evssv Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 sounds nice. ....the one on here is a 8.2e....230 quid. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 you are aware the on going and initial cost is higher with 8th scale?eg:// lipos, esc, tires, oils, etc .if thats ok, then as entry 1:8 buggy the TA is ok. but pls state full budget so we can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1986 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 The initial budget was important as my misses is buying it with around £200 in mind but I can top it up a bit and can buy components as and when . Not in a rush to complete . Parents. Be buying me reciever and transmitter . Only tyres , batt , charger , motor and esc to buy . It says 4 cell lipos , what's the voltage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) u'll b looking at another 250+ for the rest of it if not more. . decent Combo 125+......lipos 30 ish each...u'll want r atleast 3-4 of them. ...charger. 30-60+ depending which u go for....wheels /tyres 25-35??.....odds n ends..oils..plugs..leads ect. 30+....its nice buying new but it's a damn lot dearer..can u solder aswell??..going brushless u will guaranteed need to solder somthing sooner rather then later. .....I couldn't solder for crap a year or 2 ago.. now I'm not bad at it ... ..I used to rely on others to do but it became arpita so I learnt to do it meself ..... Edited October 25, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1986 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 I think it's best to buy new in kit so can out what you like in them and to your specs . When you say odds and ends what parts May that include ? Motor pinion , glues , paint etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) shox oils. ..diff oils...pinions. ..esc/lipo plugs ..there's a million to choose from.... charges leads... if u need to make anyup...paints if the shell is clear. . ...solderer kit... unless u have it already. ... Edited October 25, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1986 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 As I thought , seems a big selection of plugs and connections for battery connections ... Good job i can solder ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) That's good then.....every one will tell u what they use. .. Each will b different. ..I use xt90's on all our 1/8th rc's. ...btw I'm a basher through n through. ....tried racing once. . With a nitro. ...and it wasn't for me...maybe a different story with a brushless rc to race with. .... . but there's plenty of racers on here with good info.. Edited October 25, 2015 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Lipo's:1s is 1 cell, 2s 2 cell 3 etc..1cell is 3.7V nominal and 4.2V is fully charged. Cells deteriorate faster if they go below 3.6V and if they go below 3.0V consider it fubared (for now)4s = 14.8V (4x3.7) nominal (written on the pack usually.4s = 16.8V when fully charged.Please start reading into lipo safety ++++I urge you to attempt to conform to 'racing regulations' prior to purchase (to save buying twice). Namely hard case lipo's but there may be other restrictions. Ask at ya track As for extras: you will need:Tools. Eds or Arrowmax imo. (know if the kit screws are metric or imperial!) A Shock shaft tool is useful too.A Brca license and insurance for racing. (think thats the Uk name)Extra 10 or 12 guage silicon cable is handy as areConnectors (bullets usually when racing but..PinionsShock and diff oils (more diffs = more oils)different Fitting Shock springs.Brake cleanerSomewhere to put it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1986 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Only got a 80w iron for heavier cables , guessing should be ok for battery cables ? See a lot of deans connections about i will start reading up into lipo safety and I would of though racing regulations would be the same for each track guvourned by the brca as there is a handbook you can download . Or is that me just assuming ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Racing gives the rc an actual purpose which I like just can't get to any tracks yet. Bashing alone gets boring fast but also probably more fun in the right places. But I would like to race some day. But I doubt I would use the same rc I bash to race with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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