MerseyRed Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hi. It's that time of the year again that my son wants a nitro car for Christmas. He has had electric since last Christmas but now wants nitro. What would you recommend for a 10 yr old for around 150/170 ish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Hi. It's that time of the year again that my son wants a nitro car for Christmas. He has had electric since last Christmas but now wants nitro. What would you recommend for a 10 yr old for around 150/170 ish?when u say electric what model is it??? As u well know(or not) nitros can b a right pain in ass!!...plus he wont be able to run unless ur around......as with leccy ones its plug n play....but if its nitro then what style of rc do he like????and were will it b used mainly????my boy..hes 10 also has a savage 3.5 mt...and a rex x 3.5 buggy...both nitro...but he cant start em jus yet......so his brushless ones get more use as he uses them as n when he wants....if I'm a work or out .......unlike nitros where I have to b there. ..... Edited October 30, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hi. It's that time of the year again that my son wants a nitro car for Christmas. He has had electric since last Christmas but now wants nitro. What would you recommend for a 10 yr old for around 150/170 ish? hi mate you will struggle at that price point, for ease of use and parts i would reccomend the hpi trophy 3.5 or the hyper7 both are very good models but both are around the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashead Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Modelsport has got a pre owned firestorm for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtletom100 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Yea firestorm quite a good investment but as pointed out above nitro can be a pain in the bottom. I currently have a firestorm with ads of hop ups and struggling with the clutch atm. Will get there. :-) can buy firestorm new for 180-190 aswell but from new engine will need to be broke in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyRed Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 He has two at the min a hpi mini recon and a ripmax huskey but they are a bit small for playing with on the field. I know absolutely nothing about them, they just don't interest me so maybe nitro is a no go area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 And stay away from the cheap ones on ebay....yes there cheap but will b more trouble than it's worth. .....crap build quality and lack of spares.......its good u've asked on here....sum just buy first cheap thing they like the look of..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) How about a 1/10 1/8th scale brushed rc?? It would have a lot more versatility as were u could run it....longer grass..rougher ground ect......and he would probably enjoy it more as he'll use it more.......and if u choose wisely u could upgrade it to brushless when hes ready for the nx step. .... Edited October 30, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyRed Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 How about a 1/10 1/8th scale brushed rc?? It would have a lot more versatility as were u could run it....longer grass..rougher ground ect......and he would probably enjoy it more as he'll use it more.......and if u choose wisely u could upgrade it to brushless when hes ready for the nx step. .... Any recommendations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Any recommendationsbuggy? Monster truck? Short course truck??? Will help narrow it down..... possibly..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyRed Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have no idea what the difference is lol, something that goes quite fast on grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) I have no idea what the difference is lol, something that goes quite fast on grassokay. There's probably loads....u could look at ftx range..carnage...vantage. ...or the hip maverick range....can't remember the names now.....annsman an do a few brushed ones....ask ur boy to pick a few out and see which he likes/goes for the most. ...which style...otherwise we could b here all night. ..lol!!! Edited October 30, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyRed Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 How about this http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamco-rc-raid-4wd-1-10-brushless-buggy/rc-car-products/387179 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) How about this http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamco-rc-raid-4wd-1-10-brushless-buggy/rc-car-products/387179parts will b an issue. .....For what I've read on here ....unless model sport now carry them. ....but chk first.....The ftx or hpi mavericks...would b a better choice Edited October 30, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 This http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-carnage-1-10-4wd-brushed-truggy-2.4ghz-waterproof/rc-car-products/379228 Or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Or http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-vantage-1-10-4wd-brushed-buggy-2.4ghz-waterproof/rc-car-products/379131Or http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-viper-rtr-1-8th-scale-brushed-sandrail-buggy/rc-car-products/383096 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Bit dearer but awesome rc.... http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-e-firestorm-10t-rtr-2.4ghz/rc-car-products/380330 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Or http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-strada-mt-evo-rtr-monster-truck/rc-car-products/38122Or http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-strada-xb-evo-rtr-buggy/rc-car-products/38124http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-strada-sc-evo-rtr-short-course/rc-car-products/38127 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/team-c-1-10-ep-truggy-hyde-tr02t-2wd-rtr/rc-car-products/380890 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 So the choice is down to what type he would like...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyRed Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Legend. Thank you so much for taking the time. Will let him have a look in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Legend. Thank you so much for taking the time. Will let him have a look in the morning.no worries. ....jus remember monster trucks will go more places then a buggy as they got higher chassis/ground clearance ...but won't b as stable as a buggy....A truggy will b sum where inbetween.....there's loads more on ms jus go through all the electirc models n see what he picks Edited October 30, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtletom100 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) If money is not an issue savage flux is a quality off roader. I in middle of fixing up a savage 4.6 with xl kit and amazed what the clearance is on it goes up down kerbs like they not there. Flux is electric version. I own the carnage can buy a brushed for 110 new but not the quickest but will go off road nice and can get brushless for about 150 more speed but then with brushless you have to be aware of risks with lipo batteries but if looked after properly will be absolutely fine. Edited October 31, 2014 by turtletom100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim46 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 hi, the ftx range look ok, but from my experience they are not very good, I bought the ftx carnage for my son a couple of years back, it had something wrong with it every time I went out, poor radio range, stripped screws etc, waste of 100 pounds, if you can go with a good brand like hpi, there much better built and parts are plentiful, I know there more expensive to start with, but in the end the cheaper options end up costing you more in the long run, also if your running on grass look at getting a 4 wheel drive buggy or monster truck, they will cope much better on grass, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Legend. Thank you so much for taking the time. Will let him have a look in the morning.so have u decided on one yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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