themagicnumber Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Was going to get one of these for my seven year old..what's the general opinion on this please guys. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-carnage-1-10-4wd-brushless-truggy-rtr-waterproof/rc-car-products/40397 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Was going to get one of these for my seven year old..what's the general opinion on this please guys.http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-carnage-1-10-4wd-brushless-truggy-rtr-waterproof/rc-car-products/40397 Thankssum rate them...others don't. ..like myself...my boy had one...He killed the body in the 1st 15 mins...out in the street. .not even bashing.....the body posts snap if u look at them the wrong way...plastics r cheap....diffs r crap....yes parts r cheap. ..but it becomes a pain when ever single use sumin brakes when it shouldn't ....so we sold it and gota firestorm flux....so much better in every way. ...plus he's never broke it....not even a single body post arm ect......and it's for sell btw if ur Intrested.... .he's moved up to 1/8th rc's now....His fs flux on a 2s lipo Boys firestorm flux@local bmx track....: https://youtu.be/lODQcLv5ODA Edited April 29, 2015 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themagicnumber Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the opinion. Not too interested in the flux as it's 2wd. I'll keep looking around as only have ~ Edited April 29, 2015 by themagicnumber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the opinion. Not too interested in the flux as it's 2wd. I'll keep looking around as only have ~ Edited April 29, 2015 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themagicnumber Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 I like the Wheely King...can't find the brushless version though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) I like the Wheely King...can't find the brushless version though.no its brushed but will run a 2s lipo with an alarm Edited April 29, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Stampede 4x4 brushed is about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themagicnumber Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Stampede 4x4 brushed is about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I've never had any problems getting traxxas parts in the uk for my slash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobao-hyper-7-tq2-rtr-mach-.28-edition/rc-car-products/367611 Sell the nitro parts off it and convert to electric short course - a little work and a few extra pounds above your 200 budget - gets a rock solid basher that will save you money down the road ... weird they dont sell a roller version of the hyper 7 any longer or a 80% kit ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) I've never had any problems getting traxxas parts in the uk for my slash.nor me..... I'm staying away from Traxxas. Ridiculously over priced and parts (here in the UK) are a pain in the rear to get. I see a lot of brushless videos, so I assume they're all diy conversions?no conversion. ...jus swap ur nimh for a lipo...job done!!faster truck and longer run times! ! Edited April 29, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeze Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 4wd. Brushless. Durable. In my experience 200 is only going to get you two out of the three. If I was in your position, I'd go for something decent but brushed. That way it keeps the speed down while they get used to it then you can upgrade to brushless later when they're ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) My eldest (4) has a Wheelie King and he loves it. Mines brushless but only because I killed the original brushed esc and only had a brushless to replace it. It doesn't need or want brushless, because its not a fast truck at all. It wobbles and it bounces and it tips over a lot, so it was never about speed. Its a silly RC which is great for having a laugh but not serious driving. I agree you won't get all three for Edited April 29, 2015 by Si Coe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slenderRC Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobao-hyper-7-tq2-rtr-mach-.28-edition/rc-car-products/367611 Sell the nitro parts off it and convert to electric short course - a little work and a few extra pounds above your 200 budget - gets a rock solid basher that will save you money down the road ... weird they dont sell a roller version of the hyper 7 any longer or a 80% kit ... http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobao-hyper-ss-1-8th-buggy-electric-roller/rc-car-products/371895 they do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I own several Hyper 7's - 8's and ST pros - and most of the parts to make two Hyper SS buggies, can assure you they are different vehicles ... enough to make most parts non-interchangeable. Hyper 7 TQ NOT = Hyper SS Hyper SS ... - Arms are lighter and and appear less durable - CVDs / Universals are much lighter and shafts appear flimsy - Uses large inner wheel hub bearings that hold cvd axel joint pins in place - hinge pin system holding Lower A-Arms and toe in and caster are a different system than Hyper 7 - Steering knuckle system is completey different - its a Losi 8ight design knock of - done like a cheap asian knock design would look like - sadly - Towers are different - Ackerman Bar and steering servo saver posts mount and attach to chassi and steering tie rods at very different places making parts interchangeability a poor choice - all in all it appears that the Hyper SS was done to save weight on a budget re-design - sadly the opportunity to do a quality job to compete with Mugen XRay LOSI Team AE was squandered ... I'll take the heavier weight and trudge on with the Hyper 7 and its varients. Hyper 7 parts availability seems stronger than the Hyper SS as well ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themagicnumber Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Ok, just to paint the picture..my sons fine with speed and two wheel drive..he just had my old xxxt with a 9t brushless upgrade with a 7 cell nimh and he was getting 40+mph no problem. We put some Smasher tyres on it and added a gyro so he could go more offroad but 2wd has limitations and is - for a seven year old at least - harder to drive and easier to get stuck. I have a tmaxx and the losi couldn't cut-it when we went out together as it was constantly getting bogged down/stranded in wet muddy stuff or long grass etc or we'd be worried about breaking it when bashing. The Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 My friend has just picked up a used BSD Onslaught Flux for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Dude no my 8 year old has a ftx vantage an my niece has a carnage , there to easy to break an every time my 8 year old takes it out I no it's gonna cost me time an money , my 8year girl drive my emaxx with a 2s lipo and loves it she can jump it bash it an I can relax and enjoy my other cars with worring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Firestorm flux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chewbacca Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'm a slave to the Carnage. Bought a 40 quid Vandal for spares. Yeah, it breaks but so what? Buy a part and repair it. Sorry, it's how I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Well....We all have our problems in life. ..lol!!....sum worse then others....I happen to like buyin strong reliable rc's I can really bash round for more then one lipo pack with no damage. ......lol!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 If I hadn't slammed in to a rock at full throttle last bash I would have drained the pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I slammed the Firestorm into a rock once... the rock didn't get in it's way again Unfortunately the F'storm is currently out of action, turns there's only so much abuse any rc can take! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 If I hadn't slammed in to a rock at full throttle last bash I would have drained the pack.lol...I hate when things jump in front of u unexpectedly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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