Nitro cars ..
11 June 2010, 05:01 PM
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Nitro cars ..
I'm looking at getting into this and need some help ..
I want an off road car.. but I really don't want to spend much on my first one .. I'm looking for one thats ready to go 2nd hand of course.
I want one that starts with a drill or the starter things ..
Anyone got one of sale ? offer advise ? give me a clue
I want an off road car.. but I really don't want to spend much on my first one .. I'm looking for one thats ready to go 2nd hand of course.
I want one that starts with a drill or the starter things ..
Anyone got one of sale ? offer advise ? give me a clue
11 June 2010, 05:04 PM
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I am building one at the minute . Got it from nitrotek. Its a very good kit and its called the Condor (its a buggy).
It was about 150 and that includes everything!!
It was about 150 and that includes everything!!
11 June 2010, 05:20 PM
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OK - when you say your getting into this, is it for fun or racing?
If its racing then find your local tracks/clubs and see what they run first - no point turning up with a 1/8 Rallycross and everyone runs 1/10. Also worth checking what manufacturer is favorite because then you'll hopefully find some friendly sort who will lend a part when you break it (which you will)
Once you've found a class you like then hit ebay and look for a complete 2nd hand kit - plenty of people selling up because they can't afford it, can't be bothered or fed up with 7 year olds kicking their *** every Sunday
Check with those that know (or PM me) with the link to the ebay auction and you'll get advice as to whether its worth a punt. Buying 2nd hand means that if you don't get on with it and sell it on you haven't lost too much.
If you do like, don't go mad and spend thousands because if you haven't got much talent then a £300 transmitter isn't going to make you faster (I should know
)
Learn how to keep the car on track, then learn how the car behaves and then learn how to set the car up.
If its just for fun then just buy anything that isn't impossible to get parts for.
If its racing then find your local tracks/clubs and see what they run first - no point turning up with a 1/8 Rallycross and everyone runs 1/10. Also worth checking what manufacturer is favorite because then you'll hopefully find some friendly sort who will lend a part when you break it (which you will)
Once you've found a class you like then hit ebay and look for a complete 2nd hand kit - plenty of people selling up because they can't afford it, can't be bothered or fed up with 7 year olds kicking their *** every Sunday
Check with those that know (or PM me) with the link to the ebay auction and you'll get advice as to whether its worth a punt. Buying 2nd hand means that if you don't get on with it and sell it on you haven't lost too much.
If you do like, don't go mad and spend thousands because if you haven't got much talent then a £300 transmitter isn't going to make you faster (I should know
) Learn how to keep the car on track, then learn how the car behaves and then learn how to set the car up.
If its just for fun then just buy anything that isn't impossible to get parts for.
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11 June 2010, 07:02 PM
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OK - when you say your getting into this, is it for fun or racing?
If its racing then find your local tracks/clubs and see what they run first - no point turning up with a 1/8 Rallycross and everyone runs 1/10. Also worth checking what manufacturer is favorite because then you'll hopefully find some friendly sort who will lend a part when you break it (which you will)
Once you've found a class you like then hit ebay and look for a complete 2nd hand kit - plenty of people selling up because they can't afford it, can't be bothered or fed up with 7 year olds kicking their *** every Sunday
Check with those that know (or PM me) with the link to the ebay auction and you'll get advice as to whether its worth a punt. Buying 2nd hand means that if you don't get on with it and sell it on you haven't lost too much.
If you do like, don't go mad and spend thousands because if you haven't got much talent then a £300 transmitter isn't going to make you faster (I should know )
Learn how to keep the car on track, then learn how the car behaves and then learn how to set the car up.
If its just for fun then just buy anything that isn't impossible to get parts for.
If its racing then find your local tracks/clubs and see what they run first - no point turning up with a 1/8 Rallycross and everyone runs 1/10. Also worth checking what manufacturer is favorite because then you'll hopefully find some friendly sort who will lend a part when you break it (which you will)
Once you've found a class you like then hit ebay and look for a complete 2nd hand kit - plenty of people selling up because they can't afford it, can't be bothered or fed up with 7 year olds kicking their *** every Sunday
Check with those that know (or PM me) with the link to the ebay auction and you'll get advice as to whether its worth a punt. Buying 2nd hand means that if you don't get on with it and sell it on you haven't lost too much.
