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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / March 2004Gas powered 4x4 RC recommendation
I am looking to purchase a gas powered remote control car, that is a 4x4. Can anyone recommend a kit or something I can buy online? I want to see if this hobby is for me, so I don't want to spend over $500. Thanks! Dan > Dan Is this the "dan" from chi.*? >> Dan > > Is this the "dan" from chi.*? Yup.. i saw you lurking here too... :) need a new hobby.... > >> Dan > > > > Is this the "dan" from chi.*? > > Yup.. i saw you lurking here too... :) need a new hobby.... Alright man. You're a few miles away from me. I'm in Portage Park. Ever bash RC cars when you were younger? Me and my two boys race. One of the places that we are regulars at is: www.leisurehoursraceway.com it's in Joliet. On a weekend you can make it there from your place in about 30 minutes just down 294. Here's a suggestion. this weekend is their twice yearly big race. Both days. On Saturday it's stock electric only, Stadium trucks and buggies. On Sunday it's mod only trucks, 2WD buggies and 4WD buggies. All electric. Tons of the racers that will be there this weekend run electric and gas. Stop by see us and I'll introduce you to a bunch of racers and you can get their opinions. Many of them have 1/8th scale gas buggies, monster 4WD drive and on road cars. If you can't do it this weekend, you could stop there on a Saturday when there's gas only racing. Ton's of vehicles and lot's of good advice. Personally if I were you I wouldn't buy it online.I'd either shop at Al's Hobby Shop in Elmhurst or Venture up in Wheeling. Using LHS, yeah you'd pay taxes, but you'd have all their support. They are both great hobby shops. I'd direct you to Stanton on Milwaukee Ave. but Stanton ,after 49 years, just closed last month. Are you wanting to end up racing or just bash around with it? >>>> Dan >>> [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > Are you wanting to end up racing or just bash around with it? Thanks for the suggestions! I might actually go there on Sunday... I just want to bash around, maybe eventually race. I bought a gas racer in Japan (when I lived there) but it broke, and the instructions are in Japanese. So I gave it to my uncle. Now I miss it. I heard those new 2.5 little engines in the t-maxx are awesome... I will keep you posted... > >>>> Dan > >>> [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > I gave it to my uncle. Now I miss it. I heard those new 2.5 little engines > in the t-maxx are awesome... I will keep you posted... Remember this coming Sunday is the twice yearly big electric race. But as I mentioned there will be tons of people there. If you go ask for me by name. > I am looking to purchase a gas powered remote control car, that is a 4x4. > Can anyone recommend a kit or something I can buy online? I want to see if > this hobby is for me, so I don't want to spend over $500. Thanks! It is you. How's it going man? Where do you live in chicagoland Dan? >> I am looking to purchase a gas powered remote control car, that is a >> 4x4. Can anyone recommend a kit or something I can buy online? I [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Where do you live in chicagoland Dan? Park Ridge, but possible moving back to Chicago - Edison Park... > I am looking to purchase a gas powered remote control car, that is a 4x4. > Can anyone recommend a kit or something I can buy online? I want to see if > this hobby is for me, so I don't want to spend over $500. Thanks! > > Dan If you want something easy and fun, go for a T-Maxx or a Savage. Both are pretty bullet-proof and easy to drive. They handle rough terrain very well. Both are under $400. If you want a little more of a driving challenge, a 1/8 scale buggy is quicker, faster and handles better much. There are several RTR buggies out there that look half decent, such as the Hot Bodies Lightning RR RTR (About $300) or the XTM X-Terminator RTR (About $329). If you haven't had a gas car before, it would be a good idea to pair up with a buddy that can help you out. If you don't know anyone, make sure you read and follow the directions. Gas engines can be tricky at first. Good luck Brian >> I am looking to purchase a gas powered remote control car, that is a >> 4x4. Can anyone recommend a kit or something I can buy online? I [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Brian Brian thanks! Can you recommend a place to buy a t-maxx online? I checked them out! They are cool!!! You're welcome, Dan. There is a great shop close to me that usually has great prices as well. www.ultimatehobbies.com They have the T-Maxx for $379 and are offering free shipping for orders over $50. Not affiliated, just a fan. Have fun! Brian > Brian thanks! Can you recommend a place to buy a t-maxx online? I checked > them out! They are cool!!! tmaxx. savage MGT > I am looking to purchase a gas powered remote control car, that is a 4x4. > Can anyone recommend a kit or something I can buy online? I want to see if > this hobby is for me, so I don't want to spend over $500. Thanks! > > Dan > tmaxx. > savage [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > > > Dan Dan there are alot of trucks out there but keep in mind cheeper is not always better i looked and read for a month before i made a purchase,i bought my sons a t-maxx,they are easy for a beginner,myself i bought a monster gt it has more goodies on it than most stock trucks and is bad 2 da bone. |
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