Dondicalaya Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hello all, Having recently decided to take up the hoobie of rc cars, I have whittled down to the partial car and equipment I would like to buy. Being a Sunday, I decided it is best to wait and seek some advice before clicking the buy it now. So my requirements are this: Something fast, durable for off road/on road use (80/20) Long run time Little Maintence I have Decided to purchase the following: Car: 1/10 FS Marauder desert buggy brushless electric car Battery : lipo 11.1v 6500mAh 75c 3s battery Charger : skyrc 7a 55w or turnigy 300w Not sure on the charger yet. Since I am new this hobby it is kind of confusing. Any advice or help would be gravely appreciated. My questions are: how long with the battery take to charge? With the he above setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondicalaya Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Link to car : http://www.nitrotek.co.uk/rc-cars/electric-cars/1-10-scale/1-10-marauder-rc-desert-buggy-pro-brushless-version-rtr.html Really don't like buying everything from one shop, but due to lack of experience have pretty much selected from them, but don't mind shopping else where if there are savings to be made. Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I've got the Turnigy X200 charger and rate it highly. Can peak a 3s in about 90mins or less. I use Turnigy LiPo packs and am very happy with them. As for your choice of car, I've not heard great things about Nitrotek, have you looked at other stockists? I'm very surprised that the word Firestorm hasn't been mentioned in this thread as that's the current "go to" response to "What car do I get?". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondicalaya Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Thank you chewie. I kind of picked the car first before looking at stockists. Being that I am a noob and have very little knowledge, if you had a budget of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Talking of Firestorms: http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/211247-hpi-firestorm-with-lipo-and-balance-charger/?hl=firestorm 80 quid under budget which gives you room for getting spares/upgrades. Possibly even a brushless combo. Edited September 6, 2015 by chewbacca 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hi. + 1 on the turnigy lipos from hobbyking. I've got quite a few, they've never let me down . The nanotechs can be a bit iffy .Get the highest mah that'll fit in your battery tray. More mah = longer run time. I've got a couple of trucks from the basher range ( also hobbyking) They're tough enough,the only problem is that they don't stock spares anywhere except the international warehouse for some reason . It can take a couple of months for parts to get to you . Do some research . It'll save you lots of money & frustration 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondicalaya Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Don't mind where I get the lipos from, but thought getting it as a package deal it was guaranteed to fit the marauder. Had a look at the firestorm... Wow... More to think about. But still swaying towards the 4wd led light desert buggy. Main factors I need is fast charging time and long battery running time. Any really good recommendations on chargers. Ideally want UK power supply with it. And thank you for the feedback thus far. Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 That Firestorm Chewie linked to is a decent buy for a first timer. The car is brushed, so it won;t be massively fast, but it comes with LiPo and charger, so upgrading motor and ESC is a simple task and you have all the other stuff you need. The 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) I really wouldn't buy from Nitrotek. The company is shocking to deal with and most of their range is very poorly built. They are based near where I race and I know somebody looked into a job there fixing returns. Not good. If you really want a desert style truck can I suggest this - it takes a smaller sized motor than the Marauder but its a lot lighter too. Its Edited September 6, 2015 by Si Coe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) do not buy from nitrotek......but if u must don't blame us when it gose tits up!!.....there very poor quality.....u`d b a fool to pass on that firestorm.... Edited September 6, 2015 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomlad Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I would also agree on getting that firestorm. Its an good set up with that charger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondicalaya Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 OK, so nitrotek is a definite no no. Thank you. Firestorm looks OK, but really wanted a 4wd as we have fields behind the house out here in the sticks lol. Waterproof and brushless is a must for me. So am I correct in assuming the higher mAh battery and higher watt charger = longer run time and faster charge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 yes....theres not many 1/10th 4wd`s tbh.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondicalaya Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 That buggy Si Coe posted looks awesome Saw a video on YouTube of it jumping of roofs and it looks pretty indestructible. Just want something a little bigger with higher ground clearance. But I'm loving the toughness of it, so need that on the check list. Can I just take a moment to say thank you for all the help thus far. I would have bought that marauder from Nitrotek had I known no better, and thank you again for a few extra hours of research on other models. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Hong nor x3 sabre modelsport Edited September 7, 2015 by RCbutcher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 4x4? Waterproof? Slash 4x4? Stick a Proline Baja beetle body on it and you have your desert buggy. Arrma senton also might be worth looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Slash 4x4 for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish6634 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Talking of Firestorms: http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/211247-hpi-firestorm-with-lipo-and-balance-charger/?hl=firestorm 80 quid under budget which gives you room for getting spares/upgrades. Possibly even a brushless combo. Thanks Bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondicalaya Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thank you rc butcher. But it looks like it's either the firestorm flux or the gt10dt for me... Unless there are any other recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks Bud No worries bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 The firestorm must be good as everyone recommends them but I've seem many if the first time buyers soon get bored and want something more. This time of year I think 4x4 is the best way. Traxxas rally , stampede 4x4 ect are in Germany for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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