Another "What should I get?" Thread!
02-07-2007, 06:38 AM
#31
Originally Posted by muahdib4
RC-Mart is ok too if you're looking for non-Tamiya hop-up parts but they're still more expensive than RC-Champ. RC-Mart is in Hong-Kong and I have ordered from them several times too...just not as cheap on Tamiya stuff.
Luckily I never paid customs charges for my kit either, which was great!3racing make some good hotups for this car, I have the chassis kit and suspension mounts in graphite, they also do front and rear toe blocks etc, but I would stick to tamiya / TRF stuff for the shocks and centre one way if you choose to upgrade
02-07-2007, 06:51 AM
#33
isn't still RC mart cheaper than US prices?
like i said previously, my LHS stocks AE, HPI, HB, Losi for 1/10 EP stuff. but since those brands aren't offering any kits that stand out from the crowd (like the TA-05 is), i don't know what i should get still. even though my LHS doesn't stock Xray or Tamiya stuff, i will be racing in the stock class, so broken parts are not going to be much of a problem due to the lower speeds.
T2R-4 (counting T1!)
TC4-2 (counting TC3)
TA05-9 i think (wow, even though my LHS doesn't stock Tamiya parts, i should look into this one)
JRXS (if i can find one cheap)-2
Cyclone S-1
like i said previously, my LHS stocks AE, HPI, HB, Losi for 1/10 EP stuff. but since those brands aren't offering any kits that stand out from the crowd (like the TA-05 is), i don't know what i should get still. even though my LHS doesn't stock Xray or Tamiya stuff, i will be racing in the stock class, so broken parts are not going to be much of a problem due to the lower speeds.
T2R-4 (counting T1!)
TC4-2 (counting TC3)
TA05-9 i think (wow, even though my LHS doesn't stock Tamiya parts, i should look into this one)
JRXS (if i can find one cheap)-2
Cyclone S-1
02-07-2007, 07:06 AM
#34
Originally Posted by macnkitty2002
isn't still RC mart cheaper than US prices?
like i said previously, my LHS stocks AE, HPI, HB, Losi for 1/10 EP stuff. but since those brands aren't offering any kits that stand out from the crowd (like the TA-05 is), i don't know what i should get still. even though my LHS doesn't stock Xray or Tamiya stuff, i will be racing in the stock class, so broken parts are not going to be much of a problem due to the lower speeds.
T2R-4 (counting T1!)
TC4-2 (counting TC3)
TA05-9 i think (wow, even though my LHS doesn't stock Tamiya parts, i should look into this one)
JRXS (if i can find one cheap)-2
Cyclone S-1
like i said previously, my LHS stocks AE, HPI, HB, Losi for 1/10 EP stuff. but since those brands aren't offering any kits that stand out from the crowd (like the TA-05 is), i don't know what i should get still. even though my LHS doesn't stock Xray or Tamiya stuff, i will be racing in the stock class, so broken parts are not going to be much of a problem due to the lower speeds.
T2R-4 (counting T1!)
TC4-2 (counting TC3)
TA05-9 i think (wow, even though my LHS doesn't stock Tamiya parts, i should look into this one)
JRXS (if i can find one cheap)-2
Cyclone S-1
02-07-2007, 07:41 AM
#36
I'll give the Cyclone S some love. Mine works great. Can't compare it to a TA-05 cause I've never seen anyone run one here. At our track JRXS has some issues keeping the rear end planted. T2R works good also but more expensive than the Cyclone S in both car and parts, but very comparable performance wise. TC4's have worked well here but it is a shaft drive. Not sure if that matters and with the TC5 coming they should be cheap.
02-07-2007, 08:28 AM
#38
it's a great car..and i guess wait for the TA05R will be a more worth waiting for as the hop -ups in it i feel it will worth the money..
02-07-2007, 10:43 AM
#39
ok, just found out that my LHS carries the Tamiya brand, but they don't stock many parts at all. however, i can ask them to stock a few essential parts if i know that i might be going through them a lot (this will take some serious persuasion!). nevertheless, i can always ask them to order stuff for me at no extra cost. BUT, what if i need a part on race day, i don't have any parts on hand at the shop for me.
so, we're back to the question about parts availability, which stems from durability. my LHS stocks a lot of AE parts (TC4), Losi parts (JRXS), and probably some HB and HPI TC parts too (but they mainly stock MT and off-road stuff). the JRXS looks enticing, but the NIB price is a little high for me and i have not heard anything super impressive about the performance of it. maybe an XXX-S? the Pro 4 looks good too, but again the price is pretty high.
nevertheless, i might be able to find some used stuff that is in pretty good condition for a good price. yet, like most anyone, i would like to build it myself and have a brand new car for a brand new class for me.
so, we're back to the question about parts availability, which stems from durability. my LHS stocks a lot of AE parts (TC4), Losi parts (JRXS), and probably some HB and HPI TC parts too (but they mainly stock MT and off-road stuff). the JRXS looks enticing, but the NIB price is a little high for me and i have not heard anything super impressive about the performance of it. maybe an XXX-S? the Pro 4 looks good too, but again the price is pretty high.
nevertheless, i might be able to find some used stuff that is in pretty good condition for a good price. yet, like most anyone, i would like to build it myself and have a brand new car for a brand new class for me.
02-07-2007, 10:51 AM
#40
For the TA05 my understanding is you just need the knuckles and hubs as backups. You would probably buy all the spares you might need for less then $50. 4 people I race with (myself included) recently switched to the TA05 from other "high end" cars. I havent raced mine yet but Ive seen others perform and I was pleasently surprised. Im hoping its as durable as everyone says. Im tired of having to replace broken parts every few runs with the RDX.
02-07-2007, 05:41 PM
#42
tc5