Originally Posted by cheesewhip

what's this rally car rc racing business???

1/8th scale inferno??
does it come with a am27mhz radio?
who's gonna wanna run that?

400 for the car..
$$ for fuel..
$$ for tires and wheels..
$$ for transponder...
$$ for rechargeable glow plug ignitor
$$ for rechargeable receiver pack
$$ for battery charger to charge batteries
$$ for entrance fee for the race...
$$ for certain down the line upgrade on the radio
$$ for engine replacement...
$$ for starter box b/c you are getting tired of pull start...
$$ for replacement body....
$$ for broken parts replacement
$$ for shock oils and diff oils...
$$ for glow plugs... (did you know these things now cost $5?! now? 8 to 10 for turbo plugs??!!)
$$ for tools b/c L wrenches the kit came with suck.
$$ for flywheel removal tool
$$ for threadlock....
$$ for setup tools like camber and toe gauges.. you are going to want a setup board later...
$$ for (fill in the blank)
and the list goes on..

Sorry. Couldn't help it. It seemed like you were simplifying it too much.. $400 and go race??