I'm new and looking for a new r/c buggy
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I'm new and looking for a new r/c buggy
Ok, I got this r/c nikko flashback from a friend at church. It is a Nikko Flashback. I have user it like crazy and have cracked the body and worn the tires down. I would like to spend 70 bucks or less, but I don't want a cheap walmart peice of crap either. This thing is fast. Not like 60 mph fast but maybe top of 20-25. It runs a 9 volt nikko standered. It will last 20 minutes or more on a charge. I would like somthing simmilar but fairly durrable. Is there any retail stores that would sell anything close to what i'm asking. Hobby Lobby, or any other game type stores? Thank you for even looking at it as I'm very new. Please let me know if this post should be in another forum/sub forum
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welcome to the hobby!
i would get a Radioshack propulse, its a small 1/18 4wd truck that tops out around 20, very fast for a tiny car. they are a true hobby class R/c and parts are replaceable with HPI recon and Megatech.
they are around $60 ready to go with charger, battery and all that. you can find them online.
best thing is when you want to you can upgrade this little car to do 60mph or more, i had one that could near 80mph but i killed it.
i would get a Radioshack propulse, its a small 1/18 4wd truck that tops out around 20, very fast for a tiny car. they are a true hobby class R/c and parts are replaceable with HPI recon and Megatech.
they are around $60 ready to go with charger, battery and all that. you can find them online.
best thing is when you want to you can upgrade this little car to do 60mph or more, i had one that could near 80mph but i killed it.
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RE: I'm new and looking for a new r/c buggy
ORIGINAL: The_Shark
welcome to the hobby!
i would get a Radioshack propulse, its a small 1/18 4wd truck that tops out around 20, very fast for a tiny car. they are a true hobby class R/c and parts are replaceable with HPI recon and Megatech.
they are around $60 ready to go with charger, battery and all that. you can find them online.
best thing is when you want to you can upgrade this little car to do 60mph or more, i had one that could near 80mph but i killed it.
welcome to the hobby!
i would get a Radioshack propulse, its a small 1/18 4wd truck that tops out around 20, very fast for a tiny car. they are a true hobby class R/c and parts are replaceable with HPI recon and Megatech.
they are around $60 ready to go with charger, battery and all that. you can find them online.
best thing is when you want to you can upgrade this little car to do 60mph or more, i had one that could near 80mph but i killed it.
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http://www.rchobbyexplosion.com/MEGA...p/mtsv-107.htm needs a charger, and battery propulse is the same RC as this, that site also stocks all the parts to repair it
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RE: I'm new and looking for a new r/c buggy
Will the nikko 9 volt and charger work with propulse? I'm only 15 and on a budget. I can get a good 20 minutes oout of the life of my nikko battery's.
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Ihave an odd question from an adult with a kid who is getting into RC cars at an early age. My son is 9 and Igot him a Jato for Christmas and got myself one also. I have had electric before but no nitro. We love them, but he is always wanting this or that for it and Iusually get it. Iwas just wondering what other parents do with regard to buying parts or making them work for it, or from you kids out there, (no disrespect using the word kid) What do you kids expect your parents to buy for you? or not buy? or give you? or make you pay for? When is enough enough?
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I have an odd question from an adult with a kid who is getting into RC cars at an early age. My son is 9 and I got him a Jato for Christmas and got myself one also. I have had electric before but no nitro. We love them, but he is always wanting this or that for it and I usually get it. I was just wondering what other parents do with regard to buying parts or making them work for it, or from you kids out there, (no disrespect using the word kid) What do you kids expect your parents to buy for you? or not buy? or give you? or make you pay for? When is enough enough?
I have an odd question from an adult with a kid who is getting into RC cars at an early age. My son is 9 and I got him a Jato for Christmas and got myself one also. I have had electric before but no nitro. We love them, but he is always wanting this or that for it and I usually get it. I was just wondering what other parents do with regard to buying parts or making them work for it, or from you kids out there, (no disrespect using the word kid) What do you kids expect your parents to buy for you? or not buy? or give you? or make you pay for? When is enough enough?
also, if you see him outright abuse it and break things, take it away until he learns to respect what he has.
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ORIGINAL: mattster1971
I have an odd question from an adult with a kid who is getting into RC cars at an early age. My son is 9 and I got him a Jato for Christmas and got myself one also. I have had electric before but no nitro. We love them, but he is always wanting this or that for it and I usually get it. I was just wondering what other parents do with regard to buying parts or making them work for it, or from you kids out there, (no disrespect using the word kid) What do you kids expect your parents to buy for you? or not buy? or give you? or make you pay for? When is enough enough?
I have an odd question from an adult with a kid who is getting into RC cars at an early age. My son is 9 and I got him a Jato for Christmas and got myself one also. I have had electric before but no nitro. We love them, but he is always wanting this or that for it and I usually get it. I was just wondering what other parents do with regard to buying parts or making them work for it, or from you kids out there, (no disrespect using the word kid) What do you kids expect your parents to buy for you? or not buy? or give you? or make you pay for? When is enough enough?
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RE: I'm new and looking for a new r/c buggy
What about these, are they anygood? I know they aren't as customizable, but it would be until i can get some money and buy a 100 dollar one.
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propulse trust me there is no better deal.
propulse trust me there is no better deal.
Ok, I'm not doubting you knowledge, but i'm 15 and quite frankly can't afford it. I'm aloud to spend 60 bucks. Thats it. With the car itself being 60 bucks and 15 dollars shipping, plus a 10 dollar charger and battery, thats way over. So thats why I'm here. I need a cheap but good/fast car. Which is just about impossible. Is there any car out there that is fast for like $55 or less plus 15 in shipping?
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not hobby grade there used to be a cheaper RC than the megapro that I knew of, but it seems its no longer sold.
all you will find with that budget sadly is the stuff at target
Also being 15 is not an excuse you can save up money. My nephew at 10 saved up his money from allowance to buy a stampede which cost more than that (ok he got it used but still spent $90 on it).
all you will find with that budget sadly is the stuff at target
Also being 15 is not an excuse you can save up money. My nephew at 10 saved up his money from allowance to buy a stampede which cost more than that (ok he got it used but still spent $90 on it).
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not hobby grade there used to be a cheaper RC than the megapro that I knew of, but it seems its no longer sold.
all you will find with that budget sadly is the stuff at target
Also being 15 is not an excuse you can save up money. My nephew at 10 saved up his money from allowance to buy a stampede which cost more than that (ok he got it used but still spent $90 on it).
not hobby grade there used to be a cheaper RC than the megapro that I knew of, but it seems its no longer sold.
all you will find with that budget sadly is the stuff at target
Also being 15 is not an excuse you can save up money. My nephew at 10 saved up his money from allowance to buy a stampede which cost more than that (ok he got it used but still spent $90 on it).
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ahhh the parental problem... seems that is the biggest issue with RC's, and minors.
ahhh the parental problem... seems that is the biggest issue with RC's, and minors.
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