Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / January 2004

The TC3 is 100% assembled. All you have to do basically is install batteries
and break in your motor. Yes, you can tear it apart and rebuild it if you like.
The manual is the same as if it was a build it yourself kit. I have had my TC3
for about a year now, and I love it. It is pretty quick too. I will be ordering
some aluminum wheels in the future. I put some chrome plastic ones on, but the
chrome flakes off after a few runs. I also put a Proto Form nascar 2000 Grand
Prix body on it. I have pics if you would like to see. The RTR kit is around
300. Go to teamassociated.com, and click on the nitro TC3. You will find setup
sheets and alot of info on the car.The manulas are down towards the bottom
under "fun stuff". once you go there, scroll down to the Nitro TC3

George
Tampa

The car is just about ready to go. Add some nitro, batteries, and run her...
right outta the box.

Good idea. Building kits is not only fun, but you know how it's put together,
and you know how to fix things when they break. Additionally, you can install
the engine and radio of your CHOICE, rather than accepting the the RTR stuff.
(not that the RTR engine and radio is all that bad, but having a choice is a
good thing)
The Nitro TC3 is available as a kit.

Part numbers are as follows.......

#2030 NTC3 Kit, pull start, side exhaust.
#2031 NTC3 Kit, non pull start, rear exhaust.  

Good luck and have fun,
The NTC3 is a great car.
PS...
If you're NOT thnking of  racing, but just bashin' around, you may want to
consider the RC10GT. It's MUCH more versatile in terms of where you can run it.
They run good on pavement, dirt, grass, gravel, etc. They're darn near
bulletproof, and parts are available just about anywhere.
 Because TC3's have very little ground clearance, they need smooth pavement to
run... and I mean smooth.
Pot holes, large cracks, stones, etc on your running surface can really screw
up the car.
The TC3 is best suited to run on a PREPARED track, not your ordinary municipal
roadway.
(Especially if your local roads are as bad as the roads around here)
I have a couple buddys that bash their NTC3's in a local parking lot. When they
pack up their cars.... they always throw a couple push-brooms in the trunk.
They sweep the surface before even starting their cars.
Kind of a hassle, but they save a lot of gears that way.