Mom wants r/c
#1
Mom wants r/c
Yes, my mom would like to get one because she uses my wraith all the time. It's going to be a surprise gift tbh, she does alot for me and I would like to do something for her. It will just be used in the parking lot and on some short grass. New to minis, I owned a rc18mt awhile ago but don't remember much of it at all. Anyways I narrowed it down to these, can get both for $129. Unless there is something better?
Losi mini desert truck (upgraded smash correct?)
or
Rc18mt
She did like the recon but read it was not good at all.
Thanks rctech members
Losi mini desert truck (upgraded smash correct?)
or
Rc18mt
She did like the recon but read it was not good at all.
Thanks rctech members
#2
I would avoid the recon....... Actually the Desert truck is based on the mini T platform (2003) mini t is discontinued the ECX SMASH. Is a downgraded mini t. Using AAs avoid smash do you need 4WD? Personally I'd get the DT but 4WD may be easier to handle for someone new also parts will be easier to find for the DT since the mini t was one of the most popular minis ever however so has the Rc18 it really comes down to Low weight bigger 4wd heavier To sum it up Light 2WD vs Heavy 4WD for her I'd get the Rc18 but if she has experience The DT hope this helps
#3
Tech Master
what did people hate so much about the recon? I almost pulled the trigger and bought one many times, but always found something else to get instead of yet another rc car.
I have the micro dt and it is a pretty cool truck. The mini is probably a lot better.
I have the micro dt and it is a pretty cool truck. The mini is probably a lot better.
#4
I know it's an old thread, but I feel obligated to defend the Recon for those who come upon this thread later.
As far as I know, the Recon's bad rep comes from the fact that it's nearly an exact copy of the Megatech Pro Pulse that Radioshack used to carry. The thinking goes that the Pro Pulse was an RC18 knock-off, so the Recon must be bad too. And the Pro Pulse was only $50, so its a ripoff to have to pay $100. The catch with the PP, was that you had to pay another $30 for the battery and charger.
The Recon comes fully RTR with a 2.4GHz radio, much better than the FM one the PP came with. The price difference is more than accounted for.
Comparison to the Mini Desert Truck
I had the Mini Desert Truck too. It was great at first, but the motor and AM radio gave out after fewer than 10 runs. The servo was a joke, it had bushings rather than ball bearings, and cost $130 box stock. It took $$$ (new radio, new esc, new motor, new servo, ball bearing kit, new shocks) to get the Mini DT in good working order. Even then, the Recon was faster, and more durable right out of the box.
Bottom line
The Recon might not be better than the RC18 (I don't know, I don't own and RC18), but I'd have a hard time recommending the Mini Desert Truck over it. Not to say the Mini DT is bad, it's just in dire need of an update, and as it is now, still at $130, there's plenty of better value out there.
As far as I know, the Recon's bad rep comes from the fact that it's nearly an exact copy of the Megatech Pro Pulse that Radioshack used to carry. The thinking goes that the Pro Pulse was an RC18 knock-off, so the Recon must be bad too. And the Pro Pulse was only $50, so its a ripoff to have to pay $100. The catch with the PP, was that you had to pay another $30 for the battery and charger.
The Recon comes fully RTR with a 2.4GHz radio, much better than the FM one the PP came with. The price difference is more than accounted for.
Comparison to the Mini Desert Truck
I had the Mini Desert Truck too. It was great at first, but the motor and AM radio gave out after fewer than 10 runs. The servo was a joke, it had bushings rather than ball bearings, and cost $130 box stock. It took $$$ (new radio, new esc, new motor, new servo, ball bearing kit, new shocks) to get the Mini DT in good working order. Even then, the Recon was faster, and more durable right out of the box.
Bottom line
The Recon might not be better than the RC18 (I don't know, I don't own and RC18), but I'd have a hard time recommending the Mini Desert Truck over it. Not to say the Mini DT is bad, it's just in dire need of an update, and as it is now, still at $130, there's plenty of better value out there.
