Back after 5 year hiatus...
03-19-2010, 08:52 AM
#1
Back after 5 year hiatus...
Okay, to be as brief as possible, I quit R.C. about 5 years ago to go back to school... I graduated back in December and have gotten back into it... I rebuilt my rc10gt and it runs pretty good, but I'm looking to get a new ride. I'm going to give the Rc10 to my dad and I'm considering perhaps a Jato or a Rustler... I'm just looking for advice because I see allot has changed since I quit, especially with the 2.4ghz controllers. Anyway, I want to get a car that's easy to get parts for and it seems like all the Local Hobby Stores carry Traxxas. Any other suggestions are welcome... Last question, How well does the easy start system work? I've always had pull starts. Thanks in advance and thanks for looking...
03-19-2010, 09:04 AM
#2
The easy start system is alright, it tends to beat up on one way bearings. I converted to a pullstart on my Revo and T Maxx and just use a glow driver. traxxas parts are very common and easy to get most of the time. As far as a new RC vehicle, you should decide what you want to do first, race or bash around, then you should have a better idea of what to get.
03-19-2010, 09:05 AM
#3
Okay, to be as brief as possible, I quit R.C. about 5 years ago to go back to school... I graduated back in December and have gotten back into it... I rebuilt my rc10gt and it runs pretty good, but I'm looking to get a new ride. I'm going to give the Rc10 to my dad and I'm considering perhaps a Jato or a Rustler... I'm just looking for advice because I see allot has changed since I quit, especially with the 2.4ghz controllers. Anyway, I want to get a car that's easy to get parts for and it seems like all the Local Hobby Stores carry Traxxas. Any other suggestions are welcome... Last question, How well does the easy start system work? I've always had pull starts. Thanks in advance and thanks for looking...
03-19-2010, 09:12 AM
#4
Well, I am planning on racing down at the local track, but I'm not competitive if you know what I mean... 
I just like to go out on the track and have fun... and of course, I also like to bash around... So I'll be doing both, but I am not planning on racing seriously...
I just like to go out on the track and have fun... and of course, I also like to bash around... So I'll be doing both, but I am not planning on racing seriously...
03-19-2010, 10:24 AM
#5
Well, I am planning on racing down at the local track, but I'm not competitive if you know what I mean... I just like to go out on the track and have fun... and of course, I also like to bash around... So I'll be doing both, but I am not planning on racing seriously...
I just like to go out on the track and have fun... and of course, I also like to bash around... So I'll be doing both, but I am not planning on racing seriously...
03-19-2010, 04:04 PM
#6
Get yourself a good 1/6 scale truggy. The Losi 8ight-T 2.0 RTR package is probably the best fit. It comes with a great 2.4 Radio, starter box, and a very tough (and competitive) truggy. The servos that come with the kit are craptastic, but so are most RTR servos. So be ready to replace them (minimally the steering servo.)
This truggy is very tough and comes incredibly cheap for what you get. You can get it for only $659 at The Barn Floor (add it to cart to see the price).
This may seem expensive, but it includes pretty much everything you need and includes a very good radio and is race ready.
If you prefer buggies, you could get the Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR that is even less money at only $589.
This truggy is very tough and comes incredibly cheap for what you get. You can get it for only $659 at The Barn Floor (add it to cart to see the price).
This may seem expensive, but it includes pretty much everything you need and includes a very good radio and is race ready.
If you prefer buggies, you could get the Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR that is even less money at only $589.
03-19-2010, 05:32 PM
#8
Get yourself a good 1/6 scale truggy. The Losi 8ight-T 2.0 RTR package is probably the best fit. It comes with a great 2.4 Radio, starter box, and a very tough (and competitive) truggy. The servos that come with the kit are craptastic, but so are most RTR servos. So be ready to replace them (minimally the steering servo.)
This truggy is very tough and comes incredibly cheap for what you get. You can get it for only $659 at The Barn Floor (add it to cart to see the price).
This may seem expensive, but it includes pretty much everything you need and includes a very good radio and is race ready.
If you prefer buggies, you could get the Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR that is even less money at only $589.
This truggy is very tough and comes incredibly cheap for what you get. You can get it for only $659 at The Barn Floor (add it to cart to see the price).
This may seem expensive, but it includes pretty much everything you need and includes a very good radio and is race ready.
If you prefer buggies, you could get the Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR that is even less money at only $589.
it's 1/8 not 1/6
I know you didn't mean it. But the O.P. might get confussed
03-19-2010, 07:18 PM
#9
Thank you, I didn't know he meant 1/8... LOL... Thanks for the replies guys, I looked at the local tracks website, and it says that the only classes they guarantee to race every Saturday night are 1/8 Scale Truggy, 1/8 Scale Buggy Pro, 1/8 Buggy Sportsman... They will run other classes if there are 5 or more people there to run... So a 1/8 truggy or buggy sounds like a viable option... I've got to be honest, I've only ever ran 1/10, is there anything tremendously different about 1/8??? and lastly, I don't mean to sound like a tightwad, but what is considered a good RTR 1/8 for 400$ or less? Thanks again to all the replies...
03-19-2010, 07:27 PM
#10
SCT is another class to look into, it has gotten pretty popular in just a few months and a lot of the sct's are easily available in electric so you can run them indoors when the weather man is against you. Traxxas has slash or slayer one of the two and if thats the only brans your lhs carries then you should have plenty of parts support. First contact your track about scr (short course truck) class, like how many people run them and stuff.
03-19-2010, 07:31 PM
#11
SCT is another class to look into, it has gotten pretty popular in just a few months and a lot of the sct's are easily available in electric so you can run them indoors when the weather man is against you. Traxxas has slash or slayer one of the two and if thats the only brans your lhs carries then you should have plenty of parts support. First contact your track about scr (short course truck) class, like how many people run them and stuff.
03-19-2010, 08:14 PM
#12
Losi 8ight-T 2.0 RTR is a good option to get back in.. i seen you post about only nitro but the 1/8th brushless stuff is getting pretty crazy, you should at least take a look at it lots has changed
03-19-2010, 08:45 PM
#13
Nothing. And there is nothing wrong with having a budget. But honestly, I would look for a IN GOOD SHAPE used truggy. $400 could get you a really nice setup. It may be an older design, like the MBX5T or the 8ight-T 1.0 but they are still competitive.
A competitive good quality used truggy is much better than a brand new outdated truggy that will need 400 bucks in upgrades just to make it raceable
03-19-2010, 08:45 PM
#14
03-19-2010, 08:50 PM
#15
Nothing. And there is nothing wrong with having a budget. But honestly, I would look for a IN GOOD SHAPE used truggy. $400 could get you a really nice setup. It may be an older design, like the MBX5T or the 8ight-T 1.0 but they are still competitive.
A competitive good quality used truggy is much better than a brand new outdated truggy that will need 400 bucks in upgrades just to make it raceable
A competitive good quality used truggy is much better than a brand new outdated truggy that will need 400 bucks in upgrades just to make it raceable
