Reliable Nitro Car For beginner with limited budget..

[selnekav]

Hi
My son want to buy this car and i am wondering if the engine and mechanical parts of this car are relaible

https://www.banggood.com/VRX-RH1029-...N&rmmds=search

Thanks

 

[Losi215]

Do no, I repeat, do not purchase this vehicle as your first nitro. While some people have “success” with these, they are generally terrible quality parts wise, but okay engine wise. Either way, it’s cars like these that leave a sour taste in peoples mouths about the nitro hobby. I understand the budget issue as I’m a poor middle class dude, but I would spend a little more and look into a kyosho inferno neo 3.0 nitro buggy for example. Cheapest 8th scale nitro buggy out there and while it’s not perfect, it’s leagues above the buggy your posted. There’s other options too but your looking at 400-500$ for RTR nitros, if not more.

 

[selnekav]

Thank you!

 

[Tunedfrog]

Welcome in @selnekav , I agree I would stay away from cheap rigs like this. The most important thing you should look for when buying a rig is "parts availability".
RCs break and unfortunately, they break often. Make sure there is available parts for whatever you choose.
We have all seen guys getting into RC and quickly lose interest because they can't find parts for their rig.

 

[selnekav]

Thank you ! i will check for $400-$500 entry level cars

 

[Greywolf74]

Look around NitroHouse.com. They have some affordable rigs that are much better than that one.

 

[Slick2500]

The cheapest nitro I would ever consider is the Hobao/Ofna Hyper 7, it's been around for a very long time so parts and upgrades can be found everywhere. https://www.absolutehobbyz.com/hobao-hyper-7-tq-rtr-w-h-2802turbo-engine-14kg-servos-2-4g-blue.html

 

[500 Mike]

The cheapest nitro I would ever consider is the Hobao/Ofna Hyper 7, it's been around for a very long time so parts and upgrades can be found everywhere. https://www.absolutehobbyz.com/hobao-hyper-7-tq-rtr-w-h-2802turbo-engine-14kg-servos-2-4g-blue.html

That looks like a nice buggy at a great price. It is tempting !!

 

[Chubaka]

https://www.bigsquidrc.com/kyosho-nitro-1-10-pure-ten-gp-v-one-r4s-ⅱ-kyosho-cup-edition/

Not sure if this is too racy or not.

54,900 yen or 523.91 USD

 

[Slick2500]

That looks like a nice buggy at a great price. It is tempting !!

Like I said it's super old so there are tons and tons of videos and forum posts across the web about it. I am pretty sure there are a couple threads around here someplace.