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xmodsNSX94
07-25-2010, 12:41 PM
hey guys
me and a friend are considering getting into nitro RC.
he is interested in planes
does anyone know any websites to buy from?
and i am interested in 1/10th cars.
again does anyone know where to buy one from ?


i have searched the internet but not really sure what to look for.

please help me out :eyecraz:
michael :)

motochimp
07-25-2010, 12:51 PM
Try

-Rcmart.com
-storacingproducts.com
-rchobbyexplosion.com
-hobbypartz.com
-hpiracing.com

That's all I can think fo as for right now man; well and of course your best shot -EBAY.COM-

I'd try ebay before any other place.

mycrors4
07-25-2010, 12:51 PM
www.towerhobbies.com
www.amainhobbies.com

i know nothing about planes, but for cars, if ur not planning to race, then dont bother looking at associated, mugen, xray, schumacher, kyosho or losi
i say the HPI nitro rs4 evo 3 is a good strter car, so is the traxxas nitro 4 tec

if ur planning to race
the kyosho v one rrr is amazing around corners and the assoiated ntc3 has nice control at higher speeds

as for planes... idk.. never been into planes

winner
07-25-2010, 01:00 PM
ok just trying to warn you about nitro... it sucks its way over priced to run here's why
1. the engine need to be replaced about every 6 gallons of gas
2. a gallon of nitro fuel is $45 (for the cheap stuff that does not run well)
3. if run on a regular bassis you may mess up your ear drums which would cause thousands of dallors in medical treatment later in life

instead get brushless+ lipo reasons,
1. brushless system can sometimes be a little pricey but will last alot longer then nitro engine
2. about $120 will get yoy 2 decent lipo batteries that last a pretty good while

mycrors4
07-25-2010, 01:53 PM
ok just trying to warn you about nitro... it sucks its way over priced to run here's why
1. the engine need to be replaced about every 6 gallons of gas
2. a gallon of nitro fuel is $45 (for the cheap stuff that does not run well)
3. if run on a regular bassis you may mess up your ear drums which would cause thousands of dallors in medical treatment later in life

instead get brushless+ lipo reasons,
1. brushless system can sometimes be a little pricey but will last alot longer then nitro engine
2. about $120 will get yoy 2 decent lipo batteries that last a pretty good while

a) engine needs to be rebuilt about every 6 gallons
b)unless ur running along with the car.. your eardrums arnt gonna get damages... if peole having mowing a lawn as their job.. and arnt def yet... then ur not gonna damage it

for brushless
a) a decent BL system costs arounf $150+
b) lipo requires a lipo charger.. and a decent one is at LEAST $120

both are expensive
yes.. nitro is more expensive in the long run.. yet BL+lipo is more dangerous in the long run
ontop of that.. driving a nitro and driving an electric are two completely different things.. they feel different, they act different

just my 2¢

xmodsNSX94
07-25-2010, 03:01 PM
ok so what sort of scale is best for the ~RC car?
i was hoping to just run it around some pavement and probably a bit of grass?

also if i go onto ebay what do i search for ? im really confused ?

thanks for all the help guys :)

mycrors4
07-25-2010, 03:22 PM
if ur gonna go onto some grass, get some type of stadium truck
1/10th scale is the average car/truck and 1/8th would be the average monster truck
something like a Nitro Sport (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJH00**&P=0) or a Hellfire (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPVD8&P=0)
the Nitro Rustler (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZDB0**&P=0) isnt that bad either
if u want something 4x4, the RS4 MT2 (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSMG2&P=0) is pretty good

ur still looking at nitro, right?
what's your price limit?

Richy2316
07-25-2010, 03:40 PM
motochip knows what he is talking about and also i would go for a erevo those things are sick but i think electric is better my opinion

xmodsNSX94
07-25-2010, 04:03 PM
if ur gonna go onto some grass, get some type of stadium truck
1/10th scale is the average car/truck and 1/8th would be the average monster truck
something like a Nitro Sport (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJH00**&P=0) or a Hellfire (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPVD8&P=0)
the Nitro Rustler (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZDB0**&P=0) isnt that bad either
if u want something 4x4, the RS4 MT2 (http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSMG2&P=0) is pretty good

ur still looking at nitro, right?
what's your price limit?


i didnt want a truck could i not buy some sort of rally car ?

