Best RTR...Money not an issue.

[TeamPlayers]

Dare to be different.....OFNA is the Honda of R/C, and if his LHS can't get simple Crono parts then they need some help. If they want his money then they will get the parts if he needs them. Besides he wont brake much on the Crono. And if he is going to actually race it might be smart to pick up a few spare parts anyway. I dont know any racers that dont have spare parts of their own car.

 

[jon2]

Well if you can get you r partsat the LHS then that would be the way to grdering online can be a hassle sometimes. I often look at my LHS to special order them as they can get my parts within a day. I can get my MBX5 running ( if I get to run and break it ) or my PCR PRO up and running.

For the longest time I was against running Nitro and was an AVID Electric guy. Then I got tired of the batteries going south so quick. I tried the nitro and was hooked. I got a RTR but knew I was missing something. I have built most of my cars except the RTR ones. I will tell you that you learn so much from building. I myself would get your Bro hokked in the nitro hobby first and see if it is his cup of tea. Then let him try the Pro kits. When I had the RTR types I wanted to get fast and quick. But then I noticed I wanted to get my ride strong first. SO as you could already tell I upgraded upgraded and UPGRADED. I am now into nitro ONLY. They just last longer in run times.

IF you are to be the one to build it then I would get the kits but who would learn...just you.

 

[UltegraSTI]

best ready to run car is the 1 you built yourself, thus u've begun 2 know it inside and out. build w/the parts and accessories that you wanted and setup how you please. no issues or manufacturing or lackluster cheap parts. have at it, buy a kit. u'll enjoy it much more. there's somethin 2 b said 4 the enjoyment of time spent on the table constructin your source of fun.

-Ult

 

[psunitro]

VERY few places here in the US carry Crono bits. Guess thats why they were not brought up. Even e-bay will only come up with a few places stateside.

 

[TeamPlayers]

Call Eric at GB Direct or Kyle at N-ternational Nitro. Both sell and deal with Crono.
http://www.nternationalnitro.com/pages/1/index.htm
http://home.earthlink.net/~gbdirect/id9.html
If anyone decides to call them tell them Ronnie sent you.

 

[bigfreak]

rob968323, you asked about taking everything apart and loctiting everything. You want to do that if you get a RTR. I donno how it was 15 years ago, but loctite gets me into trouble (dremeling screws sucks). I just double check my screws when I'm doing maintence for the week.

Anyway, the only advice I can add to what these guys have said is this. Go to your Hobby Shop and see what they stock. If you wanna go RTR and they stock all the OFNA hopups, go with OFNA (seem to be pretty good). Mugen parts are cheaper than Kyosho parts, but sometimes if you just NEED a part, it's sometimes just better to go with what you can get easily (Kyosho in a lot of cases).

I personally recommend a kit built (prospec or kanai), but whatever your buget allows.

 

[rob968323]

Just a quick question...

Does anyone know if there's a person or company that builds kits? I'd really like to buy a Prospec but I just don't have the time right now to build it. I figure that this could be a better alternative than buying an RTR.


Thanks,

Rob

 

[vbgagnon]

I'll build it for you. Just sent it to me and I'll hook you up!

 

[CorradoPsi]

ill toss my offer in there with VB. most shops will build for you, but charge rather large fee's. ill do it for free, you just pay shipping both ways, and I'm sure VB wouldnt charge much if anything either. although, half the fun in this hobby its building the car yourself. you really will learn the most from doing it yourself. expect a commitment of about 8-14 hours depending on your mechanical abilities.

 

[rob968323]

Thanks guys...

It's really that easy to build these things? I need to build two though. I've pretty much decided on the Prospec. Can you help me out by suggesting...

1. Radio
2. Engine - Leaning towards RB.
3. Receiver
4. Servos
5. Pipe

Umm...please let me know if I've left anything else out that I'll need.

Thanks,

Rob

 

[vbgagnon]

Radio Airtronics MX-3 or M-8 depends on what you want to spend
Engine RB WS72
Reciever You'll get one with your radio
Servo's this also depends on what you want to spend. I use high end airtronics strong fast and reliable
pipe - jp-1 or jp-2

I sent you a pm and yes it would be free!

 

[CorradoPsi]

again ill agree with VB on every point except the engine. only because your new at this. the RB is clutch and pipe sensitive. i think a better choice would be a novarossi P5. it responds well to just about any pipe you throw at it, and has enough torque to use any std clutch you want.

i also like futaba radios. you might want to head down to your LHS and just hold different brand radios to see what feels best in your hand. most FM radios are pretty good these days so pick something you like the feel of and ease to program.

let us know your budget for the rest of your stuff and it will be easier to help with.
high end servos are usually 100 each you will need 4 for 2 cars. radios are between 100-350ish, motors are 120 for cheap 300 for very nice race motor and 450+ for the insane stuff only a pro should drive. dont forget you will also want to get a starter box or 2 and other stuff like spare parts, glow drivers, receiver packs, fuel and bottles, tools, box to keep it all in.

 

[vbgagnon]

I agree with the p-5, the only reason I said the ws72 is because he said he was leaning torwards rb.

 

[UltegraSTI]

mx3 radio sys. if u wanna spend more, then get the mx3s which is synthesized so no channel issues anymore.

add ur normal field gear that u'll need. tools, spares, chargers, ni-starts, plugs, filters, starter box (trust me u wont go back 2 somethin else as ur primary start option). etc etc

good luck

-Ult

 

[bigfreak]

1. Radio
2. Engine - Leaning towards RB.
3. Receiver
4. Servos
5. Pipe

1) radio, I'd go with an M8 or the lower mx3 or whatever it's called
2) if you go with the RB, make sure to get the correct pipe and clutch setup (I have a P5 though. I like it but it requires a gentle hand on the needles -- baby steps)
3) whatever comes with the airtronics radio
4) Airtronics 358 for steering and Airtronics 357 for brake (I donno the real long model numbers only what they are commonly called)
EDIT: 5) pipe choice goes hand in hand with engine choice. The performance of the RB WS7 is drastically effected by the pipe. I run an 086 style pipe on my P5 (it's the OFNA clone one piece pipe)

It sounds like you've been out of the loop for a long time and maybe haven't played much with Nitro. Find a friend or something to teach you how to adjust the needles on your carb. This is on the of the most frustrating things for new folks to learn and teaching the basics requires being able to hear and see the RC in action. (you just can't get that kind of help online) Maybe find a LHS or scope out the tracks around you.

good luck with the purchase and with the hobby.

 

[UltegraSTI]

buy the nitro engine tuning guide book and/or dvd

-Ult

 

[rob968323]

Thanks for all the help.

Holy chit...now were starting to talk about some serious bucks.

 

[bigfreak]

Indeed. I'd say like $1,500 per buggy depending on what kind of prices your LHS gives ya. I think we all took "Money not an issue" seriously