tatra 8x8 vs 6x6

[pint14]

Which one of them should i build. I m asking beacuse some of you have some great tips and some experiences.

[legomuppet9]

Hmm... it depends how serious you want it to perform But remember, the more wheels, the more complex the chassis will be, the more parts etc etc.

The Tatra 6x6 is good as it has two front axles and one rear one, which is better for trial trucks than 4x4 or 6x6 but two rear and one front, however is more complex as you have two steered front axles.

So yes it's basically down to personal preference in my honest opinion, and down to how many parts you have

[jorgeopesi]

For me the answer is to build always the most complex but I recognize that the 6x6 has a special appeal, difficult decision... I've already built ​​a 4x4 and a 8x8 I love those trucks.

4x4 http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=496604

8x8 http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=499607

[Balrog]

More complex = more impressive. I'd vote for 8x8.

[pint14]

I have already builted 2 front axles with steering and i have enough parts for more 2 axles, but i want to build TT what can perform good.

Edited April 9, 2013 by pint14

[legomuppet9]

I have already builted 2 front axles with steering and i have enough parts for more 2 axles, but i want to build TT what can perform good.

8x8 is probably your best option then

For tips: http://www.bricktrucktrial.com/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=10 there's loads of stuff to help you out on this page

Edited April 9, 2013 by legomuppet9

[Ramacco]

Some good Tatra trucks by a Belgian TruckTrialer with instructions!

Tatra 8x8 became 1st in 2011:

http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=483906

Tatra 6x6 became 4rd in 2012:

http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=502202

He became 4rd because the other competitors became better and better.

For 2013 he's working on a 8x8 again.

Edited April 9, 2013 by Ramacco

[cgg199]

It's up to you...

More wheels = More complex = More parts to go wrong

If you go for 6, make sure you have 4 wheels at the front and 2 at the back, even though this is normally missed, because most weight is usually carried at the front in a TT.

[Alasdair Ryan]

I don't build off-roaders....I would go with 6x4,with all wheel steering with a mid mounted engine.

Edited April 9, 2013 by Alasdair Ryan

[Saberwing40k]

If you've got enough wheels, go for the 8x8. More wheels=more traction=better performance. Just remember, trucks with this kind of suspension can be quite unstable in the sideways direction if you do it wrong. And if you have enough XL motors, have one power each axle.

[Someonenamedjon]

I like the orange color on the 6 x 6, but i would go for 8 x 8.