Originally Posted by
AdrianM
Well, maybe Yokomo Race Sedan stuff is hard to get...lol
...but Tamiya? I have buds with 416's and they can guet stuff no problem. Usually direct from Tam USA.
It's very expensive from TamiyaUSA. :-(
Those other shops are okay, but I've not once managed to get everything I need from one place. In contrast, RCMarket, RCMart, eTamiya and many others nearly always have all the parts I need, including many of the aftermarket parts. It's a bit more for shipping, though, and can take a lot longer depending on how things go in customs. Plus, needing to sign for my packages during work hours usually means I end up going to the post office to pick up my stuff.
It's not an impossible situation, but it is unfortunate. You'd think, with the growing popularity of rubber tire racing in the US, more hobby shops would stock parts for the popular kits, especially one like the 416 which has basically won every single major race in the last year, including, oh, the worlds.