noob to rc
 

hey im new to rc as of 1 month ago. i have been looking around the forum to see what the whole rc deal was and got hooked. the only thing is i have yet to buy a car and was wondering what a good beginner car was. PLEASE HELP

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It depends if you want on road or off road. If you want off road, I think most would agree that the volcano is a good starter.

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are there any specific valcano models i should get???

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also i live in Bradenton FL and was wondering if there are any tracks around?

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well it depends on you budget, how much do you want to spend?

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i was hopping to not spend over 250 so what do you recamend?

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I personally like the buggies better...I've always liked them low...they handle a lot better...but you don't have the ground clearance when you're bashing.

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Well if you dont want to spend more than $250 then you should get a Volcano SV at a minimum. If you are realling to spend around 270 then get the Volcano SV pro. It comes with a whole bunch of upgrades installed on it. 259 on www.Topspeedtoys.com. But then you would need to buy a starter kit and all that stuff too.

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what do you think of the tremor? oh and thanks.

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to small for the price rolls easy and dont have much of an engine
volcano sv or sv pro `would be the best to start out with

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thats a little over my budget any other brands you might know of?

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well you said you didnt want to spend over 250 volcano stx is 159
volcano sv 179
sv pro 259
that is well withimn your budget from what you said earlier
topspeedtoys.com here the link to trucks

http://www.topspeedtoys.com/index.ph...0bafe0d557867f

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Redcats are one of the most affordable brands in nitro RC, The volcano STX is still $160, but id spring an extra $20 the SV, because it's probably more durable (its the latest Volcano). Personally, Id go for the SV pro, cause its got alot of aluminium parts, but if your looking to not spend alot, definately the Volcano SV:)

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is the tornado sv single or two speeds?

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also why are the 1s on that website so much cheaper??

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Popo i was trying to figure that out myself, but i can assure you mark (Topspeedtoys) is a great buisness person and obviously has some great prices going on right now. If im not mistaken i think theyre having a sale. I would get the Volcano SV. Its not too expensive and its got a few more upgrades than does the Volcano STX. I personaly dont much like buggies for various reasons and think trucks are just all around much more fun.

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is the volcanoe sv a 2 speed??

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Ummm...no i dont think it is. Here are the specs for the STX SV and SV Pro: http://redcatracing.com/itemdetail.a...partno=VOLCANO

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Ummm...no i dont think it is. Here are the specs for the STX SV and SV Pro: http://redcatracing.com/itemdetail.a...partno=VOLCANO

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what do i look for

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You look for what you want. They are all nice cars.

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no not that on the spec sheat? also how are himotos and do they have any trucks?

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and if they have trucks what site can i look at them on?

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do the ones on topspeedtoys still come with a radio??

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Himotos are basically the same as redcats.
Yes, Redcats are RTR, so they all come with a radio

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does himoto have a web site or some place i could veiw them and if so are they cheaper or more espensive than redcats?

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tell me if you think thish is a good place to start bashing. the place is a 4 wheeler track its preety nice tell me what you think.

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I think they have a site, but ive heard it's very poor, not sure of the address. and both himotos and redcats are priced in the same range, as far as ive seen.

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umm there are 2 pages now

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oh thats kool

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i think poopoo59 likes to see himself type like people like to hear themselves talk :D

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:D:D

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the himoto website is himotoracing.com its pointless. And what do you want us to see? As far as a good place to start bashing? Just make sure its open and doesnt have many cement objects.

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I have a himoto syclone pro with the two speed...been happier with it than my son's traxxas stadium maxx...I've been able to keep it running a lot longer and it was much cheaper...I got it on Ebay 'cause I was given a $200 cap (OK so I spent 225 out the door, but I got a bunch of extra glow plugs, in line fuel filter, and starter kit)...but learning what I have since, I'd get from Mark at Top Speed Toys...I still need to figure out what I need to place one order with him, but he's been great with people in the threads and has good prices...

As far as truck or buggy, everyone has their own opinion...depends on what you plan to use it for, and what you want out of it. If you plan on flatter dirt, or jumps and want top speed, go with the buggy, if you're going over rougher terrain, where you need the ground clearance, go with the truck...but what I've seen in the threads vs my personal experience, I think the buggies are more durable, as the bigger wheels put more strain on the drivetrain and suspension components....Just MHO....

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so all you are telling me that basically dont get himoto?:D

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also i played the jump game and beat the game. im not sayin that im gonna but if i do get the buggy which is the xp should i save and get a nother car and wait till i get better to run the xp. or just run it right away and strip a ton of gears or what. oh thanks for all the info so far.

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run it until the gears strip and then buy a single speed for the xl and put it in the xp.

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how fast does it usually srip gears.

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Well it depends on how well you can set the mesh inbetween the gears. I've had mine on there for about half a gallon the gear looks almost like new. But then again I remember when I first got my car I was stripping a gear every 5 or so tanks of gas.
So really it all depends.

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how do you strip gears?