Is this a good car to buy?

[raptorbill]

I am looking to buy my first Nitro car and saw this one. Does anyone have any experience with this car? Is it a good car and engine? Is it hard to tune? Thanks for any help. Here is a link and a picture of the car.
http://www.nitrorcx.com/1scnipoexrcr1.html

 

[w bill]

Its made by exceed its a piece of sh_t. Look at HPI,associated,mugen,or traxxs get something decent.

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Spend a little more money you'll be happier in the end.

 

[raptorbill]

This is why I posted this question. To see if this is good or junk. Was also thinking of getting the Jato 3.3. Is that to advanced for me? Could you recomend a good, fast, nitro, off road car? Thanks.

 

[beason]

Jatos are fast, but that is about all they do well.

If you want a fun rig look into a revo, or a truggy. they can be drivin just about anywhere.

 

[w bill]

This is why I posted this question. To see if this is good or junk. Was also thinking of getting the Jato 3.3. Is that to advanced for me? Could you recomend a good, fast, nitro, off road car? Thanks.

If your not lookin to break the bank about the best value for you would be traxxs brand take a look see what they have there ready to run i think you'll be happy.The revo beason is talking about is by traxxs.

 

[raptorbill]

Is there a good truggy that is under $400? Also what do you all think of these two? Would they be a good first time car?

http://traxxas.com/products/models/nitro/4910tmaxxclassic

http://traxxas.com/products/models/nitro/4407nitrorustler

 

[w bill]

For something reasonable look at the traxxas nitro sport about $300

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Both of those are a good choice depends what you want bear in mind 4wd is easier to control.

 

[theant]

Is there a good truggy that is under $400? Also what do you all think of these two? Would they be a good first time car?

http://traxxas.com/products/models/nitro/4910tmaxxclassic

http://traxxas.com/products/models/nitro/4407nitrorustler

I own the Tmaxx classic, and it is a great machine!! To be honest with you though, if you are going to go with a monster truck, go with the newer Tmaxx, that way you will have an even bigger parts selection, and it will be a bit stronger than the classic. Or an HPI Savage.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZDB1**&P=ML

If you are looking at these 2, then why dont you look at a Revo?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXYH3**&P=ML

I know that you said under $400, but for the extra $$ its well worth it.

 

[Macguyver]

the revo is a great versatile truck ...good for racing and bashing ......my first hobby grade RC was a revo ...and i liked it so much that i decided to build myself a second one with all the parts a had

 

[raptorbill]

I own the Tmaxx classic, and it is a great machine!! To be honest with you though, if you are going to go with a monster truck, go with the newer Tmaxx, that way you will have an even bigger parts selection, and it will be a bit stronger than the classic. Or an HPI Savage.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZDB1**&P=ML

If you are looking at these 2, then why dont you look at a Revo?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXYH3**&P=ML

I know that you said under $400, but for the extra $$ its well worth it.

I will keep the Revo in mind. Also I have heard that Nitro cars need allot of tuning and stuff. Is that true?

 

[theant]

I will keep the Revo in mind. Also I have heard that Nitro cars need allot of tuning and stuff. Is that true?

When you are first learning, it can be a royal pain in the ass, but if you follow the break in and tuning procedure form the Traxxas site or the manual, you will gradually learn.

Once you get a good tune, you should only have to fine tune for weather, and wont be as much of a big deal.

If you go with electric, there is no tuning involved really, just dealing with esc's, batteries, electric motors etc....different kind of headache IMO, but generally speaking less of a hastle.

I like to tinker on mine and learn about the nitro trucks, so that is why I am into nitro, but you might not want to deal with that and just drive.

 

[w bill]

Once you get use to tuning nitro engines and propper set up it's as easy as putting fuel in the tank.

 

[bergoff]

Rustler or revo you will be fine. Do you have a lhs see what they have for parts that might make it easier to decide.

 

[Jeabajuice]

Team Associated GT2 or hpi firestorm are good beginner cars.