If you do like, don't go mad and spend thousands because if you haven't got much talent then a £300 transmitter isn't going to make you faster (I should know
) Learn how to keep the car on track, then learn how the car behaves and then learn how to set the car up.
If its just for fun then just buy anything that isn't impossible to get parts for.
Do you have any recommendations? something quick, goes off road and wont fall apart for under £100 ? is that a good enough price?
11 June 2010, 08:57 PM
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i have got a traxxas revo and it has been fantastic for bashing around. it has out lasted some of my friends cars when we have had crashes.
parts are well prices, it has electric start and reverse.
there are the 2.5 engines ones, and slighly longer versions with a 3.3 engine (i have the 2.5 chasse with 3.3 engine)
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t...All-Categories
parts are well prices, it has electric start and reverse.
there are the 2.5 engines ones, and slighly longer versions with a 3.3 engine (i have the 2.5 chasse with 3.3 engine)
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t...All-Categories
11 June 2010, 09:34 PM
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Revo would be a good choice but probably need to spend a bit more than £100 to get a decent 2nd hand one.
Only problem with buying a 2nd hand truck is that its likely to have been bashed so the odd part might be a bit bent or worn etc. How the engine has been treated is also a big issue. If your buying off ebay make sure you ask the the engine fires up properly and was run in properly - AND what fuel its used. Theres various % fuels so its best to keep it on what its been fed before. Failing that, google how to run in an engine and go through the process as if the engine is new. Won't help if the engine is knackered but at least you know you've done everything the right way. You can buy a temp sensor to check engine temp but cheapest way is to spit on the head. It should sit there and eventually bubble. If it bounces off its too hot.
Personally, I never bothered with trucks as I find running on my own a bit boring unless its testing/shakedown. Racing nitro cars is awesome. 10 cars on the start line you can't hear the bloomin thing!!
Also, be careful where you run it. If you hit someone your not insured. Being a BRCA member at track means your covered for insurance.
You don't want to own someone with a monster truck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIIEsWBh7ZQ
Youtube search 1/8 worlds rallycross. Watching the racing makes me miss it even more!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_8k74BP1aE&feature=fvsr
Only problem with buying a 2nd hand truck is that its likely to have been bashed so the odd part might be a bit bent or worn etc. How the engine has been treated is also a big issue. If your buying off ebay make sure you ask the the engine fires up properly and was run in properly - AND what fuel its used. Theres various % fuels so its best to keep it on what its been fed before. Failing that, google how to run in an engine and go through the process as if the engine is new. Won't help if the engine is knackered but at least you know you've done everything the right way. You can buy a temp sensor to check engine temp but cheapest way is to spit on the head. It should sit there and eventually bubble. If it bounces off its too hot.
Personally, I never bothered with trucks as I find running on my own a bit boring unless its testing/shakedown. Racing nitro cars is awesome. 10 cars on the start line you can't hear the bloomin thing!!
Also, be careful where you run it. If you hit someone your not insured. Being a BRCA member at track means your covered for insurance.
You don't want to own someone with a monster truck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIIEsWBh7ZQ
Youtube search 1/8 worlds rallycross. Watching the racing makes me miss it even more!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_8k74BP1aE&feature=fvsr
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12 June 2010, 12:01 AM
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Check out modelsport.co.UK. I've bought a few cars from there and their prices usually the cheapest around.
For your money it's not going to have great build quality.
One to watch out for is the 8th scale nitro buggy by Team Durango.
For spare try googling RC Disco
For your money it's not going to have great build quality.
One to watch out for is the 8th scale nitro buggy by Team Durango.
For spare try googling RC Disco
12 June 2010, 02:06 AM
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Hobao hyper 7, should be able to pick one up off eBay for your price, can be had ready to run for around £200 delivered. They are apparently the most popular car in the uk. Parts are cheap and readily available. Take a look on the modelsport forum - plenty of advice on there and a for sale section to
12 June 2010, 08:59 AM
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I bought one of these they are great for a start
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Seben-Racing-M...item5d2663a3c9
I paid £110 for mine delivered and there are plenty of parts and upgrades available
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Seben-Racing-M...item5d2663a3c9
I paid £110 for mine delivered and there are plenty of parts and upgrades available
12 June 2010, 10:00 AM
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Hobao hyper 7, should be able to pick one up off eBay for your price, can be had ready to run for around £200 delivered. They are apparently the most popular car in the uk. Parts are cheap and readily available. Take a look on the modelsport forum - plenty of advice on there and a for sale section to
13 June 2010, 09:20 AM
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stay away from nitrotek, awful quality allways break and there after sales is just terrible, almost to the point of complete head ache
as a starter car something cheap cheerful sec hand would be a hpi rush evo prb get one with everything for £70 lots similar makes out there, i can go on and on as ive had loads over the years i went completely mental on them, sold up now though had enough, only last week gave away complete tool box's tools spares and about 4 gallons of fuel.
