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what car to get - Carbo - 04-04-2007
Hi every one
Just found you guys. I got my kid an electric pede now i have the bug and would like to get a nitro car. any suggestions. I like his car. I would like something with some speed , durable (well something with reasonable priced parts when you do break something) something more for bashing jumping etc.
and probably the most important something for a begginer to learn to work on etc. not sure if some are more complicated to work on than others. Thanks in advance, iam sorry if this was the wrong section to post a question like this but couldnt really figure out which forum was the right one
Thannks
what car to get - AddictedtoNITRO - 04-04-2007
Traxxas has cheap parts and are available everywhere. Maybe try a nitro pede or rustler. I would say a t-maxx but you'd be fixin it all the time. Maybe check out a hpi mt2ss. They are geared towards bashing also and have 4wd. it all depends on what style vehicle you like also. ie. monster truck, stadium etc
what car to get - Tex - 04-04-2007
What style RC do you want? 1/8th scale buggy, Monster Truck, 1/10 scale gas truck?
what car to get - Czech-it-Out Graphics - 04-04-2007
if you want something durable i would get a buggy or a truggy, they may look complicated but they really are quite simple and strong as nails
what car to get - Thirdgen89GTA - 04-04-2007
Czech-it-Out Graphics Wrote:if you want something durable i would get a buggy or a truggy, they may look complicated but they really are quite simple and strong as nails
Tanks on 4 wheels is what they are for the most part.
Though not cheap a Savage is an excellent MT for bashing, far stronger stock than the Traxxas offerings though the Revo and the Tmaxx will be faster on top end.
A Revo is also decent, but $$$, about the same price as a Savage.
For buggies there are several Entry level buggies priced between $220 and $300 RTR, and several RTR's above $300 that are excellent quality and have tons of upgrades. OFNA, Hot Bodies, and a few others make decent ones for under $300.
For truggies you can pick up a Hot Bodies LSP RTR for about $370 I think which is a 1/8th scale truggy. You can find a Pro competiton version of this new as a roller for $270.
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Carbo, since you are interested in the Bussebash I say hold off on your decision, we have a variety of vehicles out there to look at so you can see the differences up close between them and then make a better choice as to what you want. Revo, Tmaxx, Savage, Truggy, Buggy (lots of brands to choose from there). It'll be a little different than seeing them on a shelf, cause we'll be beating the snot out of them.
mash:
what car to get - Meatwad - 04-04-2007
if your gonna get a MT, get a savage. you can beat the piss out of em. and they are pretty fast
what car to get - Carbo - 04-04-2007
yes its hard looking in the store. seeing them is probably the best. Ive been doing some looking and saw that revo a little pricey also the jato 3.3 looks insane. boy I would have to do some talking to the wife
. also seeing its my first nitro also dont want to get in over my head and not be able to enjoy it.
what car to get - Thirdgen89GTA - 04-04-2007
In that case a MT would probably suit you more, or a Truggy. Both would allow you to deal with just about any terrain you encounter.
Com'n out and see what we got and you can decide yourself what type of RC you want.
I wouldn't recommend a Jato if you want to do any offroading at all, its pretty much useless even in short grass.
what car to get - Carbo - 04-05-2007
i have been looking at the savage x rtr. hpi has so many different ones it gets confusing. also been looking at the new rustler with the 3.3 motor not sure on that. keep reading conflicting things about it seems like people either hate them or love them. whats your guys opinions on the savage and rustler?
the best price so far on the savage is 390 and the rustler is like 310. its funny
you start looking at a firstorm for 289 then see a rustler for 310 then the savage then the revo and its easy to keep justifying the extra 50 or 100 dollars for the next truck up. heck by the time iam done i will have one of those baja 5bs those look like fun
what car to get - Tex - 04-05-2007
The Jato's and Rustlers with the big 3.3 motors are fun for doing speed runs and that's about it. They are unstable at speed as well. I think you would be better off with a savage or IMO a revo.
what car to get - squirrel - 04-05-2007
Stay away from the rustler! My bro has one and It's been taken out by a small rock! I would say go with either a Savage x, Revo, or a Team Losi LST 2. All monster trucks and they are all pretty durable and easy to work on!
what car to get - Carbo - 04-05-2007
ya i like the revo and that would be my first choice but a little to much money for me right now
what car to get - Tex - 04-05-2007
Try to find a way to either save up longer or force yourself to spend the extra, it's worth every penny of the difference.
what car to get - AddictedtoNITRO - 04-05-2007
just my .o2 I had electric rustler and absolutly loved it. not nitro though. If you want something really nice you are gonna have to pay for it. ultimate hobbies had lsp's on sale for 329. not sure if they still are or not.
what car to get - AddictedtoNITRO - 04-05-2007
nope no more they have savage x's for 379.
also get in touch with slow revo on here he get hook you up pretty cheap
what car to get - Carbo - 04-05-2007
man i think i know what i want been living on the internet reading on the cars
got this super itch to go get one but i should wait and come out and see your guys cars. the only problem i think ill have is ill probbably have to go to the furniture store with the wife first to soften her up
then after she gets some new furniture just happen to pass one of the lhs and go in and take a peek
what car to get - AddictedtoNITRO - 04-05-2007
whatcha want to get?
what car to get - Mnster - 04-05-2007
Just buy a brushless system for the pede. My electric pede is faster then my O.S .15 powered rc10gt.
what car to get - hansarvin - 04-05-2007
I'd personally go with the Savage SlowRevo could hook you up with an original one for $380 and IMHO they're more durable than the X my .02
what car to get - Carbo - 04-05-2007
well its prob between a savage and revo i saw the savage x on line for 3 somthing iam dying to get one put really going to decide after seeing them run. and the pede i will try brushless later. stock engine is more than enough for my 8 year old. last night he got it jammed under a car what a pain trying to get it out. he also showed me how the rear tires ballon man is that freaky looking.
what car to get - SLOW REVO - 04-05-2007
I have a savage x or 25, & Revo's 2.5 or 3.3 lmk.