Remote controlled cars ?
20 November 2006, 11:33 PM
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Remote controlled cars ?
My wife reckons I am having a second childhood, I say the first one hasnt ended yet, this is because I said I wanted an rc car for Christmas, none of you Halfords specials either, she thought it was amusing until I reminded her she had asked for a Pink Nintendo with a virtual Chihuahua game !
Already havea Halfords scoob one and its been mullered by the kids, so I fancy a decent one like the 'Optima mid' that my brother had years ago, considered getting a Hornet seeing as its been re released as that was the first one we had but I think I want something a bit more competent.
Cant decide whether to get an electric one again or go for a nitro one, have not had much experience with nitro but the ones I have seen were pretty noisy, very fast and not much good and sliding about which is what I liked about electric but could do without charging batteries, the Nitro one also seemed a bit unreliable, starting problems and conking out etc but thats based on a sample of one.
So open to suggestions or if anyone is flogging something PM me
Already havea Halfords scoob one and its been mullered by the kids, so I fancy a decent one like the 'Optima mid' that my brother had years ago, considered getting a Hornet seeing as its been re released as that was the first one we had but I think I want something a bit more competent.
Cant decide whether to get an electric one again or go for a nitro one, have not had much experience with nitro but the ones I have seen were pretty noisy, very fast and not much good and sliding about which is what I liked about electric but could do without charging batteries, the Nitro one also seemed a bit unreliable, starting problems and conking out etc but thats based on a sample of one.
So open to suggestions or if anyone is flogging something PM me
20 November 2006, 11:59 PM
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if you want fast, buy a shumacher .21 1:10 scale, fusion ( on road/ B&Q car park ) with 3 gears, or XT? with 2? but rapidly quick on road as its an off roader, wheelies R' us 
Both come with leccy drill start. Much easier, about 250-300 quid ready to run.
if you want reliable & start on the button, then get chainsaw engied based 25cc 2 stroke mix such as an FG 1:5 scale....base models not that quick, but they drive well, and are easily and cheaply souped up thanks to the RC fraternity selling old bits on ebay.
If you want something that looks & drives like Colin McCrae & his car like he stole it, then get a 1:6 scale with a .21 engine. Quicker than the 1:5, big chassis with decent suspension travel makes for some crowd pleasing 4WD powerslides, and the big bodyshell echos the .21@35,00 RPM a treat
shumacher do one based on an exige, promax do them based on allsorts, I've had all 3 and this size was about the best of the lot for all round enjoyment.
Both come with leccy drill start. Much easier, about 250-300 quid ready to run.if you want reliable & start on the button, then get chainsaw engied based 25cc 2 stroke mix such as an FG 1:5 scale....base models not that quick, but they drive well, and are easily and cheaply souped up thanks to the RC fraternity selling old bits on ebay.
If you want something that looks & drives like Colin McCrae & his car like he stole it, then get a 1:6 scale with a .21 engine. Quicker than the 1:5, big chassis with decent suspension travel makes for some crowd pleasing 4WD powerslides, and the big bodyshell echos the .21@35,00 RPM a treat
shumacher do one based on an exige, promax do them based on allsorts, I've had all 3 and this size was about the best of the lot for all round enjoyment.
21 November 2006, 01:03 AM
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Ive got one of these 
Hot Bodies Lightening, good for about 50mph in a couple of seconds, its a nitro buggy that can be used anywhere, is 4 wheel drive, and loves to be thrashed
Parts are really cheap and can be mail ordered from good model shops. As with any rc car (thats not from argos) their will be times that you will need to tinker/fix it, and it can be quite fiddley, so as long as your ok with that, get one, you'll love it just like ur scoob.
i take mine to the local bmx track when ive had a crap day, and after some very loud drifts and catching 10 foot air, i always come home a very happy bunny
Hot Bodies Lightening, good for about 50mph in a couple of seconds, its a nitro buggy that can be used anywhere, is 4 wheel drive, and loves to be thrashed
Parts are really cheap and can be mail ordered from good model shops. As with any rc car (thats not from argos) their will be times that you will need to tinker/fix it, and it can be quite fiddley, so as long as your ok with that, get one, you'll love it just like ur scoob.
i take mine to the local bmx track when ive had a crap day, and after some very loud drifts and catching 10 foot air, i always come home a very happy bunny
21 November 2006, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by speedymonkey
Ive got one of these
Hot Bodies Lightening, good for about 50mph in a couple of seconds, its a nitro buggy that can be used anywhere, is 4 wheel drive, and loves to be thrashed
Parts are really cheap and can be mail ordered from good model shops. As with any rc car (thats not from argos) their will be times that you will need to tinker/fix it, and it can be quite fiddley, so as long as your ok with that, get one, you'll love it just like ur scoob.
i take mine to the local bmx track when ive had a crap day, and after some very loud drifts and catching 10 foot air, i always come home a very happy bunny
Hot Bodies Lightening, good for about 50mph in a couple of seconds, its a nitro buggy that can be used anywhere, is 4 wheel drive, and loves to be thrashed
Parts are really cheap and can be mail ordered from good model shops. As with any rc car (thats not from argos) their will be times that you will need to tinker/fix it, and it can be quite fiddley, so as long as your ok with that, get one, you'll love it just like ur scoob.
i take mine to the local bmx track when ive had a crap day, and after some very loud drifts and catching 10 foot air, i always come home a very happy bunny
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21 November 2006, 07:16 AM
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Lol....when I had an op on my foot last year, and two of my mates also had simliar ops,....to pass the time we decided to build our own ones up from scratch....
