jarjardude Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Hey all, i've wanted to start off road rc for ages, but not sure what is most suitable, nitro or electric. i know petrol is right out of the question at the moment (and will hopefully be upgrading if i like rc), but there is sooooooo much choice. personally i like the sound you get from nitro and quite alright with the idea of tuning and maintanence, but not sure if i should go down that route as it may be a bit confusing, and ive heard electric is quite viable, especially brushless, but then come the fact of rain and mud (which is quite common in rural south west england). my budget is about £200 and i dont want to be repairing a buggy every time i hit a bump! so in that case, durable and fast(ish), whats ur thoughts and recogmendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) leccy.....imo..jus sold me boys brushless hyper 7tq for 180 rtr.....good solid buggys.....but depends what type u want....buggy...truggy...truck.....pick which then we can narrow it down possibly..... this is a good deal Edited September 22, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) or if u wanna try nitro this could b a bargain.... Edited September 22, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burridge Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 It all depends on the person, if you're mechanically minded and willing to fettle then you'll have a lot of fun with a nitro. A lot of people will say electric because it's easier to plug in a bettery and pull the trigger, and you don't have to worry about any noise complaints but I've always got a lot more out of nitro, the sound, smell and fact that there's a real engine there is just more satisfying and characterful than an electric motor. Nitro engines aren't rocket science, they're very simple but can be temperamental at times and frustrating, but there's a wealth of information online about them and you can learn everything you need to know within a few hours research (if your memory is good ) So, if youre mechanically minded and have a bug for an engine powered car, and have places you can use your car without worrying about any noise complaints then go for nitro. If you want ease of use and need to please the neighbours then go electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellaFlush Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) 32 minutes ago, jarjardude said: Hey all, i've wanted to start off road rc for ages, but not sure what is most suitable, nitro or electric. i know petrol is right out of the question at the moment (and will hopefully be upgrading if i like rc), but there is sooooooo much choice. personally i like the sound you get from nitro and quite alright with the idea of tuning and maintanence, but not sure if i should go down that route as it may be a bit confusing, and ive heard electric is quite viable, especially brushless, but then come the fact of rain and mud (which is quite common in rural south west england). my budget is about £200 and i dont want to be repairing a buggy every time i hit a bump! so in that case, durable and fast(ish), whats ur thoughts and recogmendations? Would agree with evssv ^ I made the mistake of starting out in nitro. Don't get me wrong (this is where it gets confusing) I love nitro more than leccy. Although leccy is just so much better in real world use. Often quicker, cheaper, easier to use and work on, doesn't need as much maintenance (Some argue about that) Plus if you're wanting off roading then you'll have more control with leccy and it can be waterproof! Edited September 22, 2016 by HellaFlush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) see if he`ll move on price.. . but u may have to up ur budget slighty......these r sweet trucks...I`ve got 2x still but did have 5 at one point.... Edited September 22, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 You may like the noise of nitro, but many don't. Something to bear in mind when making your choice. (Unless of course you are lucky enough to have your own large isolated piece of private land to run it on.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I'm a nitro fan but I would suggest electric for a newbie. As has been said nitros are great but can be a bit temperamental and noise limits where you can use them. I would look at a brushless hyper 7 for a good solid basher. Your budget may be a bit tight though as you will need a charger and looks. If you decide to go nitro the hyper 7 is still a solid choice but again you will need hump packs, glow starters, glow plugs and fuel to list a few things on top of the cost of the buggy. It doesn't matter which you choose as long as you enjoy the hobby, people can take it too seriously. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarjardude Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) O Edited September 23, 2016 by jarjardude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarjardude Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) Okay, I live in the countryside with large amounts of wide open fields, so noise isnt a problem, and the design im looking for is a buggy, :-) p.s: is the kyosho dbx 2.0 good for the money for a nitro or should I stretch my budget to a hyper? Edited September 23, 2016 by jarjardude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 hyper has always been well known for a good basher, parts are very easy to get hold off and also cheap. plus they are strong too. not had a kyosho so cant comment but had a hyper for nearly 3 years i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellaFlush Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 2 hours ago, jarjardude said: Okay, I live in the countryside with large amounts of wide open fields, so noise isnt a problem, and the design im looking for is a buggy, :-) p.s: is the kyosho dbx 2.0 good for the money for a nitro or should I stretch my budget to a hyper? Wouldn't bother with a buggy if you're gonna be running it in fields. Buggies don't like anything more than mown grass or just slightly long. You'd be better off with a truggy for ground clearance and bigger wheels. Or even a monster truck If you're 100% sure that you'll be on a good regularly mown surface then a Buggy should still be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) Buggy =hyper Truck=savage Truggy=hyper st Weather it b nitro or brushless any of these r proven solid bashers and easy to get parts for. .... But others r available......ive owned/own all 3 and can vouch for all of them. .... Edited September 23, 2016 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 If you want an electric truggy basher, the flavour of the month seems to be the Tekno ET48.3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slenderRC Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 15 minutes ago, mond said: If you want an electric truggy basher, the flavour of the month seems to be the Tekno ET48.3. yeah, but thats £498 just for the kit he has only £200. for that price id be looking at used hyper 7 brushless conversion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarjardude Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 ok, think the local meadows will be fine, sheep are kept in there from time to time and the grass is no longer than my lawn, so it should be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeb Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I'd say go leccy, I like nitro and I love petrol but there's so much more that can go wrong. I wouldn't worry about rain and mud to be honest, not if you buy something decent and keep up with maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QRC Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I would suggest electric to start with, just charge and bash, if you get hooked on the hobby then go into fuel, after a couple of nitros, you will then go petrol and the rest will history. Save your pennies and make sure you buy a main brand with very good parts support, do not go with the cheaper ones, these will break and let you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 If you really want to go nitro but are not sure if the hobby is for you have a look at the FTX Carnage NT. It's not a patch on the quality of the hypers and the like but they are a solid platform to learn on and a new 1 is well within budget and leaves some spare for glow starters etc. I have a carnage that lives in my work van ready for a cheeky bash at lunch etc. I don't really look after it apart from after run oil and it's still going strong. The GO engine can be a bit of a pain so you need to be ready for some frustration with it. Parts are easy to come by and not bad priced at the moment. If you want it to last year's then get a hyper or a savage, if you want to try it then maybe purchase another in a year or so consider the FTX. As others have said I would go electric first though just for the plug and play factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarjardude Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) okay thx everyone! ive been looking but not sure if Mavarik (or however u spell it) is a good choice aswell.... Edited September 24, 2016 by jarjardude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 If you aren't spending much money you are probably better off with an electric if nothing else because you can start the thing. A good nitro engine isn't hard to start or keep running so even a beginner can enjoy them - but not all nitro engines are like that. My first nitro was an HPI Savage with a engine that was a real pain. Put me off nitro's for ages. Eventually I got a Thunder Tiger ST1 with a much nicer engine that didn't need constant tinkering and enjoyed that a lot more. The wrong engine really wrecks your nitro experience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarjardude Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 is the hyper7 tq2 good? is it relarively durable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarjardude Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 oh and stupid question, what are Receiver hump packs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slenderRC Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 If you really want nitro, go with a hyper 7 tq with the .21 engine the .28 can be a bit awkward. A hump pack is a rechargeable battery that powers your servos, just plugs into your receiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarjardude Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Ooooooh, okay! clears that up (pro starter kit (Modelsport), whats the difference between the 2, i hear the .21 is more fuel efficient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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