Originally Posted by
racer53
This is an expensive hobby, you'll shell out more money than you ever thought you would on a "toy" car, with upgrades and general maintenance.
+1
Just when you think you have got EVERYTHING to get the car running you realize that you forgot to buy tires, then when you get back home and put on the tires you realize you need a socket wrench to fit the size nut that attaches the wheel. You are finally all set and you hit the track and then you lose control because you skimped on getting a good radio and someone interfered with your signal, now you need a new radio. It's never ending horror BUT I LOVE IT! The smell of fresh burning nitro fuel or finishing the soldering on your ESC is just a pure awesome feeling of accomplishment! And then the best part, RIPPING ON THAT THROTTLE!
And, IMO, Associated is def one of the easiest brands to assemble as far as kits go.