JonKBMW

Hey guys - read a review on RCU and the review said this was a great starter car. I am mostly looking to have fun in my (large) driveway, its about 800' long with smooth asphalt and elevation changes and is about 1.5 cars wide so it'll be fun to rip around on. I am into real cars (have a very over-the-top turbocharged BMW) so this should be fun. I have an RC boat I recently got (entry small hull) but I want to try cars out.

I am looking at the HPI Nitro RS4 3 Evo+ w/Subaru body. I found it on Tower for $309 - seems like a deal. I'll need some small other stuff, but its sick for the most part.

I know a lot of guys will say get ____ or ____ and they are guys who compete and don't mind a $550+ car - this is just to get me started and to have fun with!

Is this a decent car?

Thanks,
Jon

jayrguidaben

try kyosho fw-06t plus i have the fw-05t plus and i love it. its good for a biginner too. the plastic parts are not cheaply made. and handles better. here's the link http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/cars/in...part_num=31368

JonKBMW

Thanks for the advice - is the kyosho site the only one that sells that model? I still kind of like the RS4 it seems to be a very popular platform

241 racing

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Get the RS4 you won't be disapointed there awsome cars.I have two of them and bash them often with no issues.There a strong car with parts everywhere and tons of bling if you want her prettyGood luck get the rs4 and have fun.

jayrguidaben

do you have a lhs near by you?ask them if they have fw-06t and try to go at your lhs and compare the two. and you'll see what im talking abt. yeah rs4 is popular because there's are tons of hop-ups everywhere you look. but the only downside on kyosho is the parts. its hard to find. but your lhs can order it for you. i have a freind who bought a rs4 and i recomend it to him. but after he bought his, i compare to mine and saw the difference. for example the shocks on the kyosho is threaded and on the hpi you have to put spacers. and in kyosho you can adjust all the toe, camber, and etc. but on hpi its already fix you cant adjust anything you have to still to buy hop-up parts (i think). on hpi is .18 engine and the kyosho is only .15. but kyosho handle more than hpi. this is just my .02 and not bashing hpi. but if you want still the rs4 its a good rtr car and for a beginner and tons of hop-ups. again this is just my .02

oneofakindtrini

i will tell you the rs4 3 evo + is a perfect car i have one.. it is very good all around and for a starter is great because it is easy to upgrade and it is very strong..

superjimis

in conclusion rs4=speed and fw-06=handling
i think you won't have problems finding kyosho parts.you can find them online.

JonKBMW

Hrm I am leaning toward the RS4 evo+

Question - whats some good RC car sites for mods? I know some for boats but not cars. IE., where could I get some wheels and tires and a body (I like porsche and bmw).

And finally - is there a best place to get it online? Went to my LHS (not very friendly) and they don't have anything. They are getting a "TC3" in a few days but I am not sure I like the LHS very much they were kind of lifeless and didn't really tell me anything about anything.

jayrguidaben

you can go at towerhobbies.com or amainhobbies.com both has cheap prices.

241 racing

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I get all my parts from Nitrocountryrc.com the web site kinda sucks as far as pics and discriptions go but there cheap and fast.There a huge hobby shop in Davenport Iowa and carry all major brands so look into these guys give them a call.Tower is good to make sure you get a code before you order,will save you a few bucks.The Tc3 is a great car,I had one for awhile aswell.It's a solid car with a good following so parts are easy to come by.The tc3 would be a good choice but I prefer the Rs4.The Kyosho I'm sure is good aswell but I don't have any experiance with it so can't say for sure.The Rs4 is a great car thats durable and fast only issues I ever have is keeping good tires on themGood luck and keep us up to date on what you get.Here are some pics to get you MOTOVATED

oneofakindtrini

nice car.. I am not saying what to do, but i live in N.Y. and i dont think that i have seen kyosho replacement parts in any of the hobby shops around where i Live.

Doonagoowin

241, make one a light speedy (carbon fiber) beast, and the other one a tank (aluminum) [8D]

I would say go with the RS4. I haven't heard much about the Kyosho until recently, but just my 2 cents.

241 racing

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Iv'e got plans for both come winter

Doonagoowin

Haha can't wait. Keep us updated in the future

JonKBMW

Welp, pulled the trigger!

I ordered from Tower today - I got the Nissan 350z body. Not my favorite but I think I like it better than the rest. I really want a Porsche or Ferrari body, but later on.

So - where do you guys get the aluminum replacement bits? And more importantly - I am interested in finding some cool custom wheels and tires - where does one go to see all the ones available?

THanks!

oneofakindtrini

a hobb shop nearby my house sells basically all the aluminum parts the the rs4 3.. this is the [link=http://www.brooklynhobbies.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=9]link[/link]

JonKBMW

Wow so you can easily drop another $300 worth of aluminum parts into this car. Would it be better to just get another car? Or, is the RS4 Evo a good car worth doing this all to?

oneofakindtrini

i have had my i rs4 3 evo+ for about 7 months now and i have spent about $150 behind it in various parts new wheels and tires failsafe, battery pack.. ohh b4 you actually start DRIVING your car like after break in try your best to get a failsafe..

JonKBMW

Got one you recommend?

oneofakindtrini

srry about that i left for a little. yea i use a futaba failsafe.. this is the [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJDF8]link [/link] to it..

241 racing

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Go to flea bay you can get all the hop ups there new for half price[8D]

superjimis

do you know a failsafe that works with alkaline batteries?

Foxy

jimis, why would you be running alkaline batteries? A rechargable RX pack should be everyone's very first upgrade. It will make the servos faster, and would last much longer, as well as save the environment!

superjimis

ok i'll take a rechargable reciever pack for my FW.

thanks

Foxy

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Don't forget to tell your dad, that an expensive charger pays for itself in one year. A cheap charger will kill your batteries and mean you have to keep buying new packs. Make sure you get one with adjustable charge rate and a good delta peak detection circuit. I strongly recommend the Orion Advantage (RC Hobby Athens in Psyxiko has them if evolution does not). I use that charger myself.