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Old 09-14-2010, 01:06 PM
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What is a good beginner nitro rc car?

less than $200

have experience with toy electric cars
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Originally Posted by beginner1
What is a good beginner nitro rc car?

less than $200

have experience with toy electric cars
you want a nitro car for 200, with everything included or just a roller?
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I assume I want a car that runs right out of the box.
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http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...w--24Ghz-Radio
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I doubt you'll find anything like that unless it's used. You can get a HB D8 for around 275 but it's just the kit you'll still need an engine and electronics.
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there are some pretty good deals on RC10GTs out there, it pays to shop around
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Originally Posted by beginner1
What is a good beginner nitro rc car?

less than $200

have experience with toy electric cars
No such thing.. I would NEVER suggest a nitro car for a beginner...
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Originally Posted by beginner1
I assume I want a car that runs right out of the box.
Not going to happen.
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No such thing.. I would NEVER suggest a nitro car for a beginner...
Heh, Heh...I never had an electric R/C car beyond the toys. I jumped right into nitro.
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Originally Posted by nitroexpress
Not going to happen.
yep.
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Heh, Heh...I never had an electric R/C car beyond the toys. I jumped right into nitro.
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Thats actually a great buggy to start out with. Very Stable, Very Durable and easy to work on. That was my first race worthy buggy 3 years ago and I was very happy with it. Save up and get some better servos as soon as you can. Hitech has some great servos for about $50-60 that would be perfect
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That's pretty amazing that they can offer that at such a low price. Obviously not top of the line, but Ofna didn't go bottom of the barrel to hit that price point either.
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That Ofna buggy is a great deal. That's very low priced to get you into the 1/8 scale scene. I stumbled on this also... Kyosho DBX 1/10th scale buggy
It looks similar to my old Kyosho Inferno TR.15, and that thing was a blast. I had soo much fun with it. It's my 'the-one-that-got-away' rc But for $60 more I think you'd be better off with the Ofna.
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Go with a Kyosho inferno neo readyset. http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Off-Road-Buggy
Best rtr out there!
Broke it in with blue thunder sport, now i run byrons 25/11, and it ROCKS.
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