Rookie looking for some help    Gallery
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version

All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Car General Discussions >> Rookie looking for some help
Page: [1]

Tower Hobbies Get Coupon Codes Brands  
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Rookie looking for some help - 11/2/2012 2:15 PM   
budbuzz350


 

Posts: 14
Score: 100
Joined: 9/20/2012
Last Login: 11/13/2012
From: , MI, USA
Status: offline 		i bought a redcat volcano exp pro. luv it. next year i will buy a traxxis. however. i'm looking to buy a electric truck for my son. he is 4 yrs old.  my truck does about 20mph with the cheap battery that came with it. however thats to fast for him. he really loves my truck. so i want to get him a descent size one thats alittle slower then mine so he can handle it. i really want to stay under $100.00 if all possible. does anyome have any ideas that would be a good one for him?


Hide Signatures
       Post #: 1

RE: Rookie looking for some help - 11/2/2012 2:28 PM   
Foxy



Posts: 17141
Score: 2012
Joined: 3/23/2005
Last Login: 5/18/2013
From: Kingston UK, but living in Athens, GREECE
Status: offline 		Best to start them off on a toy grade, see how they like it. It's surprising what you can get for 40-50 bucks in the toy segment these days. You won't find any hobby grades that are a worthy purchase for $100 I'm afraid.

_____________________________

IT`S A FAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEE!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to budbuzz350)
       Post #: 2

RE: Rookie looking for some help - 11/2/2012 3:00 PM   
phmaximus



Posts: 4181
Score: 627
Joined: 6/8/2008
Last Login: 5/16/2013
From: Adelaideaustralia, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		Some of the micro losi's are very close to ur price range, but if u could squeez a little bit more there are great
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-4WD-HBX-1-10-CROSS-TIGER-BONZER-XT-MONSTER-TRUCK-RTR-RC-/190748439946?pt=US_Character_Radio_Control_Toys&hash=item2c697e358a

They are a exact Tamiya TL01b clone,and there is heaps of upgrades available too..


_____________________________

Losi Micro SCT,5IVE,8IGHTe
Tamiya BajaKing,TA01R,TL01B

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Foxy)
       Post #: 3

RE: Rookie looking for some help - 11/2/2012 3:14 PM   
budbuzz350


 

Posts: 14
Score: 100
Joined: 9/20/2012
Last Login: 11/13/2012
From: , MI, USA
Status: offline 		yea he already had a toy grade of course doesnt work very well. and i hold the controller on mine. so i can steer while he gives it the gas. and he really digs it. so i want to get him one that can run outside along with mine. just not as fast, it can be smaller. mine is a 1/10 scale. just need one that can go through grass.


Hide Signatures

(in reply to Foxy)
       Post #: 4

RE: Rookie looking for some help - 11/2/2012 3:25 PM   
SyCo_VeNoM



Posts: 10665
Score: 617
Joined: 7/3/2007
Last Login: 5/18/2013
From: chicago, IL, USA
Status: offline 		could always look at the ECX
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/circuit-1-10th-stadium-truck-rtr-gray-ECX1100 $99 shipped
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/boost-1-10th-buggy-rtr-blue-ECX3100 $99
http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/boost-1-10th-buggy-rtr-orange-ECX3000 $99
seems they changed the electronics to waterproof, radio to 2.4ghz, and slapped $80 onto the price tag and are just getting rid of the non-waterproof, AM stock

as for making it slower could always tape a piece of foam behind the trigger to limit the throttle to slow it down or get a higher turn motor.


_____________________________

With great speed comes greater repair bills.
Look at my garage for my model list.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to budbuzz350)
       Post #: 5

RE: Rookie looking for some help - 11/2/2012 4:52 PM   
nitrosportsandrunner



Posts: 7988
Score: 296
Joined: 9/1/2007
Last Login: 5/18/2013
From: skowhegan, ME, USA
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: budbuzz350

yea he already had a toy grade of course doesnt work very well. and i hold the controller on mine. so i can steer while he gives it the gas. and he really digs it. so i want to get him one that can run outside along with mine. just not as fast, it can be smaller. mine is a 1/10 scale. just need one that can go through grass.


If he would be willing to go with a bit smaller truck, the redcat tremor 1/16 models would work. The remote is a bit smaller than the one for the volcano (better for smaller hands) and the truck does 15mph at most. It has fast acceleration and 4wd, just not a fast stop speed.

Its under $100 RTR.

I just made a short vid bashing mine at a skate park:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49vSxDRsJLU

Edit: the tremor is fine for packed dirt/pavement ect. It wont do well in grass tho. To low to the ground.

The Redcat twister XB (brushed) or volcano epx (brushed) are a bit over $100, but they will go threw grass.

_____________________________

Redcat Mirage Pro, Tornado EPX Pro, SC10, TTR Phoenix XB. Redcat Racing Dealer.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to budbuzz350)
       Post #: 6



Page:   [1]
All Forums >> RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more >> RC Car General Discussions >> Rookie looking for some help
Page: [1]





Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

RC Universe is a service of Internet Brands, Inc. Copyright © 2001-2013.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


0.219RCU1