RC Nitro buggy

MadMacs · 16 Jul 2007 at 17:31

Hey, I was thinking of getting an RC Nitro buggy with my birthday money.
I have never owned one before so need a little help!

I came across this model and was just wondering weather anybody could tell me if it's a good deal?
http://www.nitrotek.co.uk/HNC365PRO.htm

I was looking to spend around £250
also if you know of anything else I may be interested in please reply

Thanks!

MadMacs · 16 Jul 2007 at 19:26

Thanks for all your comments i'll have a look at some of the other suggestions.

aslo like this one http://www.storacingproducts.com/cgi-bin/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_114000001

Looks good, but then again i don't have a clue about the specs. any comments please

MadMacs · 16 Jul 2007 at 19:57

Kreeeee said:
Hyper 7 TQ sport.

Is this the one you are talking about http://www.storacingproducts.com/cgi-bin/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_HBM7TQ28

£320 is a bit more than what I wanted to spend tbh

MadMacs · 16 Jul 2007 at 20:12

JAMAL said:
Get a hyper 8 buggy it would be worth the extra for when you need spares, and run the engine in with whatever % fuel you intend to use in the future, using a lower % first is not good! You will get one for £300.

Have you considered petrol? its a lot cheaper to run and 1 tank will last an hour!!

bet you're talking like £700 for a petrol one though?
How long does the nitro tank last?

MadMacs · 16 Jul 2007 at 20:20

[huzeeee] said:
I got a GV Rex x which never let me down, twin disk brakes on the centre diff made it stop well and the .21 engine was plenty fast enough. The whole thing got beasted around in my garden without a care in the world taking the crashes really well and in the year or so that i had it the car never broke once(seriousley anyhow). I would advise against smaller cars as from my experiance the engines are more fragile and finiky. I assume due to your budget you arnt aiming to race this thing?

Not aiming to race! Just for a hobbie.

BTW can I run these things in parks or does it need to be on private land?

MadMacs · 16 Jul 2007 at 20:37

[huzeeee] said:
I didnt realize how cheap these were getting
Just get one of those: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=20870

oooo, that seems like a cheaper site. Not too sure about the colour of the "Ho-Bao Hyper 7 TQ Sport RTR "

I prefere the look of the "Ho-Bao Hyper 7 TQ 28 Sport RTR " is this a good deal? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=24519&View=BiggerPicture

MadMacs · 16 Jul 2007 at 22:15

Ok i regestered on www.maxbashing.co.uk, but have to wait before I can post.

So looks like "Ho-Bao Hyper 7 TQ Sport RTR" with the 21 engine is a good buggy.

Ok i've seen talk about replacing the steering knuckles and getting a better steering servo.

Can anyone tell me what I would need/wan't to purchase for the hyper 7. Also could you link me to the parts as i havn't a clue what they are.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowStatic&StaticPage=home.php

Do they come under the hop-ups section?

Thanks for all your help.

MadMacs · 18 Jul 2007 at 20:46

EddScott said:
I'm seriously considering treating myself to one of thier new "old cars". Infact I think I've got to.

Hot Shot 1
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFu...ID=53&CategoryID=1010&ChassisID=447&ShowCar=1

How fast is that electric one? Bet it's a lot less maintenance, and cheaper to run. then the nitro ones! Or do you think they take the fun away a bit.