B1gfut Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hi all. Ok, so I'm new to the world of RC and am a little lost. I am keen on either a truggy or some kind of RC that is suitable mainly for offroad use. I have been looking at the E firestorm flux and that really seems to be one that I go back to again and again. My problem is that I am a little unsure if i can purchase spares and upgrades from any shops near me? (Mansfield area) I am not to concerned about price as long as what I am getting is good for money. Maybe 500 as an initial cost. Doesnt really matter if 2we or 4we and also not to worried of scale, although 1/8th seems to be popular. So my questions are: -best truggy or offroad rc along lines of e firestorm flux -places around Mansfield area I can actually go to for spare parts/upgrades (failing any walk in stores, any reliable online stores) -good quality product for the money I will part with Thank you. Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorbench94 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 For 500 I'd go 1/5 km baja kills witch and a few bits where needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Provided the OP has gasser friendly bash spots.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hello and welcome. What power source do you want electric, nitro or petrol? 1/8 buggys are a very good staring point, they are durable and headel well. For £500 you have a very good budget to get started. If I was starting again this is what I'd go for... Model- Rtr, just add a battery and you'll be ready to go. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/0/rc-car-products/400863 (part support shouldn't be a problem) Batteries- http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__26801__Turnigy_5000mAh_4S1P_14_8v_20C_Hardcase_Pack_UK_Warehouse_.html I'd get two or more, you will need to change the connectors over to what ever ones you want, I'd use these (http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__91717__Nylon_XT90_Connectors_Male_Female_5_pairs_Black_UK_Warehouse_.html) you'll need to solder new connectors on to it. Charger- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/overlander-rc6-vsp-80watt-7a-output-ac-dc-charger/rc-car-products/379060 Lipo charge bag- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fusion-lipo-battery-bag-charge-sack-23x30cm/rc-car-products/370389 Tools- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-allen-wrench-set-1.5-2.0-2.5-and-3.0-x-120mm-4-pcs/rc-car-products/40245 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-4-way-glow-plug-wrench-large-/rc-car-products/364851 It comes to a little over £500 but you'll have a good setup. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) u will find most shops r useless..not all but most....most of us on here buy offline.....so much easier/cheaper/less hassle tbh.....as most shops don't stock every part so they will only go order it off line anyway....when they eventually get round to it......then post it.....eventually.......and yes the firestorm flux is probly the best beginner rc in the 1/10th scale bracket.....for ur budget u can pretty much have any 1/10th or 1/8th rtr.....or 1/5th.....u jus need to decide what suits u best...pik sum then find u tube vids of them and see what they go likewelcome btw........nitro can b a proper pitfa if u kow nothing about them and can put u off before u even start...if u can even start it that is...lol!!!.battery/lipo is the way forward for ur 1st rc imo.....or petrol....less finicky less tuning.....which ever u choose ur in the right place being on here... Edited May 24, 2016 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 53 minutes ago, Alex97 said: Hello and welcome. What power source do you want electric, nitro or petrol? 1/8 buggys are a very good staring point, they are durable and headel well. For £500 you have a very good budget to get started. If I was starting again this is what I'd go for... Model- Rtr, just add a battery and you'll be ready to go. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/0/rc-car-products/400863 (part support shouldn't be a problem) Batteries- http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__26801__Turnigy_5000mAh_4S1P_14_8v_20C_Hardcase_Pack_UK_Warehouse_.html I'd get two or more, you will need to change the connectors over to what ever ones you want, I'd use these (http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__91717__Nylon_XT90_Connectors_Male_Female_5_pairs_Black_UK_Warehouse_.html) you'll need to solder new connectors on to it. Charger- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/overlander-rc6-vsp-80watt-7a-output-ac-dc-charger/rc-car-products/379060 Lipo charge bag- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fusion-lipo-battery-bag-charge-sack-23x30cm/rc-car-products/370389 Tools- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-allen-wrench-set-1.5-2.0-2.5-and-3.0-x-120mm-4-pcs/rc-car-products/40245 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-4-way-glow-plug-wrench-large-/rc-car-products/364851 It comes to a little over £500 but you'll have a good setup. +1 top class package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 It's a lot of money so be sure it's the one once found and it wouldn't be quickly grown out of. Like the fire storm lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 1 hour ago, RCbutcher said: It's a lot of money so be sure it's the one once found and it wouldn't be quickly grown out of. Like the fire storm lol. yeah my boy got bored of his fs flux pretty quik tbh....he preffered his brushless 1/8th`s...so do I...