rickik93 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'm a newbie in RC. Not bought one before and I'm after a bit of info on what to buy as there are loads on the Internet. I have a budget of around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HYPER-BOY Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) A lot can depend on what sort of RC you want.. 2/4wd? Buggy or Truggy? What scale? - Also does the Edited July 27, 2015 by HYPER-BOY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Let's just get this out now...... HPI Firestorm. Thanks for reading 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Alternatively.... Nope I have nothing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HYPER-BOY Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Let's just get this out now...... HPI Firestorm. Thanks for reading LOL ! - There you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Blitz with a Calandra slipper upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickik93 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 A lot can depend on what sort of RC you want.. 2/4wd? Buggy or Truggy? What scale? - Also does the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodore Bagwell Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickik93 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Let's just get this out now...... HPI Firestorm. Thanks for reading Have you got a link to one? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclear1984 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=hpi+firestorm+ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Welcome to the forum, don't be scared of the search button As others have said, HPI Firestorm would be a good first intro into RC, it is 2wd but it's fast and reliable with plenty spares around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=hpi+firestorm+ not exactly where is the flux version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickik93 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Is there another you'd recommend? I'm after 2. One for me and one for my son. Also what batteries would you recommend and how long do they last per charge? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Have a look at the new hpi jumpshot, Modelsport has just got them in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickik93 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'll get him either the jumpshot or the standard firestorm and ill get the firestorm flux ???? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) what about the xl5 bandit or rustler? oh same chassis and share a lot of parts which are cheap and easy to get, good tip, if any thing breaks just order up a rpm part to replace it as rpm parts are damn near indestructable http://www.modelsport.co.uk/traxxas-bandit-xl-5-id-rtr-silver-/rc-car-products/392847 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/traxxas-rustler-xl-5wp-rtr-2.4ghz-tq-white-/rc-car-products/387922 got the xl5 bandit and replaced metal bushings with bearings and added a rpm bumper and back guard thingy and then added a brushless system, it pops wheelies on command which is why i got the back rpm guard, mine just goes and goes and is fun to drive due to its poor cornering, proper throttle control required lol been running it since day 1 on 2s lipos and even the supplied motor had a lot of grunt and you can convert a rustler into a bandit or vice versa Edited July 30, 2015 by Yrkoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickik93 Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Are they better than hpi though? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 well i have both hpi and traxxas models and they seem about the same build quality, as far as i know the traxxas parts are cheaper though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickik93 Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 I'll look in to them as well then for my son. I'm still getting firestorm flux though lol Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 hehe kool, i never owned the firestorm but i hear its a blast especially the flux version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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