Is this a good one to get?
#1
Is this a good one to get?
I am lookin for my first car and was recommended to the Team Associate TC3 and found this what do you all think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=19168
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=19168
#2
Tech Elite
Is this a good one to get?
Slimsaturn;
You can get a BRAND NEW Nitro TC3 for about $260-$280 us. The MINIMUM bid on the E-bay Car is $355. The only thing you don't get with the NEW car is a starter box and the 2spd. Both of these can come later.
Just my unbiased opinion, good luck.
You can get a BRAND NEW Nitro TC3 for about $260-$280 us. The MINIMUM bid on the E-bay Car is $355. The only thing you don't get with the NEW car is a starter box and the 2spd. Both of these can come later.
Just my unbiased opinion, good luck.
#3
acutally i was looking and the new tc3 kits are coming with the 2 speed tranny
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/383321.asp
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/383321.asp
#4
Tech Rookie
the tc3 team edition cars come with the 2 speed and all the hop up parts the RTR doenst have. the team edition comes in 2 different enging options. either side exaust or rear exaust. the choice is yours. but of course the rear exaust is slightly more expencive. None the less a very nice car.
#5
Tech Elite
Is this a good one to get?
Originally posted by Slimsaturn
acutally i was looking and the new tc3 kits are coming with the 2 speed tranny
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/383321.asp
acutally i was looking and the new tc3 kits are coming with the 2 speed tranny
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/383321.asp
Either way the NTC3 is a very good Car.
#6
The NTC3 is definitely worth it.
Whether to go RTR or Kit, that's a different question. Are you planning on racing it? If so, then even with the RTR you will likely need to replace the servos - they are stock Airtronics 102s which really really aren't strong enough for nitro racing. At least the steering servo. And soon you're going to want a better radio, the one that comes with the RTR kit is pretty cheap.
There are some other things that don't come with the RTR - the two speed comes initially to mind, there are some other things.
I, personally, think that the Kit is the better way to go. You get better acquainted with the car and you KNOW that all the screws are tight and everything is put together. It's not too difficult to do, just take a week of evenings and take your time, ask questions on here when you have them.
Whether to go RTR or Kit, that's a different question. Are you planning on racing it? If so, then even with the RTR you will likely need to replace the servos - they are stock Airtronics 102s which really really aren't strong enough for nitro racing. At least the steering servo. And soon you're going to want a better radio, the one that comes with the RTR kit is pretty cheap.
There are some other things that don't come with the RTR - the two speed comes initially to mind, there are some other things.
I, personally, think that the Kit is the better way to go. You get better acquainted with the car and you KNOW that all the screws are tight and everything is put together. It's not too difficult to do, just take a week of evenings and take your time, ask questions on here when you have them.
#7
If your comfortable building your own then I would definetly get the kit. If you are not then I would get the RTR. I would not recommend buying a used car for your first car. There is to much on a gas car to check. The RTR is perfectly fine for your first car and is easy to upgrade to full blown race version. So if you buy the Team Kit or the RTR Kit from Associated you can not go wrong. The car is extremely aesy to work on, dependable and a blast to drive
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
#8
I say get the "kit" version as well, then you know how to fix the car when it breaks.
#9
Come on guys ........ we all know the car to get is a MUGEN MTX-3
But for a beginer I would also recommend The TC-3 due to the fact the parts are cheap and available at most hobby shops
But for a beginer I would also recommend The TC-3 due to the fact the parts are cheap and available at most hobby shops
#10
Don't want a Mugen. Like my TC3.
He asked about a NTC3 so we gave him info about a NTC3.
Don't want a Mugen.
He asked about a NTC3 so we gave him info about a NTC3.
Don't want a Mugen.
#11
Originally posted by tennessee
Come on guys ........ we all know the car to get is a MUGEN MTX-3
But for a beginer I would also recommend The TC-3 due to the fact the parts are cheap and available at most hobby shops
Come on guys ........ we all know the car to get is a MUGEN MTX-3
But for a beginer I would also recommend The TC-3 due to the fact the parts are cheap and available at most hobby shops
As for a NTC3 for a beginner. Yeah it is an extremely efficient car when you are talking about the drivetrain. As far as ease of setup, well I guess that depends if you are buying the RTR or building the kit. Overall I think Associated makes a great RTR kit. I personally, am just biased to the good ol belt driven cars. If I were to start from the beginning, I would look at parts availablility from the most common broken parts ie (Arms, Bulkheads, Uprights) and go from there.
#12
get a yokomo GT4 RTR there sweet
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#13
#14
Originally posted by Boomer
He asked about a NTC3 so we gave him info about a NTC3.
Don't want a Mugen.
He asked about a NTC3 so we gave him info about a NTC3.
Don't want a Mugen.
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#15
Oh cmmon
Originally posted by Boomer
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"George, I'm getting a great deal on a gallon of Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream. . .what do you think? Should I go for it?"
"No way, get Pistachio Nut ice cream. . .who cares how much more it costs. . .who cares whether or not you want it. . .get it!"