jb51jal Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hi All, Well I've talked the Mrs into getting me an R/C for Christmas! (I know its early but she likes to plan ahead!). Anyway want a kit to build really it's been a while since I've built a kit! The buggy will be used for bashing about but might want to go racing with it in the future. Been looking around and there doesn't seem to be many models about. Like the Team C Lupuz but many company's have stopped selling it. Is this the quite period before Christmas and company's start releasing new models soon? Want to go 2wd, budget is around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Hyper h2 pro, modelsport are selling them at Edited August 27, 2014 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb51jal Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Track will probably be astro and hopefully some in door carpet. Get the feeling I'm opening up alot of if, but's and maybe here. Been looking at the Durango DEX210 I know I wanted a kit but with a 13.5 Brushless installed it looks a good deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) The 210 is excellent value, and if you plan on racing it 'practically' a kit. For racing you'll want it to be mid motor, but the RTR is built as a rear motor. That means you'll need to strip down and rebuild the back end before use, making it a 'kit' of sorts. Almost all the parts needed are included - it just needs the 4 gear idler gears and bearings. Total cost about Edited August 28, 2014 by Si Coe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) You might want a faster motor 10.5 down and you will most likely change your electric system later on down the line for something a little faster. The 210 is a great deal but I would look second hand, there are some great bargains to be had on oople for atr and rolling chassis. I've seen people sell upgraded 210 for Edited August 28, 2014 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Good point. The 210 donor car for my hybrid (a basic 210 non-rtr version fitted with small bore shocks off a 410R) cost me just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The stock ESC is also only rated at 45a I think so a 10.5 might be a little fast for it and I'm sure the stock servo isn't great. What's you budget for the electric system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Stock servo is ok, waterproof too. Esc works down to 9.5t but doesn't run boost so will still be a bit slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Stock servo is ok, waterproof too. Esc works down to 9.5t but doesn't run boost so will still be a bit slow. I had the same ESC was ran hot with a 10.5, that might be down to my driving style or the ESC I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyneil Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's quite because new models are coming out team c are bringing out the tc02c evo modelsport still sell the tc02c which is a good car but I'd say the Durango is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb51jal Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Going Second hand seems a good idea. I'll have to look into it, the DEX210 has my interest now it doesn't have many negative reviews. As for the electronics budget, I have a transmitter, servo, lipos etc....I also have a 60amp 9t brushless system I could use. What moderate priced brushless system would you guys advise as a start up? I don't want to spend hundreds before I've started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 An ESC can start at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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