Question for first truck
03-25-2011, 07:29 AM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: ?
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Question for first truck
I want a truck that I can use in my backyard. This is my first truck so I want something good for a beginner. I already have a 8.4V nimh battery and charger that would work. Not including batteries my budget is $150. I want to go in grass and on pavement both decently fast. I know you are going to say save up for a nicer truck but I want to buy a cheap one because I love building and upgrading stuff so if I get a cheap one I will have more money for upgrades. I would like a 1/10 scale but a 1/16 or 1/18 scale would be fine. My LHS is about an hour away so I will be doing almost all shopping online. These are the ones I have found so far are they any good? Are there any others you recommend.
Electrix RC circuit http://www.amazon.com/Circuit-10-Sta.../dp/B003KSPZVS
Redcat Volcano EPX http://www.redcatracing.com/RC-Cars/...rd/Volcano-EPX
Redcat Vortex EPX http://www.redcatracing.com/RC-Cars/...ard/Vortex-EPX
Duratrex Evader http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/store/DTXD32!1001/1%2F10+EVADER+EXT2+RTR
Exceed-RC Infinitive EP http://www.nitrorcx.com/exdystred1of.html
Exceed-RC Sunfire http://www.nitrorcx.com/51c802-fireblack-24ghz.html
Exceed-RC Mustang http://www.nitrorcx.com/ex1scoffroym.html
Some of these come with batteries which is fine. Extras cant hurt. Thank you for your help.
Electrix RC circuit http://www.amazon.com/Circuit-10-Sta.../dp/B003KSPZVS
Redcat Volcano EPX http://www.redcatracing.com/RC-Cars/...rd/Volcano-EPX
Redcat Vortex EPX http://www.redcatracing.com/RC-Cars/...ard/Vortex-EPX
Duratrex Evader http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/store/DTXD32!1001/1%2F10+EVADER+EXT2+RTR
Exceed-RC Infinitive EP http://www.nitrorcx.com/exdystred1of.html
Exceed-RC Sunfire http://www.nitrorcx.com/51c802-fireblack-24ghz.html
Exceed-RC Mustang http://www.nitrorcx.com/ex1scoffroym.html
Some of these come with batteries which is fine. Extras cant hurt. Thank you for your help.
03-25-2011, 07:45 AM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: milbrae,
SK, BANGLADESH
Posts: 3,538
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Question for first truck
save and buy a nicer truck, the $50 between your budget and a $200 RC buys a hell of a lot more quality and replacement parts availability
$200 buys a name brand RC with good parts support, $150 buys you.... well...$150 down the toilet
$200 buys a name brand RC with good parts support, $150 buys you.... well...$150 down the toilet
03-25-2011, 08:17 AM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: milbrae,
SK, BANGLADESH
Posts: 3,538
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Question for first truck
you have a ton of options
AE b4,t4, SC10
traxxas rustler,bandit,stampede (not recommended)
losi xxxsct
kyosho 4wd buggy RTR, SCT
AE b4,t4, SC10
traxxas rustler,bandit,stampede (not recommended)
losi xxxsct
kyosho 4wd buggy RTR, SCT
03-25-2011, 08:19 AM
#5
RE: Question for first truck
could get a tamiya kit if you love building
Tamiya DF-02 4wd (its a buggy, but I drive mine in grass fine) $119, needs a controller. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTDR5&P=7 you can run 1/10th Stadium truck tires on it too if you get a 17t pinion
There is cheap mods make it pretty damn reliable, and fix its major weak point. Only other things is it needs shocks, and can use a aluminum front shock tower.
Tamia also has a few other relatively low priced kits available
Tamiya DF-02 4wd (its a buggy, but I drive mine in grass fine) $119, needs a controller. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTDR5&P=7 you can run 1/10th Stadium truck tires on it too if you get a 17t pinion
There is cheap mods make it pretty damn reliable, and fix its major weak point. Only other things is it needs shocks, and can use a aluminum front shock tower.
Tamia also has a few other relatively low priced kits available
03-25-2011, 08:25 AM
#7
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: , IN
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Question for first truck
The associated's are good suggestions, but his original budget was $150, now he's bumped it up to about $200. Those associated vehicles with electronics are going to be about $250.
EGJr: ifyou just can't go over $200 then get this: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXNJH9**&P=MLIt comes with a battery and charger, most hobby shops will carry parts for it, and it's a decent beginner vehicle.
03-25-2011, 08:34 AM
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: milbrae,
SK, BANGLADESH
Posts: 3,538
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Question for first truck
ORIGINAL: ZeroKelvin
The associated's are good suggestions, but his original budget was $150, now he's bumped it up to about $200. Those associated vehicles with electronics are going to be about $250.
The associated's are good suggestions, but his original budget was $150, now he's bumped it up to about $200. Those associated vehicles with electronics are going to be about $250.
03-25-2011, 08:44 AM
#9
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: , IN
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Question for first truck
ORIGINAL: sloppyG
he's already got a battery and charger, what other "electronics" do you need with an RTR from associated?
