rcairncross46 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I'm looking to buy my brother a buggy kit as a Christmas present. could anyone recommend a complete kit for around £300/$450? From what I've seen all kits require you to buy the motor, servo and radio kit separately. I know that he would like a brushless motor and lithium batteries but that is the extent of my knowledge. A decent chassis is the priority so he has something he can use as he progresses with the hobby. Thanks in advance, Robbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 welcome dude....so u mean one he can build him self??...or open box... charge lipo...go bash it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcairncross46 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thanks! Definitely one he can build. Most importantly one where he can paint the body as he's doing and apprenticeship in panel beating/spraying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) hhmm.....I would say a Tamiya as u get to build a quality kit..and detail/paint the body.....do u know what style he`d like?? buggy...truck...stadium truck.....truggy......we can narrow it down then...hopefully....has he got any other rc`s??? Edited November 30, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcairncross46 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 I've looked at some of their kits but I'm after something that is more geared towards performance. In your opinion, would a Tamiya kit be something he could keep if he became involved in a local club? this is the one I keep going back to http://www.modelsport.co.uk/team-losi-racing-1-10-22-2.0-2wd-buggy-race-kit/rc-car-products/378845 I'm unsure of motors etc, that will be compatible He has a drift car he is always tinkering with. As kids we both had, and loved, nitro buggy's. again, thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 a losi would b a good choice.......as for combos I`m sure sum of the 1/10th peeps will recommend sum decent set ups for it.....I`m more a 1/8th basher tbh mate......as for a sevo and tx/rx..these r good for the money http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111826623594?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT tx/rx http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151375285061?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamnicolas Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Hello , i am new here too but i just finished building my Tamiya TT02B Dual Ridge! Is really good but it comes with a brushed motor although you can upgrade it! Link 1: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-dual-ridge-buggy-tt-02b-/rc-car-products/387344 Link 2 and cheaper, also you can select do add different esc, radio, battery, charger: http://www.goldstarstockists.net/live/catalog/tamiya-58596-dual-ridge-buggy-tt-02b-new-chassis-rc-car-custom-without-esc-radio-controlled-kit-p-56461.html Edited December 2, 2015 by iamnicolas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Have a look at PBM models on ebay. Currently have RB One R 1/8 Electric kits for silly silly money (thanks to RB going under / selling up or something). You'll have a huge amount of cash spare to get a combo (motor and esc) to power it, as well as a servo and radio gear. You could talk to pbm directly if you wanted a deal for everything from one place (as they don't pay ebay fees). http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SALE-RB-E-One-R-1-8th-Scale-Electric-RC-4wd-Buggy-Pro-Kit-RB-0230005-/331715438662?hash=item4d3bc7e846 They may recommend the RB electrics from the RTR to go in - there TORO rebrands and a few people have found the Toro ESC to be not that clever, though there very good value thanks to the situation with RB. Very much a performance buggy, if your wanting beaucoup speed from it on 4S then look for a motor 2200kv plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 that's a bargain!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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