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Old 06-28-2004 | 05:58 PM
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I got a Tamiya baja champ for my first car. Should i spend some money on upgrading it or wait a while and go for something better?

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Old 06-28-2004 | 06:15 PM
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get something new,, for what you spend upgrading most of the time you can buy a whole car.... But if you are buying high end next time.. well then there is room to upgrade.. money talks but sweat works too...
Old 06-28-2004 | 08:33 PM
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I wouldn't spend money upgrading an entry level car. You're better served to get a good charger or radio, or better yet, saving up for an intermediate or full race vehicle.
Old 06-28-2004 | 09:44 PM
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depends what kind of entry level and if its a car you like, i love my rustler so im gonna upgrade it so ill do as good as any of the higher end STs, anyways half the fun of rc cars is workingon them and fiddling with them....

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Old 06-29-2004 | 12:37 PM
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I have a baja champ. The ball bearing set for a TL-01 costs about $20 and really turns the car into a better runner. That's the only upgrade worth doing, IMHO. The fact that the battery pack sticks out the sides makes this a poor choice for off-road fun.

The Evader series or an Associated buggy kit might be the ticket for your next ride. You can pick up some deals on Ebay on "last year's models."

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Old 06-30-2004 | 05:20 AM
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Just upgrade pieces that you can carry to your next car i.e. esc, motor, radio
Old 06-30-2004 | 09:41 AM
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wat is a radio... like when u say i can carry it to my next car.... wat is it... i know esc and motor but wat is a radio.
Old 06-30-2004 | 10:20 AM
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Old 06-30-2004 | 10:28 AM
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well wat would it do if i upgraded the radio...wat would it change?
Old 06-30-2004 | 12:51 PM
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The servos would be stronger, the range could be greater, etc. If you move on to another higher level car, those features could become more important down the line.

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