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Old 08-17-2012, 02:59 PM
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Questions?? What should I buy?

I'm not sure what to get. There are so many options. I'd like to know what a good buggy, truggy or short course racing truck to get for some track driving and racing and some bashing at my house.

P.S. It needs to be about 300 or less.
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Old 08-18-2012, 01:31 AM
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If you want a kit, the Associated SC10 in either 2wd or 4wd are 2 great options.
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Originally Posted by GeoffreyBlack
P.S. It needs to be about 300 or less.
Eh, you might need to raise your budget a bit. I would say go for an RTR Slash. Cheap, can be raced and bashed, parts support is normally best, and comes with everything you need to run.

http://traxxas.com/products/models/e...c/5807slashvxl
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Team Associated SC10-RS. Way better than a slash and its a decent truck as well.
Great for the track and bashing
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Come on guys you can do better than that. Do you want 1/10th scale or 1/8th..?

Top this one.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-w-24GHz-Radio
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Bashing a 2wd short course in my opinion isnt very fun. If you want a basher/racer that will be fun both ways, get a 4x4 sct. Its a little higher in cost but it is more fun off the track than 2wd.
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Slash 4x4 sounds right up your alley. I have a platinum edition , I would consider selling rtr. Pm me if interested
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the ultima sc rtr it drives like a dream or get the sc-r kit
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RTR is usualy cheaper than a kit.

1/10 is the cheapest size that is commonly ran at tracks

4x4 is best for bashing

Trucks have higher clearance than buggies for bashing

Used is cheaper than new

So a used RTR 4x4 1/10 Short Course Truck might just fit the bill.

I quick visit to the track might be in order just to confirm what they are racing so that you buy something that you have other people to screw around with.
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If you wanna get better at driving start with 2wd. As for truck or buggy that's your choice. A good buggy any Associated or Losi as for a truck HPI Blitz or Associated. All very good choice.
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Originally Posted by Devin
RTR is usualy cheaper than a kit.

1/10 is the cheapest size that is commonly ran at tracks

4x4 is best for bashing

Trucks have higher clearance than buggies for bashing

Used is cheaper than new

So a used RTR 4x4 1/10 Short Course Truck might just fit the bill.

I quick visit to the track might be in order just to confirm what they are racing so that you buy something that you have other people to screw around with.
Spot On!
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