Getitng into Indoor racing.

[MXRider99]

Any recomendations for a car? i have 200 budget and am loking for a good car/elctronics combo. It is a dirt track and is 10th scale.

[z-man280]

k, i guess the first question would be car or truck? i am guessing "car" was just a common term, so going on that, i would lean towards the duratrax evader....i know i will catch flack for this, but threaded shock bodies, aluminum shocks, ball diff, bearings, ect.... you will need no upgrades until your driving skills allow.

i am sure some will disagree, but on a $200 budget, i would say thats the best bang for the buck, because you did state WITH electriconics in it, and i doubt you will get any other truck loaded for that price-point....


remember guys, he said $200 was the limit, not 250, 300, ect... :p

~Ron

[RaceTrackRat]

I would also consider used, most tracks that I've been to have some kind of Used car shop or bulletin board. You might be able to pick up a Losi or Associated vehicle (buggy or truck) with all the trimmings (and probably some spare parts as well) for around $200. I know it's not as nice as buying new but, you'll get a race bred machine, that's easy to get parts for and it'll probably even be set-up for the track in question!

But if you want new the Duratrax may be the way to go. I know a couple people that own them and they like them, but neither of them race! Or if you can stretch the budget just a little, Associated RTR's (B4RS or T4RS) run around $235 at Tower Hobbies and right now they're offering $25 off a $199+ purchase so you're looking at $210 + $8 shipping for a proven racer!

Of course this is all assuming that you don't need batteries and a charger for that $200 as well!

[MXRider99]

Love the help guys thanks! much appreciated. i loked at the evader and no ones running them. Ill cruise ebay and look for a used xxx-t or t4. How does that sound?

[tq_racing]

that sounds like the best idea, stick with those two brands. Also post a wanted add on this site you never know.

[MattHiggins]

I see that you say the setup is for 1/10 scale, but do they race mini's at your track? That might a good choice if the run the class.

As for 1/10-scale, Associated and Losi are great choices. XTM and SportWerks also make race-worthy stadium trucks. By "race worthy" I mean they're fine for club racing; they're not going to win the next Nationals. The above-mentioned DuraTrax Evader is also a good choice. Associated and Losi, in my opinion, are better pure racers, but you pay a little more for them.

[MXRider99]

Im going to get a t4 Race Spec from my local lhs. That sound like a good idea? 234.99!

[z-man280]

good choice,...i am sure you will be very happy with it, and as long as YOU are happy with it, thats what really counts!!! good luck!!!

~Ron

[MXRider99]

THANKS MAN! i neever noticed I GOT A EDITOR to psot that makes me feel special LOL. But im gunnoa get it today hopefully!

[MXRider99]

Got it today THANK you guys! :D

[z-man280]

ok, its been a couple days, wheres the pics???? :D

[MXRider99]

Ok heres some!

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6034/img00212cl.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2629/img00239qs.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/975/img00249wl.jpg

[z-man280]

nice truck!!! remember, practice, practice, and then practice!!!!! good luck racing, you have a great starter truck....

~Ron

[MXRider99]

Thanks man! iIm putting atleast 10 hours on it before it gets to race!

[BIGBADBOWTIE]

In my opinion... slow is fast when it comes to offroad racing.

You don't have to have the biggest, baddest and most $$$$ equipment to win club races. Practice... and then practice some more. ;-)

[MXRider99]

Yes . Ty for the help guys!