KeithHen

Hi, i just bought a jato off ebay its new in box, but it doesnt say what i will need to get it started. Will i need some sort of charger? batterys? started box? If so can u guys let me know what i will be needing?

who8that

To run it right out of the box using the EZ start you need one battery pack and some fuel. They are a blast to drive, enjoy it!!

Make sure you follow the break in procedure to the T.


Nick

Nick2618

you need 12aa bats. A 7.2v battery with tamiya style connector and a charger to charge that battery. Also fuel and after run oil and you can drive you truck. The trucks comes with the basic tools needed to work on it. Also in the stadium truck forum there is a jato thread with a lot of info.

KRO

You will also need a 6 volt receiver pack (flat style)

twomanytoys

Ho dont need the 6v receiver pack because you can use 4 AA batteries. The 6v pack makes a huge difference in response though.

1 7.2 v NiCd or NiMh battery with charger
12 aa batteries for the remote
4 aa for the receiver
1 gallon of 20% nitro 12% oil fuel
extra glow plugs for after break in
after run oil

If you plan on taking it off road the stock tires suck! You will want to upgrade the tires and wheels for good off road capabilities. You will want 2.2 size wheels like HPI agititor wheels and either Yokohama Geolander or Moabs. Once you do this it ups the funfactor big time.

Nick2618

remote only takes 8 batteries.

Also i would advise not using traxxas brand plugs. They are horriable and burn out really fast. I had one burn out in less then 5 mins of running with several other going in less then 10 tanks.

twomanytoys

Oh yah Im thinking 12 total aa batteries.

crispyspa

Uhhhhh...........Isn't 4 AA the same as 6v? 1.5 x 4 = 6.
go with the pack. longer run times.
Amperage baby, amperage

RCCanuck

stay away from Traxxas plugs and fuel.....buy some sidewinder 20% a rechargeable reciever battery pack and charger....a stick pack and charger for the EZ start....the truck comes with some tools but you should have a pair of needlenose pliers and some zip ties..follow the instructions for break in and enjoy the truck

twomanytoys

No!!!! AA batteries are 1.2v NOT 1.5. So 1.2v x 4 is 4.8v. You gat an extra 1.2 volts going to the electronics which in turn gives you quicker response.

crispyspa

No.....regular alkaline batteries are 1.5v
rechargeable aa batteries are 1.2v

twomanytoys

Thats right but rechargable batteries have a much higher Mah rating than an alkaline. Alkaline batteries are only rated at about 400-600mah and most rechargable is rated at over 1500mah so the available amperage on rechargable is alot higher which means you get more available true voltage to the electronics. If you put a consistant amperage of 400 mah on an alkaline you are not going to get a true 1.5 to the electronics. Rechargable can handle more amperage for a much longer time and give a true voltage output to the electronics. The 6v pack will give better response than any alakaline batter would. But yes you were right about the voltage of the alkaline batteries. I was thinking rechargable because thats what most people use.

jatoracing33

im surprised no one has said a flat head screw driver and needle nose pliers. you NEED the screw driver to tune the engine and the pliers are always nice to have

twomanytoys

RCcanuck said needle nose!

jatoracing33

ok...sorry didnt see that i do now