New nitro truck

[jman214]

What do you guys think about this truck ? http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/dhk-maximus-gp-1-8th-rtr-nitro-4wd-truck.html
And this one to http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-...er-sabertooth-nitro-1-8-truggy-hobbyking.html Which one would you go with he so stuck on these

 

[cbaker65]

What do you guys think about this truck ? http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/dhk-maximus-gp-1-8th-rtr-nitro-4wd-truck.html
And this one to http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-...er-sabertooth-nitro-1-8-truggy-hobbyking.html Which one would you go with he so stuck on these

Not sure about the brand ,but idealy ,you want a brand were parts are available & posibily
good aftermarket or hop-up parts can be used because once you step into the rc world ,
I garrantee you will want & expect more out of it!

 

[Rolex]

Absolute truth as far as parts availability. If you have a hobby shop that carries nitro or any RC cars, see what they have in parts support. We always recommend going with a well known, well established brand since parts and upgrades are every where.
HPI, Traxxas, Losi, to name a few.
A few more bucks at the beginning will save a lot of bucks down the road.

 

[roger25186]

I agree with both cbaker65 & Rolex. If you can't get/find parts when(not if) you break something you will be frustrated with it & maybe give up on the hobby. We all here want you to have a good experience with the hobby.

 

[ninnon]

You will regret not spending the extra money on a well known brand with good customer service, spares availability and a large upgrade selection. Try looking at the brands Rolex listed.

 

[jman214]

What about this one http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDUUW&P=ML what is a good 1/8 scale

 

[cbaker65]

What about this one http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDUUW&P=ML what is a good 1/8 scale

Ofna is a great brand for a beginner & veteran racer,they been around for years an will continue being around.
Parts are always available.
Tower hobbies is also a great place to shop ,they offer coupon deals & a payment plan!...

 

[Rolex]

Yup, I agree. My mistake for not mentioning Losi.

 

[ninnon]

What about this one http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDUUW&P=ML what is a good 1/8 scale

That's much better quality and from a great brand too

 

[Kris407]

Although it does say discontinued under the stock status display. Not sure if that means the vehicle or if Tower just doesn't carry it any more. Either way I still think it's a good purchase from an established brand. Maybe look into the Hyper 7, unless you don't want a buggy.

 

[Rolex]

Kyosho might be another brand to consider.