New Car

[Ben Willis]

I've been reading all the stuff on here over the past couple of weeks, and I've learnt so much new stuff, you guys are great! Now I'm looking to get a new nitro car, second hand to strip down, tidy up and rebuild as summer project (I enjoy the build and set up more than the driving ) and from what I've seen the HPI Savage, Traxxas T-maxx and Traxxas Revo are really popular. A friend of mine has a savage, and it's brilliant! but I was just wondering if there was anything else out there I should consider. Preferably an off-roader I can get on eBay for around £100-£150 (roughly $170-$250). Any help would be great, Thanks

 

[hamz9561]

If 4wd isn't an absolute must, consider a stadium truck like a Traxxas Nitro Rustler or an Associated RC10t.

 

[chaos2767]

Take a look at the Slayer Pro! Its a handful of power for a SC truck and is based off the Revo chassis so there is a TON of upgrades and parts available. Also you can easily convert it to a revo with longer A arms and drive shafts so you actually have 2 trucks in 1!

 

[hulkmaxx]

If a MT is what your looking at the Monster GT is an awesome rig also. The aftermarket support is kinda weak but they perform awesome in stock form.

 

[Nitro Nerd]

A friend of mine has a savage, and it's brilliant!

Based on what you are looking to do, this is my recommendation due to its platform, owner support, and all the available options. And yes--as you alluded, building/wrenching is enjoyable and is very therapeutic. However, please be careful. All to often guys new to the hobby will inquire about what they need before they even have a problem. And I assure you there are plenty of folks happy to spend your money for you on what they think you need. My advice is to select a vehicle with a plethora of options and be reactive with your design. i.e. Run it/analyze/modify/run it/analyze/modify, etc. This as opposed with building a 'custom rig' where you just throw a bunch of crap on it up front hoping it all works out. I know it's hard not to upgrade...but be patient. The vehicle will let you know what it needs the more you run it. Spend your money on what it needs instead of what sounds cool based on what other people tell you. ;-) I hope this helps some.