Schumacher all the way....
I've got a carbon scooby with 4wd system and instead of going the petrol way, I went big motor way....
I know you have to recharge if every ten mins but my mates petrol ones can't keep up on the start as they have to wait for gear changes!!!
Can't take it racing (like I really care) but it makes my laugh....
You walk in a model shop, ask for the best motor they have....they um and ahh and say, "Well it's expensive, it's £56...."
Mine......
It's all fun and games......
Schumacher all the way....
I've got a carbon scooby with 4wd system and instead of going the petrol way, I went big motor way....
I know you have to recharge if every ten mins but my mates petrol ones can't keep up on the start as they have to wait for gear changes!!!
Can't take it racing (like I really care) but it makes my laugh....
You walk in a model shop, ask for the best motor they have....they um and ahh and say, "Well it's expensive, it's £56...."
Mine......
It's all fun and games......
21 November 2006, 01:47 PM
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I dont have any vids of my buggy in action 
However, i do have this clip of one that is very similar to mine in pace and handling.
Not that i'd try this with mine, but it demonstrates how much they can be abused, at the end of the clip, the shell comes flying off which is why it kinda makes a crunch when it lands, but it still comes back for more
YouTube - house jump
Just edited to say thats i know that there are plenty faster rc cars than mine about, but i can lob this in the back of the car and use it anywhere. Dosnt the Schumacher Menace do around 80mph or something daft.
However, i do have this clip of one that is very similar to mine in pace and handling.
Not that i'd try this with mine, but it demonstrates how much they can be abused, at the end of the clip, the shell comes flying off which is why it kinda makes a crunch when it lands, but it still comes back for more
YouTube - house jump
Just edited to say thats i know that there are plenty faster rc cars than mine about, but i can lob this in the back of the car and use it anywhere. Dosnt the Schumacher Menace do around 80mph or something daft.
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21 November 2006, 02:07 PM
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agree with the schumachers ive had a big 6 a fusion 3 speed and a menace, if your looking for a all rounder go for a menace, awesome on tarmac and grear on the dirt etc to, amazing fun, i found the fusion a struggle for grip etc but then it will do 70 odd mph lol
also had a hyper 7 and many other models, got into kinda buying and selling em on ebay etc so have tried many models
savages etc are fun but i can quite honestly say my favourite was the menace, look cool too
got pics of lots but here was me menace, there same 3 speed .21 as the fusion
also had a hyper 7 and many other models, got into kinda buying and selling em on ebay etc so have tried many models
savages etc are fun but i can quite honestly say my favourite was the menace, look cool too
got pics of lots but here was me menace, there same 3 speed .21 as the fusion
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21 November 2006, 04:27 PM
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Comet are selling Kitt from Knight Rider, prolly utter **** but if you're having your 2nd childhood you may as well relive your 1st at the same time
21 November 2006, 04:39 PM
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Here's mine, bought a couple of years ago, when I had some cash burning, and a mate egging.
I have just had to fit a new manifold gasket. The body shell is a WRC Burnsey Bugeye, but it usally conks out before I get it on.
I have just had to fit a new manifold gasket. The body shell is a WRC Burnsey Bugeye, but it usally conks out before I get it on.
21 November 2006, 07:03 PM
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Oh dear, its getting more expensive, lad at work (lurks on here, hi Steve) and we had a go in the car park, added a little fun to an otherwise dull and boring day in sunny Rochdale, cheers !
Dont know what to get but the cost is spiralling in the manner of the Olympics, wont be a Hornet, Steves was fun and nostalgic but reminds me of why we went to a 4wd model back then, so its a toss up between a 4wd buggy and a nitro one, torn as I like the instant go and silent running of an Electric but quite fancy the ballistic speed and noise of a Nitro, trouble is, unless I spend 400 quid Nitro's seem a bit limited.
Dont know what to get but the cost is spiralling in the manner of the Olympics, wont be a Hornet, Steves was fun and nostalgic but reminds me of why we went to a 4wd model back then, so its a toss up between a 4wd buggy and a nitro one, torn as I like the instant go and silent running of an Electric but quite fancy the ballistic speed and noise of a Nitro, trouble is, unless I spend 400 quid Nitro's seem a bit limited.
21 November 2006, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 555Rob555
Here's mine, bought a couple of years ago, when I had some cash burning, and a mate egging.
I have just had to fit a new manifold gasket. The body shell is a WRC Burnsey Bugeye, but it usally conks out before I get it on.
