A first rc car..
11-03-2004, 10:06 PM
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A first rc car..
Okay so i dont have enough money to buy something on this site but i do i have enough money to buy somethign from Radio Shack now i know you probably dont like that sound of that but i dont have the money and it being my first rc i dont need anytthing too big in price and quality just something thats fast and is gonna last as in a year to 6 months and fast wise as in just to impress some non rc people that dont know much you know well okay if you hvae anything for me any suggestions comments anything at all would be appricitated thanks alot ftx9
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RE: A first rc car..
Check out the Tamiya line. They have some inexpensive kits to get you started and the quality is much better than anything you could find at RS.
http://www.tamiyausa.com/
http://www.tamiyausa.com/
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RE: A first rc car..
that needs too much i know im asking a lot here guys but im just really intrested in this hobby and i dont have a the money right now but i still want to get into it is there anything else
11-04-2004, 10:02 PM
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RE: A first rc car..
okay okay i know this isnt special at all but i tried it at RS today and it was awesome like truly sweet and its small not that small but like the size of an Xmod anyways the thing isnt that fast but its fun and i was wondering considering its only 24.99 do you think i could get a stage 2 Xmod motor to put in it to make it faster like is that possible? heres the link for the rc..
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=6018305
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=6018305
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RE: A first rc car..
ORIGINAL: ftx9
okay okay i know this isnt special at all but i tried it at RS today and it was awesome like truly sweet and its small not that small but like the size of an Xmod anyways the thing isnt that fast but its fun and i was wondering considering its only 24.99 do you think i could get a stage 2 Xmod motor to put in it to make it faster like is that possible? heres the link for the rc..
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=6018305
okay okay i know this isnt special at all but i tried it at RS today and it was awesome like truly sweet and its small not that small but like the size of an Xmod anyways the thing isnt that fast but its fun and i was wondering considering its only 24.99 do you think i could get a stage 2 Xmod motor to put in it to make it faster like is that possible? heres the link for the rc..
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=6018305
11-04-2004, 10:11 PM
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RE: A first rc car..
but would it work on a car thats not an xmod as in xmod parts on a different car in radio shack which is the link i gave everyone
11-04-2004, 10:14 PM
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RE: A first rc car..
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but would it work on a car thats not an xmod as in xmod parts on a different car in radio shack which is the link i gave everyone
but would it work on a car thats not an xmod as in xmod parts on a different car in radio shack which is the link i gave everyone
11-04-2004, 10:19 PM
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RE: A first rc car..
Well here is something in U.S currency( don't know the equivelent in Canadian)
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=56335
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=56335
11-04-2004, 10:35 PM
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RE: A first rc car..
i made an offer but im unsure about getting an xmod i dont really like the whole idea i dont know how to explain it but like i dont mind the parts i just dont like the cars i guess anything else though
11-05-2004, 01:40 AM
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RE: A first rc car..
Dude just get the thing at Radio Shack if you really like it. The only question is, Do you really think you can still have fun with that thing after a year of running it? Yeah right, unless you're REALLY bored, that thing 'l be in your closet (toy chest?) in no time...
11-05-2004, 02:06 AM
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RE: A first rc car..
here is one I found
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=6004358
but if I were you I would save up for a nitro truck or car
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Prod...roduct=6004358
but if I were you I would save up for a nitro truck or car
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RE: A first rc car..
Save your money! Dont blow it on a toy from radioshack.
Youve already got 100 bucks, you can go ahead and get a cheaper "real" rc car such as the delphi, or maybe one of the mini-z's which even include "real" radio systems.
Or you can be smart and save up about $75 more and get a much better quality car such as the duratrax electric evader which cost about $170 for everything.
Youve already got 100 bucks, you can go ahead and get a cheaper "real" rc car such as the delphi, or maybe one of the mini-z's which even include "real" radio systems.
Or you can be smart and save up about $75 more and get a much better quality car such as the duratrax electric evader which cost about $170 for everything.
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RE: A first rc car..
To be honest with you I think that you would just be throwing your money away by purchasing that RS car, boredom would come quickly. Now if you really want to get into this hobbie your gonna need to save more money and get a job that can support parts and maintance , not something that you wanted to hear but it is the truth ask anyone on this forum and I'm sure that they'll tell you that purchasing the car is just the begining , parts and maintance follow and that requires cash flow, that can be costly,RED
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RE: A first rc car..
okay so save my money is the idea im getting a job in january and thats my bday too so looks like things are gonna be good for me just give me a car thats real fun and that is lower than 200 that would be ideal thanks alot guys so any recommendations..
11-05-2004, 10:20 AM
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RE: A first rc car..
i dont live in vancouver by the way thuglife i live in Nanaimo.. but thats stiill pretty close why do you have anything to sell cuz that would be better shipping wise you know
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RE: A first rc car..
I recomend the x mod
I also live in Canada, Ontario though.
I bought an x mod in the states before they came to canada and payed more , but they are great fun
kinda proportional, but the upgrades and stuff on them make them fun in my mind. I have tons in mine and am planning to put more into it too.
I could sell it to you if you want because I rairly use it any longer, (I have the "real" rc cars they speak of)
Nick
I also live in Canada, Ontario though.
I bought an x mod in the states before they came to canada and payed more , but they are great fun
kinda proportional, but the upgrades and stuff on them make them fun in my mind. I have tons in mine and am planning to put more into it too.
I could sell it to you if you want because I rairly use it any longer, (I have the "real" rc cars they speak of)
Nick
11-05-2004, 08:33 PM
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RE: A first rc car..
how much would you sell it to me for?
for all the other guys in kinda into the whole saving idea i just need a car to work for any ideas my price limit is 0-200 total amount
for all the other guys in kinda into the whole saving idea i just need a car to work for any ideas my price limit is 0-200 total amount
