Best rtr for kids on outdoor track?

[Fireball]

Long story short I'm Building a track for me and my son.
My neighbors kids don't have a lot some parents are meth heads some are trying and just struggling. Not the kids fault.
I'm wanting to buy 4 rc cars for all the neighborhood kids to play with. I got a 959b cheap and fast but idk about it on a track.
Looking at either the 1\12 brushed wl toys or maybe the team associated 14b. Thats about all that's in my budget as i gotta buy 4 of them or so. Which is the best option in the long run? Or is there a better option? If anyone has anything good used for sale let me know to please

 

[Tunedfrog]

Such a cool thing you are doing and the world needs more guys like you.

 

[Fireball]

Ty man. Just want these kids and mine to have a little fun is all. Me also lmao. I can't act like i wont enjoy it to lol.
My track will be about 100x60 or so also. Thats all the room i can spare. So i figure i need to keep the cars 1/12 to 1/18?

 

[WHISKY1ZULU]

Long story short I'm Building a track for me and my son.
My neighbors kids don't have a lot some parents are meth heads some are trying and just struggling. Not the kids fault.
I'm wanting to buy 4 rc cars for all the neighborhood kids to play with. I got a 959b cheap and fast but idk about it on a track.
Looking at either the 1\12 brushed wl toys or maybe the team associated 14b. Thats about all that's in my budget as i gotta buy 4 of them or so. Which is the best option in the long run? Or is there a better option? If anyone has anything good used for sale let me know to please

have you checked out this bezgar brand on amazon? I grabbed 2 for my kids around $100 each for 1/12 scale. these bad boys are fast and have taken a beating.

 

[Fireball]

No i have not ty tho i will for sure.

 

[Tunedfrog]

The biggest issue there is with amazon RC rigs, is the fact that parts availability is a bit tough. Unless you have a backup car just for parts then I wouldn't recommend them. Without parts, they are nothing more than a paperweight. RCs break and you seriously need a source of available parts.

 

[WHISKY1ZULU]

The biggest issue there is with amazon RC rigs, is the fact that parts availability is a bit tough. Unless you have a backup car just for parts then I wouldn't recommend them. Without parts, they are nothing more than a paperweight. RCs break and you seriously need a source of available parts.

Valid point but this particular brand does have parts kits available. Not extensive but enough to get running after a mishap.

 

[Fireball]

Ty all for your input. Looking to order some Monday. Anyone elses input is greatly appreciated. Also if ya have something close to what I'm looking for cheap pm me please.

 

[WickedFog]

They may not be in your budget, but the Losi Mini B roller would make for some awesome little race buggies. You'd have to buy a radio and electronics for each of them though.

Just a heads up, when you get into the smaller scales, the terrain you drive on needs to be smoother than it does for bigger scales. Hitting a 1/2" pebble in a 1/18 scale buggy is like hitting a dead cow in the road at speed.

 

[Chubaka]

I really can't recommend anything, but for what its worth, I suggest getting two of two unless its like the traxxas rwd where 4 or 5 cars use the same parts. I say that so there is a variety, but its nice when the parts you have works on all instead of stocking parts for each car.

They may not be in your budget, but the Losi Mini B roller would make for some awesome little race buggies. You'd have to buy a radio and electronics for each of them though.

Just a heads up, when you get into the smaller scales, the terrain you drive on needs to be smoother than it does for bigger scales. Hitting a 1/2" pebble in a 1/18 scale buggy is like hitting a dead cow in the road at speed.

 

[olds97_lss]

You could go with traxxas brushed slash/rustler or arrma brushed 1/10th. They are fairly cheap with tons of parts support and ability to upgrade them.
https://traxxas.com/products/showroom?f[0]=field_power:37&f[1]=commerce_price:[0 TO 300]
https://www.arrma-rc.com/en/vehicles/?prefn1=powerSystem&prefv1=MEGA&srule=price-low-to-high&sz=24

 

[Fireball]

i gave up on finding good easy to drive small cars lol. i went with kyosho nitro neo 3.0s. i got 2 on the way so far lol. seems thats a steal for 350 each.

I'm renting a skid steer to help with the track. it will be a week or so before the weather lets me start tho. if anyone is around central ky and wants to help your more then welcome lol.

 

[WickedFog]

Well dang. You are going all out huh. I would suggest you put a weed barrier down to keep the maintenance low. Can't wait to see it.

 

[Fireball]

Yea definitely. We used to own ponderosa speedway 3/8 mile dirt oval. Had well over 100 hours a week in track prep. A rc car ain't gonna destroy the track tho. I figure if i can keep weeds out like you say it shouldn't be to much of a headache.

 

[Iowa_dude]

Late to the party but I'd get a flock of Losi Mini T's RTR and a hand full of extra batteries. But, looks like you have a plan. Awesome what your doing bro, your good people.