Nitro TC3 PLUS Ready-to-Run

[StevePond]

Team Associated's popular Nitro TC3 Ready-to-Run, winner of Radio Control Car Action's 2003 "Reader's Choice" Award, has been updated with even more of the features you've been asking for.
It’s upgraded with a more powerful .15 size engine, a new design "Sure Shift" 2-speed transmission for better acceleration and higher top speed, and a redesigned rear suspension for more strength and tuneability.
Associated felt the Nitro TC3 Plus should look as good as it runs, so it includes chrome 8-spoke wheels, and topped it off with a Pro-Line "Crowd Pleazer" body with new, modern sport-compact style graphics.
To make the Nitro TC3 Plus an even better value, a free quick-fill Nitro fuel filler bottle and a rechargeable glow igniter are included right in the box! Of course, the NTC3 Plus is fully upgradeable with the extensive line of Factory Team performance components.

Part number and retail pricing:
#2042, NTC3 RTR Plus, $559.99

Availability:
May 2004.


http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/associated/2042_BlackBodyPS1.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/associated/2042_TwoSpeedPS.jpg

[mwcet8k]

Great looking body and wheels. Nice work.

[Skribble]

I'm digging the rims and body.

[Prelude14WRX]

Thats very cool.......i like the paintjob and the rims, not the body. Put an import car on there :D

[tallyrc]

wow, 2 speed in the RTR. and the body is fly to boot. i wonder what those gears are they look huge.

[NPedeInsanity]

Yeah they look like stadium truck gears.

[PhsykoManMKAO]

2-speed. woohoo. shoulda been included in the first one. that body is nice. except for the carbon fiber hood that is crossing the rice border, but it looks as if that is just a decal (thank god). now that ae has already came out with a rtr plus... where is losi to be found in the nitro touring world. what is gil jr cooking up for us? losi always waits to release there product after everyone else has theres out. question is how long?

[mwcet8k]

that body is nice. except for the carbon fiber hood that is crossing the rice border, but it looks as if that is just a decal (thank god).
Ha! LOL!!

[Tamiya4ever]

Looks very good indeed. Notice the new rear setup like on the new factory team Nitro TC-3. I love the new body. :p

[Colt M4]

This car looks awesome. Does any one know the street price? :)

[PhsykoManMKAO]

gonna take a guess outta the blue but around $300 give or take, if they wanna stay price competitive

[RC10tee3]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGZJ4&P=0

tower has it listed for $461.99 :confused: :eek: :(

[PhsykoManMKAO]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGZJ4&P=0

tower has it listed for $461.99 :confused: :eek: :(

probably the retail value. when its released that price will drop dramaticly

[RCRACER2471]

probably the retail value. when its released that price will drop dramaticly

Part number and retail pricing:
#2042, NTC3 RTR Plus, $559.99

Re-read the top and I think you'll change your mind....

Tower Hobbies doesnt normally change there prices too often...

[ExtremeDuty]

Part number and retail pricing:
#2042, NTC3 RTR Plus, $559.99

Re-read the top and I think you'll change your mind....

Tower Hobbies doesnt normally change there prices too often...


They always list a very high price, before the stuff actually become available for sale. My guess is that the finall price will be close +20 - 30 bucks to the current RTR price. Unless, I find it hard to believe who's going to buy it.
Well not me, at least.

I have no variable named as RTR in my R/C equation! :D
Never, never say again!!!

[GramdeGixxer]

looks pretty pricey. i wonder if the tem kits are gonna be updated as well?

[GramdeGixxer]

tem kits=team kits

[losiguy1090]

nice work AE

[BCat125]

Wow that car looks awesome

[coolracer47]

Its now 349.99 on tower.

[thunderbt3]

whats so new with the "sure-shift" 2 speed? ive never had problems with my original 2 speed shifting. the car looks tite. i couldve waited a year before buying my ntc3 rtr and get he ver.2 rtr but hey, im gonna be getting myself a FT NTC3 as soon as i got the $$$

[Nsxshogun]

"To make the Nitro TC3 Plus an even better value, a free quick-fill Nitro fuel filler bottle and a rechargeable glow igniter are included right in the box"

That suspisoisly sounds like the same stuff that came with my ld3. Looks nice though. I think AE took the tip that if they wanted to stay in the bussness with a rtr car the had to inclued a 2 speed.

[Saboteur]

Nice work. Another nice RTR added to the market.

[NitroBoy24]

Danget!! I got a rtr ntc3 about 3 1/2 months ago and now ae releases a nicer one with a lot more stuff on it!! Luckily my dad ordered a 2-speed also off tower so its not too big of a deal..But of course they stick a .15 in it :rolleyes: :D Just my luck!

Oh well I think that body has a nice paint scheme! Kinda ricey but the black, silver, and red is giving me some future paint job ideas..

[losiguy1090]

i think thats list price. i doubt ae would charge that much.

[Dallas]

sexie, i like that body

[patcook]

wow, now it's going to be a harder choice between this and the kyosho fw-05. I hate when things like that come up

[MikesZon19s]

I have been waiting fora couple months to buy a new car and I think that is a good looking car maybe it's time to buy

[maxxamillion]

I've been looking at the NTC3 too. Haven't been sure. But it sure looks like a great choice now! Serious good looking car. :)

[maxxamillion]

I'm not familiar enough with the NTC3 to know if its upgradeable to rear exhaust motor & slide carb.
*Anyone know?* Just buy team linkage and pipe? OR?
It looks like the new PLUS is side exhaust & rotary carb. Bummer.
Steve?

[Mac The Knife]

I would imagine its just linkage and exhaust,,, but if you change to a non pullstart, you may need new engine mounts, and flywheel.

[maxxamillion]

Right, forgot about that part. Yes it would be bump start...
Thanks