Anybody into nitro r/c's??

[jason07]

man i ran my 4x slash in the rookie class last thursday at mikes. what a blast ! i will be there this thursday as well. i assume coming in dead last again!

god bless.

You shouldn't run in the rookie class. Those guys don't know how to race and you won't get any better.

I know you have been practicing for a while, you should race with the regular 4x4 guys. If you come in dead last who cares, you will have better times I guarantee it.

[motoman]

Depends on the set-up you go with. You can get started anywhere from $350-$1500. It is a hobby, not a cheap hobby. I think the best statement I have ever seen about it is...."it is a hobby for people who like to spend money".

It starts out like most others. Thinking, I will get in cheap and just have fun. Then it turns into extra parts, tires, better motor, better ESC, better radio, etc. Then it something new comes out and you start over or you start a different class.

What's cheaper to get into, battery or nitro?

[1carcrazyguy]

My Bultaco flat tracker inspired (painted by Looped Designs) MBX6 Eco.

[1carcrazyguy]

What's cheaper to get into, battery or nitro?

Neither....seriously it is close to the same. The difference is, if you want to race inside at Mike's, buy electric. If you want to run long mains and travel to race, buy nitro. I went electric due to a little less maintance and don't need a pit man when I go to the races.

I would say, if you want to get into the hobby cheap. Buy a 2wd SC truck and run stock 2wd SC class. You will not burn tires off as fast, your electronics are not as expensive and you will get a good idea if you want to continue in the hobby. There is a large race coming to Mike's, called the Short Course Showdown so you might want to get started soon so you can be ready!

[motoman]

Neither....seriously it is close to the same. The difference is, if you want to race inside at Mike's, buy electric. If you want to run long mains and travel to race, buy nitro. I went electric due to a little less maintance and don't need a pit man when I go to the races.

I literally have a hobby shop just a couple hundred yards from me off Preston. Do the hobby shops typically have units you can test out?

[motoman]

Any brands to stick with or stay away from? How long can you run a battery operated one on a complete charge.

[forbes]

i have an on road elec & nitro. big scale crawlers and 1/10th scale monsters ill let u try them

[1carcrazyguy]

I literally have a hobby shop just a couple hundred yards from me off Preston. Do the hobby shops typically have units you can test out?

I would say most likely not. Most of these (at least the ones you want) will go fast enough that if you hit a solid object, they can break. So test drives are not a good business decision. lol I would say drive over to Mike's or any area RC track and watch others and get an idea of what the local hobby shops support parts wise. If you are going with a short course truck, I would say stick with Team Associated or Losi if you want to race. If you want to play in the back yard, at the skatepark and just thrash on it. Go with the Traxxas Slash if that is the plan. But like a real car, it snowballs into bigger, better, faster.....and it happens fast.

[motoman]

Neither....seriously it is close to the same. The difference is, if you want to race inside at Mike's, buy electric. If you want to run long mains and travel to race, buy nitro. I went electric due to a little less maintance and don't need a pit man when I go to the races.

I would say, if you want to get into the hobby cheap. Buy a 2wd SC truck and run stock 2wd SC class. You will not burn tires off as fast, your electronics are not as expensive and you will get a good idea if you want to continue in the hobby. There is a large race coming to Mike's, called the Short Course Showdown so you might want to get started soon so you can be ready!

Does the SC Class mean short course class?

[motoman]

I would say most likely not. Most of these (at least the ones you want) will go fast enough that if you hit a solid object, they can break. So test drives are not a good business decision. lol I would say drive over to Mike's or any area RC track and watch others and get an idea of what the local hobby shops support parts wise. If you are going with a short course truck, I would say stick with Team Associated or Losi if you want to race. If you want to play in the back yard, at the skatepark and just thrash on it. Go with the Traxxas Slash if that is the plan. But like a real car, it snowballs into bigger, better, faster.....and it happens fast.

Would this be a decent start?

http://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/5803slash

[1carcrazyguy]

Any brands to stick with or stay away from? How long can you run a battery operated one on a complete charge.

I have a large scale (1/8th) buggy and can run for about 20 minutes on a charge. A good short course truck can run for 25-30 minutes if set up right. By then it is time to check over things to make sure nothing is coming loose anyway. Also check temps to make sure nothing is getting to hot before you start making long runs. If not, be prepared to spend money sooner than later.

Key things...
Lipos batteries are a must (if you want to enjoy the hobby)
2-3 lipos are PLENTY due to run times
Buying used is not always a good idea in this hobby
2.4 ghz radio is A MUST

[forbes]

i miss BMI hobbies on custer and park... jessie the owner is good friend and we use to have some awesome 1/8th scale bashes... i never liked mikes... they just weren't friendly for me and my family.. but they do have a good track

[forbes]

I have a large scale (1/8th) buggy and can run for about 20 minutes on a charge. A good short course truck can run for 25-30 minutes if set up right. By then it is time to check over things to make sure nothing is coming loose anyway. Also check temps to make sure nothing is getting to hot before you start making long runs. If not, be prepared to spend money sooner than later.

Key things...
Lipos batteries are a must (if you want to enjoy the hobby)
2-3 lipos are PLENTY due to run times
Buying used is not always a good idea in this hobby
2.4 ghz radio is A MUST

u said 1/8th scale.. not to many of us in that.. where u get ur rig and what u got? i got a gas fg baja

[1carcrazyguy]

Would this be a decent start?

http://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/5803slash

well yes and no.... not what I would consider if I was going to make a real attempt at racing. It would be great for a young kid starting in the hobby that is going to drive it around the house and beat the crap out of it. Then make a race or two once in a while. But if you want to race and have a decent set up I would say buy a Losi XXX-SCT or Team Associated SC10. Just make sure that if you are buying a RTR (ready to run), you know that it will need upgrades pretty soon. By upgrades meaning, better radio, better servo, better turnbuckles, better shocks, etc.

[motoman]

well yes and no.... not what I would consider if I was going to make a real attempt at racing. It would be great for a young kid starting in the hobby that is going to drive it around the house and beat the crap out of it. Then make a race or two once in a while. But if you want to race and have a decent set up I would say buy a Losi XXX-SCT or Team Associated SC10. Just make sure that if you are buying a RTR (ready to run), you know that it will need upgrades pretty soon. By upgrades meaning, better radio, better servo, better turnbuckles, better shocks, etc.

Stay away from the level 1's?