#5
My brother bought the mini Recon and it is a POS. What can you expect for that low of a price? Almost anything you get is going to be lacking in some area and the question then will be if it's worth putting any more money into it. Maybe your Mom would rather you give her $130 towards a better vehicle.
#6
Tech Master
My brother bought the mini Recon and it is a POS. What can you expect for that low of a price? Almost anything you get is going to be lacking in some area and the question then will be if it's worth putting any more money into it. Maybe your Mom would rather you give her $130 towards a better vehicle.
#7
If she's used to driving your Wraith, a mini might be under whelming.
#8
The ECX boost seems good jang gave it a very positive review it'll be faster than the wraith but not too crazy and its completely ready to run
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX3000
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX3000
#9
That does look pretty nice.
#10
Tech Master
The ruckus would get over a lot of what the wraith would.
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX2000
The circuit is kind of in between as the stadium truck.
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX1100
The torment is probably the most durable, but might not get over much compared to the other two. But at its $170 price tag it does come with a spektrum radio and receiver.
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX4000
I dont imagine she is going to be racing, so the boost is kind of so so IMO. I have seen it on the track with a good BL system in it, and it will handle pretty well. But if she like driving your wraith, the ruckus is the closest option from ecx rc.
Edit: just realized this was in the mini/micro section. D'oh!
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX2000
The circuit is kind of in between as the stadium truck.
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX1100
The torment is probably the most durable, but might not get over much compared to the other two. But at its $170 price tag it does come with a spektrum radio and receiver.
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX4000
I dont imagine she is going to be racing, so the boost is kind of so so IMO. I have seen it on the track with a good BL system in it, and it will handle pretty well. But if she like driving your wraith, the ruckus is the closest option from ecx rc.
Edit: just realized this was in the mini/micro section. D'oh!
Last edited by nerdyrcdriver; 07-17-2012 at 09:13 PM.
#11
My brother bought the mini Recon and it is a POS. What can you expect for that low of a price? Almost anything you get is going to be lacking in some area and the question then will be if it's worth putting any more money into it. Maybe your Mom would rather you give her $130 towards a better vehicle.
#12
The ruckus would get over a lot of what the wraith would.
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX2000
The circuit is kind of in between as the stadium truck.
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX1100
The torment is probably the most durable, but might not get over much compared to the other two. But at its $170 price tag it does come with a spektrum radio and receiver.
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX4000
I dont imagine she is going to be racing, so the boost is kind of so so IMO. I have seen it on the track with a good BL system in it, and it will handle pretty well. But if she like driving your wraith, the ruckus is the closest option from ecx rc.
Edit: just realized this was in the mini/micro section. D'oh!
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX2000
The circuit is kind of in between as the stadium truck.
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX1100
The torment is probably the most durable, but might not get over much compared to the other two. But at its $170 price tag it does come with a spektrum radio and receiver.
http://www.ecxrc.com/Products/Defaul...ProdID=ECX4000
I dont imagine she is going to be racing, so the boost is kind of so so IMO. I have seen it on the track with a good BL system in it, and it will handle pretty well. But if she like driving your wraith, the ruckus is the closest option from ecx rc.
Edit: just realized this was in the mini/micro section. D'oh!
#13
Hey DogSpoon,
My friends and I have had a pretty poor experience with the entry level vehicles ($100.00 - $150.00). If I had it to do over again I wouldn't have spent the money on it and used that money towards a better vehicle. The best way to start out may be to buy a good solid platform vehicle and then upgrade from there.
My friends and I have had a pretty poor experience with the entry level vehicles ($100.00 - $150.00). If I had it to do over again I wouldn't have spent the money on it and used that money towards a better vehicle. The best way to start out may be to buy a good solid platform vehicle and then upgrade from there.
#14
Suspended
Buy her a Wraith of her own... DUH!