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RC cars
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Most of those FTX cars are junk.
They appeal because they are sold with batteries are chargers, so like "a starter kit" and technically they are quite good performance for the price, but they don't last and once you start replacing parts you'll just go into a cycle or forever fixing it more than driving it, and it gets demoralising real fast.
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There's a decent track in Telford if your location is accurate - not sure if you can run an MT10 there but could be worth checking out before you hit the order button
There's a decent track in Telford if your location is accurate - not sure if you can run an MT10 there but could be worth checking out before you hit the order button
I have seen that one but tbh I’m more about just bashing about in the woods etc now more than racing.
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I made a new chassis for the Clodbuster, this is a replacement for the stock plastic tub but still retains the original suspension.
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Any recommendations for a link to seeing about getting a new RC car? Twins are a bit older and would consider looking to get them a "proper" car. Not sure where to start to look for one from a decent site website that isn't a "toy"
Caporegime
Take a look on Modelsport.
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L and L Models
Send them a message via the site or Bookface, Lee will take the time to discuss what you're after.
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I think yes but only if the total value (including shipping) is over £135?
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I've decided a Nitro car is not for me again - looks like the newer electric RC cars are a lot of fun too and just as capable - without the noise, sadly (Or not)
Thinking of getting into RC cars again once I've moved. As a sort of starter RC car; what do you guys recommend?
Budget wise - probably around the 800 mark?
Thinking of getting into RC cars again once I've moved. As a sort of starter RC car; what do you guys recommend?
Budget wise - probably around the 800 mark?
What would you be doing with it?
Yes electric is better in every way. Except it’s not a combustion engine
no sound, no fun tuning needles, no satisfaction from that aspect of the car.
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What would you be doing with it?
Yes electric is better in every way. Except it’s not a combustion engine
I've seen people on YT take them to skate parks, woods, etc - looks like a lot of fun. More fun than a "road" RC would be, perhaps?
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Some sort of Monstertruck/Buggy/Truggy that can deal with bashing is definitely the way to go imo. Lots of other stuff can be a bit niche in where you can really use it. ie a road car needs some nice smooth tarmac, a crawler needs some interesting terrain to be fun.
Even if you aren't planning on bashing in a skatepark, a MT/Buggy/Truggy is going to able to blast across grass, gravel, a mix of terrain and still be fun even on tarmac. With a budget of £800 you are kinda spoiled for choice, I'd probably lean towards not spending all of it on a car, and target around half that for a ready to run. Leaving the rest to go towards batteries, chargers, accessories and a spare parts fund.
Take a look at the Team Associated MT10 and the Arrma Granite (brushless BLX versions) for a start. Both are pretty quick, decent to drive and sturdy with good part availability.
Even if you aren't planning on bashing in a skatepark, a MT/Buggy/Truggy is going to able to blast across grass, gravel, a mix of terrain and still be fun even on tarmac. With a budget of £800 you are kinda spoiled for choice, I'd probably lean towards not spending all of it on a car, and target around half that for a ready to run. Leaving the rest to go towards batteries, chargers, accessories and a spare parts fund.
Take a look at the Team Associated MT10 and the Arrma Granite (brushless BLX versions) for a start. Both are pretty quick, decent to drive and sturdy with good part availability.
MT-10 gets highly rated by pretty much everyone. Definitely get decent 3 cell LiPos to get the best from it. For bang for buck it’s really hard to beat. Modelsport do a 3 cell bundle for £417 which includes everything you need to get going.
