With an $800 budget , what would you get?

[PainKiller]

If you had $800 for an electric RC vehicle (any type) , what would you get?

I figured I’d start a new thread since this topic strays from the Traxxas thread.

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

Would be a good start to a tekno mt 410 2.0

 

[PainKiller]

Would be a good start to a tekno mt 410 2.0

What do those go for?

 

[WickedFog]

Kraton 6s if we didn't already have one. But since I have been wanting one for a long time now, a Traxxas UDR would be what I'd probably get.

 

[PainKiller]

Kraton 6s if we didn't already have one. But since I have been wanting one for a long time now, a Traxxas UDR would be what I'd probably get.

UDR? I need to Google that.

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

What do those go for?

Sky is the limit . Kit is $430 I believe then add your electronics, tires, body etc

 

[332_RC]

UDR = Unlimited Desert Racer. Losi, Arrma, Traxxas all make one.

The Losi UDR is pretty cool. Straight rear axle. Arrma is IFS front & rear. I'm not familiar with the Traxxas UDR. All are top notch desert trucks. Like a trophy truck.

 

[Littlemotor]

Used Tekno ET48 2.0 FOR SURE.

That’s what this was:

Before:

You know what they say; “One man’s trash….”… -and trash is CHEAP.

You could ABSOLUTELY do one used in decent shape for under 800bones ready to rock with the right guidance..

 

[PainKiller]

Used Tekno ET48 2.0 FOR SURE.

Yeah , used is always a possibility. Did someone say there is a section in here where you buy and sell RC stuff? I’d be a little hesitant to buy used trucks because I feel like most vehicles would have been beat up pretty good. But I know next to nothing about this stuff.

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

What type of area do you have to run them in?

And yeah there is a buy/sell section here

 

[PainKiller]

What type of area do you have to run them in?

Plenty of open fields with short grass and paved parking lots. No real dirt areas.

 

[Littlemotor]

Yeah , used is always a possibility. Did someone say there is a section in here where you buy and sell RC stuff? I’d be a little hesitant to buy used trucks because I feel like most vehicles would have been beat up pretty good. But I know next to nothing about this stuff.

See my ninja-edited post lol…

Yes, there’s a classifieds here as well. Likely light on 1/8 stuff though lol..
The owner of this forum also runs a Tekno forum fwiw.. And if you’re on Fakebook, there’s a reasonable buy, sell, trade group I used to moderate.. It’s reasonably well vetted to keep scammers and bs out as well.. I also know a couple guys that get used stuff in good shape on the regular. One of whom sold me the above truggy for a smokin’ deal.

 

[PainKiller]

Used Tekno ET48 2.0 FOR SURE.

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You know what they say; “One man’s trash….”… -and trash is CHEAP.

You could ABSOLUTELY do one used in decent shape for under 800bones ready to rock with the right guidance..

That looks insane Do you have it set up for racing?

 

[Greywolf74]

Kraton 6S - $550

https://www.amainhobbies.com/arrma-...ess-monster-truck-red-v5-ara8608v5t1/p1274551

 

[Littlemotor]

I can assist ya further should you need it, early this afternoon.. As usual-I’ve been burning the midnight oil on RC stuff, and am about to crash for a bit…

 

[Finesavageboy2]

Id get a drag slash and put a 6s Arrma motor and ESC in it...

 

[Littlemotor]

That looks insane Do you have it set up for racing?

Thanks sir!

The beauty of a 1/8 truggy is that you can do ANYTHING with it, and it is super easy to learn with, and they don’t get much more durable…

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

One other thought since you are doing this with your son, maybe split that 800 into two more instead of one because it never fails one or two will break and someone is left watching (and it’s gonna be you dad )

Two MT 10’s

 

[Littlemotor]

That looks insane Do you have it set up for racing?

If you have time for some reading material/decent learning session…

Easier than trying to dig through user threads for sure…

Tekno NT & ET48 2.0’s

https://www.rctalk.com/forum/threads/littlemotor’s-tekno-et-nt48-2-0-re-builds-thread-.142753/

Tekno ET48 2.0 (Mrs. Littlemotor’s truck)

https://www.rctalk.com/forum/threads/“ladies-first-”-mrs-littlemotor’s-tekno-et48-2-0-build.142767/

RC8B3.2 Nitro

https://www.rctalk.com/forum/threads/official-rc8b3-2-“unbuild”-thread.143194/

You don’t have to go as “all in” as I typically do, and will still have a plenty capable, absolutely reliable, and CRAZY durable truck for far less time, money, and wrenching… But it’s a good overview of what makes them tick..

They’re decent reads, but include a fair amount of useful tips/tricks/modifications etc., and why I do them.. And a TON of detailed photos throughout..

Good luck!

 

[WickedFog]

Id get a drag slash and put a 6s Arrma motor and ESC in it...

You'd be much better off putting an actual drag setup in it and running 2S. Not sure why you'd want to put a 6S in it. As far as drag cars go, you could build a much better drag kit with $800 than a Traxxas.

This drag Slash was built for far less than $800, and it a Tekin Eliminator and RX8 in it.