WTB: 12yr Old's First (real) Off-road RC
#1
WTB: 12yr Old's First (real) Off-road RC
Hey guys and gals. Christmas is coming and I'm trying to encourage an OUTDOORS activity for my 12yr old. He spends far too much time playing video games when we let him. He seems to enjoy the racing games a lot, and made good use of the toy-level RC's he has had, so hopefully this will stick.
I'm looking for something in the vein of the Traxxas Rustler, Slash, Stampede, etc. Durable, relatively cheap, and easy to find parts for if necessary. We live in the rural Ozarks. So it'll be a basher in the yard, gravel roads, and through the trails in the woods. Budget is about $150. I'm hoping to get completely RTR.
Have something that fits?
I'm looking for something in the vein of the Traxxas Rustler, Slash, Stampede, etc. Durable, relatively cheap, and easy to find parts for if necessary. We live in the rural Ozarks. So it'll be a basher in the yard, gravel roads, and through the trails in the woods. Budget is about $150. I'm hoping to get completely RTR.
Have something that fits?
#2
Tech Rookie
Hey guys and gals. Christmas is coming and I'm trying to encourage an OUTDOORS activity for my 12yr old. He spends far too much time playing video games when we let him. He seems to enjoy the racing games a lot, and made good use of the toy-level RC's he has had, so hopefully this will stick.
I'm looking for something in the vein of the Traxxas Rustler, Slash, Stampede, etc. Durable, relatively cheap, and easy to find parts for if necessary. We live in the rural Ozarks. So it'll be a basher in the yard, gravel roads, and through the trails in the woods. Budget is about $150. I'm hoping to get completely RTR.
Have something that fits?
I'm looking for something in the vein of the Traxxas Rustler, Slash, Stampede, etc. Durable, relatively cheap, and easy to find parts for if necessary. We live in the rural Ozarks. So it'll be a basher in the yard, gravel roads, and through the trails in the woods. Budget is about $150. I'm hoping to get completely RTR.
Have something that fits?
#4
Tech Master
iTrader: (47)
first of all, good job in getting your son to spend more time outdoors they would really enjoy it. secondly if your budget is 150 then you better hope to dear god that you can find one that cheap. lastly if i was to personally choose i would go the stampede as it is pretty much indestructible. hope you have fun finding a good car.
Internet trolls should be banned
That Vaterra Rally cars about about 125 -150 new and it comes with radio, charger and everything you need to run!!
#6
R/C Tech Elite Member
iTrader: (142)
Team Associated B4 Buggy & Brushless System!!!
I have something that you may be interested in!!
I have a Associated B4 buggy (it may be a Factory Team, but I'm not sure-so I'll just call it a regular B4 buggy). Everything you need minus battery & charger!! Here's a list of what's included.....
Team Associated RC10B4 buggy
BRAND NEW 100% tread Pro-Line Scrubs front tires
BRAND NEW 100% tread Pro-Line Suburbs rear tires
BRAND NEW Dynamite Fuze 6800KV Brushless System with Program Card (with box & instructions)
BRAND NEW Spektrum DX2.0 remote & Spektrum SR3000 receiver (with box)
BRAND NEW Futaba 3003 servo
1 Custom Painted Body & Wing (good shape)
1 newer painted body & wing (scuff on roof-excellent shape overall)
You can run this system on LIPO's, NI-MH, or NICD batteries!!
I'd send some NICD batteries, but batteries in general are a pain to ship (for me anyways).
I'd sell it to you & only you, for $150 SHIPPED!!!
I've got too many projects going on & not enough time to finish them. I don't have to sell the item, just wanted to give someone a good start in the hobby. If you need pics, just send me a PM!!
I have a Associated B4 buggy (it may be a Factory Team, but I'm not sure-so I'll just call it a regular B4 buggy). Everything you need minus battery & charger!! Here's a list of what's included.....
