With an $800 budget , what would you get?

[KnowAir]

All of these for sure.

I'd add to that not to buy cheap gear/RCs period unless it's a known good budget product. For example, the Flysky GT3b is a known good budget radio, and there are many people on the forum here that will attest to that. If there wasn't, I wouldn't have ever bought one. I've owned 4 Flysky radios now, and they were all decent or better radios.

Agreed. I bought 2 GT3b's nearly 15 years ago, still using both to this day. Receivers are dirt cheap, nice HUD on the radio. Range is a downfall, but I don't run my stuff in big spaces so never really bothered me. What I find amazing is that the GT3b is still sold today, I don't know if there is another radio on the market that has stood the test of time as long. It's even still around the same price I paid back then!

 

[332_RC]

Haha , I knew this was coming. I guess it’s OCD. I like the thought of having the truck in a protective “garage” of sorts. A bin with a lid would be perfect.

My son asked me the s same thing

I figured you wanted to store it. After a few runs & tumbles & it's dirty, you might not mind just throwing it on the work bench for the night.

 

[KnowAir]

You guys would be better off spending a bit more and getting something that has a piston compressor instead of a diaphragm, but you're prolly looking at $140+. Either way though, make sure you get a moisture trap and quick connect fittings. If you have a moisture trap, you can use it for airbrushing also.

Also, Husky brand is cheap crap IMO. My first hobby compressor was a Husky brand, and I accidentally tipped it over on carpet and the handle busted right off.

The oil-less compressors are noisey as heck, hate them. I use compressed air to blow off my rigs. I'm at the opposite end though, got this big ol stand up 2 stage compresser that was gifted to me by a buddy like ten years ago. Issue is, it leaks down in about a day and I've been too lazy to figure out where it's loosing the air. So, each time I go to use it, takes like 10 minutes to fill up.. I also have an old Monkey Wards horizontal twin stage, bleed off valve is bad, so it'll just keep cycling every time it gets down to 90psi or so.. it's from the seventies, LOL. Gotta love the build quality of the old stuff though. I think the stand up compressor is a Wayne branded unit.

 

[PainKiller]

I figured you wanted to store it. After a few runs & tumbles & it's dirty, you might not mind just throwing it on the work bench for the night.

You’re probably right. I look forward to getting it dirty from jumps and dirt lots and zipping around. But the notion of blowing it off with compressed air and putting in plastic bin for the night is appealing to me.

Also . I picked up a couple skateboard ramps to use as jumps I’ll be ordering the trucks next week.

 

[RustyUs]

I'm at the point, in the hobby, where I am comfortable with my current toy selection. I don't need any more toys, but I'm always looking for the next one. The out of the ordinary brands of RC seem to always draw me in. I liked showing up to the track with something nobody else was running. I will admit to conforming, eventually, to the "cool" group of buggies, but that was then. An $800 RC toy budget would have me looking at HoBao, Team Corally, Serpent, HPI, PR Racing, etc., etc., etc... those weird out of the way brands that don't get the same amount of "airtime" as others.

A second 1/8 scale buggy to run while my other buggy is "in the shop" is what I'm currently focused on. A 1/8 scale buggy... final answer. That is what I would get with $800.

Get your feet/roots fully planted, and things will grow with proper care, and maintenance.

 

[332_RC]

The containers are especially a good idea for any transport to killer bash spot, too. I made a thing for the trunk of my car.

 

[PainKiller]

The containers are especially a good idea for any transport to killer bash spot, too. I made a thing for the trunk of my car.

I was thinking that as well. Just throw the bin in the back of the truck and head out. I’m gonna have to hit the local HD , Lowe’s or Target and bring my tape measure.

 

[KnowAir]

Fair enough. I’ll keep searching. I have my heart set on a plastic Rubbermaid-type bin for a Kraton or Sledge.

I do have some older rc's tucked away in storage totes, but my runners are on shelves in the garage.. and work benches..basically just scattered all over the garage, LOL.
I like these totes, just gotta find the size you need. I've bought them from HD ,Ocean State, ect. I like the fact that they're stackable, though that may or may not matter for you..
https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-27-...ypSdcnglry0neq1KqbgaAtluEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[PainKiller]

I do have some older rc's tucked away in storage totes, but my runners are on shelves in the garage.. and work benches..basically just scattered all over the garage, LOL.
I like these totes, just gotta find the size you need. I've bought them from HD ,Ocean State, ect. I like the fact that they're stackable, though that may or may not matter for you..
https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-27-...ypSdcnglry0neq1KqbgaAtluEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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That's exactly what I’ve been looking at. Just can’t find one with an interior bottom width of 19” or more.

 

[KnowAir]

I'm at the point, in the hobby, where I am comfortable with my current toy selection. I don't need any more toys, but I'm always looking for the next one. The out of the ordinary brands of RC seem to always draw me in. I liked showing up to the track with something nobody else was running. I will admit to conforming, eventually, to the "cool" group of buggies, but that was then. An $800 RC toy budget would have me looking at HoBao, Team Corally, Serpent, HPI, PR Racing, etc., etc., etc... those weird out of the way brands that don't get the same amount of "airtime" as others.

A second 1/8 scale buggy to run while my other buggy is "in the shop" is what I'm currently focused on. A 1/8 scale buggy... final answer. That is what I would get with $800.

Get your feet/roots fully planted, and things will grow with proper care, and maintenance.

