Make a RC car.(need some info)

[CyberFly]

I like RC cars! (got my first when i was 8)
And now i wanna make my own RC car.
I wanna make a nitro off-road car that looks like this.


If you know how to make RC cars can you plz tell me this.
1 the cost.
2 the tools i need.
3 a good RC car comp to get my parts

[-=[Dg]=-]

Google is your friend. Use it!

[tr@xtandn]

And just when you thought everybody had asked every kind of question out there...

[SoBeiT]

Those little RC cars can be pretty cool to run.

Funny thing is, it's mostly adult men playing with them. Costly hobby.

[faet]

If you know how to make RC cars can you plz tell me this.
1 the cost.
2 the tools i need.
3 a good RC car comp to get my

1) depends... about 300$ though.

2) depends, there are 2 kinds. Ready to Run (RTR, R2R), and there are kits. kits u need, mostly 4sized screwdrivers, sissors, thread lock(super glue), knife. Gas, Glow Plug starter (i recomend the one that uses a D bat, not the rechargable). Radio + Engine(sometimes dont ocme in non-r2r kits)

3) well id goto ur local hobby store. we have a hobbyworks around here, and they have ones u can buy, and they will help u out on it and stuff. i have a Koshona (or something) and the only reason they worked on it, was because they never saw that one b4. i like HPI (www.HPIracing.com they have some nice ones.

(ill go get my camera and show u mine its onroad)

[faet]

the Shell (some come w/ kits and some dont)

[faet]

here is insides.
my friend has a 'ofna' and RC10 (or something) which is offroad. bit bigger than mine too. hes got 21 engine i have a 12...

www.ofna.com

[CyberFly]

Thx 4 the info faet!
I got the pick from the HPI site.
But dont worry about the cost 18/07/03 is my B-day so i can ask my frends mom and dad for some cash!

Google is your frend.Use it!

I did use google.nl and looked for model raceauto* and i got some info.
(*model racecar)

[1_LoSt_TaLiBaN]

Originally posted by SoBeiT
Those little RC cars can be pretty cool to run.

Funny thing is, it's mostly adult men playing with them. Costly hobby.

Originally posted by faet
1) depends... about 300$ though.

2) depends, there are 2 kinds. Ready to Run (RTR, R2R), and there are kits. kits u need, mostly 4sized screwdrivers, sissors, thread lock(super glue), knife. Gas, Glow Plug starter (i recomend the one that uses a D bat, not the rechargable). Radio + Engine(sometimes dont ocme in non-r2r kits)

3) well id goto ur local hobby store. we have a hobbyworks around here, and they have ones u can buy, and they will help u out on it and stuff. i have a Koshona (or something) and the only reason they worked on it, was because they never saw that one b4. i like HPI (www.HPIracing.com they have some nice ones.

(ill go get my camera and show u mine its onroad)

faet = parents have money

[Nimda]

An awesome one (truck though, not car) is the Traxxas RTR. Even comes with a push-button starter... They have a video on their site.

[CyberFly]

I think i will go to the model shop near my home and look for a car.
I have a micro RC car but its a bit slow and cant turn real good.
And when i drive it in a room my cat try's to kill it! BUT ITS NO MOUSE STUPID CAT!!
Here is a pick but its not my car.

[VIPERMAN]

PM mofoco. He can help you out.

V

[CyberFly]

Thx for the info

[tr@xtandn]

Damn fAEt...a gas powered porsche? must haul ass

I used to have a few RC cars when I was younger...mostly electric only had one gas....sh1t was fast.....
When I was growing up my house was the 1st one built on our street..so there was always construction going on, houses being built...so we used to take our cars and tear around the houses



lol, on a side note....we took about 10 pieces of plywood form a house once and built the biggest quarter pipe i have ever skated b4

[Mofoco]

Most gas powered cars/trucks are the way to go.

First decide on what you want and save up to get it right the first time. I have had and still have several R/C cars, and I can tell you as with almost anything, "you get what you pay for". Support UP

Scale sizes 1/10th, 1/8th, & 1/4 are the most popular, and almost all the local Hobby Stores should have all the spare parts, gas, Tires, and accessories needed. If you do not have mechanical skills, get a RTR, or even better buy a used one to be sure you really want to get into that sport.

Tools, like Faet said, but also add allen wrench's and nut drivers, or a small metric/american socket set, and a soldering iron posibly.

The Traxxas T-Maxx 4X4 is one of the best RTR trucks for just playing around. Read the reviews and watch the video here http://www.traxxas.com/products/nitr.../trx_tmaxx.htm
Cost about $450 - $550 to get all you need to play.

If you want to step down to the stadium race truck, 2wd, Traxxas has one of those also, very durable products. Here is mine, it is about 6 yrs old and modified but 70% is original, there is always maintenance, and those curbs and trees that rip the "A" arms right off the frame.