Originally Posted by
robk
The truth is there is no better time to be new than now
Sakura Zero S $109
SpeedPassion Club spec esc and 21.5 motor $80
Spektrum DX3E DSM 3Ch Surface Radio (w/S200 Servo) $99
ProTek R/C 2S "Sport Race" Li-Poly 40C Stick Pack $59
DuraTrax Onyx 230 AC/DC $79
100 % brand new decent stuff, under $500 for everything you would need. If you chose an FM or funky 2.4 radio, or a HobbyKing battery, you could bring this down even more.
And another great part is this setup is with a few inexpensive swaps it would be more than adequate to run in stock touring also.