I have just had to fit a new manifold gasket. The body shell is a WRC Burnsey Bugeye, but it usally conks out before I get it on.
Looks like a Kyosho to me.
Have one as well but use my Team Associated RC10B4 buggy more as it's more fun on the loose and better on grass. I bought the buggy as the nitro cars are too loud for residential use if you want to get on with the neighbours.
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ModelSport have the RC10's on offer.
Associated RC10 B4 RS RTR
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Cheers
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21 November 2006, 07:23 PM
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You need to get on the Models in Motion web site! Lots of Toys on there
Models in Motion
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Models in Motion
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21 November 2006, 07:39 PM
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Nitro ready to runs aren't too much money really.
The hot bodies lightening ready to run is £260 from modelsportuk.com
Theres 3 Hyper 7s in ready to run format - from £222 to £359.
I prefer 1/8 rallycross hence my recommendations. You may prefer nitro trucks etc.
If you can, find out if you have a nearby club which caters for nitro cars. Be careful though, if you get bit its very addictive!
I used to do rallycross week in week out - miss it loads recently
The hot bodies lightening ready to run is £260 from modelsportuk.com
Theres 3 Hyper 7s in ready to run format - from £222 to £359.
I prefer 1/8 rallycross hence my recommendations. You may prefer nitro trucks etc.
If you can, find out if you have a nearby club which caters for nitro cars. Be careful though, if you get bit its very addictive!
I used to do rallycross week in week out - miss it loads recently
21 November 2006, 07:42 PM
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I used to have a Kyosho 777special and an Xray FK. Touring cars are OK, but not as much fun as rallyX.
21 November 2006, 08:52 PM
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What are these dude?
I used to have a Kyosho 777special and an Xray FK. Touring cars are OK, but not as much fun as rallyX.
The 8th scale is a Mugen MBX5 Pro spec and the touring car is a HPI Pro4
21 November 2006, 08:54 PM
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My Wife bought me the Hornet as a silly birthday gift a few months back, it was re-released by Tamiya to satisfy all those big kids that smashed one as a little kid. Driving the thing is an absolute hoot because the chassis can't even handle the standard motor, even building the thing brought the memories back. My other car is a baja champ with bent suspension, obviously still only for fun.
As there seem to be a few people on here who know their stuff, what do people think of the new Tamiya Dark Impact model? It seems to be a lot better than the normal Tamiya stuff and I'm dropping heavy hints for Christmas
Steve
As there seem to be a few people on here who know their stuff, what do people think of the new Tamiya Dark Impact model? It seems to be a lot better than the normal Tamiya stuff and I'm dropping heavy hints for Christmas
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As there seem to be a few people on here who know their stuff, what do people think of the new Tamiya Dark Impact model? It seems to be a lot better than the normal Tamiya stuff and I'm dropping heavy hints for Christmas
Nitro cars r better cos u just bring them in for fuel and carry on runnin it and they don't work out that much more expensive?
21 November 2006, 10:11 PM
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Agree about Schumacher!! Best quality at a reasonable price.
I too used to have an Optima Mid, still got my Cat2000TC which is ready to go....just not gone for about 6 years.
As for Nitro cars Ive got a Big6 3 speed, a Menace GTR 3 speed and an FG 1:5 scale Astra DTM which is fun but not as much fun as the Big6 but best handling car is the GTR due to 4WD.
I too used to have an Optima Mid, still got my Cat2000TC which is ready to go....just not gone for about 6 years.
As for Nitro cars Ive got a Big6 3 speed, a Menace GTR 3 speed and an FG 1:5 scale Astra DTM which is fun but not as much fun as the Big6 but best handling car is the GTR due to 4WD.
22 November 2006, 01:37 AM
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Hpi kits are definitely the way forward...
Makers of the Savage which is pretty awesome.
I do like this one though
HPI Racing Europe - Cars - Baja 5B RTR
YouTube - RC Car Jumps House
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Makers of the Savage which is pretty awesome.
I do like this one though
HPI Racing Europe - Cars - Baja 5B RTR
YouTube - RC Car Jumps House
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22 November 2006, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GrahamG
Andy is obsessed!!
Love that video!
Love that video!
andy
22 November 2006, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
havent the real thing at the moment you see. went boom under the bonnet so it and drawing them keeps me happy.
andy
andy
I think i've got a RC hover craft from the girlfriend... jsut a cheap one but should be a laugh x-mas day!
22 November 2006, 05:58 PM
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Hi Steve !
I decided to play safe and stick with electric as its a lot cheaper.
Got this one called a Dark Impact, Tamiya 4wd with a few nice upgardes like oil filled shocks and ballraces. Cant have it until Christmas according to the missus, oh well, want it up and running soon in case it snows.
Endless opportunities for small Ebay purchases !
I decided to play safe and stick with electric as its a lot cheaper.
Got this one called a Dark Impact, Tamiya 4wd with a few nice upgardes like oil filled shocks and ballraces. Cant have it until Christmas according to the missus, oh well, want it up and running soon in case it snows.
Endless opportunities for small Ebay purchases !