Newbie question W/O anything funny in it.
#1
Newbie question W/O anything funny in it.
I'm new R/C Stuff
I'm looking for an electric on road car that I can stand out in my driveway and race around the cul-de-sac.
I would appreciate it greatly if you guys could give me some direction on what to get
1. I don't need a $600 car.
2. I don't really care, at this point, if it's super upgradeable. although I would like the option of faster faster faster, so bigger batteries and bigger motors would be nice if I could stuff them in there at some point.
3. I would like something I can build
4. I would also like to have the controller, receiver and servo's included. .
I've been looking at the HPI E10 RTR, obviously is already assembled, but I can always just have a buddy take it apart and give it back to me
Suggestions?
Insight?
Thanks in advance.
p.s.
Marcos please don't delete this again. I took all attempts at humor out. I read it 3x and I got nothing, no smile, no chuckle, nothing.
I'm looking for an electric on road car that I can stand out in my driveway and race around the cul-de-sac.
I would appreciate it greatly if you guys could give me some direction on what to get
1. I don't need a $600 car.
2. I don't really care, at this point, if it's super upgradeable. although I would like the option of faster faster faster, so bigger batteries and bigger motors would be nice if I could stuff them in there at some point.
3. I would like something I can build
4. I would also like to have the controller, receiver and servo's included. .
I've been looking at the HPI E10 RTR, obviously is already assembled, but I can always just have a buddy take it apart and give it back to me
Suggestions?
Insight?
Thanks in advance.
p.s.
Marcos please don't delete this again. I took all attempts at humor out. I read it 3x and I got nothing, no smile, no chuckle, nothing.
#2
Tech Champion
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Tamiya TA05 would be a good one to consider. It doesn't come with all the electronics though. For a car you build it will be hard to get a lot under $600 but if you think its something you will stick with its cheaper in the long run to not get the RTR since you will end up replacing all the electronics anyway.
A good value package would be:
Tamiya TA05
Tekin RS speed control plus brushless motor combo
Spektrum DX3 Radio System
Inexpensive metal gear servo like a hitec
You can be competitive with that on a budget. The Tekin RS is upgradable so it should last you a long time. The radio has more then enough features. The only catch is that its probably not under your $600 budget.
A good value package would be:
Tamiya TA05
Tekin RS speed control plus brushless motor combo
Spektrum DX3 Radio System
Inexpensive metal gear servo like a hitec
You can be competitive with that on a budget. The Tekin RS is upgradable so it should last you a long time. The radio has more then enough features. The only catch is that its probably not under your $600 budget.
#3
Tech Initiate
Tamiya TA05 would be a good one to consider. It doesn't come with all the electronics though. For a car you build it will be hard to get a lot under $600 but if you think its something you will stick with its cheaper in the long run to not get the RTR since you will end up replacing all the electronics anyway.
A good value package would be:
Tamiya TA05
Tekin RS speed control plus brushless motor combo
Spektrum DX3 Radio System
Inexpensive metal gear servo like a hitec
You can be competitive with that on a budget. The Tekin RS is upgradable so it should last you a long time. The radio has more then enough features. The only catch is that its probably not under your $600 budget.
A good value package would be:
Tamiya TA05
Tekin RS speed control plus brushless motor combo
Spektrum DX3 Radio System
Inexpensive metal gear servo like a hitec
You can be competitive with that on a budget. The Tekin RS is upgradable so it should last you a long time. The radio has more then enough features. The only catch is that its probably not under your $600 budget.
#4
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Either go with an older losi like a xxx-s, they go on ebay for next to nothing, or snag an old team associated. i love my old old losi quite a bit, bit i've got too much invested nowdays. it was before the xxx-s. lol associated parts are everywhere and i bet either way you go, you won't be let down. you may even be able to stay under 250!
#6
It's not a budget so much as the fact that I don't want to spend a lot of money on it because I am only going to drive it around the street in front of my house when I can't go drive my truck.
kind of like a r/c nicotine patch.
something quiet that won't make the neighbors mad or wake my kids up.
I like that tamaya ta05 though, it's pretty slick looking.
kind of like a r/c nicotine patch.
something quiet that won't make the neighbors mad or wake my kids up.
I like that tamaya ta05 though, it's pretty slick looking.
#7
Tech Champion
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It's not a budget so much as the fact that I don't want to spend a lot of money on it because I am only going to drive it around the street in front of my house when I can't go drive my truck.
kind of like a r/c nicotine patch.
something quiet that won't make the neighbors mad or wake my kids up.
I like that tamaya ta05 though, it's pretty slick looking.
kind of like a r/c nicotine patch.
something quiet that won't make the neighbors mad or wake my kids up.
I like that tamaya ta05 though, it's pretty slick looking.
#8
Tech Master
If you want a touring basher, the Tamiya TB-03 would be better than the TA05 as it is shaft drive and won't get stones dtuck in the drive belts.
If you are looking at running kerbs etc, why not get a buggy/truck? You can set the suspension low and hard so you can corner on asphalt without flipping, and have the advantage of being able to raise it up if you want to jump kerbs or hit some dirt
If you are looking at running kerbs etc, why not get a buggy/truck? You can set the suspension low and hard so you can corner on asphalt without flipping, and have the advantage of being able to raise it up if you want to jump kerbs or hit some dirt
#9
How about a Slash?
#10
Tech Elite
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There's alot stuff you can get. USed is cheaper but if you want new all the kits that come with radio gear and such are already built.
For example I would do new and under 600.
TC5 - $250
Spektrum DX3.0 DSM 3 Channel Radio w/ SR3000 Receiver - $170
Novak Havoc 3S/Ballistic Brushless System (8.5T) - $160
Now, thats all up to if you have the other stuff, IE charger, battiers etc.
But you said you race Off-raod so figure you might have all that and also with the above listed you under or at $600 and you can race mod class if you feel like it. I chose that motor/esc combo because it's designed for dusty stuff and bashing but is fast. all the listed prices above is at Amainhobbies
For example I would do new and under 600.
TC5 - $250
Spektrum DX3.0 DSM 3 Channel Radio w/ SR3000 Receiver - $170
Novak Havoc 3S/Ballistic Brushless System (8.5T) - $160
Now, thats all up to if you have the other stuff, IE charger, battiers etc.
But you said you race Off-raod so figure you might have all that and also with the above listed you under or at $600 and you can race mod class if you feel like it. I chose that motor/esc combo because it's designed for dusty stuff and bashing but is fast. all the listed prices above is at Amainhobbies
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#13
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The HPI E10 is a decent basher and can be made to be a decent drift car. A step up from the E10 is the Tamiya TT-01. The TT-01 has plenty of upgrades and is a fairly durable car. Neither of these cars are top of the line, but between the two, the TT-01 is probably the better choice.
#14
Tech Initiate
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I vote for A Tamiya M03 kit. Particularly the Suzuki Swift. You can build it, bash it, it comes with an ESC, pick up a no frills radio system and bingo. You could be out the door for around $200 if you really try. $300 is easy. You can also race it if you really want to.
That or I'd pick up some RTR kit like the Rustler or Stampede from Traxxas. Hard to beat simple fun of jumping curbs and stuff.
That or I'd pick up some RTR kit like the Rustler or Stampede from Traxxas. Hard to beat simple fun of jumping curbs and stuff.
#15
Tech Rookie
You can never go wrong with a TA05 Affordable, yet able to keep up with the big boys with minimal hopups.