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Hey guys. i already posted in the nitro section of what i was bidding on and thanks for all the help to the 2 guys that helped me out.

Ok,
I would like a off-road vehicle(buggy or truck) but here is the thing that will bite you,
i want a nitro powered vehicle thats under 85 shipped.
so saying that i bet there is not going to be anyone that will sell me theirs. I'm considering electric right now because of my financial issues but i FIRMLY want nitro EXTREMELY bad.
I need a controller for it since i have no idea what you guys say about buying all these diffrent controllers..it drives me nuts...but i can buy a glow plug and nitro fuel so i just need a car that should be able to run with a controller when i get it and i can take it out to my back yard...

now about off-brand,
If you want to sell me your off-brand make sure it has plenty of CHEAP parts available. I really don't want to upgrade just yet because i want to get a feel for it and how it all works then maybe a little rigging but for electric, i know almost all there is so i really don't need to know many sites for those since i make alot of my own stuff for my Xmod RC car and other vehicles.

so summary,
Decently fast, Nitro, Off Road(buggy-truck), And under or exactly at $85 SHIPPED...so hopefully their is a kind soul that will be able to get me the car of my dreams..

-RabidZoomer
 
The cheaper you go in the beginning, The more it cost's you in the end.
 
in the end ill have a job so it doesn't matter...I'm planning to get a new car once i get a job but i need something to fill me with joy until that happens.
 
Unfortunately, unless someone decides to "give away" a perfectly working Nitro R/C for $85, your going to end up with a major headache on your hands... Get a job, save your $$, and buy a nice kit for yourself... There's nothing cheap about this hobby... Fuel is roughly $25 a gallon and glowplugs cost as much as 1:1 sparkplugs...
Good luck, but I think it will only bring you frustration...
 
Yeah, Imbroken's right (did I just say that?). $85 is really too small of a bankroll to get into nitro with. It would be awesome and maybe someone does have something they're willing to help you out with. But it is an expensive hobby. No matter what you do. It's good that you'll be working at the end of the summer and can save towards it. I think you'll be stoked when you get to buy your first big-league nitro ride. But it does take some $$ to support that so be prepared.
 
Advice well given above.
Even if you are to find a perfectly working unit that need no repairs for that price you will double it just in support equipment. 12 AAA Batteries, a glow stick, fuel, fuel bottle, and glow plug will cost 60.00 or more.

Best to hang till you can afford it otherwise you are cheating yourself.
 
so far pending on the roller buggy. Only i want to see if my broter might be able to loan me some cash to see if i can get a done deal
 
both...but right now i think I'm going to get one off the forum. I haven't gone to the store yet becaue my brother is still working on his car so ill have to wait since it is kinda far.

But right now I'm bargaining on getting a buggy so hopefully this works out and i hope my brother can loan some money to me ;)
 
hb1111 said:
get a girlfriend!!!

Sheesh, your busting his balls about rc being an expensive hobby then suggest he get a g/f?!?!?! I have never found a MORE expensive hobby on the planet than girls. lol
 
Nubster said:
Sheesh, your busting his balls about rc being an expensive hobby then suggest he get a g/f?!?!?! I have never found a MORE expensive hobby on the planet than girls. lol



I spend more in r/c than i do on my girl,and NO she isn't a blow up doll.
 
Monkey Wrench said:
Sorry man, but this begs the question, whose the bigger idiot in this relationship? :hehe:


lol it's obviouslly not me,since I've got new r/c's:banana:
 
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