So I'm new to the hobby and about a month ago I purchised a Savage. Now my son who is 9 going on 10 and asked santa for a truggy... Being new I dont know what to get. We would like to keep it at 200$ We are thinking about the redcat.
http://www.rufaster.com/redcatelectr...sunamiepx.html
Would like to hear what you guys that have a redcat have to say about it. Would it hold up to a 10 year old? What kind of batts. should I get? Thanks guys

its a nice truggy and will hold up for a while, its durable.

I agree. get a couple good 3000mah batteries and he will have tons of fun. Great starter truck. You can also check out clermontmotorsports.com and allaboutfunhobbies.com. Great guys and they take care of thier customers.

I'm thinking of getting the MT version and throwing in a BL system. Not even a beginner (PLZZ tell me if this is a bad idea, LOL).

Thanks guys for your help. Now I'm thinking of going with a nitro... What do you guys think about a 10 year old having one.. He has his own dirtbike and does all minor repairs with me standing over him. Do you think this would be better than a electric? With this nitro do I need anything else? I'm going to get the starter kit but need to know if I should get anything so he can play that day...
http://www.rufaster.com/redcatnitro1...attsunami.html

Also is there alot of after market stuff for this? Thanks again guys and have fun....[8D]

i have a 10 year old that races nitro with me all the time. He starts them up himself and all now, tuning can be an issue but i am there when its run time. He also has 3 bikes, 2 dirt bikes and one cafe racer, all 50cc. Nitro will give him longer run times. there is not after market stuff but redcat makes plenty of hop ups like aluminum for it.

http://redcatracing.com/parts_search...&partscat=6000