I'm new, should i get...TC3, RS4 Pro3, others?

[Dr. R]

i've been wanting to get a car for awhile and even though i've never owned one, i was thinking about a TC3 or RS4 Pro3. if i go with either one, which type should i get? i want a kit that has alot of available upgrades to make the car go, uh, fast.

thanks in advance!

[TA03 Drive Hard]

Well the TC3 would be your choice... one, it's upgradable and there are plenty of aftermarket parts for it... two, the car has speed, with the right motor and gear set up :cool:

Also, what is your buget? cause the Pro 3 is like around $199 and the TC3 varies from $160 to $299 ;)

[Dr. R]

the prices that you give, that's for everything i would need to run the car, right?

i just got a new job, so i can afford to pay for quality.

[ronb]

Dr. R - Those prices were for the kit only. In addition you'll need the following -
.radio ($100-$300) recommend FM and supports several cars, if you'll think you may possibly end up with more than one car
.motor - stock ($35-$40)
.Speed Control ($65-$140)
.Batteries ($60-$85 per set)
(btw- if you don't get a car right away- you may want to check out the Losi XXX-S that's coming out soon) ;)

[Dr. R]

anyone have suggestions for a setup? :confused:

[TA03 Drive Hard]

Dude that was just the car kits!!!! everything else like motors, batteries, charger, body, maybe wheels, paint for body, esc, the list goes on... you gotta be willing to fork over bones like that if you're gonna be into RC... just remember. if people tell you not to spend your money on toys like this... tell them "HEY!!!! IT'S A HOBBY!!!!" :p

[bullfrog]

dude just ge the tc3 rtr its the racer kit i think but it comes with everything u need minus batt. carger and 12 AAs. u can upgrade it to whoop a$$ on the track tower sells it for real cheap like 229.99 i think..

[Dr. R]

how many types of TC3's are there? and why is the rtr so cheap? is it that an rtr won't have as much potential as the other TC3's?

[TA03 Drive Hard]

Hey Dr. R

The TC3 comes in 3 kits...
Racer-$149 w/body (various)
Team-$204 w/o body
Factory-$299 w/o body, w/o wheels

the racer has basic set ups for beginners, the team has some upgrades... but the factory has everything you need from ti rods to adjustable aluminum dampers... :cool:

[Dr. R]

Hey TA03,

the rtr is the racer kit then?

are there any good shops in the chicago area to check out some kits in person?

[TA03 Drive Hard]

Hey Dr. R

if you wanna talk about kits lets keep it here... if you wanna talk about place like you LHS then we can talk about it in the Regional Forum... this way the moderators wont lock out certain subjects k? but like i said and Q's you have i will answer for you :D :cool:

[Dr. R]

sorry about that TA03, i just have tons of questions and like to learn stuff by visuals, so i'm gonna go out and look around town tomorrow.

but i will be back on in the forum so i appreciate all the help you've been and may be.

latez.

[rc51racerx]

Dr.R here are the TC3 kits.

RTR which I believe is the racer kit with a budget radio, motor, and I think an esc, but it may only be an MSC. If its an MSC you will want to trade up for an ESC asap ;-)

then there is the racer kit which is only a rolling chassis, it needs a motor, battery pack, charger (preferably a peak detection charger), radio, some tools to finish it, CA glue.. did I leave anything out?

the next kit is the team kit, that gives you factory team aluminum CVD (constant velocity drives) aluminum shock bodies, and little blue wheel nuts, also you get titanium turnbuckles. parts you will need? same as the racer kit, but you will also need a lexan body for it.

the factory team kit is the loaded kit. It has all the factory team goodies in the box, too many to list so check it out at like www.towerhobbies.com. (http://www.towerhobbies.com.) It will need the same things as the racer kit, but also the lexan body and tires and wheels.

hope this helps you out some.

--John

[Dr. R]

thanks everyone!

this has been a great help. i can't wait to get my car as soon as i decide which to get.

[bullfrog]

its a 20T motor runner ESC and i think a HITEC radio........