1/8 is where it's at for me too.. easily the most versatile scale I find.
Just yesterday I had a great session on my backyard track, ERevo, Kronos xtr and the ET48. All running 4s, fast, faster, fastest.. the E Revo is a cool rig, but it'll never handle like the others, I've been throwing everything I can think of at it, much better than it started, but it's just a different animal. The ET is poetry, an amazing rig. I even blasted a tree, cringed, that hurt. Nope, drove away without a peep.. I also have a K6 exb, which is running Mojave arms, cvds, it's a blast, kinda like a TC Asuga, about the same dimensions. Takes a bit more concentration to drive vs truggy, likes to traction roll, but still more ground clearance and width compared to a 1/8 buggy.

That's exactly what I’ve been looking at. Just can’t find one with an interior bottom width of 19” or more.

Well, you could line it with an old towel or something, then put the rig in upside down maybe?

That's exactly what I’ve been looking at. Just can’t find one with an interior bottom width of 19” or more.

The 40 gallon size says it's 22".. but I would definitely bring a tape measure with.

 

[PainKiller]

1/8 is where it's at for me too.. easily the most versatile scale I find.
Just yesterday I had a great session on my backyard track, ERevo, Kronos xtr and the ET48. All running 4s, fast, faster, fastest.. the E Revo is a cool rig, but it'll never handle like the others, I've been throwing everything I can think of at it, much better than it started, but it's just a different animal. The ET is poetry, an amazing rig. I even blasted a tree, cringed, that hurt. Nope, drove away without a peep.. I also have a K6 exb, which is running Mojave arms, cvds, it's a blast, kinda like a TC Asuga, about the same dimensions. Takes a bit more concentration to drive vs truggy, likes to traction roll, but still more ground clearance and width compared to a 1/8 buggy.


Well, you could line it with an old towel or something, then put the rig in upside down maybe?


The 40 gallon size says it's 22".. but I would definitely bring a tape measure with.

Good idea. Or maybe I could use the lid as the base and put the bin itself upside down over the truck?

 

[332_RC]

I was thinking that as well. Just throw the bin in the back of the truck and head out. I’m gonna have to hit the local HD , Lowe’s or Target and bring my tape measure.

Eh- just use theirs They have em!

 

[Chubaka]

That's exactly what I’ve been looking at. Just can’t find one with an interior bottom width of 19” or more.

Take the wheels off and sit the car on the wheels?

 

[PainKiller]

1/8 is where it's at for me too.. easily the most versatile scale I find.
Just yesterday I had a great session on my backyard track, ERevo, Kronos xtr and the ET48. All running 4s, fast, faster, fastest.. the E Revo is a cool rig, but it'll never handle like the others, I've been throwing everything I can think of at it, much better than it started, but it's just a different animal. The ET is poetry, an amazing rig. I even blasted a tree, cringed, that hurt. Nope, drove away without a peep.. I also have a K6 exb, which is running Mojave arms, cvds, it's a blast, kinda like a TC Asuga, about the same dimensions. Takes a bit more concentration to drive vs truggy, likes to traction roll, but still more ground clearance and width compared to a 1/8 buggy.


Well, you could line it with an old towel or something, then put the rig in upside down maybe?


The 40 gallon size says it's 22".. but I would definitely bring a tape measure with.

22” on the outside. Inside is smaller. But I’ll double check.

22” on the outside. Inside is smaller. But I’ll double check.

Yeah , at the bottom of the pic , it says the width is 15.9” on the interior.

1/8 is where it's at for me too.. easily the most versatile scale I find.
Just yesterday I had a great session on my backyard track, ERevo, Kronos xtr and the ET48. All running 4s, fast, faster, fastest.. the E Revo is a cool rig, but it'll never handle like the others, I've been throwing everything I can think of at it, much better than it started, but it's just a different animal. The ET is poetry, an amazing rig. I even blasted a tree, cringed, that hurt. Nope, drove away without a peep.. I also have a K6 exb, which is running Mojave arms, cvds, it's a blast, kinda like a TC Asuga, about the same dimensions. Takes a bit more concentration to drive vs truggy, likes to traction roll, but still more ground clearance and width compared to a 1/8 buggy.


Well, you could line it with an old towel or something, then put the rig in upside down maybe?


The 40 gallon size says it's 22".. but I would definitely bring a tape measure with.

Yeah , at the bottom of the pic , it says 15.9” width on the interior.

 

[332_RC]

Also, I've found the best reader glasses I have from Lowes.

 

[PainKiller]

After watching some vids and reviews , the Maxx appears to be a popular and well-built truck. Looks good too,

I also saw that a mini version is on the way. But I’d prefer the full size.

 

[KnowAir]

After watching some vids and reviews , the Maxx appears to be a popular and well-built truck. Looks good too,

I also saw that a mini version is on the way. But I’d prefer the full size.

The Maxx is a solid basher, tough, plenty fast. I'd stay clear of the mini as an only rc. It will be very terrain limited I think due to it's size, too small for grass. Even the Rustler 4x4 is rather small for grass I think. The Maxx is more stunt oriented, handling is okay, definitely not sporty like a truggy. Have you looked at the Arrma 4s line? Not as tough as the Maxx 4s, but will run circles around it on anything resembling a course.

 

[PainKiller]

The Maxx is a solid basher, tough, plenty fast. I'd stay clear of the mini as an only rc. It will be very terrain limited I think due to it's size, too small for grass. Even the Rustler 4x4 is rather small for grass I think. The Maxx is more stunt oriented, handling is okay, definitely not sporty like a truggy. Have you looked at the Arrma 4s line? Not as tough as the Maxx 4s, but will run circles around it on anything resembling a course.

That’s sick

 

[KnowAir]

That’s sick

Dizzy yet?

 

[PainKiller]

Dizzy yet?

Haha , I puked a few times but it was so worth it Those jumps are crazy.