Beginner choose first car help for decision Sakura or Xray?
#1
Beginner choose first car help for decision Sakura or Xray?
I'm new to rc car, only plane and heli before. Now choosing chassis for first car on road touring 1/10 electric. I've read that 1st car can be cheap to practice or try before. So Sakura xi sport sound good according to number of forum I've read. However I've checked Xray is my flavors as of now, I like the design and quality of items in it also I like their manual as well. That why I can't make decision.
So I ask here hope to get decision that should I have Sakura for practice until I good in handle it then have Xray later for 2nd car. Or I start now with Xray?
And oh! What I want is kit car unassembled. I like to assemble it myself. That is love for the hobby.
So I ask here hope to get decision that should I have Sakura for practice until I good in handle it then have Xray later for 2nd car. Or I start now with Xray?
And oh! What I want is kit car unassembled. I like to assemble it myself. That is love for the hobby.
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The 3Racing kits are good solid starting cars. Depending on the club, there’s no reason they can’t be competitive.
Now, I’d normally suggest looking into used. The majority of what I race on and off road are used.
Now, I’d normally suggest looking into used. The majority of what I race on and off road are used.
#4
Thank! Good to know that Sakura is good enough to race. For now I consider new instead of used one, because I prefer assemble myself that is what I addicted to RC hobby. If used one it already assembled then I feel now fun in it.
#5
#6
If you have the budget for an XRAY, I would get one, because unless you happen to live somewhere where they are very well supported, there is much better parts support for an XRAY, much more setup advice and the quality is better. You'll also find it easier to sell on the second hand market if you decide to move on to a different car.
Only advantage of Sakura is they are cheap.
Only advantage of Sakura is they are cheap.
#7
Xray, fast and durable.
#9
Tech Rookie
I would definitely recommend an x-ray. Maybe a T3 or something. They are easy to set-up, lots of spares available and bulletproof.
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I'd definitely go used xray T4 before a new sakura. I'll say though, get someone to help you look at listings if you don't know what you're looking at. A buddy of mine was sold a "19" that was really a '15 but luckily he got his money back. I've also seen many T4 listed that weren't even a T4.
#13
From what you guys say I'm now lean toward Xray. Yeah! Until I've enough budget.
However what your think about Yokomo SD9 Sport vs Sakura Xi sport? Just like to know. Where is position of SD9, same as Sakura, little better or what?
I know it not same par to Xray, just like to ask to have more choice.
Also my friend recommend me motor 13.5T instead of 17.5T so that it can use for competition. Is that wise choice? I've just not sure as of beginner I can handle it or not.
However what your think about Yokomo SD9 Sport vs Sakura Xi sport? Just like to know. Where is position of SD9, same as Sakura, little better or what?
I know it not same par to Xray, just like to ask to have more choice.
Also my friend recommend me motor 13.5T instead of 17.5T so that it can use for competition. Is that wise choice? I've just not sure as of beginner I can handle it or not.
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From what you guys say I'm now lean toward Xray. Yeah! Until I've enough budget.
However what your think about Yokomo SD9 Sport vs Sakura Xi sport? Just like to know. Where is position of SD9, same as Sakura, little better or what?
I know it not same par to Xray, just like to ask to have more choice.
Also my friend recommend me motor 13.5T instead of 17.5T so that it can use for competition. Is that wise choice? I've just not sure as of beginner I can handle it or not.
However what your think about Yokomo SD9 Sport vs Sakura Xi sport? Just like to know. Where is position of SD9, same as Sakura, little better or what?
I know it not same par to Xray, just like to ask to have more choice.
Also my friend recommend me motor 13.5T instead of 17.5T so that it can use for competition. Is that wise choice? I've just not sure as of beginner I can handle it or not.
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From what you guys say I'm now lean toward Xray. Yeah! Until I've enough budget.
However what your think about Yokomo SD9 Sport vs Sakura Xi sport? Just like to know. Where is position of SD9, same as Sakura, little better or what?
I know it not same par to Xray, just like to ask to have more choice.
Also my friend recommend me motor 13.5T instead of 17.5T so that it can use for competition. Is that wise choice? I've just not sure as of beginner I can handle it or not.
However what your think about Yokomo SD9 Sport vs Sakura Xi sport? Just like to know. Where is position of SD9, same as Sakura, little better or what?
I know it not same par to Xray, just like to ask to have more choice.
Also my friend recommend me motor 13.5T instead of 17.5T so that it can use for competition. Is that wise choice? I've just not sure as of beginner I can handle it or not.