Originally Posted by
DRTMI
wow, looked at the reviews and definitely want one
regrettably the first one out was excellent and the second one is not as good (peoples reviews).
so it moved from "i want it now"
to "added to the list"
Originally Posted by
rcbuggy88
The Hitec X2 doesn't need $100 of accessories. You would want more like $25-50. Both chargers you are looking at are good so whatever you choose is fine. If you are serious about getting into racing, buying an Icharger will always help. Not necessary, but very common among stock racers deep into the hobby.
my apologies rcbuggy88 - when i had a quick look i didn't see it properly...... there is no rc racing where i live - and the closest would be two towns away
so i will buy some extra battery packs and charge at home (there is no need for speed).. although the more i look into it, the more i think the icharger would be excellent i just cant justify the approx $500 price tag with accessories...... maybe once i get really into it (with multiple rc's).
i really appreciate your comments/insight, sorry for the error.
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models under consideration
all models need accessories from about $25 up (be sure the accessory's are readily available)
Hitec X2 $100
UP120AC $150 is the ultd120ac the same
Turnigy Reaktor 300W
***** CHANGE OF REQUIREMENTS ***********
Minimum requirements
Ir checker
Balance the cells
240V input (house power - don’t think I need DC)
200W (so I can do 6 cells lipo) 250 or 300 looks like a good number
$200 - $300 including accessories
i want to thank everyone for their great advice, i would have bought something and then had to buy something better
hope these requirements get me what i need