Getting back into RC!!

[TacRacing]

Long time no post!

Guys (and Gals),

I am looking at getting back into RC.
I want to start small though, and keep it simple.
A couple of years ago, I sold all of my RC trucks.

What i was thinking.. was something small that I could run on-road and off-road.

I really like on and off road.. and to have one vehicle that can do both would be fun.

A friend of mine is probably going to get the same thing I am getting so we can race them.

Any and all ideas are appreciated!!

I am posting this in electric because I think I am going to stay away from nitro. I love nitro, but electric will be a lot easier for me at this time. Also, I do not have easy access to nitro fuel. I wish I could afford the Baja, but small electric will have to do.

I am thinking 1/10th scale or smaller.
I do not want a wallet breaker, and I do want it to be sturdy/tough.

So far, I have been looking at the 1/16th scale E-revo and the SC trucks.
I don't know if 2wd is better (on the SC trucks) or 4wd. I just want it to be fun and do on/off road. I was thinking I would get some onroad tires for running in the street or parking lots, and save the dirt tires for the dirt.

Thanks,
Adrian

 

[truggy83]

You may want to look into a Traxxas Rustler

 

[TacRacing]

I looked at the rustler a little.
I used to own a XXX-NT. I like stadium trucks.

I have been mostly looking at the 1/10th scale Slash and the 1/16th scale E-revo.
Would the rustler be better than those two for on and off road?

 

[hamz9561]

No. The 1/16 eRevo (or mERV) is hands down one of the best mini trucks on the market. I gravitate towards mini and micro vehicles and the mERV is my favorite. The brushless or VXL version is insane fast on 2s LiPo (7.4v) and is just insane on 3 s LiPo (11.1v). I average about 15 minutes on a 1600mAH LiPo pack. The new radios that come on them are 2.4 GHz and relatively interference free. For $300 plus a good charger, you can't do much better.

I have run mine on and offroad and it never fails to put a silly grin on my face. I haven't broken anything on my truck yet and I do beat it like a red-headed step-child. The only upgrade that I recommend is the center diff to help keep all 4 wheels planted when I hammer the throttle on 3s packs.

 

[TacRacing]

Thank you both for the responses!!

On the E-Revo.. there are two versions?

 

[truggy83]

I looked at the rustler a little.
I used to own a XXX-NT. I like stadium trucks.

I have been mostly looking at the 1/10th scale Slash and the 1/16th scale E-revo.
Would the rustler be better than those two for on and off road?

I think the rustler would be better on road than the slash but I can't speak from experience. I know the slashes have a tendency to flip over from what I was told when turning. I mentioned the rustler because you said you didn't want to spend a lot. I know the nitro revo is pretty pricey so I would imagine the e revo is a good chunk of change as well.

 

[TacRacing]

I think the rustler would be better on road than the slash but I can't speak from experience. I know the slashes have a tendency to flip over from what I was told when turning. I mentioned the rustler because you said you didn't want to spend a lot. I know the nitro revo is pretty pricey so I would imagine the e revo is a good chunk of change as well.

I was thinking the 1/16th scale E-Revo.
They must be popular, because a lot of online stores are out of stock.

 

[truggy83]

I was thinking the 1/16th scale E-Revo.
They must be popular, because a lot of online stores are out of stock.

yea the e revo is one of the best selling r/cs by traxxas. They are supposed to be really good. You will love it if you get one.

 

[TacRacing]

yea the e revo is one of the best selling r/cs by traxxas. They are supposed to be really good. You will love it if you get one.

The full size E-Revo is way too expensive. Good Lord.

Is the 1/16th too small for grass?

 

[hamz9561]

As long as it isn't too long it's okay. And yes there are two versions. the brushed and the brushless or VXL version.

 

[Wolfgang10]

someone is selling a revo in the classifieds section

 

[TacRacing]

I will probably just go with a new one. If my friend gets one, we will probably order them at the same time and start even.

 

[MustangMan]

Check out the Traxxas Rally too. Same size as the MERV (1/16) and can handle dirt, gravel, and pavement (like a real rally car). You can use the slicks on the street and then get some knobby rally tires for off-road use.

I have the same chassis in their Mustang Boss 302 and Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta and they are super fun and fast (VXL versions)...

HTH...
Mark