ijnek

if u r starting out n wan 2 keep cost low,try looking for 2nd hand stuffs,...of course not the safest n best way,but 1 of the cheapest way...

charger...
hmmm,...
i'm using the KO bx213mh now,a decent charger,can charge from 1-10 cells n i use it 2 charge my AA re-chargable batts as well...
soon will b using the CDC v6 also...hehee...

raygun

Hey again Newbie!!

Ok, electric touring car is a great place to start and learn more about RC.

If you're going for all new stuff (highly recommended), here's just my humble opinion on what you'll need to get started quickly and within budget....(ok...maybe a bit over!)

a. Car Kit : Get a new Tamiya TA04r (its got all the goodies at a reasonable price). Price is approx $250-300 (anyone please correct me if I am WRONG! a bit out of touch with the market!). Some kits come with bodyshell, there's a version which doesn't.

The X-ray is a little on the expensive side, and quite a bit of setup equipment is required becoz of the pivot ball suspension system. Its good, but slightly ex!

b. Radio : Get a Futaba MJ or Sanwa MX3. Inexpensive but good. U can upgrade to a better steering servo later.

c. Electronic Speed Controller : Don't skimp on this one. Get something good so that you won't have to upgrade next time. LRP has pretty good ones : F1 Pro (for reverse if you need too!) or the 7.1 (no reverse). U got to do some soldering here so be prepared for that. The new Futaba speed controls (MC400 / MC600) are also not a bad choice. TRY to get one without a motor limit.

d. Get a 1 or 2 packs of 2400 mAH NICD cells. They are relatively cheap, easy to maintain and have more than enuf runtime. If you want so splurge a bit, the Sanyo 3000HV's are the next higher rated cells, but you got to get a NIMH capable charger.

c. The charger : many many options here. AC/DC, DC 12V only etc, prices can vary from $100 to $400++ here. Try and get one with peak detection and can charge with at least 5 Amps, best to get one with a automatic discharge feature as well. The Speed EX14pro or similiar charger is a pretty ok start.

d. Motor : You'll need a motor unless you want to run the stock silver cans which are a little slow. You can get machine wound mod motors for around 50-60 bucks from yokomo or other manufacturers and these are pretty good.

......THERE!! Welcome to EP Touring Car RC!! Maybe a bit over budget but a good starting point for a fun play machine which is also competitive for racing!

Whatever you do, remember to HAVE FUN and ENJOY urself!!

Eric Cheng

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RC1q2w3e4r

Hello All

Since this sectin is so hot and very hard to see so many enthus around and people supporting this hobby, Very glad. Keep it up!

BTW correct me if I'm wrong. Why no body race stock class ( Stock Motors) in S'pore?

It is an extremely competitive class in Australia here where I work and in States too but just seems that there is to interest in S'pore.

I'm a S'porean working in OZ.

Cheers

ART2

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Yes, there are stock class racing in S'pore, the Kawada series which I think it was 1 years ago was a big hit, and than there's the Tamiya series which ended not long ago, all were using 23T stock motor. There might be a Tamiya stock series next year, details still not confirm yet I think, heard from ppl that it will change to a mod class.

ijnek

mayb they should have another class for mod...

Kyew

newbie: i highly recommend u start with a tamiya kit (like raygun mentioned, a ta04r will be good). anyway i think 90% of rc electric drivers all started with a tamiya.
with the exception of the 414 and tb evo, their cars are a very good, reliable and durable brand to introduce newcomers to the hobby.

RetroTamiya

Yeah.... i agree with Kyew. I started out with Tamiya TA01 then slowly go to TB EVO. But you are lucky Tamiya kits no adays dun need to hop up so much. so less cost for you.

newbie

Thank you Retrotamiya,Kyew and everyone else. I appreciate your feedback. I think I get the TA04R for the moment. Anyone selling ?

D|sC

u all selling charger??? sms me at 93881015 thanx

Vinyard

How about GP??
you guys never mention GP cars...

I am a newbie to this hobby too.. just started about 3 months now.. I bought a Kyosho Alpha Ten Rally GP.. had many hours of fun trashing it..

To start off with GP.. i think a V-one-s is a good car for beginners..
very reliable.. what do you guys think? Coz i myself own a V-one-S too..

future88

Hi I am new too and I want to play 1/8 buggy. anyone wish to sell his ? what is good for buggy ? what brand ?

RetroTamiya

go and look under the thread RC stuff for sale.

rko

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hi, i juz also starting up this hobby and perhaps can share how i utilise my budjet.

car- 2hand xpress pro for $120

servo- borrowed from a fren a servo he not using.

ESC- cheap 2 hand 1 for $30

miscelleanous- about $100

motor- came with the car a 540 stock motor.

charger- used ex14 pro for $80

transmitter- use mini-z tx. only $30. cause i play mini-z so reuse the tx.

receiver- borrowed form fren not using AM radio anymore

battery- 3 pack used sanyo 3000 himh for $120

total about $450.





looks cheap but at least my car can move. And get to know the pro better cause they might be able to provide u with a thing or two