beginner help

[blitz134]

im looking to really get me a nice rc car...but i dont really have any experience in it...im pretty sure i have the technical skills to do whatever i need too...

what i am looking at getting is a vehicle to mainly use for driving in the street...i dotn plan on going offroad at all...i am prepared to put a good deal of money into this...one of my friends basically knows what he is doing...but it has been a while since he has really done any research on cars and is going to get back into the hobby...so i was wondering what kits would be recommened...and i want to go ahead and get some custom stuff for the car too...i dotn really want to end up with an all stock car when i am finished...

any help is greatly appreciated

[TCorzett]

If you're only planning on running in the street I'd recommend getting a Touring Car. There are a tong out there today. Sounds like you want to put some nice hop-ups on it too. I drive a TC3 and love it. If you get the Factory Team edition it comes with all the hop-ups you could wish for. It's an easy car to build and maintain (due to the shaft drive). It is also race ready out of the box (minus the needed electronics). I'd stick with a TC, but check your LHS and see what they stock parts wise. No part supply ***** ! Also HPI make some nice TCs with lots of hop-ups. I don't know the details, but have heard they are nice cars. Hope this information helps. Also search the BB for other TC threads, there's a TON of information on here!

-Todd...

[Calabash50]

Check out the RC magazines and all the new stuff coming out.

[Calabash50]

Check out the RC magazines and all the new stuff coming out.

[LXIX]

im also a begginer...very begginer...so if i buy a gas truck kit what else will i need to buy?

[blitz134]

from what i have read, which is a lot...i think electric would be the best to start out with mainly b/c of their simplicity compared to a nitro truck...and i have changed my mind about getting a touring car...im pretty sure im going to go with the new losi xxx buggy...from what ihave heard they are really good and offer upgradeability so i wont have to buy a new car in the future

[blitz134]

for a lot of info go to rcvehicle.about.com

[digex]

Electric is the usual choice for beginners. It's a pretty straightforward type of vehicle. It's cleaner and easier to "plug and play". Nitro is a ton of fun, but at times it can be majorly frustrating. Check out the electrics first and then if you still enjoy the hobby and want to sink your teeth in a little deeper, grab a nitro later. Whichever you choose, enjoy it and remember that it's only a toy.

[LXIX]

i wouldnt get a buggy though...i have an electric buggy and wish i had a truck the whole time. they arent any more complicated but they're more fun to drive...but get whatever turns u on

[LXIX]

i wouldnt get a buggy though...i have an electric buggy and wish i had a truck the whole time. they arent any more complicated but they're more fun to drive...but get whatever turns u on

[blitz134]

can someone explain to me the difference between a truck and a buggy besides the body...and why a truck would be a better choice

[ammoace]

A truck generally has the same size front tires as the rear. About 2 inches wide, were as the Buggy tires are skinny in the front, about 1 inch wide about 2 inches wide in the rear like the trucks. Of course this can be thrown out the window when you go 4WD. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif 4WD vehicles usually have the same size tires in the front and the rear. Another difference is that the trucks usually have longer suspension arms giving them a wider wheel base/stance. In theory this wider stance gives the trucks more control and better cornering. I say in theory because just like the english language there is always an exception. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Personally I think it is more of a matter of personal preference then anything else. I like the trucks because I have grown up watching stadium racing instead of, say, the BAJA 500 of were buggies are popular.
AMMOACE

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[Big Wig]

Check out these vids and see the difference between how trucks and buggies handle. Personally, I like buggies but I would rather have one of each http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

buggy (http://www.rcracingonline.com/nov1promodsocal1.avi)

truck (http://www.rcracingonline.com/nov1inttrucksocal1.avi)

[rc51racerx]

blitz-
This is me personally talking, but I would take the truck anyday over the buggy. I have a Nitro Rustler, and wish it was a RC10GT. yeah its gas, but it is the most fun I have ever had next to motocross. I used to have a buggy, albeit a tyco, but this was back when they weren't makin em so cheesy. I liked it, and I can't compare it to the offerings we have now, but I love my truck. My gf just bought me a AE TC3 team and I have as much fun with it as with my truck. Its not as much a pain as the nitro truck, but still has serious speed and excitement to offer. just my two cents though. later all

[NervousXtian]

that made no sense at all

[ammoace]

I think he is saying he prefers trucks over buggies. But there are some good buggies out there.

I feel that the difference between buggies and trucks is small.
Compare the RC10T-3 against the RC10B-3 and you will find little differences between them other than in the suspension and body. These above vehicles are both awesome vehicles but the same can be said for the Losi, Tamiya and others. It really just boils down to what YOU want, which manufacture YOU prefer and how much YOU are willing to spend.
AMMOACE

[rc51racerx]

to clarify for the few strangely confused, I like trucks better than buggies, and prefer electric to nitro. Nitro is fun, but it comes with its price. I compared my Rustler to a Tyco buggy I had when I was like 9, and then added that it couldn't really be compared because the difference of the tech level of the two vehicles.

[Nairb]

Hey Nervous, how's the weather there in dfdfdf? I haven't been there forever! http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/wink.gif

[rc51racerx]

nervous-
no offense takin yo, its all good. I tend to say things and think faster than I type. Then stuff comes out all screwy and I understand it totally because... well hey I thought it right?.. but it confuses others. Just sayin no harm no foul its all good. sorry if my clarification seemed snappy.
later yo
-John

[NervousXtian]

gotcha.. yer phrasing was strange.. no offense meant tho

but anyhoot.. i prefer electric over nitro for the most part.. (charging batteries to me isn't a big thing).. and everything from shutting off a nitro motor to buying fuel to the noise to the finicky nature of nitro engines can be a pain.. i like my point and shoot electrics

get a wild willy 2.. they rule

[NervousXtian]

its all good.. http://www.rccaraction.com/ubb/smile.gif

and the weather bites right now in dfdfdf.. its raining.. but thats good because we need it.. it was a real mild winter in Oregon.. and the snowpack is low.. so we can use all the help we can get.. but i still miss the sun.. can't run my cars in the rain.. (i could.. but too much work)

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[Distro]

I'd go with an electric touring car myself if i as in your shoes. If you can find and X-ray T1 localy with good parts support and the kit is the combo kit with the setup stuff get that. It will be the most fun. If you don't have t1 parts localy get a TC3 i assume you HAVE to have a lhs that carrys TC3 stuff. Also get 2 batteries and a good charger. They will help you out alot.