First buy from Canada

[mgr1397]

I'm looking to buy my first nitro car (my other thread was created but the next day my actual car broke down so I had no money LOL)...

So now i'm looking to buy something off http://www.greathobbies.com/ because it is local to me.

Looking to spend about 250-300$ on one... but I need to include everything I need to get started.

I'm preferably going to only drive it on my street, i don't care about noise

I want something that will last me a while (in terms of it being reliable and upgrade the kit later on)

thanks

 

[Phins Fan]

http://www.greathobbies.com/productinfo/?prod_id=HPI106571
From the first page of the site this would be a good starting point. Be warned that you would need some batteries, charger, and other minor things to get started. If you could allot yourself $400 you could get started easily

 

[mgr1397]

Hm... any other opinions?

 

[MudSlinger33]

The traxxas jato sounds like it would suite your needs.http://www.greathobbies.com/productinfo/?prod_id=TRX5507

 

[hamz9561]

I would NOT recommend a Jato as a first nitro RC. A Traxxas Nitro Sport or Nitro Rustler would be a better option than the Jato. The Jato is too fragile for the speed it can attain IMO.

 

[mgr1397]

So something like this:
http://www.greathobbies.com/productinfo/?prod_id=TRX4510

 

[maddmaxx65]

++1 on the nitro sport or the rustler the rustler has better steering both tough as nails,parts are dirt cheap,and easy to upgrade

 

[theant]

+1 on the rusty for sure.

 

[SchrodeMode]

+1 on the Rustler, mine is my go to basher.

 

[mgr1397]

Okay cool I'll pick one up off either eBay or great hobby. Thanks guys

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[MudSlinger33]

I would NOT recommend a Jato as a first nitro RC. A Traxxas Nitro Sport or Nitro Rustler would be a better option than the Jato. The Jato is too fragile for the speed it can attain IMO.

This is true, I forgot that the jato can reach 60 mph. :whhooo:

 

[mgr1397]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Traxxas...l_Vehicles&hash=item5ae60f0a4f#ht_1633wt_1177


Shall i close the deal on this?

 

[hamz9561]

That's a decent price, but you can get the same set-up with a 2.4 GHz radio for $20 more from A-Main (http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_44_1157/products_id/14101/n/Traxxas-Nitro-Rustler-RTR-Stadium-Truck-w-Easy-Start-Battery-Charger-Fuel-Bottle).

The difference between the AM and 2.4 GHz radios is that the 2.4 GHz are relatively glitch-free and are for the most part immune from outside interference.