npk

Hi, this is my first post here.

I´m looking for a reliable off road rc car for my boy, he´s 5 years old and this will be his first real RC car. So far I´ve seen the redcat shockwave nitro buggy, the volcano epx, the duratrax evader rtr and exb.Of course I´m open to suggestions!

All Iwant is a reliable vehicle that don´t break too easy and can run fine in the grass or dirt, it doesn´t have to be fast nor handle good, just be relatively cheap,, hard to break and ready to run. Nitro power is a plus since he really likes cars and engine sounds, but not mandatory in any way (before you ask, Ihave a couple of years of experience racing, tuning and modifying nitro cars).

Can you guys please give me some advice? try to be as non-biased as possible : )

Thanks for reading!

npk

just saw the tornado S30 cheap at urchobby so add that one to the list. Any word of advice anyone???

andys60

The volcano epx is a great stater truck. Its controlable speed wise and is very tough. It would be great for a youngster just starting out.

RCToysNh

Nitro would be too much for a 5 year old. Stick with electric, non lipo, easy to control and use.

mc4798

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+1

Great little trucks, Simple to use and parts are cheap.

firebird78

5 yrs old is a lil young for a nitro....even a tornado would get away from a 5 yr old fast...I would say electric...and also take him to a large open space with little to no objects to hit that can break it...

I would go with a monster truck ( thats saying something cause I'm a buggy guy)...once he starts to learn you can buy some lil cheap orange cones off ebay and put them up for him to run around...I think I paid like $15 for 24 or 30 of em...

npk

Thanks guys, do you know a good store where I can buy the volcano epx from? I´d like to get it by friday if possible, shipped to Miami, FL .

mc4798

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Here you go

http://www.rufaster.com/RedcatRacingVolcanoEPX.aspx

free shipping

I ordered from them Friday night and got my stuff Monday evening.

npk

Looks great, thanks for the link. Unfortunately it´s out of stock now so can´t buy from them

Any other store to recommend?

JCAHOBBIES

NPK - I have a Volcano EPX Pro in stock for $179.99 It the brushless version. Have you considered a rock crawler? Redcat make the Rockslide RS10 with twin motors, 4WD and 4 Wheel steering.

http://stores.ebay.com/jcahobbies

npk

Thanks but Iwas looking for the non pro version, if you somehow can get one shipped to Miami by Friday or earlier let me know please

mc4798

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I have checked all the redcat dealers I know of, And nobody seems to have the Volcano in stock,

Maybe someone will show up.

JCAHOBBIES

I sold the last non pro version I had last week. Only volcano left is the Pro and Redcat is out of them until mid Jan.

Wish I could help.

iluvny081

NPK- have you looked at the ground pounder? I think that would be any kids dream. its a lil more expensive than the volcano epx but it is in stock. I'm a dealer and I'll consider giving you a special holiday emergency deal. pm me if your interested.

Mickstix

Check www.urchobby.com Kurt might have something for ya.. (Check your PMs) Cheers! Mick

npk

Finally ordered a tornado s30, thanks  to everyone who posted and sent pm´s. Merry chirstmas!

Mickstix

Hope ya'll enjoy it!! Let us know if ya need any help!! Merry Christmas!!