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Posted by v-town50 (Member # 4920) on :
 
im thinkin about buyin a nitro car and i want somethin thats cheap and fast. you guys got any suggestions
 

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Posted by CDT (Member # 5004) on :
 
buy my truck
 

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Posted by bunchmyfunky (Member # 360) on :
 
Get a Ready to Run Gas powered. I got mine at HobbyTown it was $300 out the door with everything and its Fast. It's a Team Associated RC10GT. My cousin got his from HobbyTown also and its a two speed and its very fast, its JATO gas powered and it was also a ready to run. He paid a little mor for it then I did not sure how much though.
 

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Posted by Eagle347 (Member # 6205) on :
 
Yeah, go gas powered for sure!
 

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Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
yah buy my nitro truck its a team losi im selling it for cheap now. it runs fast and realiable. let me know.
 

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Posted by v-town50 (Member # 4920) on :
 

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Originally posted by PurpleNotch:
yah buy my nitro truck its a team losi im selling it for cheap now. it runs fast and realiable. let me know.

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how much is cheap, got any pictures of it cuz i think i want a car more than i want a truck
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
My brother is heavy into these things. He likes the electric ones tho. Anone got any for sale? electric.
 

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Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
I have about 30 r/c cars

I own www.blindbatts.com so look me up if you need a nice receiver battery pack for that new nitro truck
 

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Posted by v-town50 (Member # 4920) on :
 
i was just lookin for some info on what to buy and what not to buy. cuz this is my first one and i want something cheap
 

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Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :
 
I have an HPI nitro RS4 car. With a saleen top, m3 top and an f-150 top. Has an OS-engine(.12cvx), header and c-vec dual exhaust (gold). I also have a two speed transmission in it. This car hauls ASs! I have a good amount of money into it. I haven't ran it for almost 2 years.. If your intrested let me know. $380 obo
 

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Posted by v-town50 (Member # 4920) on :
 
little too much money for me. i was lookin to spend somewhere around 250 for one
 

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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 

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Originally posted by v-town50:
little too much money for me. i was lookin to spend somewhere around 250 for one

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I heard there's a hobby shop right under the overpass next to Vallejo Wal Mart. Have you checked that place out?
 

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Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
checkout www.towerhobbies.com

or www.ultimatehobbies.com


for a beginner, something made by Traxxas, HPI, or Associated in a RTR (ready to run) config would be best.

if you want a monster truck, get a HPI Savage 25 RTR, if you want a 4wd nitro sedan, get an I'd recommend the Associated over the HPI for sedans). If you want something smaller than a monster truck but something that can still go basically anywhere the HPI RS4MT Nitro is pretty cool, and Traxxas makes a 2wd nitro stadium truck called the Jato that runs damn near 60mph out of the box....not the best thing for a beginner though so I'd get something slower until you know how to drive it
 

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Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
please leave me your email and ill send you the pics i snapped today. selling it for 250 you get everything you need ready to run plus extra tires, a jug of nitro all elctronics and a few tools youll need plus a case of extra parts and your ready to rock and roll... let me know man drop me the email addy i have pics waiting
 

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Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
I do all electric. Offroad, and on road. I have a RaceTech Factory Drivers Super Speedway car for sale with all the extra parts and hop up to last a long time. It set up right now with a 9 double Modified motor, so it pretty much huals ass. If interested let me know.
 

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Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on :
 
that place on springs rd next to the bottle shop sells r/c cars a couple of my friends bought them there
 

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Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 

My T-Maxx w/.21 conversion and an ofna .26 engine. I also have an RC 10 GT.

If I were to buy another truck my first overall pick would be the RC 10. Great price, lightweight, fast, and didn't break much.

As for monster trucks I love the new T-maxx's I've converted mine from the 1.5 then to 2.5 then the .21 big block conversion. I would rather buy a new one next time alot of bang right out of the box.
 

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Posted by v-town50 (Member # 4920) on :
 

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Originally posted by PurpleNotch:
please leave me your email and ill send you the pics i snapped today. selling it for 250 you get everything you need ready to run plus extra tires, a jug of nitro all elctronics and a few tools youll need plus a case of extra parts and your ready to rock and roll... let me know man drop me the email addy i have pics waiting

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pm sent
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 

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Originally posted by v-town50:
im thinkin about buyin a nitro car and i want somethin thats cheap and fast. you guys got any suggestions

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umm put the money into ur car!
 

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Posted by v-town50 (Member # 4920) on :
 

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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by v-town50:
im thinkin about buyin a nitro car and i want somethin thats cheap and fast. you guys got any suggestions

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umm put the money into ur car!

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Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:
that place on springs rd next to the bottle shop sells r/c cars a couple of my friends bought them there

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Originally posted by v-town50:
just where is this place if its by walmart, is it in the same shoopin center or the one by popeyes chicken. lmk

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I believe its under the new overpass across the street from the Vallejo Waste Center. It's not in the same shopping center, its pretty much by itself next to the Caltrans storage center.

If you drive past it you'll see a big TAMIYA banner on the fence next to it.
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
on broadway right hand side before u get to henrys transmissons old building! lemme know ill go with u!
 

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Posted by v-town50 (Member # 4920) on :
 
dude jeff you just missed it , i got back like an hour ago. but i think purplenotch's deal is lookin pretty good right about now
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
buy them shits then!
 

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Posted by v-town50 (Member # 4920) on :
 
thats what i think im gonna do, i just gotta make plans to do it
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
lemme know if u want me to roll with ya and when?
 

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Posted by J's90-LX (Member # 2987) on :
 
I just bought revo last year andthey are pretty damn cool, im not too happy with the ez start system but whatever. But if i were to do it all again, id go with the new savage. I have tried losi traxxas and the savage and i gotta say the savage was by far the best. Not the fastest but sturdy, and so many parts for it its crazy.
 

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Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :
 
T maxx here also. Have replaced the motor 3 times. Currently have the Sirio Small block 21. Runs Awesome! Also have the robinson racing forward only conversion, upgraded disc brake, upgraded servos( high speed and heavy duty), and Unlimited engeneering axle shafts. Wheelies on the street and all. Lots of fun to drive around. I have found that if you are looking for replacement parts. Its a great Idea to go on Ebay and buy complete assemblies. For me its been a lifesaver. I bought a complete front end assembly off ebay for about $45.00.


 

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