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[wildcat]

Hi all.

I'm a newbie to the hobby,I'm looking to get something for my 15 year old son for is birthday.
Would like something ready to run out the box and something with spares are available for it.
Would prefer brushless as I did have some a few years ago.
Maybe something quite nippy.
Got a budget of about £200 .

What would you recommend for a starter car/buggy in that price range.

 

[LowCountryCrawl]

Welcome, Are you looking for speed or crawling or bashing?

 

[wildcat]

Welcome, Are you looking for speed or crawling or bashing?

Probably be bashing

 

[Doom!]

I always recommend the Arrma Gorgon in that price range. Fun truck.

 

[332_RC]

Welcome to RCT! I second the Gorgon! Under 200USD & it will bash. Mines been super fun!

 

[wildcat]

Thanks guys will have a look at this once I'm home later today

 

[WickedFog]

I know you said you want a RTR, but the Traxxas Slash kit is right around your price range, and is an easy peasy kit to assemble. No soldering involved. And lots and lots of upgrades out there for it.

The reason I suggest this is, he's going to have to work on any RC he gets. And building one makes maintenece a breeze, because after you build it, you know everything about it.

 

[wildcat]

I know you said you want a RTR, but the Traxxas Slash kit is right around your price range, and is an easy peasy kit to assemble. No soldering involved. And lots and lots of upgrades out there for it.

The reason I suggest this is, he's going to have to work on any RC he gets. And building one makes maintenece a breeze, because after you build it, you know everything about it.

Thanks do you have a link for this or can you not post links

 

[9x19]

Welcome to RCT

 

[CertifiedMike]

Welcome to RCTALK.COM!!!
I also own a Gorgon. I love it! I run a 2s lipo battery, otherwise completely stock.
I love it!!!

 

[WickedFog]

Thanks do you have a link for this or can you not post links

Sure
https://m.traxxas.com/products/models/electric/slash-assembly-kit

 

[PaPa K]

Welcome to the rc party.

 

[wildcat]

Sure
https://m.traxxas.com/products/models/electric/slash-assembly-kit

Thanks wiked how much are these carnt seem to see a price.

Thanks Andy

 

[WickedFog]

Thanks wiked how much are these carnt seem to see a price.

Thanks Andy

Well, I just remembered Traxxas stuff was recently banned over there for having asbestos in the slipper pads.

Over here the kit is $269 USD.

 

[wildcat]

Ahh ok thanks

 

[332_RC]

Gorgon all the way

Arrma Gorgon - Tractor Tires - Brushless - Sway Bar

My Arrma Gorgon - Tractor Tires - Brushless conversion. I cut the stock body into a truck body. It's been vinyl wrapped. The rollbars are Infraction 3s type. The center hoop from side to side is Delrin tubing. I heated & bent it with a small tubing bender. The cab bulkhead is made from 1/16" ABS...

• 332_RC
• Jul 1, 2024
• Reaction score: 14
• Comments: 2
• Category: Member RC Garage

 

[wildcat]

Gorgon all the way

Arrma Gorgon - Tractor Tires - Brushless - Sway Bar

My Arrma Gorgon - Tractor Tires - Brushless conversion. I cut the stock body into a truck body. It's been vinyl wrapped. The rollbars are Infraction 3s type. The center hoop from side to side is Delrin tubing. I heated & bent it with a small tubing bender. The cab bulkhead is made from 1/16" ABS...

• 332_RC
• Jul 1, 2024
• Reaction score: 14
• Comments: 2
• Category: Member RC Garage

Looks great how much did that set up cost

 

[332_RC]

Looks great how much did that set up cost

I'm not sure. Wasn't so much. Generic motor wasn't very much. ESC from a kit breaker. Tires I already had from another rig, can't remember. Radio & RX were $35 from a kit breaker. Out of the box, the Gorgon is fine. It's fun!

 

[toona]

Hi all.

I'm a newbie to the hobby,I'm looking to get something for my 15 year old son for is birthday.
Would like something ready to run out the box and something with spares are available for it.
Would prefer brushless as I did have some a few years ago.
Maybe something quite nippy.
Got a budget of about £200 .

What would you recommend for a starter car/buggy in that price range.

Try the maverick from hpi, not to expensive but you will need a battery and charger, start with 2s and add he learns he can upgrade to the 3s, but honestly so far 2s is plenty.

 

[BudUMfan]

Brushless Typhon Grom goes 50 and takes a beating. I forgot how much I paid. But welcome! I do like the Gorgon.