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Thinking of going electric, big budget, something fast,... - 8/30/2008 10:03:22 PM   
kevin_kaya


 

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Status: offline 		I have kind of stayed away from electric because of everyone saying that their "just toys" and "they have no soul" etc. etc.. But after selling my nitro car, I'm now thinking, why buy nitro/petrol when its so much hassle ? I dont buy a rc car for the sound, or for the smell..

So, I have no idea what car to buy, dont really have a specific budget, I can spend around £400/$800 but I can go a little bit higher if I have to...

I want something fast, speed is the main factor, oh, and drifting, so something fast that drifts well, also want something thats good quality, a well known make..

Is there anything else I should know about electric cars ?

How much do you need to spend to get a 70+mph car ?

I'm thinking on road, there are loads of car parks around so finding a big flat/smooth surface wont be a problem

Any advice or help will be greatfully appreciated

Thanks

(Sorry Foxy, I dont want to take the risk with the baja, so electric is a safe bet )

Oh and I know some people might think that the budget isent THAT big, but to me it is :P
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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something f... - 8/30/2008 10:55:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		team assosiated TC4 is a good car. just upgrade the dog bones/drive shaft to metal and its ready for brushless power. throw in a sidewinder esc and traxxas vxl motor, a 3s lipo and youll do 70mph. maybe more depending on the "c" and "MAH" rating of the battery(the higher, the better)
the traxxas vxl motor is very strong, long lasting. you can find'em for $55 new(shipped) on ebay
the sidewinder esc is nice cuase you can program the "punch" and drag brake. about $85 shipped off ebay. you will want to buy the castle link, $20, which will allow you to program the sidewinder via your computer.
you will want a fan to cool the esc also, figure $20
a decent TC4 will run you $150-$200 used, depending on what it comes with(you can probly find a used one with the metal upgrades). then, re-sell whatever parts you dont use(like the brushed esc and motor) or, find a tc4 rolling chassis for alittle less.
figure:
150 for the car, 55 motor, 85 esc, 20 fan, 20 link, 150 lipo, 100 charger, 25 balancer=$605. so, plan on spending around $650

but, keep you eyes open, you may find a used TC4 or simillar car that is already upgraded to brushless. i bought a traxxas rustler vxl with many upgrades and a 3s lipo battery for just $235! the truck itself is $280 new, and the battery would have cost $150!

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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something f... - 8/31/2008 2:31:16 AM   
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ORIGINAL: nitrosportsandrunner

team assosiated TC4 is a good car. just upgrade the dog bones/drive shaft to metal and its ready for brushless power. throw in a sidewinder esc and traxxas vxl motor, a 3s lipo and youll do 70mph. maybe more depending on the "c" and "MAH" rating of the battery(the higher, the better)
the traxxas vxl motor is very strong, long lasting. you can find'em for $55 new(shipped) on ebay
the sidewinder esc is nice cuase you can program the "punch" and drag brake. about $85 shipped off ebay. you will want to buy the castle link, $20, which will allow you to program the sidewinder via your computer.
you will want a fan to cool the esc also, figure $20
a decent TC4 will run you $150-$200 used, depending on what it comes with(you can probly find a used one with the metal upgrades). then, re-sell whatever parts you dont use(like the brushed esc and motor) or, find a tc4 rolling chassis for alittle less.
figure:
150 for the car, 55 motor, 85 esc, 20 fan, 20 link, 150 lipo, 100 charger, 25 balancer=$605. so, plan on spending around $650

but, keep you eyes open, you may find a used TC4 or simillar car that is already upgraded to brushless. i bought a traxxas rustler vxl with many upgrades and a 3s lipo battery for just $235! the truck itself is $280 new, and the battery would have cost $150!



+1 on that, for you, a shaft car would be better, no rocks in the belt but whatever you do, dont get cheap

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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something ... - 8/31/2008 2:03:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		maybe the new hpi sprint 2 flux?it willl leave you plenty of money for upgrades.oh,and it's brushless.


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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something ... - 8/31/2008 2:09:52 PM   
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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something ... - 8/31/2008 2:15:12 PM   
kevin_kaya


 

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Status: offline 		Are there any good/fast cars that are RTR, I'd prefer to have to mess with them as little as possible

But I might get the baja 5b, still havent decided yet.. its so hard to decide

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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something ... - 8/31/2008 3:12:22 PM   
kevin_kaya


 

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Status: offline 		If you get a kit is it hard to build it yourself ?

And can anyone else recomend any cars

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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something ... - 9/1/2008 2:37:56 AM   
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If you get a kit is it hard to build it yourself ?

And can anyone else recomend any cars


From what you are asking for you might want to check out some of the pan cars.

No the kits are not hard to build if you can work on and fix a nitro I think you can build a electric car.

The other thing to consider if you want a fast electric car is either a custom built car or possibly a 1/8 scale electric conversion.
Or follow the link below for a nice car.

http://www.teamassociated.com/ae/10r5/10r5_home.htm

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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something ... - 9/1/2008 2:28:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		well the sprint 2 is rtr and no the kits arn't hard to build.i would go with a baja.there little maintance and they don't break every time you dstart th e engine.


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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something ... - 9/1/2008 6:49:04 PM   
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well the sprint 2 is rtr and no the kits arn't hard to build.i would go with a baja.there little maintance and they don't break every time you dstart th e engine.


Which truck did you have that broke every time you started the engine???

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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something ... - 9/1/2008 7:27:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		well actually i couldn't even startthe engine .i traded someone a wii for a lightning gt10 with an os 18 and i got ripped offbad.even the guy s at my hobby shop had a hard time with it.then when i got it home it wouldn't even start.biggest p.o.s i ever saw.so i soldit and bought a vendetta.


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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something ... - 9/1/2008 8:17:59 PM   
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well actually i couldn't even startthe engine .i traded someone a wii for a lightning gt10 with an os 18 and i got ripped offbad.even the guy s at my hobby shop had a hard time with it.then when i got it home it wouldn't even start.biggest p.o.s i ever saw.so i soldit and bought a vendetta.


You traded your wii!!!


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RE: Thinking of going electric, big budget, something ... - 9/2/2008 1:25:18 AM   
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