ORIGINAL: ZeroKelvin
The associated's are good suggestions, but his original budget was $150, now he's bumped it up to about $200. Those associated vehicles with electronics are going to be about $250.
The associated's are good suggestions, but his original budget was $150, now he's bumped it up to about $200. Those associated vehicles with electronics are going to be about $250.
You mentioned $200 would get a good car, thenhe asked what would be a good car for$200. You replied by listing several $250associated vehicles
03-25-2011, 09:17 AM
#10
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: ?
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Question for first truck
I like this one the best http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXNJH9**&P=ML but are the ones I originally posted any good because I would rather not go over $150 unless I have to.
03-25-2011, 09:54 AM
#15
Member
My Feedback: (1)
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Davenport,
IA
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Question for first truck
As for Red cats, Yes and No.
Yes because they make allot of trucks/cars in that range (200+). Prob more around 250 300, but yea.
No because there low end stuff will break easy, so don't expect to bash, or race with the rest of them. You simply won't...
Yes because they make allot of trucks/cars in that range (200+). Prob more around 250 300, but yea.
No because there low end stuff will break easy, so don't expect to bash, or race with the rest of them. You simply won't...
03-25-2011, 10:12 AM
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: milbrae,
SK, BANGLADESH
Posts: 3,538
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Question for first truck
ORIGINAL: ZeroKelvin
My point is the RTR's are about $250, not in the range he's wanting to spend. I was refering to the kits, which would actually be in his price range of $200, but don't have motor/ESC/radio.
You mentioned $200 would get a good car, then he asked what would be a good car for $200. You replied by listing several $250 associated vehicles
ORIGINAL: sloppyG
he's already got a battery and charger, what other ''electronics'' do you need with an RTR from associated?
ORIGINAL: ZeroKelvin
The associated's are good suggestions, but his original budget was $150, now he's bumped it up to about $200. Those associated vehicles with electronics are going to be about $250.
The associated's are good suggestions, but his original budget was $150, now he's bumped it up to about $200. Those associated vehicles with electronics are going to be about $250.
You mentioned $200 would get a good car, then he asked what would be a good car for $200. You replied by listing several $250 associated vehicles
$200 is plenty for an RTR AE vehicle
03-25-2011, 10:20 AM
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: milbrae,
SK, BANGLADESH
Posts: 3,538
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Question for first truck
here's a brushless RTR for $225
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/store/ASC9039!1007/RC10B4+RTR+2.4GHZ+BRUSHLESS
the brushed version is only $190
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/store/ASC9038!1007/9038+RC10B4.1+RTR+2.4GHZ+RADIO%2C+BRUSHED+MOTOR
kyosho 4wd buggy for $200
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/store/KYO30861T2B!1012/KYOSHO+30861T2-B+LAZER+ZX-5+READYSET+YEL%2FBLUE
blitz for $180
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/store/HPI103171!1007/BLITZ+2WD+SHORT+COURSE+TRUCK+W%2FMAXXIS+BODY
there's a ton of similar options for similar prices
the extra money for these hobby grade vehicles means when you break them you're able to buy spare parts easily from lots of places... you will break them, it's not if you break them, it's when..
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/store/ASC9039!1007/RC10B4+RTR+2.4GHZ+BRUSHLESS
the brushed version is only $190
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/store/ASC9038!1007/9038+RC10B4.1+RTR+2.4GHZ+RADIO%2C+BRUSHED+MOTOR
kyosho 4wd buggy for $200
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/store/KYO30861T2B!1012/KYOSHO+30861T2-B+LAZER+ZX-5+READYSET+YEL%2FBLUE
blitz for $180
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/store/HPI103171!1007/BLITZ+2WD+SHORT+COURSE+TRUCK+W%2FMAXXIS+BODY
there's a ton of similar options for similar prices
the extra money for these hobby grade vehicles means when you break them you're able to buy spare parts easily from lots of places... you will break them, it's not if you break them, it's when..
03-25-2011, 12:12 PM
#20
RE: Question for first truck
Evil - Of the models you listed I would only recommend one of them and that is the Evader. This is not the best RC out there but it is the best of the ones you listed.
If you can save up and additional $50 or so I would recommend one of the Traxxas 2WD trucks like the Stampede, Rustler or Slash.
If you can save up and additional $50 or so I would recommend one of the Traxxas 2WD trucks like the Stampede, Rustler or Slash.
03-25-2011, 12:16 PM
#22
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: milbrae,
SK, BANGLADESH
Posts: 3,538
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Question for first truck
ORIGINAL: Evil Genius jr.
The exceed RC are only $100 and the have replacement parts and Aluminum upgrades. Are they and good.
The exceed RC are only $100 and the have replacement parts and Aluminum upgrades. Are they and good.
you can't get exceed parts at amainhobbies or towerhobbies, seems like you can only get them on ebay... so your supply is liable to dry up at any time
if you buy a good RC, it'll work well as is, and you don't have to buy upgrades...
also, you should know that most "upgrades" are purely garbage and make your RC more shiny, and less good.