rc cars (answer edited question)

mr_penguin · Post by **mr_penguin** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:38 pm

if anyone is into rc racing, what is a good electric car/truck/buggy ready to run (RTR) to get thats under $200. It doesn't matter what company it is and it needs to be an off road type.

I have a rc10T4 SE RTR and thats what my friend wants but he doesn't want to spend over $150 for one but I'll pay an extra 50 if I need to.

Here's a list of rc's that I think are good to get. I just quickly searched for some so these may not be the best.

== TRAXXAS ==

-Bandit Extreme Buggy w/XL-5 ESC $179.99
-Rustler Stadium Truck RTR w/XL-5 $199.99

== Sportwerks ==

-1/10 Raven ST RTR $189.99
-1/10 Raven BX RTR $189.99

EDIT: Is Tamiya a good company because they seem to have a lot of cheaper cars
Edit: Can I use different electronic parts from different companies?

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:43 pm

Team Associated make some good ones. Also, you might want to buy a higher end models like the E-Maxx, any of the HPI's(The e-Savage is Killer, but the Wheelie King ones are fun to an extent.) or one of the Team Associated buggies.

Why not go for a Gas powered car? I know you can buy Used ones from eBay for a decent Price.

Like a 2.5 T-Maxx (the one I got

) for 89 bucks,
or a HPI MT2 for 179 ?

-Legendary- · Post by **-Legendary-** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:29 am

Traxxas.

I have one of there cars.

tomers113 · Post by **tomers113** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:17 am

i have an 1/8 scale nitro buggy from ofna
it goes 40+ mph
www.ofna.com
also i use 20% nitro blue thunder fuel

1st post WOOT

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:00 am

tomers113 wrote:i have an 1/8 scale nitro buggy from ofna
it goes 40+ mph
www.ofna.com
also i use 20% nitro blue thunder fuel

1st post WOOT

Theres two posts above you. and besides, my Street Modified T-Maxx would dust you.

No, that was literally his first post. -Veegie

-Legendary- · Post by **-Legendary-** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:21 am

ROFL

Cuda, I would smoke you.. ON WATER

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 12:20 pm

Well, My dad and I have been building an R40 and even now in it's incomplete state, got it clocked at 84 MPH. We Still need to get the Solid wheels, new tires and a new body for it.

mr_penguin · Post by **mr_penguin** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:21 pm

Cuda wrote:Team Associated make some good ones. Also, you might want to buy a higher end models like the E-Maxx, any of the HPI's(The e-Savage is Killer, but the Wheelie King ones are fun to an extent.) or one of the Team Associated buggies.

Why not go for a Gas powered car? I know you can buy Used ones from eBay for a decent Price.

Like a 2.5 T-Maxx (the one I got ) for 89 bucks,
or a HPI MT2 for 179 ?

I can't use a gas car around here, Theres not enough space in NJ. Plus I have people in my neighborhood who complain about my dog barking at 8:00 pm, they would call the cops if I got a nitro rc.

patchesreusch · Post by **patchesreusch** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:41 pm

mine's pretty quiet although it might be louder than my quad even though its probably the quietest quad you will ever hear (its a little 80 with no balls but it can do dough nuts all day) you can hardly hear my quad from 50 feet away

Pyroman · Post by **Pyroman** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:55 pm

There is a shop in my town that has a huge track behind it. I used to race trucks, buggies, and street cars. Got ALOT of trophies from it cuz I was actually good at it. I even got a free $300 street car cuz my dad hooked up the sound system there.

As for the trucks, I started with a Traxxas Rustler...then moved on to these FAST ass buggy cars cuz I got sponsored...Then raced that street car...then sold it cuz I was sick of wasting every single friday night racing...

HPDarkness · Post by **HPDarkness** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:46 pm

I have some G.I. Joe RC car from Radioshack or Wal-Mart. Then me and my friend put one of his good engines in it. It's awesome.

tomers113 · Post by **tomers113** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:39 am

Cuda wrote:
tomers113 wrote:i have an 1/8 scale nitro buggy from ofna
it goes 40+ mph
www.ofna.com
also i use 20% nitro blue thunder fuel

1st post WOOT
Theres two posts above you. and besides, my Street Modified T-Maxx would dust you.

No, that was literally his first post. -Veegie

yea but mine would dust yours on the track.

but next year i might get a REVO

mr_penguin · Post by **mr_penguin** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:14 pm

bump!

Are Tamiya America, Inc rc's built well because they seem a lot cheaper than other brands and I could always get a kit and use traxxas electronics in it if I'm correct?

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:08 am

What do you mean Electronically?

Usually, Electronics in an RC car has to do with either:

Steering/components

Radio control Pieces (Crystals, etc.)

or the motor

The Radio Control components isn't good to mix, if you have lets say a motor, usually they'd say if it's compatible with certain setups. If you did get an Electric car, Motors can be swapped, make sure they are compatible with all the brackets and holes. If theres a shop near you, you can always ask them. Usually, Ofna, or trinity will have some great Electric motors that are compatible with a lot of different cars.

mr_penguin · Post by **mr_penguin** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:12 pm

lets just say I got an RTR and I wanted to replace the speed control, could I use any company speed control or do I have to stay with the same company.

I know to make sure the motor is compatible with the speed control and I know to get both a transmitter and receiver from the same company.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:00 am

Well, if you tell us the car you got, we could help you further.

mr_penguin · Post by **mr_penguin** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:53 pm

Cuda wrote:Well, if you tell us the car you got, we could help you further.

read my first post.

team associated RC10T4 SE RTR

my friend wants a car but he doesn't want to spend over $150 on it.

I'm asking these questions because if he gets a kit then I was going to give him my speed control and get him a servo for it.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:07 pm

TAs have a versatille Chassis, I suggest getting a good one from Trinity.