Getting A Car
modelcarmaster16
06-23-2003, 12:44 PM
hey guys is this car any good?
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2422&P=7
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2422&P=7
Jonno
06-24-2003, 07:07 AM
You could do better.
hawk_196
06-24-2003, 11:00 AM
well that's an oval car... If you gonna race oval, then ya....
but there are better ones for just driving around.
but there are better ones for just driving around.
modelcarmaster16
06-24-2003, 12:03 PM
cant find good ones:frown:
hawk_196
06-24-2003, 03:00 PM
what kind of car are you looking for?
Ringo
06-25-2003, 12:58 PM
That car is only good on very smooth and clean surfaces! and they're really hard to drive! Get an HPI or an ASSOCIATED TC3 touring car. those are pretty cool.
modelcarmaster16
06-25-2003, 01:02 PM
Originally posted by Ringo
That car is only good on very smooth and clean surfaces! and they're really hard to drive! Get an HPI or an ASSOCIATED TC3 touring car. those are pretty cool.
yo where can i foind those cars?
That car is only good on very smooth and clean surfaces! and they're really hard to drive! Get an HPI or an ASSOCIATED TC3 touring car. those are pretty cool.
yo where can i foind those cars?
Ringo
06-25-2003, 02:03 PM
www.towerhobbies.com
the TC3 costs around $150, I think its the best car around because it has a shaft drive which is more efficient and reliable than belt drive. and you don't have to spend $10 on belts every month.
Update me on what you'll do.:smile:
the TC3 costs around $150, I think its the best car around because it has a shaft drive which is more efficient and reliable than belt drive. and you don't have to spend $10 on belts every month.
Update me on what you'll do.:smile:
modelcarmaster16
06-25-2003, 02:30 PM
I want to get a rc gas powered car that does not need anything seperate to run. nothing but gas :) WHere can i find these? and what are they called? I am new at this.
fullbloodchop01
06-25-2003, 03:06 PM
i dont think there are any R/C cars powered by GAS. do u mean NITRO? because thats what NITRO cars run on
modelcarmaster16
06-25-2003, 03:20 PM
Originally posted by fullbloodchop01
i dont think there are any R/C cars powered by GAS. do u mean NITRO? because thats what NITRO cars run on
yeah nitro sorry.:sorry:
i dont think there are any R/C cars powered by GAS. do u mean NITRO? because thats what NITRO cars run on
yeah nitro sorry.:sorry:
rsbousquet
06-25-2003, 06:53 PM
um man gas is fuel. don't bug him about technical terminology. now most of these people will tell you what they like.. lol. i have a megatech nitro razor.. it's awesome :)
buuut you're starting out. have you ever owned a r/c car before? if you haven't i REALLLY suggest getting a electric powered one. the time and energy and money a nitro car costs will be irritating. best you get used to the hobby before you dive into it. however if you INSIST on getting a nitro r/c car, you need to know what you're looking at, and not go based on opinions of people. take a look at the possible kits you can get.. HPI, Tamiya.. and such, and examine th eaftermarket parts factor. now most companies who make gas powered cars provide their own OEM 'aftermarket' parts, but there are companies who make aftermarket parts for these cars too. look at who would be the cheapest to upgrade and so on. examining all that i would really say Tamiya would be your best choice, my friend has a t-maxx and the parts so soo easy to get. tamiya is popular and has lots of parts. HPI is really great quality.. not sure on the aftermarket parts though. my megatech is a great fun car.. but the parts available.. ehh no one hardly hears of megatech. stick with the well known cars.. and research research !!!!!
there are also 2 sizes of 1/10th nitro cars. there are 190/200mm 1/10th rc cars (based on car body width) and there are 300mm car bodies. not sure if this makes a difference but not all 1/10th are the same size. :)
buuut you're starting out. have you ever owned a r/c car before? if you haven't i REALLLY suggest getting a electric powered one. the time and energy and money a nitro car costs will be irritating. best you get used to the hobby before you dive into it. however if you INSIST on getting a nitro r/c car, you need to know what you're looking at, and not go based on opinions of people. take a look at the possible kits you can get.. HPI, Tamiya.. and such, and examine th eaftermarket parts factor. now most companies who make gas powered cars provide their own OEM 'aftermarket' parts, but there are companies who make aftermarket parts for these cars too. look at who would be the cheapest to upgrade and so on. examining all that i would really say Tamiya would be your best choice, my friend has a t-maxx and the parts so soo easy to get. tamiya is popular and has lots of parts. HPI is really great quality.. not sure on the aftermarket parts though. my megatech is a great fun car.. but the parts available.. ehh no one hardly hears of megatech. stick with the well known cars.. and research research !!!!!
there are also 2 sizes of 1/10th nitro cars. there are 190/200mm 1/10th rc cars (based on car body width) and there are 300mm car bodies. not sure if this makes a difference but not all 1/10th are the same size. :)
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