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Juice Box

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So I am thinking about looking into a ncie RC car that goes really fast. Ive seen people messing around with them in parking lots, and I think they are pretty cool. Does anyone here have any ideas/suggestions about where to look and research them? If they are expensive? What a good brand is? etc. If anyone has any input, please feel free to share. thanks

would you guys reccomend buying a pre-made one, or some kinda of kit to build? I am willing to put it together, but I dunno how complex it can get. If I get a premade one, are there mods that can be done to them? or ways to work on it? I am looking for something to occupy my time, and I figured this would me good.
 
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Originally posted by: FleshLight
It's an expensive hobby. Expect to spend at least $400 for anything decent.
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oh wow, i didnt know that.... but still, does anyone have any info so I can take a look?
 
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spidey07

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Originally posted by: Munchies
traxxas

ready to run

electric starter..

fast as all get out
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and really good 'starter' cars. no assembly, no tinkering, just take it out put gas in it and you're off.
 
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Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: Munchies
traxxas

ready to run

electric starter..

fast as all get out
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and really good 'starter' cars. no assembly, no tinkering, just take it out put gas in it and you're off.
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alright thanks, Ill take a look
 
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MikeMike

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after run oil isnt that important if you run the car about otwice a week or so. if you let it sit for a month then you should have put it in to begin. However, you need to break in the engine when you first get it, you cant just get it and tear up the street. it takes a lot of work and practice to understand your specific car. but damn they can be fun.

MIKE
 
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would you guys reccomend buying a pre-made one, or some kinda of kit to build? I am willing to put it together, but I dunno how complex it can get. If I get a premade one, are there mods that can be done to them? or ways to work on it? I am looking for something to occupy my time, and I figured this would me good.
 
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MikeMike

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premade ones or RTR are just the cheap components that can be upgraded in the future. start with an RTR and then build it up.

MIKE
 
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Originally posted by: p1800volvo
www.rcuniverse.com

Best RC forum around. And yes, those things do do 0-60 in 3 seconds!
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thanks, it looks like there is a lot there.... Should I look for a Kit or a pre made car? How hard is it to actually build a kit>?
 
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Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
premade ones or RTR are just the cheap components that can be upgraded in the future. start with an RTR and then build it up.

MIKE
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RTR is a company?
 
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Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
premade ones or RTR are just the cheap components that can be upgraded in the future. start with an RTR and then build it up.

MIKE
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or start with a RTR and tear the crap out of it (and you will) and then maybe move up to the better kits.

They're really not that complicated and a blast to build.

Dealing with a finicky engine can be a pain.
 

Originally posted by: digitalsnare
Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
premade ones or RTR are just the cheap components that can be upgraded in the future. start with an RTR and then build it up.

MIKE
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RTR is a company?
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RTR = ready to race/run
 
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I'd recomend starting with an electric RTR setup like a Rustler then moving up to a gas when you get electric down. gas has alot of maintence and is not really the best place to start out at (beleave me I tried)
 
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Ahhh, If I had it all to do over again........ I would consider a Ready-to-run (RTR), but I would probably figure out which one fit my needs the best:

-If I was going to play around in parking lots, I would prolly go with an "on-road" car.
-If I was going to make a track or use a hobby shop's Off-road track, I would prolly go with a buggy.
-If I wanted to do both and just have alot of fun, I would prolly go with a "stadium" truck (I don't really care for the "monster trucks" they are a little top-heavy).

Don't tie up too much money in your first one, I did. I spent a little over $1600, but at the time it was my only hobby and I still lived at home. Now a kit can be had for like $300-400 RTR that would walk all over my old RC-10GT....well maybe not ;) I would stick with Losi or Associated, because they have the most hop-up parts available for them, IMHO. I would probably go with a truck because they can be used on-road, off-road - even in the backyard. I bought my first R/C car back about 15 years ago, It was a Tamiya Grasshopper, and have had quite a few since then. Right now I am not really into it, but after I get a few things straightened out I will get my RC-10GT running again.

Hope that helps
 
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Juice Box

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Originally posted by: VWhed
Ahhh, If I had it all to do over again........ I would consider a Ready-to-run (RTR), but I would probably figure out which one fit my needs the best:

-If I was going to play around in parking lots, I would prolly go with an "on-road" car.
-If I was going to make a track or use a hobby shop's Off-road track, I would prolly go with a buggy.
-If I wanted to do both and just have alot of fun, I would prolly go with a "stadium" truck (I don't really care for the "monster trucks" they are a little top-heavy).

Don't tie up too much money in your first one, I did. I spent a little over $1600, but at the time it was my only hobby and I still lived at home. Now a kit can be had for like $300-400 RTR that would walk all over my old RC-10GT....well maybe not ;) I would stick with Losi or Associated, because they have the most hop-up parts available for them, IMHO. I would probably go with a truck because they can be used on-road, off-road - even in the backyard. I bought my first R/C car back about 15 years ago, It was a Tamiya Grasshopper, and have had quite a few since then. Right now I am not really into it, but after I get a few things straightened out I will get my RC-10GT running again.

Hope that helps
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well, I am thinking im only gonna use it in the parking lot, so a on road car. Do the electric ones still go really fast?
 
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Falloutboy

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Originally posted by: digitalsnare
Originally posted by: VWhed
Ahhh, If I had it all to do over again........ I would consider a Ready-to-run (RTR), but I would probably figure out which one fit my needs the best:

-If I was going to play around in parking lots, I would prolly go with an "on-road" car.
-If I was going to make a track or use a hobby shop's Off-road track, I would prolly go with a buggy.
-If I wanted to do both and just have alot of fun, I would prolly go with a "stadium" truck (I don't really care for the "monster trucks" they are a little top-heavy).

Don't tie up too much money in your first one, I did. I spent a little over $1600, but at the time it was my only hobby and I still lived at home. Now a kit can be had for like $300-400 RTR that would walk all over my old RC-10GT....well maybe not ;) I would stick with Losi or Associated, because they have the most hop-up parts available for them, IMHO. I would probably go with a truck because they can be used on-road, off-road - even in the backyard. I bought my first R/C car back about 15 years ago, It was a Tamiya Grasshopper, and have had quite a few since then. Right now I am not really into it, but after I get a few things straightened out I will get my RC-10GT running again.

Hope that helps
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well, I am thinking im only gonna use it in the parking lot, so a on road car. Do the electric ones still go really fast?
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yeah an on road "touring car" with a mile modified motor should go about 30-35 (depending on gear ratios and type of motor) or with a standard stock motor abobut 25mph. what I would do is get a ready to run kit with a stock motor and run that for awhile till the speed gets boring then switch too a 17turn modified motor, and when that gets boring go nitro
 
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I have a HPI nitro MT and a Kyosho Inferno TR-15. They are costly and they do break down and cost more money to fix. I dont run either of mine anymore. The inferno tr15 is a cooll little buggy but its really old and hard to get parts for. And the Nitro MT is pretty nice, i got fixed up pretty good with all aluminum front and rear suspension, upgraded steering servo and some other stuff. If i ever get back into it i will probally swap a bigger engine into my Nitro MT, but for starters a .15 is probally a good size. It will go fast but not too fast.


Heres some pics of my Nitro MT that i took a while ago. (dont have any of the inferno right now)
With the body
Without the body
rear suspension
front suspension

Id also recommend building it your self if you think you can. They arent hard to build and should only take a couple of days at the most. I found it fun and it makes it easier to fix it later on and add hop ups.
 
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