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01-02-2008, 09:38 PM
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RE: new to the game
Some good low buck truggies to get started with are the Redcat Monsoon and the thunder tiger st-1. Both are about the same price and very durable and fast. There is a thunder tiger thread and monsoon thread here and also a monsoon thread in the redcat forums.
01-02-2008, 09:59 PM
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To be honest Redcat vehicles are a real pain to get parts for and usually need them. Id get the ST-1 RTR. It is one kick ass truggy. Pretty much indestructible, amazing handling, and awesome performance electronic and motor wise stock.
01-02-2008, 10:19 PM
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Yea i have a redcat buggy and it was the worst $200 i have ever spent...... get the THUNDER TIGER ST-1 I got mine for christmas and loving every second of it!
01-02-2008, 10:39 PM
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I have the St1 and a couple redcats. You can get parts for the redcats and its not a pain. Either way you would have to order parts online for both. The St1 is built like a tank so I dont think you will need very many parts and its pretty much race ready out of the box. Great truggy. I have a redcat Avalanche that I would put up against ANY of the name brands. It is also built very well and it gives my truggy a run f for my money. You cant go wrong with either but I have to give my vote for the TTR ST1.
01-02-2008, 10:48 PM
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Get a truggy that your local hobby shop carries parts for. The Redcats aren't hard to get parts for but you will be buying parts more frequently. I bought 2 of them for my kids and it wasn't worth it.
01-03-2008, 02:45 AM
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i think i am going with the Redcat Racing Tsunami. the engine warranty is basically unbeatable and for a beginner i think that truck will
suit me fine. thanks for all the advice......
suit me fine. thanks for all the advice......
01-03-2008, 03:00 AM
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i wouldnt do it because redcat isnt a very good brand and thunder tiger is a great brand. thunder tiger makes team associated which is one of the most popular brands out there and they have over 20 titles on their belt
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i dont plan on racing or bashing this truck. all i want my first truck for is to play with a couple of months and learn about the hobby... you know tuning, adjustments that kind of stuff...... then when i get serious about nitro trucks then i will look into a different brand...
01-03-2008, 03:18 AM
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RE: new to the game
Then go for the ST 1.
Extremely reliable, dosent break.
Look on the ST 1 forums.
Its the best value for money, and pretty much a good beginners car.
Extremely reliable, dosent break.
Look on the ST 1 forums.
Its the best value for money, and pretty much a good beginners car.
01-03-2008, 03:23 AM
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then what are you gonna do with the truck. fly it? you will either use it for racing (on a track against other people) or bashing (playing around with it, going of jumps, driving it on the street,stuff like that) sounds like you are going to bash so go for the st-1
i have one and love it. only $289 at amainhobbies.com. rated best rc deal on the market right now by rc action magazine. it is fast,very durable,and easy to tune which is good for beginners.
this truck is beginner friendly but can also be a competitive racer
i have one and love it. only $289 at amainhobbies.com. rated best rc deal on the market right now by rc action magazine. it is fast,very durable,and easy to tune which is good for beginners.
this truck is beginner friendly but can also be a competitive racer
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well the fact being is the hobby shop where i live is a distributer for Redcat Racing..... and any questions i have or help i need or parts i have to buy are just minutes down the road... i am not putting money into this truck for performance and i dont need a practically race ready truck because in a couple of months when i get the new one then my son will get this one..... performance is not the issue
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i still suggest the TT over the redcat. save yourslef A LOT of trouble and buy a rig that has lots of quality. does you LHS carry any other brands?
01-03-2008, 07:18 AM
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i think i am going with the Redcat Racing Tsunami. the engine warranty is basically unbeatable and for a beginner i think that truck will
suit me fine. thanks for all the advice......
i think i am going with the Redcat Racing Tsunami. the engine warranty is basically unbeatable and for a beginner i think that truck will
suit me fine. thanks for all the advice......
01-03-2008, 08:28 AM
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ORIGINAL: robbiesmechanic
what would be a good starter truggy for me to get started in?
what would be a good starter truggy for me to get started in?
01-03-2008, 09:02 AM
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RE: new to the game
Just buy what you like,
Its yur choice in the end.
And @ slayer.
You really might wanna read what you post
" its usually differient because its garbage "
When they created truggies, they were differient from buggies
or do the look like the same thing to yu.?
I honestely hate people like that, who just base their opinions on what they hear.
Ive tried the red cat, let it be said for 5 mins only, its alright.
I drive a TT ST1 nearly every second day, i love that truck.
In the end robbiesmechanic, its you choice.
Just get the one you like more.
Its yur choice in the end.
And @ slayer.
You really might wanna read what you post
" its usually differient because its garbage "
When they created truggies, they were differient from buggies
or do the look like the same thing to yu.?
I honestely hate people like that, who just base their opinions on what they hear.
Ive tried the red cat, let it be said for 5 mins only, its alright.
I drive a TT ST1 nearly every second day, i love that truck.
In the end robbiesmechanic, its you choice.
Just get the one you like more.
01-03-2008, 09:06 AM
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Just buy what you like,
Its yur choice in the end.
And @ slayer.
You really might wanna read what you post
" its usually differient because its garbage "
When they created truggies, they were differient from buggies
or do the look like the same f'ing thing to yu.?
I honestely hate people like that, who just base their opinions on what they hear.
Ive tried the red cat, let it be said for 5 mins only, its alright.
I drive a TT ST1 nearly every second day, i love that truck.
In the end robbiesmechanic, its you choice.
Just get the one you like more.
Just buy what you like,
Its yur choice in the end.
And @ slayer.
You really might wanna read what you post
" its usually differient because its garbage "
When they created truggies, they were differient from buggies
or do the look like the same f'ing thing to yu.?
I honestely hate people like that, who just base their opinions on what they hear.
Ive tried the red cat, let it be said for 5 mins only, its alright.
I drive a TT ST1 nearly every second day, i love that truck.
In the end robbiesmechanic, its you choice.
Just get the one you like more.
If their are 5 motors out and everyone runs motor 1 and 2.. and you say.. i don't want motor 1 or 2 cause i wanna be diffrent..
and i wonder why people buy motor 1 and 2 then you buy motor 4 and its garabage ... i would say people don't buy it cause its junk
Trust me i'm the last person to follow the mass, but in this hobby its smart to listen and not try to be the guy off on the left trying to make a Traxxas Jato something it isn't...
hopfully that clarifys
01-03-2008, 09:10 AM
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@ slayer
I get what yur saying.
But in the end all im saying is just get what you like
I liked the nitrage, i got it, i know its not near the best truggy out there
Its differient
Thats what I liked about it.
I know people whove bought and gone through absloute crap rc's, but they liked it, and thats what matters.
Dont get me wrong, I take in everyones opinions, but in the end, when your paying, what would you rather have, Something you like, or something 10 other people like.?
I get what yur saying.
But in the end all im saying is just get what you like
I liked the nitrage, i got it, i know its not near the best truggy out there
Its differient
Thats what I liked about it.
I know people whove bought and gone through absloute crap rc's, but they liked it, and thats what matters.
Dont get me wrong, I take in everyones opinions, but in the end, when your paying, what would you rather have, Something you like, or something 10 other people like.?
