Remote Control Cars?

[LS1Goat]

Nothing beats the fun of a TMAXX, which you can also get in an electric version called the EMAXX.

Here's a couple of pictures of my TMAXX.

[BP]

What do yall recommend for 8 and 9 year old boys? RCs are on their Christmas list but I don't know too much about them. I don't want to get them some junk but don't want to break the bank either.

Any of the 1/18 scale monster trucks are neat and a little cheaper than their larger versions. I probably played with my RC18T more than anything else and with brushlesss power and lipos it can still go 70+mph if you want it to. Out of the box the RTRs are good for 30-35mph, plenty fast to keep a kid entertained. The best part is that they are small enough to race indoors.

[46Tbird]

I'm looking for electric, would like to spend less than $200. I'm gonna swing by Hobbytown this week and check some out. Definitely a beginner here.

This place has cheap (like $120) ready-to-run 2wd stadium trucks. They also have all the big-dollar r/c stuff, but their preference is for these cheap chinese trucks because they aren't killer fast and are really easy on parts.

http://www.allaboutfunhobbies.com/

http://allaboutfunhobbies.com/store/catalog/index.php/cPath/223_294

That's the worst part about any r/c hobby - fixing and re-fixing them all the time. They're deceptively cheap to buy, but after you fix a few $30 things, do a couple of $50 upgrades, then decide you want to go faster... well, you've got a shit-ton of cash in the stupid thing.

[71chevellejohn]

That's the worst part about any r/c hobby - fixing and re-fixing them all the time. They're deceptively cheap to buy, but after you fix a few $30 things, do a couple of $50 upgrades, then decide you want to go faster... well, you've got a shit-ton of cash in the stupid thing.

shhhh... I'm still trying to live the dream.

[1carcrazyguy]

What are some good/fun remote control cars, also where's the best place to buy one?

As stated above...Mikes Hobby Shop on 35E. Support your LOCAL hobby shop!

As for what to buy. What do you plan to do with it? Do you want to race? If you plan to race you want to visit the track that you plan to attend and see what others are running. See what class you want to run and go from there. Or is it for a a child to play with in the yard? If I were trying to fill both those, I would go with a Traxxas Slash (2wd or 4wd). They are extremely durable. They are also one of the most competive classes at most tracks and have the largest turnout at most tracks.

[bjtheman1]

As stated above...Mikes Hobby Shop on 35E. Support your LOCAL hobby shop!

As for what to buy. What do you plan to do with it? Do you want to race? If you plan to race you want to visit the track that you plan to attend and see what others are running. See what class you want to run and go from there. Or is it for a a child to play with in the yard? If I were trying to fill both those, I would go with a Traxxas Slash (2wd or 4wd). They are extremely durable. They are also one of the most competive classes at most tracks and have the largest turnout at most tracks.

This is just for fun, I have a field right behind my house with some hills and stuff so I'd like to play around in.

I'm considering this one:

http://h1070215.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=TRA3605

[Gear_Jammer]

I agree with a lot that's been said above about the new generation of electric RTR cars, trucks & truggys. I have a Traxxas Slash and I absolutely love it, but if you want to spend less than $200, I doubt that's an option. I think you can probably get one for about $250 if you look hard online - maybe eBay. I have several gas trucks, cars, and truggys and they are great, but a lot more work IMHO. I enjoy the gas ones, but I have to have more time to devot to playing if I want to get them out. The nice thing about my Slash is that all I have to do is throw a charged battery in it and go!

If you want something less expensive and for the person that asked about getting ones for 8-9 year old kids, the RC18T, RC18B & RC18MT are perfect. I have 2 of them for my boys and they are just fast enough for them where it stays fun for them. I've got a hot brushless motor in one of them and it freaking flies!

[1carcrazyguy]

This is just for fun, I have a field right behind my house with some hills and stuff so I'd like to play around in.

I'm considering this one:
http://h1070215.hobbyshopnow.com/pro...p?prod=TRA3605

Search some videos on youtube and watch a few videos of people running their Stampedes and see if what you think. Personally I would lean toward the Slash only because IF you decided to go to a track you would have a class to race in. Most people that get into the RC hobby, don't plan to race. However as it usually turns out, a few buddies end up getting cars/trucks and the next thing you know you are at the track. We hope to move back to the DFW area next summer and will be getting back into the RC hobby with a 2wd Buggy and a 4wd Slash myself. Right now I have a RC10T4 right now and after going to Mikes Hobby Shop a few times I decided that it was time to get back into racing.

[wyant50]

I work at hobby town usa in arlington and work over in RC. hit me up!

[bjtheman1]

What about this one, is this a good deal:

Evader EXT2
Onyx Peak Detection Battery Charger
Tenergy 3000mAH Battery

$169.99

???

[jason07]

What about this one, is this a good deal:

Evader EXT2
Onyx Peak Detection Battery Charger
Tenergy 3000mAH Battery

$169.99

???

You know the old saying... you get what you pay for? That statement could not be more true than with the RC hobby. The evader's are ok, but you get what you pay for. Keep this in mind, where will you buy parts if (and you will) break it. Sure you can order the part online, but I would rather have a wrecking ball thrown into my nuts.

I'm telling you... get a Traxxas product. They are durable, parts are readily available and they have great support. I would vote for the slash again, you can't mess it up.

Bottom line, you will get hooked and kick your self in the ass for going cheap.

[Gear_Jammer]

I'm telling you... get a Traxxas product. They are durable, parts are readily available and they have great support. I would vote for the slash again, you can't mess it up.

Bottom line, you will get hooked and kick your self in the ass for going cheap.

I strongly concur! One thing to add, Traxxas is a local company.

[bjtheman1]

Alright points taken, more than likely I'll get the Stampede Monster Truck RTR w/XL-5 w/Battery&Charger from hobbytown tomorrow. Seems like a good deal for $189. OR Bandit Extreme RTR Buggy w/Battery & Charger XL-5 ESC..I can't decide.

[jason07]

Alright points taken, more than likely I'll get the Stampede Monster Truck RTR w/XL-5 w/Battery&Charger from hobbytown tomorrow. Seems like a good deal for $189. OR Bandit Extreme RTR Buggy w/Battery & Charger XL-5 ESC..I can't decide.

Good choice. Play with it in your field. When you get bored, and you will, take it to Mike's and play with it on the track. It's free and you will love it.

One other thing though, is the stampede you're getting 2.4 ghz? If not you really should look into that. The old style of transmitters use "crystals" that can get interfered with easily. (especially at a track) The 2.4 automatically searches for a free frequency so you don't have to worry about that.

[BP]

I strongly concur! One thing to add, Traxxas is a local company.

And they sponsor real racers like Ken Block and Kyle Busch.