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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / August 2005electric v's nitro/petrol
Hi, I am looking to get my first rc car and would like advise on what is best to buy , i have been looking at nitro cars but these seem that they might take a lot of tuning / maintenance. I have around £150 - £200 to spend any recomendationas would be most welcom thanks for reading regards Fintamoo If you've never had an RC before, electrics are a great choice. They are actually quite fun, and I run both personally. I started with nitro and it was a huge headache, but I eventually learned everything. I'm in the US, so I can't reccomend anything based on prices, unless you are planning on getting it shipped from the US. But, I happen to like the Losi vehicles. oh, i forgot to mention -- Nitro is very different then gas/petrol. The latter use engines similar to weed whacker engines, and require less tuning and maintenance, are bigger, more powerful, and way more expensive. Don't even think about it on your budget :) Hi, I am looking to get my first rc car and would like advise on what is best to buy , i have been looking at nitro cars but these seem that they might take a lot of tuning / maintenance. I have around £150 - £200 to spend any recomendationas would be most welcom How much is that in US dollars? thanks for reading regards Fintamoo >> I am looking to get my first rc car and would like advise on what is >> best to buy , i have been looking at nitro cars but these seem that >> they might take a lot of tuning / maintenance. >> >> I have around £150 - £200 to spend any recomendationas would be most >> welcom > How much is that in US dollars? Owing to different tax structures, etc, about $150 - $200. :-( Maybe a little more, realistically, but it won't buy what you'd think it might if you took the exchange rate literally. For that money I'd seriously consider going second-hand - try the back pages of Radio Race Car, available in WH Smiths and many model shops, and - if you can - go and visit your nearest club to see what they race, and which cars they recommend. HTH! Jonny (UK) Second hand is always a nice way to go. I have bought most of my vehicles that way. If you want one new an option would be to look at the electric 1/18th micros. For the money you mentioned you can get an RC18T, RC18MT, Minizilla, Mini Quake, Mini-T, or others. Many come with battery and charger, the others you can add those items for just a little more money. Schumacher has two new 1/18ths out. I can't get parts for them around me, but as I understand it they are common in the UK. There is no best vehicle. You haven't even told what type of car you want. Onroad? Offroad? i would like an offroad as i will be mainly running on grass / dirt. I have been looking at a traxxas rustler as an option but i don't no much about these as in run times/ speed ect, any help would be brilliant. Chec out www.traxxas.com. They have forums with hundreds of messages about the Rustler. I have recommended the Rustler to lots of beginners, and even own one myself. It is a very sturdy truck, and with a few upgrades, it gets even better. |
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