Markswebpages Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) Having ended up with five different rc vehicles I seem to have not achieved what I set out to when I started getting into RC stuff again. The intention was to have stuff I could just chuck in the car and go use. So I know I need something more robust as the Turnigy SCT broke first time out (and waiting two weeks for parts is a royal pain in the ass), the nitro stuff is OK I love the noise, but hate the setting up. Also brushless is quicker and easier. The problem I have is I'm on a limited budget so buying used and getting bits as and when I can kinda suits me and I do get some satisfaction from tinkering and fixing stuff. But I hate dragging stuff out only for it to not work or break. So is it really better to just buy new good quality rtr (I've been looking at HPI firestorm flux and savage sx flux) as they come with a warranty and should be quite robust. Just wondering what people's opinions are when trying to get something fun and reliable on a budget. Should I sell up and pool my funds for something new or has anyone got any good suggestions for something I might be able to pick up reasonably second had that won't break 10 minutes into it's first use. I like the look of the normal size savage but they are nitro stories of what people seem to spend on them put me off a bit. Edited April 18, 2014 by Markswebpages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 It might help if you tell use what your budget is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtsbasic Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 It's great to have one car that's low maintaince and rarely fails, in spite of whatever else you have going on, other project cars etc. For me, it's my E-Firestorm. A RTR flux would do you well. I brought a regular RTR off Ebay about 4 years ago and mostly all I've done is change electrics (day 1), tyres, and just setup changes for wherever I'm using. If I brought a flux model tomorrow, all I would add is a wide front bumper and wheelie bar. And don't forget your lipo/charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QRC Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 +1 for the Firestorm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 and another one for the fs, simple design, easy to work on and tough as old boots, http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/109667-the-e-firestorm-thread/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Has anyone tried the savage xs? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=40100&gclid=CKuUj5OE7L0CFefMtAod8mUArgThey look good fun and the one I've seen looked like it was built like a tank! Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 I have LiPo's and Charger, I could also keep the Turnigy stuff from the SCT I suppose if I could find a decent firestorm. What's the difference between the T10 and the E Flux other than the electrics? Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Look for a roller second and add your own stytem as it will work out much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Has anyone tried the savage xs? http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=40100&gclid=CKuUj5OE7L0CFefMtAod8mUArg They look good fun and the one I've seen looked like it was built like a tank! Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Errr did you try searching for 'savage xs'? Lots of threads on it http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/145213-everything-savage-xs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Nope LOL Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Look for a roller second and add your own stytem as it will work out much cheaper. Yeah maybe that's the way to go! Is it worth buying new to get a warranty though? As I've now realised even when you rebuild stuff it doesn't always work right. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 tinkering, rebuilding, maintenance is all part of the hobby and if done correctly should work the same as factory. Warranty covers manufacturing defects/failures etc you will still need to do maintenance, the xs is more complicated than the fs have a read through both threads i posted and search the forum and make a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeylcfc Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 If you want a short course truck style instead, then you could get the Blitz. It is identical to the Firestorm, except for a slightly longer chassis and a different body (obviously.) Just giving you some other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 tinkering, rebuilding, maintenance is all part of the hobby and if done correctly should work the same as factory. Warranty covers manufacturing defects/failures etc you will still need to do maintenance, the xs is more complicated than the fs have a read through both threads i posted and search the forum and make a decision. Yeah it's not so much the tinkering it's what you uncover when someone else has meddled with stuff. What seems to happen is a bargain quickly costs more than new with warranty. I know stuff will need maintaining and I will naturally break stuff, but having a warranty means if say a electronic component dies or a gearbox component surely as long as it's not been messed with it should be up to HPI to fix? I have seen a savage xs and can see it's all well packed in so probably a right sod to work on. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirusDviruS Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Yeah it's not so much the tinkering it's what you uncover when someone else has meddled with stuff. What seems to happen is a bargain quickly costs more than new with warranty. I know stuff will need maintaining and I will naturally break stuff, but having a warranty means if say a electronic component dies or a gearbox component surely as long as it's not been messed with it should be up to HPI to fix? I've never had a warranty on any RC I've owned, not a single component on any of them has ever died due to a manufacturing defect. I've either crashed it or it's worn out. You would have to be extremely unlucky for a second hand model to end up costing more than new with warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Yeah it's not so much the tinkering it's what you uncover when someone else has meddled with stuff. What seems to happen is a bargain quickly costs more than new with warranty. I know stuff will need maintaining and I will naturally break stuff, but having a warranty means if say a electronic component dies or a gearbox component surely as long as it's not been messed with it should be up to HPI to fix? I have seen a savage xs and can see it's all well packed in so probably a right sod to work on. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk get a second hand firestorm roller and put your own electrics in, they are so simple to work on. Edited April 19, 2014 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJuk Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I dunno i dont think another car/kit would solve the current problem. Look at the cars you have- i am pretty confident that if you sank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) I've never had a warranty on any RC I've owned, not a single component on any of them has ever died due to a manufacturing defect. I've either crashed it or it's worn out. You would have to be extremely unlucky for a second hand model to end up costing more than new with warranty.Funnily enough there was a guy in my local shop with a six month old savage and a knackered servo (not the gears either) which will be replaced under warranty. I think I've already spent almost as much the RS4 and the Wheely King would have cost new RTR Edited April 19, 2014 by Markswebpages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 I dunno i dont think another car/kit would solve the current problem. Look at the cars you have- i am pretty confident that if you sank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 The Turnigy SCT is really frustrating as it was brand new and the only way to get spares is from the states. The RS4 just has the worst engine, but again if I add another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudball Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 My turnigy sct parts arrived within 14 days from hobbyking. Most of the spares are a quid or two. Got a box full for about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 My turnigy sct parts arrived within 14 days from hobbyking. Most of the spares are a quid or two. Got a box full for about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudball Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Shock towers? Front and rear are in stock now and so is the rear alloy upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Shock towers? Front and rear are in stock now and so is the rear alloy upgrade.No stupidly I didn't think of that, I ordered alloy bits for either end of the suspension (got hubs but couldn't get the front carriers/uprights) and two lots of wishbones. Maybe if I keep it I'll order the alloy suspension uprights just in case. Mind you I was also thinking it was getting a bit much price wise as I didn't know if I would keep it. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk Edited April 19, 2014 by Markswebpages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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