New To Onroad, Need Advice On What To Look At
06-09-2009, 12:50 PM
#1
New To Onroad, Need Advice On What To Look At
Hey.
I am looking into getting a 1/10th scale On-Road car. I am not going to be racing competitively but just in a large parking lot on pavement. Basically I am just looking for some people to list some of the popular cars people are using and then I will make my decision there.
Thanks
I am looking into getting a 1/10th scale On-Road car. I am not going to be racing competitively but just in a large parking lot on pavement. Basically I am just looking for some people to list some of the popular cars people are using and then I will make my decision there.
Thanks
06-09-2009, 12:55 PM
#2
I have been looking at the TC5. Is there anything better that you wold recommend in that price range.
06-09-2009, 01:32 PM
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The TC5 is pointless if you aren't racing. Look at the TC3/4, or the tamiya TA05. The TA05 is more durable, but some people say it sucks up stones. I haven't had this happen yet though.
06-09-2009, 02:15 PM
#6
Maybe look into the TA-05 v.2 when it comes out
06-09-2009, 02:32 PM
#7
Some options for parking lot bashing are:
Associated TC4 RTR - comes with brushed motor/speed control
Losi XXX-S Drift RTR - comes with brushed motor/speed control
HPI Sprint 2 Flux RTR - comes with sensorless motor/speed control
Tamiya TT-01 RTR - comes with brushed motor/speed control
Keep in mind that most of the RTR kits come with basic radio systems (usually 27mhz limited to 6 different channels) and motors and/or speed controls that aren't being used in any competitive race classes.
Of the above cars, you will more likely see a TC4 being raced in the VTA class or other "stock speed" classes. However, to race a TC4 RTR in VTA you would need to buy a new speed control/motor to be legal. The TT-01 is a competitive beginner car if you are running TCS (Tamiya Championship Series) as well. I rarely see a XXX-S or Sprint 2 being competitively run, and then only in slower classes.
If you plan on racing in the future, your best investment would be to buy a kit without electronics. You can then buy a good radio, such as a DSM and not worry about frequency conflict. You can also buy the speed control/motor that will work if you plan on racing.
However, if in the end you just want to bash in a parking lot with a cool looking body, you can even buy an HPI E10 RTR kit which is about the cheapest RTR available. However, the E10 lacks adjustments and really isn't race worthy.
Associated TC4 RTR - comes with brushed motor/speed control
Losi XXX-S Drift RTR - comes with brushed motor/speed control
HPI Sprint 2 Flux RTR - comes with sensorless motor/speed control
Tamiya TT-01 RTR - comes with brushed motor/speed control
Keep in mind that most of the RTR kits come with basic radio systems (usually 27mhz limited to 6 different channels) and motors and/or speed controls that aren't being used in any competitive race classes.
Of the above cars, you will more likely see a TC4 being raced in the VTA class or other "stock speed" classes. However, to race a TC4 RTR in VTA you would need to buy a new speed control/motor to be legal. The TT-01 is a competitive beginner car if you are running TCS (Tamiya Championship Series) as well. I rarely see a XXX-S or Sprint 2 being competitively run, and then only in slower classes.
If you plan on racing in the future, your best investment would be to buy a kit without electronics. You can then buy a good radio, such as a DSM and not worry about frequency conflict. You can also buy the speed control/motor that will work if you plan on racing.
However, if in the end you just want to bash in a parking lot with a cool looking body, you can even buy an HPI E10 RTR kit which is about the cheapest RTR available. However, the E10 lacks adjustments and really isn't race worthy.
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