jman214

i am new to this i just saw a dude the other day driving a nitro rc and said i have to have one. i know nothing about them so i came a cross this cheap one http://www.nitrorcx.com/gas-nitro-rc...-99-bucks.htmlis this a good starter i want to learn about them so i figured i go cheap and learn with this one.

Chris_RC

To be honest, if you spend more money up front, you will spend less money in the end fixing and replacing parts. Those cheap cars have absolutitely no quality, and a bunch of small parts break. If you want to do it right, and have alot less headaches, I suggest you buy a more expensive car ($300-$500) then you wont be waiting for parts and shipping. Do you have a Local Hobby Shop near you? ANd what car was the one you seen? Do you know how to tune an engine?

dittch

Here are some decent 2wd stadium trucks for under $300. They would be very good for a beginner. I picked 3 different RC companies:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXJH00**&P=ML

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXPVD8&P=ML

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXPAC9&P=ML

A pretty decent1/8 scale buggy for a beginner:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXRSU8&P=ML

If you have a local hobby store see what manufacturer's parts they carry and go with that vehicle. Having local parts support is a big plus. Of course youcan always order online if you have the time to wait for shipping.

Kodiac400

I'm not totally sure on the quality of that buggy right off hand. I started with Himoto Mamba which I still have and use. I've had great luck with the rc personally and it only cost me 200 bucks. The standard vx engine has been trouble free and still runs like a top even after 4 gallons of nitro has gone through it. I've since picked up a HPI Firestorm like the one in the above links. I totally love the storm and would have another in a second. I find it harder to start than the Himoto but once its going itsa beast.

One thing you might want to keep in mind is, How far do you have to go to get parts? If you get an entry level rc you might have more down time when stuff breaks depending on what you have to do to get parts. Not alot of Hobby shops stock entry level rc parts...............now ever some do. There are no Himoto dealers in New Brunswick (atleast that I have found) so I rely on himotoracingusa.com for my part. Luckly he is a fast and reliable dealer.

So what I'm trying to say is you don't have to spend lots of money to have fun.

quietnas1

Check out these videos they will help you out alot. By the way dittch great selection of starter cars. I could not have done better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAggkhHqEkw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ownAV0MEtCw
Well I was trying to get all the videos posted here but youtube seems to be acting a little crazy. but you can check out all the videos its a 10 part series thats takes you from set up, engine break in, tuning, and so on. These videos are great for beginners. I wish something like this was around when I got started. Good luck. It's an enjoyable hobby for sure.