View Full Version : Old version of a Raptor
Pacolyps
09-01-2006, 06:10 PM
Right now I have a T-rex SE that is tricked out. I have a guy that wants to sell me a used raptor. It is the old version and comes with an OS SHX Hyper motor, carbon blades, a futaba 240 Gyro, and some spare parts. What would be a good deal on that? I don't want to get ripped off. If it is not a good deal I would rather put more money into my T-rex.
BarracudaHockey
09-01-2006, 08:01 PM
Depends on which "old version" you're talking about.
There's a v1 which I'd avoid.
There's also the v2, se and Titan all of which would probably be a decent deal.
The motor is the best of the lot for 50s, the gyro is ok, a 401 is better.
Pacolyps
09-02-2006, 10:22 AM
I think it is a version 1 so I think I will avoid it. Thanks for the info.
DebianDog
09-02-2006, 10:42 AM
Well unless it is SUPER cheap then you can just upgrade it.
See upgrades below:
Pacolyps
09-02-2006, 11:11 AM
What is a good deal where it would be worth my time?
Scamp62
09-04-2006, 12:07 AM
If it doesn’t have a molded in stand off for the header tank then it’s a V1.
But I must warn you that nitro birds are very addictive, I don’t mean to sound like a girl…..but bigger is better ! :shock:
:glasses: :glasses: :glasses: :glasses:
Pacolyps
09-04-2006, 06:50 PM
I know. I sold three gas powered RC cars to get my T-rex because I liked having the ease of the electrics. I have had it one month and now look what happened.
DsWright
09-05-2006, 04:16 PM
I got a great Deal on a Raptor V1, flew several gallons on it so far with no issues...
The only mod i did to mine was switch the head to leading edge control. Haven't had any issues since, and been flying it quite a bit.
It's not like you can't upgrade later, especially if you put it in hard and need to buy the parts anyway.....
JeepFan
09-05-2006, 11:05 PM
I still fly a V1. I did upgrade the frame, but the head and tail are V1. No problems so far.
Ronbo
09-08-2006, 10:09 PM
I still fly the heck out of my V1 on a hyper 50 and stinger head, before that on a excellent running OS 46 with V1 head, 550 mains. Nothing wrong with V1, parts still available. Right now, all i need to do is change out the frame and starter/clutch area for V2 and I would be up to date. every time ive broken the frame, i still end up getting the v1 frame... just the way its works out at the time...