willabong

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Shane

why don't you run something else? do you own a 4wd or truck?

shanemac

iTrader: (6)

Will

I wouldn't be running even IF I was invited....in any class......but thats irrelevant......

and no , I don't own a truck or 4WD.......yet

Lord Burner

Hi guys,
I wonder if there is a way for a newbey like me to try offroad RC fun without spending thousands dollars upfront, but still have fun.
Is inexpensive electric 1/16 buggy a good way to start?
Browsing online hobby shops I found that I can get NanoDragon RTR for $100 or MiniInferno for $200. If I buy any of these, will I be able to race with others @Knox?

willabong

iTrader: (11)

Lord burner - Mate you can race anything you want at knox, as long as you fit a transponder inside the car and there are more then 3 of you.

i dont think you should get a 1/18th, get a second 1/10th scale, i think you cant get a duratrax for around 200? am i right antony?

Lord Burner

Like this one? $300

simba

iTrader: (3)

im a noob also, just building an associated buggy now. 1:10 scale.
That link you posted is an excelent way to start out. I have seen a few duratrax evaders down at knox, good entry level price as well.

definately only go 1:10 buggy

willabong

iTrader: (11)

Lord burner - go to the hobbyman in dandenong and ask them - think they have the duratrax down there for sale, and i think should be about to get one around that price without having to pay for postage mate.

also check out http://www.knoxoffroadelectric.org/localshops.php and check out the shops

Lord Burner

Ok, then Duratrex buggy or Stadium Truck? Is there any meaningful difference for a beginner? Or just personal preference?

simba

iTrader: (3)

if you want to do some club racing down at knox go a buggy 4 sure, the trucks are so slow and cumbersom looking around the track, the buggies get around quick and smooth.

willabong

iTrader: (11)

dont get a truck - there aint that many people running them

buggy is by far the most popular -

johnny-g

iTrader: (3)

what tyres for keilor? 2wd ae buggy
cheers

Lord Burner

To Simba:

That's quite a comprehensive setup is listed in your signature. Is that a buggy you're building? How much do estimate to spend on it?

simba

iTrader: (3)

hahah yeah got a bit carried away there for a begginer, all up with batteries charger etc etc its up over 1 k. Saved a fortune by buying it all out of the united states. The ESC was $200 US alone.

i hope i can drive.

simba

iTrader: (3)

hopefully in less than 2 weeks i have built the buggy and also in that time i will have picked "willabongs" brain apart for help and advice, i will be ready to race,

look out stock racers at knox.

i

Lord Burner

Look what I found. For $300 I can get a brushless truck!
What do you think about it, guys? Is this one going to be slow and cumbersome?
The only thing worries me, that if I get it, I will probably going to wreck it. There's no point putting a P-plater into Formula 1 car.