New to RC and had my first crash!

[mermalion]

Hello everyone! I am new to the RC world and crashed my 1/8 buggy today.

The buggy I am running is a RD Logics SHO 1/8 with a Dynamite Mach 2 .28 Big Red engine. The car was used when I got it and had a blown engine so I replaced it with this .28. I did the break-in procedure and then began fine tuning the engine. I got it running pretty damn good and was doing a full speed test. I got it up to full speed and lost connection with it. It crashed into someones car tire and broke the front shock tower, upper control arm?, and bent the front left shock. Can anyone recommend replacements for these? Know of some reputable online shops where I can purchase these? Thanks a million!

 

[HPI-Killer]

I remember my first beer








Just joshin you bro welcome to RCNT. We all feel your pain here ha, I get my parts from:
Horizonhobbies.com
Amainhobbies.com
RPPhobby.com
Towerhobbies.com

Others will chime in soon, welcome to RCNT

 

[tmaxxman58]

also try lookin on ebay or rcplanet.com

 

[mermalion]

I've been looking at replacement parts for this. It seems difficult to find a replacement shock tower that isn't expensive. the front shock towers for the mini inferno st look like they'll fit but I can't be sure. I did find the upper arms and shocks easily enough. Thanks for the help so far guys!

 

[Phins Fan]

Remember its a MINI inferno. No wa thats gonna fit on an 1/8 scale buggy. Most minis are 1/16ish scale. Technically 2x the size. The pic may look the same but I can assure you its a "smidge" smaller than what you need

 

[mermalion]

That's what I figured. You think this would fit? http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...R-Arena-Silver-Carbon-Fiber-Front-Shock-Tower