First Nitro to get.

[mpr555]

Hi and thank you for having the time to comment.

 

I am new, haven't even bought a rc nitro yet.  But I have been reading, researching, and scouring the web for what should be a good first purchase.

 

I know my way around an engine and have a general tinker and fix nature.

 

What i would like to get is a fairly cheap Rc Nitro as i will provably stack and break it while getting used to the controls.  But I would like one that I can upgrade a lot with better parts.  Thats what I like to get into.

 

I have been looking at HPI Bullet ST 3.0

 

Would like a 4WD system, and something I can upgrade most of the parts to better parts.

 

I see that Integy.com has a lot of parts for this RC, have anyone had much dealing with these parts.

 

If i am going down the wrong route as a newcomer, would love to hear suggestions. 

 

again many thanks

 

max

[PastyPowered]

Can't comment on the bullet but I've got a hpi trophy truggy which is pretty darn good

[Rikardo Dust]

where you gonna be running? just bashing or racing too? also a budget would be helpful so we know where to start

 

also have you thought about other things you would need ie tools, glowstarter, fuel, battery's?

[carl edwards]

hyper 7 tq2 gets my vote

[mpr555]

Hi thanks for the quick replies

 

budget is around the

[sean-vrs]

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobao-hyper-7-tq2-rtr-.21-3-port-edition/rc-car-products/367610

Well within budget.....lots of fans on this forum, so lots of help and parts are cheap as chips

[Honeybadger]

Ive got a Bullet ST 3.0 and its pretty good, does need alu hubs and carriers to make it stronger. I do think the Hyper 7 is better tho.

[carl edwards]

i have three hypers mate plenty off cheap parts about as well

[mini-z-awd]

i would till next year before buying a nitro car as the weather is going to get worse and if its not waterproofed it will be sitting in your house alot.

 

if you do get one i would go hyper 7 with the .21 engine 

Edited November 20, 2013 by mini-z-awd

[jordanp]

firestorm 10t

[bashman]

Hyper 7 +++++

I bought a used one and with the money i saved, i was able to upgrade and get loads of spares.

Also, parts are everywhere and cheap.

[mpr555]

Thanks for the information guys!  Really helpful.

 

Seems the Hyper 7 is a good option to go for.  Can you fully upgrade these with new suspension, shocks, drive trains etc.  Where would be a good place to go for these.

 

The model I will go for is the one where i can change most of the stock parts for better parts.  Is the hyper 7 still the one to go for!

 

many thanks

 

Max

[Mexx]

Deffo Hyper 7. As already said get the .21 engine, you won't go wrong, plenty of hop ups to keep you tinkering   

[Randum]

Hyper 7 tq2 gets my vote aswell. They don't need much upgrades to be fair. But if you want to upgrade then why not.

I basically run mine stock apart from hyper st pro shock towers and savox 1258 servos. Although I hardly get chance to use it I can't see any point in upgrading much else as yet. Sorting the diff oils out makes a big difference to the handling. I was using a jammin jp4 pipe but have gone back to stock as the stock I can extend stinger better for when I drop a shortcourse shell on after Xmas. I sure it runs smoother, faster and cooler with stock pipe. Now I own a savage which I would not rate anywhere near as durable as hyper, although my cheapest basher. Would have the hardest time letting go of if I needed cash quick.

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