :)
@paulb97692 жыл бұрын
"You have ruined my future"😂 What did you pay for it? How long does a tank of juice last you?
@alexandrossotiropoulos56214 жыл бұрын
It is fast!
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@shaun37564 жыл бұрын
I dont no if just me but looked like left hand side front n back wheels looked slanted.
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Didn't notice it, maybe just how the video makes it look, I'll check when out with it next :)
@shaun37564 жыл бұрын
@@TheRCBiker it might just be me mate. As i took my ftx carnage out other day and front n back on right side wheels were slanted. But every thing on it lower arms and that are all updated to blue aluminium. So iv got to c wats wrong with that. N i want to take my 1/8 hyper out but dont know if to or not as iv put the hyper 30 turbo on my hyper vs buggy n its all new engine. Iv got heater to warm engine up first wat wud u say take it out or wait for summer next year mate.
@richcarrier19474 жыл бұрын
What engine does it have
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
It's the S28 engine
@ezsadventures22734 жыл бұрын
usually the older stuff is better than the new stuff in my opinion lol
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
I agree
@allennovo82314 жыл бұрын
Kyosho tracker has reverse
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Sure does :)
@danielemulazzi16154 жыл бұрын
Woww... spettacolare
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in!
@chriswatson68424 жыл бұрын
Hey bud its not a thunder tiger it is a team associated 4.6 met i have to and theb8.0 mgt
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes a few people have informed me ;)
@akshaykumarsonawane96253 жыл бұрын
I am from India want sludge Hammer s50 upper suspension arms can you send it I will pay .
@TheRCBiker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@cyclicracer4 жыл бұрын
When people think reverse capability is rare in nitro rcs.... ITS NOT
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
so how many RTR nitro cars can you buy these days that have reverse?
@cyclicracer4 жыл бұрын
@@TheRCBiker Tmaxx, MGT, Revo, etc
@TheRCBiker4 жыл бұрын
@@cyclicracer Ok, so we've managed to name 4... So you agree that 90% of Nitro cars do not have reverse then ;)
@cyclicracer4 жыл бұрын
@@TheRCBiker no I don't... I just got those off the top of my head, there are more. Lol the MTA4 looks like a MGT clone
@odog28782 ай бұрын
Thunder Tiger in Man,,,,Bester Motor....Ja JA ihr Koepfe.....lol
@BASSstarlet3 жыл бұрын
Its so sad and lame that Thunder Tiger has abbadoned rc cars :/