my fav all round off roader was the schumacher menace, it was awesome car, had savages and a couple of the truckzilla ones (found them to be v tempermental) whilst there ok i found myself going back to truggys etc much more fun tbh
as a starter car something cheap cheerful sec hand would be a hpi rush evo prb get one with everything for £70 lots similar makes out there, i can go on and on as ive had loads over the years i went completely mental on them, sold up now though had enough, only last week gave away complete tool box's tools spares and about 4 gallons of fuel.
my fav all round off roader was the schumacher menace, it was awesome car, had savages and a couple of the truckzilla ones (found them to be v tempermental) whilst there ok i found myself going back to truggys etc much more fun tbh
13 June 2010, 09:47 AM
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they are a budget car in all fairnessbuild isnt too bad i sold one those with bmw shell in great cond for £120 couple month back
id say its at its top money
id say its at its top money
13 June 2010, 01:23 PM
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One thing to be careful of is spares availability. I ran a cracking 1/10 off road buggy built by Academy. I had to buy whole cars off ebay for spares.
I ran a Kyosho MP777 for a full season and at the time the $ rate was very good so the yanks would buy kits break them up into sections and sell them.
Running on your own can be boring and if you really want to get into it as a hobby I would recommend you go to your local track first to see what they are running.
Just google your location and RC racing clubs (or similar) and see what comes up. There is a club close to me but was run by a right clicky bloke and one thing I can't stand in RC racing is clicky people (there are a fair few) I used to go to Swansea RC club. At the time, winter racing was 1/10 touring cars and summer was originally 1/10 off road but we went to 1/8 and other nitro classes (trucks and truggies)
I had to stop because Sunday is the only day we get as a family and it was a bit unfair of me to bugger off at 8am and not come back till late.
I ran a Kyosho MP777 for a full season and at the time the $ rate was very good so the yanks would buy kits break them up into sections and sell them.
Running on your own can be boring and if you really want to get into it as a hobby I would recommend you go to your local track first to see what they are running.
Just google your location and RC racing clubs (or similar) and see what comes up. There is a club close to me but was run by a right clicky bloke and one thing I can't stand in RC racing is clicky people (there are a fair few) I used to go to Swansea RC club. At the time, winter racing was 1/10 touring cars and summer was originally 1/10 off road but we went to 1/8 and other nitro classes (trucks and truggies)
I had to stop because Sunday is the only day we get as a family and it was a bit unfair of me to bugger off at 8am and not come back till late.
18 June 2010, 08:49 AM
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good choice but its for bashing around a park and not a race track.
you'll never brake the lower wishbone and believe me I've tried
I "tested" the Savage 4.6, Savage XL and Revo 3.3 for work and I have the Savage 4.6 and savage SSX are great basher however the Savage XL with its longer wheelbase handles better.
you'll never brake the lower wishbone and believe me I've tried
I "tested" the Savage 4.6, Savage XL and Revo 3.3 for work and I have the Savage 4.6 and savage SSX are great basher however the Savage XL with its longer wheelbase handles better.
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good choice but its for bashing around a park and not a race track.
you'll never brake the lower wishbone and believe me I've tried
I "tested" the Savage 4.6, Savage XL and Revo 3.3 for work and I have the Savage 4.6 and savage SSX are great basher however the Savage XL with its longer wheelbase handles better.
you'll never brake the lower wishbone and believe me I've tried
I "tested" the Savage 4.6, Savage XL and Revo 3.3 for work and I have the Savage 4.6 and savage SSX are great basher however the Savage XL with its longer wheelbase handles better.
anyway ive just found this thread and i can believe nobody recommended the savage as it is also 1 of the most popular nitro off road trucks that exists and you cant buy loads of parts and they are also a really rugged truck but anyway you made the right choise without any1 recommending it lol
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