Like the driving but hate the wrenching

[umairhashmi]

I got into rc cars about a year ago.First i got an ofna Ld3 and later on i purchased a Team Losi LST.Right now both of them have been sitting in the garage for around 3 months.I love to drive them but i dont really enjoy the fact that i have to spend about 2 hours of getting my hands dirty and then only get to drive em around for half an hour.But whats done is done.I am looking for a birthday gift for my 6 yr old cousin and i was wondering what if i get him a team losi mini T electric.Would it be good for a 6 yr old kid?

[Tyrael1986]

i dont think so, the kit trucks have quite a few small parts. im not saying he/she will choke on them or anything. but what i meant is that the kit has lots of things that may go wrong. and younger kids.... even adults... can get frustrated really easy if something doesnt go the way they want it to. it may be decent if you supervise them when they use it. but i would maybe try a entry level car of some sort. not a kit. maybe a cheaper nikko, or tyco car so they can learn a bit. once they have the control of the car better known then maybe try it. but i dont think it would be a good idea to go directly to a kit car at that age. you already said you dont like fixing them. so if it breaks you would be the one fixing it... unless you teach them everything you know about it.... dunno im gonna stop typing. because now im babbling >_<

[umairhashmi]

My bad.I was talking about the ready to run version of the mini T.I wouldnt even buy a kit for myself much less him.Thats a lot of work.

[Tyrael1986]

My bad.I was talking about the ready to run version of the mini T.I wouldnt even buy a kit for myself much less him.Thats a lot of work.

still the rtr might still be to much for him, because they WILL break. and YOU will need to fix them... personally i think working on them is just as much fun as driving them. i think one of those nylint 1/18 rock crawlers would be better actually. more fun i think atleast.

[Hachi_Roku]

Personally, I partially agree with umairhashmi about wrenching on our cars being not fun. Replacing broken parts isn't all that fun as there's not much to think about while replacing the part. What I do like is when you wrench on the car to change a setup and it is very rewarding when you find out that it now handles better.

[pgaert]

I would stay away from the Nikko/Tyco style cars, simply because they break and become trash. In offroad, a basic Traxxas nitro or electric, or the prior generation Losi or AE 1/10th stadium truck are all inexpensive, durable (well, Losi... ;), and have great parts support in most places. The single smartest move is the get a radio system with both adjuatable EPAs and dual rate (exponential). The former limits breakage, and the latter let's you control the car.

As an offroad track owner, I've seen lots of excited kids come out. The ones who start with a basic 2WD electric truck are most likely to be around (and often downright good) a year later. I started mine with a T3, he's now got a T4, and will eventually end up with a nitro or two. Whether it's the street, backyard, a field, or a track, I think that's the best way to introduce a youngster to R/C cars.

Regards,
Paul

[metalry101]

I would stay away from the Nikko/Tyco style cars, simply because they break and become trash. In offroad, a basic Traxxas nitro or electric, or the prior generation Losi or AE 1/10th stadium truck are all inexpensive, durable (well, Losi... ;), and have great parts support in most places. The single smartest move is the get a radio system with both adjuatable EPAs and dual rate (exponential). The former limits breakage, and the latter let's you control the car.

As an offroad track owner, I've seen lots of excited kids come out. The ones who start with a basic 2WD electric truck are most likely to be around (and often downright good) a year later. I started mine with a T3, he's now got a T4, and will eventually end up with a nitro or two. Whether it's the street, backyard, a field, or a track, I think that's the best way to introduce a youngster to R/C cars.

Regards,
Paul
I'd definately agree with this. I had a T3 for a bit and it was tough as nails. They can be had for dirt cheap, parts are available everywhere, and they're simple to maintain if someting ever does go wrong.

If you want something new and cheap, the Traxxas Rustler is a solid truck for the price. It's not exactly a winner on the track, but it's as good as any other stadium for the backyard, and it's cheaper than any other.