and as for the price limit it doesnt matter really probably 150£ or around 200$

thanks

mycrors4
07-25-2010, 04:13 PM
for around $200... its gonna be tough
for about $130 more you could get the kyosho DRX
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_44_45/products_id/158871/n/Kyosho-DRX-4WD-1-9th-Citroen-C4-GP-R-S-Nitro-Rally-Car-w-GXR18-Engine

it is 1/9th.. but it shouldnt be a big problem.. its just a bit longer and a bit wider than a 1/10th

for under $200.. all i could think of is the Kyosho Nitro Fazer
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_44_45/products_id/139162/n/Kyosho-Fazer-ReadySet-Audi-A4-DTM-2006-Team-Sportsline-1-10-Nitro-Touring-Car

im not a big fan of the chassis design at all.. but you can always get that and end up making it a rally car(longer shocks, beefier rally tires.. the usual)

xmodsNSX94
07-25-2010, 04:21 PM
alright then change of price limit ill make it 200£

mycrors4
07-25-2010, 04:33 PM
alright then change of price limit ill make it 200£

even with that price limit.. there arnt any brand name rally cars out there
even with a $1000 price limit.. it doesnt matter, because kyosho is the only brand name company that makes a rtr rally set


as said before, it's either that, or convert a touring car into a rally car, or move into the buggy/truck field

xmodsNSX94
07-25-2010, 04:38 PM
ok then if i go for a nitro car, what do i do ? what do i search for etc?


thanks mycrors :)

big help

michael

mycrors4
07-25-2010, 04:47 PM
no problem, i have nothing better to do.. my lipos are charging while we "chat" lol
for a nitro car.. $300 limit
for hpi:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/index.php?cPath=1_44_45&n=RC-Cars-Trucks-Kits-Nitro-1-10-On-Road-Kits&sort=prl&filter_mfr=16

that's their models

the kyosho fazer is really nice for bashing
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_44_45/products_id/139162/n/Kyosho-Fazer-ReadySet-Audi-A4-DTM-2006-Team-Sportsline-1-10-Nitro-Touring-Car
but im still not a big fan of the chassis.. too "bulky" if u ask me

its not the BEST basher, but it can take some punishment
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGZJ4&P=0
but the ntc3 will be a bit more fragile than the rest
and tower is also having a sale :D
http://www.towerhobbies.com/
spend $239 or more and get $35 off :D

xmodsNSX94
07-25-2010, 06:01 PM
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_44_45/products_id/20039/n/HPI-Nitro-RS4-RTR-3-EVO-Touring-Car-Honda-NSX-GT

does this come with a controller or anything ? i dont know anything about these :P

mycrors4
07-25-2010, 06:24 PM
yes it does, whenever u see "RTR" in a title, it comes with everything needed to run
i copied this off tower
"INCLUDES: HPI RS4 3 Evo+ oil-filled shocks, tuned pipe, 3.0cc engine, trimmed
and painted polycarbonate body, tires, foam inserts, wheels, decals
AM 27MHz 2-ch radio, Roto-Start and instructions


REQUIRES: AA Batteries: 12 (8 for radio, 4 for battery box)
6-Cell Flat Battery Pack: For Roto Start
Battery Charger: For Roto Start battery
Track Equipment: Fuel bottle, glow starter
Fuel: 2-stroke glow fuel with 10%-15% nitromethane, 16% lubricant-
Most of the fuels we carry meet or exceed the lubricant content
required for optimum performance and maximum engine life. In the
past, the conventional lubricant content used in fuel was 18%. But
with new advanced technologies, fuels like Red Alert and O'Donnell
for example, have a better quality of lubricants even though the
percentages of lubricant content are lower. These high-tech
lubricants provide exceptional cooling and protection."

hope it helps


and here is a towerhobbies combo they offer which includes about everything u need
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0161p?&I=LZ1588**

if u buy the combo, all u will need is nitro fuel(20% is fine)

xmodsNSX94
07-25-2010, 06:51 PM
yes it does, whenever u see "RTR" in a title, it comes with everything needed to run
i copied this off tower
"INCLUDES: HPI RS4 3 Evo+ oil-filled shocks, tuned pipe, 3.0cc engine, trimmed
and painted polycarbonate body, tires, foam inserts, wheels, decals
AM 27MHz 2-ch radio, Roto-Start and instructions


