First Car
 

Hello everyone. I was just wondering does anyone have any ideas for a cheap but good first RC.


Thanks :)

Associated B4.1 rtr brushless. One at our track yesterday it was very good.

if you need everything then definitely go for the B4.1 rtr brushless!

the B4 is the ideal starter car if you ask me :D

other than the "let your budget be your guide" - read around the forum and become better versed on specific vehicles you might be interested in and what you plan to do (backyard bash or race, onroad or offroad) so as to not ask such generalized and vague questions ;) and it will allow others to give better qualified advice when they know what you're looking at getting into :D

He is looking at racing 10th off road 4WD. I would say he was looking around £400-500ish max budget to get complete race ready.

if your looking for 4wd you might be able to get a second hand b44 for that money have a look in the 4 sale section

buy a durango dex410 r when they come out and get some second hand electrics

Well if it's first car you will only be racing it at club level. And if it's a 4wd car your after have a look at the new lrp buggy. It seems really good for the money considering you can get one for £140 rtr.

Carl

Right ok I know I didn't put it clear to start with... Im looking to buy everything eg car motor radio gear, all for £500-£600. Im thinking HPI as my cousin has one and i think it is very good. I will be racing 10th off road 4WD :) Thanks

Personally I think that if you're racing (rather than bashing) then avoid HPI. Go for something that there are a substantial number of at the track already, that way there is no shortage of advice on set-up and spares to beg/borrow.
Can't go wrong with a B44, maybe a B-max, maybe even D4 or laser zx5.

yeah i agree, when i brake things on my Cyber 10b i have to 'Modify' :woot: like butchering a rear shock tower to fit on the front :blush:

Oh yeah that was funny dont forget your front shock (well back one on front) is cracked :D

Definatley stay away from HPI. I have one of their cars and am still waiting for parts for it that i ordered about 8 weeks ago. :mad:

How about the Schumacher cat SX2?

yeah I have been thinking the B44 after i just looked it up but my 500-600 pound budget has just rose to a £931 buget lol

For someone that's not touched an R/C car though, isn't the cat a little weak?

Welcome to the wonderfull world of R/C Racing! :thumbsup:

i wouldn't say there a weak car at all they are quite strong

there is another thread on this forum that shows a relative comparison of today's prices versus late-1980s pricing, and keeping that (and inflation) in mind it doesn't seem that far off what's reasonable or to be expected

Yeah i think i wont be getting it all on my b-day lol some at b-day some at christmas lol