gmac4826

for anyhting electric forward only except brushless. it will run great until finaly it wont. happened to me

mtrchamp

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What ESC would he want to get like a Duratrax Streak? It can handle 12 Turns and up and its a good price too

BuzzBomber

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In all the time I've had electric cars, I've only had one ESC w/o reverse, and I hate it! Ok, ok, if you're racing, that's one thing, but I haven't raced in years, and mtrchamps friend prolly won't right away, so why limit himself to fwd only? No matter how hard I try I always find myself in a situation where the only way out is back. And unless brushless prices have dropped dramatically since the last time I checked, one can obtain a fwd/rev 35 amp esc and about FIVE decent brushed motors for the price of a brushless setup. Replacement brushes and motors are cheap, at least they used to be, so I never really worried too much about wearing the brushes out. I'm not bashing anyone here, this is just another opinion to further confuse you in your quest for info

BuzzBomber

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Oh, and back to the original question......I recently picked up an RC10GT plus RTR for $260. I haven't had any problems with it or broken anything yet. It's easy to setup and run, so I think it would make a good beginner truck, if your friend is looking for an RTR nitro ST.

mtrchamp

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ok thanks! I checked the list of trucks with him and he likes the Duratrax BX and the T3

What would u suggest

dan1220

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t3, better quality, more popular, there fore more parts, and quicker help if needed!

mtrchamp

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OK so I'll tell him to stick with the T3, I know the T4 is coming out but it's going to be priced really high I'm guessing

BuzzBomber

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Long after the t-4 comes out, the t-3 will still be supported, I'm sure of it. So, yeah, tell him to buy the t-3 and enjoy!

mtrchamp

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He's going toget the t3 and then go from there

dan1220

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why isnt he on here doing the talking and making you do it for him?

mtrchamp

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Because he knows absolutley nothing about rc cars. I showed him some and explained it to him. He pointed out about 6 Electric trucks and 4 gas. He wanted me to post this because he isn't registered on here, and knows nothing about rc cars except that some look really cool. So that's why I posted this and he didn't. He asked me to also so I did, he's my friend, what am I supposed to say no?

dan1220

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calm down, I just asked I just wondered

mtrchamp

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I didn't mean it seriously. lol It's funny to read people's reactions when you write some thing that sounds serious but it isn't

dan1220

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with out hearing the persons tone of voice, its hard to comprehend how they are saying something.

mtrchamp

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I know, I do that too, I think someone talking all serious when they aren't

RCJEEP. COM

Can someone recommend any traxxas for me, I checked some out on rcjeep.com

RustyUs

Maybe check out some off-road truck offerings at Tower Hobbies https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0297p?C=CA when searching for "the best" one. By the way, there are many best ones out there .

tntpooof

right recomend tower hobbies aka. a hobbico afiliate.. so outa stock .. what a moron like always,,CRustyUs

phmaximus

this thread is 15 years old and re opened with advertising spam.... hahaha

RustyUs

I thought someone might get ato chuckle. Reality for me...I find the best stuff on eBay.

Carloss9400

I have several RC car reviews for beginners. Go to the URL posted in my signature section.
One of them is from Axial, which is the deadbolt, and another is vrx from China.

Propworn

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I am an RC flyer and have little experience with road/off road or track RC. My Nephew asked my help to set his son up with a RC truck. I didn't guess I have a very good shop owner who is also a personal friend so I trust his judgement. His recommendation was the Traxxis Stampede Truck. Good quality and good bang for the buck. Lots of dealers/parts available to upgrade it to just about any level you wish. His son has been driving it for 4 years now and as his skill level increases my nephew has put upgraded parts into the original truck to make it faster, handle better and increase the durability/ruggedness. The nice thing is you can buy in at whatever level you want https://traxxas.com/support/Traxxas-Skill-Level-Guide

I believe he started with one that had a two speed choice where you could pick a lower top speed until he was used to driving it then with the flip of a switch top speed was increased.

Level one https://traxxas.com/products/models/...ampede-36054-4 Its also water proof and is in the 250 buck price range.

Dennis

Drift-Bash

I'd also check out some of the other Traxxas XL-5 base model vehicles, like the rustler, bandit and 2wd slash.