REQUIRES: AA Batteries: 12 (8 for radio, 4 for battery box)
6-Cell Flat Battery Pack: For Roto Start
Battery Charger: For Roto Start battery
Track Equipment: Fuel bottle, glow starter
Fuel: 2-stroke glow fuel with 10%-15% nitromethane, 16% lubricant-
Most of the fuels we carry meet or exceed the lubricant content
required for optimum performance and maximum engine life. In the
past, the conventional lubricant content used in fuel was 18%. But
with new advanced technologies, fuels like Red Alert and O'Donnell
for example, have a better quality of lubricants even though the
percentages of lubricant content are lower. These high-tech
lubricants provide exceptional cooling and protection."

hope it helps


and here is a towerhobbies combo they offer which includes about everything u need
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0161p?&I=LZ1588**

if u buy the combo, all u will need is nitro fuel(20% is fine)


where did you find the combo thingy, my computer wont follow the link?
and i am in the UK so i will have to buy fuel from a store over here ?

thanks again
michael

mycrors4
07-25-2010, 07:58 PM
if u scroll down a bit it should be a box that says "combos"
and just click on it
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRSH8**&P=ML

tower also sells fuel, but im not sure how much shipping would be to the UK
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJM38&P=ML

you can always head down to ur lhs and buy everything there, just call them in advance and make sure they have everything

xmodsNSX94
07-26-2010, 04:59 AM
you cannot ship the fuel internationally :( but i can buy some around here somewhere.

and i cannot find the combo thing. on any product? what the ****?

shipping is gonna kill it :( they want an extra 100$ for it. but hey my birthday is soon so lets just pray :) :angel:

well i found a shop in the UK that sells one. its the corvette which i was kinda fond off so its no biggie. shipping is free to mainland UK but ehy want
£250 for it with the combo deal which i think is kinda alright for what it is. here is the link to it perhaps someone could tell me if i need to buy anything else with it?

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=32897

and one more thing does anyone know how many tanks of fuel in a 75cc engine can take from a 1 litre bottle of nitro fuel?

thanks
michael

mycrors4
07-26-2010, 12:33 PM
nice find
with that combo, u will need 1 7.2v nimh 6 cell battery for the roto start and ur set

if u have a local radioshack, they sell one with a 2 hour charger for about $35

then.. ur all set

as for the fuel question.. im on my ipod so i cant really do all the converting fast enough, but when i get home from school i can let u knoe

xmodsNSX94
07-26-2010, 01:40 PM
well, i am allowed to get it :) but i have to wait till the end of november. :(
thanks for the help but when i get it i will be needing a lot of help :)

as for the fuel i dont have a clue?
what sort of battery thing do you mean i tried typing it in on goog;e but idk

mycrors4
07-26-2010, 06:50 PM
i just got home, ill di the fuel stuff later on,
you will need
7.2v nimh battery
it should be quite big
you will also need a charger, i will give u think to everything as soon as im done with some work

xmodsNSX94
07-26-2010, 07:03 PM
i just got home, ill di the fuel stuff later on,
you will need
7.2v nimh battery
it should be quite big
you will also need a charger, i will give u think to everything as soon as im done with some work

all right thank you very much. and your still at school!!!? wow i broke up for summer :D :cool:

and i already have a charger i think it has a white-clear clip looks like a male connecter im not sure it says :
5 hour 'quick ' charger for 9.6 ni-cd rechargeable battery only!
pri:230v~50hz 50ma
sec:12v-200ma
idk what that means but can i use it for charging the battery thingy? it also has a 9.6 v battery pack. or is that too much ?

thanks
michael

mycrors4
07-27-2010, 12:12 AM
it should be fine, its just gonna spin the roto start a lot faster

and im taking summer school.. parents dont want me "staying home alone" -______-

oh btw: 1 litre = 1000cc
it was a 75cc tank, correct?

you should get about 12 tanks

lol
07-27-2010, 01:21 AM
Well, im a bit late. I have owned 2 nitro RC's and have turned back to electric RC's time and time again. Nitro is too dirty and heavy maintenance for me. Nitro is not for the lazy souls. :)

mycrors4
07-27-2010, 01:34 AM
Well, im a bit late. I have owned 2 nitro RC's and have turned back to electric RC's time and time again. Nitro is too dirty and heavy maintenance for me. Nitro is not for the lazy souls. :)

x2

ive only owned one, and i havnt bothered to fix it, im just too lazy =/
but it is a fun experiance one u get over ur laziness

xmodsNSX94
07-27-2010, 02:32 PM
alright i am in need of more help, does anyone know if i can buy hop ups and upgrades for it?

and is the remote it comes with any good?
can anyone recomend a remote to get?

