G.A.A Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 This is not a request for a RC car donation. I have been volunteered to run something for my place of study's comic relief day, its a day when all sorts of money raising things get put on and the money raised is donated to comic relief. A teacher wants me to organise an event whereby students pay to have 5 laps around a track with an rc car timed and then the winner (one with the shortest time) gets a small prize. There is a small area in the courtyard which can be closed of and forms a natural "track" but the problem is I need an rc car to do it with. Ideally a bullet proof Tamia that would have a reasonably decent chance of lasting the day no matter what they crash it into. I do not own one and have not the money to afford one. Does anyone know where a car can be obtained/hired/otherwise gotten hold of. I can't think of a solution and I'm considering telling him it's a no go. Suggestions welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suthers Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 You could buy one and sell it afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger906 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 tt0-1s are bullet proof, and slow enough not to break anything, and can be bought on ebay for peanuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louder Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 You might be able to find someone who is willing to let you rent a car from them on here? Depends where you are in the country. If you maybe post if the surface is bumpy etc. If want nitro or electric (electric is your best bet) cover if you want an on or off road car. Let us know where you are and I would be surprised if people wouldnt lend them selves to it for possibly a small fee to cover costs or such. Just post and see what happens, it cant hurt. Maybe even say contact modelsport directly or something see if they will let you use a demo car or something, offer them a sponsorship position with a few banners of theirs etc. They might bite. I mean hell if they sponsor you, you might be able to ask for a discount to get a small prize such as a vouchers or depending on how much money your looking to put into (and if they would give you a discount) maybe like a micro Losi car or something but I think thats rather unlikely but cant hurt to ask. Contact the RC companies directly, ask them. Explain its for charity. They can sponsor the event and supply the car etc. Companies like HPI etc. Worth a shot isnt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creamsodauk Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 i dont think anyone will lend you a car for beginners to "race" Purely because the idea is they will be going as fast as possible and damage in inevitable. Now an idea would be scaletrix, i know not as cool but hay its probably alot easier to get hold of. far safer for the cars etc. Ok the cars will still fly off but generally breaking a car on scaletrix is pretty hard haha And you can race 2 at a time or more with a better kit, and it can be alot more controlled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Speak to The Hobby Company, they have sales reps who have demo cars and could loan a demostrator? Or even help run it. http://www.hobbyco.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmst74 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Buy a short course truck. They can stand up to immense abuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Buy a short course truck. They can stand up to immense abuse Original question was, "I need to borrow a car for a small area". How is buying a fairly big car even relevant to the topic? If you can't help, don't post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barker Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Ask your local hobby store if someone can come down for the day and they may let you have a go. But i dont understand why volunteer if you dont have a car? dont you have any mates with an RC car??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbrus2 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Why not ask model sport, if they would loan a Micro T/DT to use. they probably only cost them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeg398 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Why not ask model sport, if they would loan a Micro T/DT to use. they probably only cost them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.A Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Thanks for all your help and advice people, one way or the other I'll manage to get hold of one, seems it will be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henzy190 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 tt0-1s are bullet proof, and slow enough not to break anything, and can be bought on ebay for peanuts +1 I'd buy one and sell it on again, probs the best bet I reckon unless you can "rent" a car from someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RcBOY123 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 It's going to be hard to find someone to "borrow" a car from as it's people driving them as fast as possible. however if you do find a owner of a short course truck letting you borrow there truck thats just what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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