Do I Buy RTR or build my own

[Wilfnsam]

Just about to buy a 2wd 1/10th buggy and wondering whether I should buy the Associate B4.1 RTR for 209 or build my own.

Can anybody advise, will I get a better car building it myself and if so where is best place to get the kit, speed controller , transmitter/Receiver (wheeled) and motor. If anybody could advise on the best way forward and if best to build my own advise on a set up.

If its best to buy off the shelf has anyone see it cheaper that £209.00

Thanks for your help

[Brewskie]

I'd recommend building yourself so u get to know exactly how the car fits together, will work out better in long run if something breaks or if u get any issues

[Aran]

if your working in a budget of around £200 the team c kits are a good buy.

I personally prefer to buy a kit, you get to build it and chose your own electrics then.

[Wilfnsam]

Originally Posted by Aran

if your working in a budget of around £200 the team c kits are a good buy.

I personally prefer to buy a kit, you get to build it and chose your own electrics then.

Tanks who makes the team C kit

[stumpiey]

Team C are the manufacturer, the also make the kits for ansmann
http://www.s-m-d.co.uk/2wd-electric-kits-c100251.html

[Spoolio]

+1 for the Team C. With an RTR you invariably end up replacing electrics fairly quickly unless you are just using it for bashing in the park, so if you are in this long term it's better to invest in good gear at the start. If you aren't sure if it's going to appeal then maybe a suck it and see RTR might be a good idea I suppose.

[TARTMAN]

RTR is a great way o ge into the hobby cheaply and easily.

If you are on a tight budget, then go RTR, as kit and electrics sperate will be another £100 ish on top.

If you are trying it out and not sure if its going to be long term, go RTR, if you are sure you are in it for the long haul and plan on racing regularly, go Kit/own electrics. As mentioned, they will be better and last longer and will be upgradeable and adjusable........

Happy Racing!!