On-road noob looking for a starter car.
#1
On-road noob looking for a starter car.
Hey Guys. I'm a off-road veteran racer, but a total newb when it comes to on-road. I'm looking into getting an on-road racer for a GT class (17.5 or 21.5). What's a good car to get my feet wet with? I'm looking for a low cost starter car. Just something to test the waters with to see if I like it or not. I like realistic cars, so GT looks interesting. I was looking at the TC4 and the Tamiya TA-05. Are these decent starter cars? Lipo ready? I have a bunch of 2s lipos, so I would like to be able to use them.
I've already invested the bulk of my money into 1/8th scale off-road, so I can't break the bank with on-road.
I've already invested the bulk of my money into 1/8th scale off-road, so I can't break the bank with on-road.
#2
R/C Tech Elite Member
iTrader: (101)
I've got a nice Xray 007
http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...phere-esc.html
Its very easy to set up and handles just has good as the newer Xray's.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/r-c-item...phere-esc.html
Its very easy to set up and handles just has good as the newer Xray's.
#5
Hey Guys. I'm a off-road veteran racer, but a total newb when it comes to on-road. I'm looking into getting an on-road racer for a GT class (17.5 or 21.5). What's a good car to get my feet wet with? I'm looking for a low cost starter car. Just something to test the waters with to see if I like it or not. I like realistic cars, so GT looks interesting. I was looking at the TC4 and the Tamiya TA-05. Are these decent starter cars? Lipo ready? I have a bunch of 2s lipos, so I would like to be able to use them.
I've already invested the bulk of my money into 1/8th scale off-road, so I can't break the bank with on-road.
I've already invested the bulk of my money into 1/8th scale off-road, so I can't break the bank with on-road.
Really wouldn't suggest cars like the Corally. Nice stuff but expensive parts and upgrades. Maybe once you've made the decision to stay with onroad or not.
#6
Tech Master
iTrader: (5)
Either car should be great. Others might include the Losi XXX-S, Tamiya TB03. The TC4 is plentiful and since it's still available as a RTR, you should be able to find or get parts at many shops. If you don't mind ordering parts online from shops or Ebay, I can definitely vouch for the XXX-S. The TA05 is a good car but not in it's basic form. Needs just a few little things to put it at the level of a out of the box TC4 or xxx-s.
Really wouldn't suggest cars like the Corally. Nice stuff but expensive parts and upgrades. Maybe once you've made the decision to stay with onroad or not.
Really wouldn't suggest cars like the Corally. Nice stuff but expensive parts and upgrades. Maybe once you've made the decision to stay with onroad or not.