thanks
michael

mycrors4
07-27-2010, 05:19 PM
yes you can buy upgrades
the remote that comes with it is an ordanary AM 27mhz radio, an there is no point of upgrading the radio unless u have at least $100 to spend

upgrades are also not necesary, if ur just driving around for fun, then there is no point of upgrading

xmodsNSX94
07-28-2010, 04:35 AM
yes you can buy upgrades
the remote that comes with it is an ordanary AM 27mhz radio, an there is no point of upgrading the radio unless u have at least $100 to spend

upgrades are also not necesary, if ur just driving around for fun, then there is no point of upgrading

so the standard parts are strong enough to withstand a few nocks if any? i just dont want anything to break?
so if i was to get a new remote i would need a 27mhz one , correct? and can you tell me what a hand held transmitter is with the two sticks pleasse!!

thanks
michael

mycrors4
07-28-2010, 12:27 PM
they are pretty strong
if you want a new remote, you buy the whole system, which comes with the remote and reciever, it can be any mhz or ghz u want..
there is
AM 27mhz
AM 75mhz
FM 75mhz
FM 27mhz
2.4 technology

if u want a new one, i would recomend 2.4 because it has almost no interference and a lot of range

a 2 stick transmitter is mostly used for helicopters and planes
it can be used with the cars, but i wouldnt recommend it, it gets pretty complicated
but for a crawler or scaler with extra stuff, the extra channels would be super helpful

xmodsNSX94
07-29-2010, 07:02 AM
ok then thanks man,
and how many servos does it need?
and i wanted to add a little something ;) to it, but i need help,
here is the link to what i want to add.
http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/car/item/FAST198-Fastrax-Universal-LED-Light-Set__7b45/
can you tell me what a channel is etc? i really dont know.
i wanted to do this option:Alternatively can be plugged straight into a spare channel for alternating flashing lights.
will the lights work as normal but with flashing indicators?
but if not i am going to get this kit:
http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/car/item/RC104-RC-Neon-Headlight--Fog-Lamp-and-Brake-Light-Set-With-Blue-Fog-Lamps__d67/

and another thing i found a reciever but idk if it is suitable for my car. can you help me out?

reciever: http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/car/item/ET1050-Etronix-Pulse-3-Channel-2-4Ghz-Recevier-For-EX3G-Radios__114ca/

transmitter: http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/car/item/ET1010-Etronix-Pulse-EX3G-PRO-3-Channel-2-4GHZ-Stick-Radio-System__114c8/

thanks
michael

mycrors4
07-29-2010, 11:53 AM
the first would work if u buy that radio system, but ive never head of it, so i cant give feedback
you wont need an extra reciever, the radio already comes with one

the car uses 2 servos, one for steering and one for throttle

the "etc" channel is any other channel on the receiver, in ur case, it would be channel 3

xmodsNSX94
07-29-2010, 01:10 PM
the first would work if u buy that radio system, but ive never head of it, so i cant give feedback
you wont need an extra reciever, the radio already comes with one

the car uses 2 servos, one for steering and one for throttle

the "etc" channel is any other channel on the receiver, in ur case, it would be channel 3

so i dont need to buy the reciever aswell?
but how many channels has the car / remote got?
:)
thanks
michael

mycrors4
07-29-2010, 04:41 PM
no, the radio always comes with a receiver

the STOCK radio is 2 channels, one for throttle, one for steering

xmodsNSX94
07-29-2010, 05:20 PM
well i scrapped the light kit idea :)
i was looking at some of the other shells and do you know what paint is best to use to paint them?

also found some new rims for the corvette :) i want to get the C6 so here are the rims i like but idk if they fit or they are the wrong axle thing can you help me again? LOL
http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/car/item/HPI-3323-RAYS-GRAM-LIGHTS-57S-PRO-CHROME-BLACK-6mm-OFFSET__10bb5/

thanks
michael

mycrors4
07-29-2010, 05:22 PM
those will fit,
any type of lexan paint should work.. i know tamiya has a major variety of colors

xmodsNSX94
07-29-2010, 05:34 PM
ok thanks, its on my christmas list :D along with an airbrush, could i use a varity of enamel paints or airbrush paints whatever they are called?

also do you know if the car has a fail safe? if not is it worth getting one?

thanks for all your help
michael

mycrors4
07-29-2010, 06:07 PM
i dont think it does... and if u live in a neighborhood that has a lot of signals going around, i'd suggest u get it