Team Associated RC10B4 buggy
BRAND NEW 100% tread Pro-Line Scrubs front tires
BRAND NEW 100% tread Pro-Line Suburbs rear tires
BRAND NEW Dynamite Fuze 6800KV Brushless System with Program Card (with box & instructions)
BRAND NEW Spektrum DX2.0 remote & Spektrum SR3000 receiver (with box)
BRAND NEW Futaba 3003 servo
1 Custom Painted Body & Wing (good shape)
1 newer painted body & wing (scuff on roof-excellent shape overall)
You can run this system on LIPO's, NI-MH, or NICD batteries!!
I'd send some NICD batteries, but batteries in general are a pain to ship (for me anyways).
I'd sell it to you & only you, for $150 SHIPPED!!!
I've got too many projects going on & not enough time to finish them. I don't have to sell the item, just wanted to give someone a good start in the hobby. If you need pics, just send me a PM!!
#7
Tech Master
iTrader: (47)
I have something that you may be interested in!!
I have a Associated B4 buggy (it may be a Factory Team, but I'm not sure-so I'll just call it a regular B4 buggy). Everything you need minus battery & charger!! Here's a list of what's included.....
Team Associated RC10B4 buggy
BRAND NEW 100% tread Pro-Line Scrubs front tires
BRAND NEW 100% tread Pro-Line Suburbs rear tires
BRAND NEW Dynamite Fuze 6800KV Brushless System with Program Card (with box & instructions)
BRAND NEW Spektrum DX2.0 remote & Spektrum SR3000 receiver (with box)
BRAND NEW Futaba 3003 servo
1 Custom Painted Body & Wing (good shape)
1 newer painted body & wing (scuff on roof-excellent shape overall)
You can run this system on LIPO's, NI-MH, or NICD batteries!!
I'd send some NICD batteries, but batteries in general are a pain to ship (for me anyways).
I'd sell it to you & only you, for $150 SHIPPED!!!
I've got too many projects going on & not enough time to finish them. I don't have to sell the item, just wanted to give someone a good start in the hobby. If you need pics, just send me a PM!!
I have a Associated B4 buggy (it may be a Factory Team, but I'm not sure-so I'll just call it a regular B4 buggy). Everything you need minus battery & charger!! Here's a list of what's included.....
Team Associated RC10B4 buggy
BRAND NEW 100% tread Pro-Line Scrubs front tires
BRAND NEW 100% tread Pro-Line Suburbs rear tires
BRAND NEW Dynamite Fuze 6800KV Brushless System with Program Card (with box & instructions)
BRAND NEW Spektrum DX2.0 remote & Spektrum SR3000 receiver (with box)
BRAND NEW Futaba 3003 servo
1 Custom Painted Body & Wing (good shape)
1 newer painted body & wing (scuff on roof-excellent shape overall)
You can run this system on LIPO's, NI-MH, or NICD batteries!!
I'd send some NICD batteries, but batteries in general are a pain to ship (for me anyways).
I'd sell it to you & only you, for $150 SHIPPED!!!
I've got too many projects going on & not enough time to finish them. I don't have to sell the item, just wanted to give someone a good start in the hobby. If you need pics, just send me a PM!!
#9
decent deal but he says trials and gravel roads not sure a race b4 is best but its all on him I guess
#10
For a basher - stick with Traxxas.... But $150 will not get you anything new..
#11
Thank you everyone. I'll be lurking around from here on out, seems like a good community. I appreciate all of the great offers. I wish I could get one for myself at the same time. I've sent payment and am looking forward to getting his (our) Christmas present and "test-driving" it. Gotta make sure he'll enjoy it, right?
#13
Tech Master
iTrader: (93)
Thank you everyone. I'll be lurking around from here on out, seems like a good community. I appreciate all of the great offers. I wish I could get one for myself at the same time. I've sent payment and am looking forward to getting his (our) Christmas present and "test-driving" it. Gotta make sure he'll enjoy it, right?
#14