phreakcore

Hi. I've been always wanting to get into RC cars ever since I was little and never had the money to do so until now in my adult life. I have the green that's burning a hole in my pocket and need to find a hobby to spend it on. I've always been into rally racing and found an RC car I want. Is the HPI WR8 Ken Block flux 1/8 car and I have a couple of questions that, boy do I need help with. The biggest one is *** batteries should I get? 2s? 3s? should I use the HPI Plazma ones that are $100+ or is there cheaper options? 7v or 12v? and is this a good car for basically anything from drifting/kinda off-road and might do some drift track racing on like a baseball field.

Thank you for your time and this will help me so much at

RustyUs

I'd start out with 2S LiPo batteries.... I have been using a Zee shorty pack for the past year and couldn't be happier.

RustyUs

If you do go for it, and choose a 3S pack to start with, the transmitter does have a EPA (end point adjustment) for the throttle channel. That will allow you to set the maximum throttle if need be. To me, a 4000kv motor on 3S power seems like a lot. On a slick surface, with drifting in mind....should be a hootin' good time with the Hoonigan.

Oneloveknk

Welcome, and keep us updated on choices