Which Car for me

RC carnewbie · 05-13-2009, 02:00 PM

Hi, I not new to RC activity but new to RC cars and I'm not sure what car to pick. I'm not interested in racing for now but I'm looking for a 1/10 off-road buggy with ideally a brushless motor and adapted ESC in RTR finish state.

Don't necessarily need a Tx either as I already have a few but I'm looking for a solid car with parts available so I can buy parts if and when they break (fed up buying cheap cars that break with no replacement parts).

I've narrowed it down to :
1) HPI Brama B10 though really tempted with the cyber 10B too (but if so what motor and ESC for the cyber ?)
2) Kyosho Laser ZX5
3) Team Academy SB sport
4) Thunder tiger sparrow XB
5) Team Associated B44

Or any cars I haven't considered yet ? I would also consider second hand in good condition.

Thanks for your help

not home · 05-13-2009, 02:08 PM

of what you chose the b44 is the way to go.
i didnt see the b44 on there

B.A. Racer · 05-13-2009, 02:16 PM

ok i cant emphasize this the most..wat ur localhobby shop sells..but i would recomend associated then kyosho are the 2 best right now but the tamiya is right up there with them just havent seen them run yet

RC carnewbie · 05-13-2009, 02:20 PM

Hi thanks for your quick response why the Kyosho ? if you don't mind me asking...

not home · 05-13-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RC carnewbie

Hi thanks for your quick response why the Kyosho ? if you don't mind me asking...

associated better. parts are more available in the u.s. and not too expensive. associated all the way.

RC carnewbie · 05-13-2009, 02:26 PM

Really like the B44 - looks well built - seems a good well established with proven performance company. But what motor and ESC to get for the b44 ?

As for the shop I live in Ireland and we don't have much choice and even for my RC boat gears I get them in a few online shops in a few countries and do my own battery packs.

Though the Kyosho Laser zx5 seems to get really good feedback too so it seems one to consider too.

Any online shop you know of that would sell them at a good price ?

B.A. Racer · 05-13-2009, 02:29 PM

kyosho is good but yea b44 is by far the best racing buggy 4wd there is...

RC carnewbie · 05-13-2009, 02:35 PM

so it seems B44 it is but what would you recommend for engine and ESC ?

B.A. Racer · 05-13-2009, 02:36 PM

im gonna say tekin or lrp...novak has to many problems but they are good for the price..im prolly going to say tekin though

not home · 05-13-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by B.A. Racer

im gonna say tekin or lrp...novak has to many problems but they are good for the price..im prolly going to say tekin though

problems?!~ what do you mean problems. im not going to say they are the best but they are good. its good to know what you're talking about. if you mean the havoc i can see where you're coming from.

get the new lrp tc sxx esc that has been released recently. it will kill. with the motor go with a novak ballistic motor. those will perform well.

St. George · 05-13-2009, 03:32 PM

Since you're not racing I'm going to suggest you have a look at the Traxxas Bandit VXL. Parts are extremely plentiful and aftermarket support is great. The transmission has all steel gears and a planetary differential so you won't have to worry much about breakage or maintenance. You can pick one up for about $250 RTR. Check out Towerhobbies.com.

RC carnewbie · 05-13-2009, 03:42 PM

Thanks though not a big fan of 2WD really want a 4WD but thank you for your post :-)

HanIce · 05-13-2009, 04:51 PM

Personally,I think the B44 is good but not a great buggy.It's too nose heavy IMO!Therefore,you as a racer need to dial out those imperfections, and if you're a novice then you will have problems with it for sure.I hear both Kyosho buggies 2WD and 4WD have a good balance of both,meaning steering and rear traction...Hope that helps fella.

maylemay · 05-13-2009, 05:48 PM

if i were you i would get the brama and get like the sidewinder,vxl,momba max or somthing

xDaRReLLx87 · 05-13-2009, 09:16 PM

All about setup

All of those cars can go good
I'd suggest getting a 2wd vehicle first as it will
teach you how to drive better, which will help in the
long run, 2wd electric is comming back

4wd's are way easy to drive

I'd pick B44 or Hot Bodies version of it!!
Note that you can get all of those cars to
handle the exact same, if you have a friend with one
you can use a digital caliper to get the dimensions
and shock angles correct, there are some limitations
such as reducing anitsquat and pro squat etc
but you can get them to handle the same if you
really wanted to