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Mansfield - As in Nottinghamshire? Good look finding a decent Hobbyshop The 2 one that did exsist Elite RC - Closed down about 10 - 15 years ago and became a hair saloon Ben Racing - Closed down about 10years ago ish, without any warning.... The Nearest place is sutton in ashfield - But tbh its more of a gun centre now vs car hobby shop Ziggy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1gfut Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 13 hours ago, Alex97 said: Hello and welcome. What power source do you want electric, nitro or petrol? 1/8 buggys are a very good staring point, they are durable and headel well. For £500 you have a very good budget to get started. If I was starting again this is what I'd go for... Model- Rtr, just add a battery and you'll be ready to go. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/0/rc-car-products/400863 (part support shouldn't be a problem) Batteries- http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__26801__Turnigy_5000mAh_4S1P_14_8v_20C_Hardcase_Pack_UK_Warehouse_.html I'd get two or more, you will need to change the connectors over to what ever ones you want, I'd use these (http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__91717__Nylon_XT90_Connectors_Male_Female_5_pairs_Black_UK_Warehouse_.html) you'll need to solder new connectors on to it. Charger- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/overlander-rc6-vsp-80watt-7a-output-ac-dc-charger/rc-car-products/379060 Lipo charge bag- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fusion-lipo-battery-bag-charge-sack-23x30cm/rc-car-products/370389 Tools- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-allen-wrench-set-1.5-2.0-2.5-and-3.0-x-120mm-4-pcs/rc-car-products/40245 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-4-way-glow-plug-wrench-large-/rc-car-products/364851 It comes to a little over £500 but you'll have a good setup. Thank you for your in depth response. I will have a look through this setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1gfut Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Just now, B1gfut said: Thank you for your in depth response. I will have a look through this setup. Oh and I was looking at the electric brushless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Alex nailed it with his suggestion's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1gfut Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Are you able to put some bigger wheels on this for true offroad? Looks like a beast though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) You could have spent a little less on the car but for part support your not gonna get much better than the losi and it's a very capable car. You might wanna add some Nadia block tires from Modelsport as they'll be better off road, they'll make the car a little taller as well. Tires- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/nanda-racing-1-8th-nanda-block-tyres-on-black-dish-wheels-x-2/rc-car-products/32603 Alex Edited May 25, 2016 by Alex97 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 17 hours ago, Alex97 said: Hello and welcome. What power source do you want electric, nitro or petrol? 1/8 buggys are a very good staring point, they are durable and headel well. For £500 you have a very good budget to get started. If I was starting again this is what I'd go for... Model- Rtr, just add a battery and you'll be ready to go. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/0/rc-car-products/400863 (part support shouldn't be a problem) Batteries- http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__26801__Turnigy_5000mAh_4S1P_14_8v_20C_Hardcase_Pack_UK_Warehouse_.html I'd get two or more, you will need to change the connectors over to what ever ones you want, I'd use these (http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__91717__Nylon_XT90_Connectors_Male_Female_5_pairs_Black_UK_Warehouse_.html) you'll need to solder new connectors on to it. Charger- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/overlander-rc6-vsp-80watt-7a-output-ac-dc-charger/rc-car-products/379060 Lipo charge bag- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fusion-lipo-battery-bag-charge-sack-23x30cm/rc-car-products/370389 Tools- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrowmax-allen-wrench-set-1.5-2.0-2.5-and-3.0-x-120mm-4-pcs/rc-car-products/40245 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-4-way-glow-plug-wrench-large-/rc-car-products/364851 It comes to a little over £500 but you'll have a good setup. Isn't Losi imperial not Metric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 3 hours ago, Alex97 said: You could have spent a little less on the car but for part support your not gonna get much better than the losi and it's a very capable car. You might wanna add some Nadia block tires from Modelsport as they'll be better off road, they'll make the car a little taller as well. Tires- http://www.modelsport.co.uk/nanda-racing-1-8th-nanda-block-tyres-on-black-dish-wheels-x-2/rc-car-products/32603 Alex They're useless unless you re glue them, but other than that solid suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 42 minutes ago, Guns said: Isn't Losi imperial not Metric? Not any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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