beginner RC car

Fodder · 8th January 2002, 7:48 AM

i got a few mates with entry level electric dirt cars, pretty much where you make the transition from 'toy' to 'machine' i guess

but yeah i'm looking at getting one, i've got about $250 burning a hole in my pocket, so $300 is my ideal limit, but i might be persuaded to shell out up to $400

my brother works at a hobby store right next to melbourne central, so he should be able to get me a discount, and they have a fair range

but what would you guys out their recommend?

keep in mind the $300~ish price tag, electric, needs to be fairly robust, not lightning fast, but pack a bit of power .. also a dirt buggy/truck, and a fairly common model, that he's likely to have in stock

thanks,

rob

edit: also, in my budget, will i be able to get a decent car bundled with a controller?

deanx0r · 8th January 2002, 10:57 AM

Perhaps have a look at the Tamiya range, as their electric cars are pretty good and their parts usually easy to find....

DangerMouse · 8th January 2002, 9:38 PM

Why don't you just ask your brother?

Chamelion · 8th January 2002, 11:20 PM

Tamiya Super Hornet if you want that sort of thing.

Freaek · 9th January 2002, 9:14 AM

The Super Hornet is a pretty decent little car, younger brother got one ages ago, goes well =)

Plus the're not too expensive to get, I think the're currently $176 at hobbyco, then you just need battery, charger and radio.

8th January 2002, 7:48 AM	#1
Fodder (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sunny Melbourne Posts: 10,662	beginner RC car i got a few mates with entry level electric dirt cars, pretty much where you make the transition from 'toy' to 'machine' i guess but yeah i'm looking at getting one, i've got about $250 burning a hole in my pocket, so $300 is my ideal limit, but i might be persuaded to shell out up to $400 my brother works at a hobby store right next to melbourne central, so he should be able to get me a discount, and they have a fair range but what would you guys out their recommend? keep in mind the $300~ish price tag, electric, needs to be fairly robust, not lightning fast, but pack a bit of power .. also a dirt buggy/truck, and a fairly common model, that he's likely to have in stock thanks, rob edit: also, in my budget, will i be able to get a decent car bundled with a controller?

8th January 2002, 9:38 PM	#3
DangerMouse Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Central Coast, NSW Posts: 935	Why don't you just ask your brother? __________________ Think of how stupid the average person is, and realise half of them are stupider than that. - George Carlin

8th January 2002, 11:20 PM	#4
Chamelion Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Scarness, Hervey Bay Posts: 9,803	Tamiya Super Hornet if you want that sort of thing. __________________ Wanted to buy: Galaxy Nexus

8th January 2002, 10:57 AM	#2
deanx0r Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Gold Coast, QLD Posts: 828	Perhaps have a look at the Tamiya range, as their electric cars are pretty good and their parts usually easy to find....

9th January 2002, 9:14 AM	#5
Freaek reMember Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Newcastle Posts: 714	The Super Hornet is a pretty decent little car, younger brother got one ages ago, goes well =) Plus the're not too expensive to get, I think the're currently $176 at hobbyco, then you just need battery, charger and radio.