johninderby Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Have been thinking about getting one of the rally versions but which one? Already have the MT version which is great in the back garden but thinking of the rally version for indoor use. The i20 looks like a proper rally car and has proper wheels whereas the other two are more rallycross. So which would you choose? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Return Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 i20. They are probably identical underneath, but to me the i20 just looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyb84 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Id go for the rally cross, its got a bit of a metro 6r4 look to it which is pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Rally cross with the i20 wheels perhaps? If the i20 hadn't come out then I'd already have ordered the red rally cross. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyb84 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 yeah that sounds like a good combo, would be nice to see the spoked wheels rather than stickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Wheels are due in stock on Feb 17th. Now orange or black wheels? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyb84 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 definitely black, well id go with black any way. even though i have blue and white on my orange and grey Micro RS4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Not the Hyundai....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Dark grey seems to be replacing black now on 1:1s but still mostly black in the RC world. Now if they did a Ford WRC version the choice would be easy. Looking more and more like get the red rallycross and order the black wheels when available. John Edited December 10, 2016 by johninderby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Just watched some footage of these wee beasties, impressive turn of speed and seem to handle rather well. If the Xmas gift of monies is forthcoming this year, I may just get one..... don't need ones but when did that ever really factor in RC purchasing..... Other than wheels, any planned mods John? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 For inside use not any real mods need doing. They offer a 12,000 kv motor upgrade over the stock 8,000kv. Stock it's 1s but upgrade the motor and run 2s.. Would be fun though in a nice empty warehouse. Definately don't need one but when did that ever stop me. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Ordered one of the rally cross. It may be red or blue but was on offer from Timetunnel Models ebay shop at £59.16 and free postage so at that price was willing to take either. They've still got two left at that price. Regular price on their proper website though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carisma-57968-GT24R-4WD-Micro-Rally-BRUSHLESS-Fast-RC-Car-1-24-ALL-INCLUDED-/182139595655?hash=item2a685dab87:g:gsEAAOSw71BXPvEt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voicon Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) I was looking at the GT24R today in my local shop, I nearly bought it but wanted to have a look at some reviews and videos. it looks really quick on 2s Edited December 10, 2016 by Voicon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Return Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) 37 minutes ago, johninderby said: Ordered one of the rally cross. It may be red or blue but was on offer from Timetunnel Models ebay shop at £59.16 and free postage so at that price was willing to take either. They've still got two left at that price. Regular price on their proper website though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carisma-57968-GT24R-4WD-Micro-Rally-BRUSHLESS-Fast-RC-Car-1-24-ALL-INCLUDED-/182139595655?hash=item2a685dab87:g:gsEAAOSw71BXPvEt Thanks for that! Id made my mind up to get the i20, but in time ill probably swap body and wheels for something else anyways, but at that price im willing to enter the red/blue lottery so ive just ordered one, just now. Wonder which one ill get. Not knowing feels a bit christmasy if im honest. Edited December 10, 2016 by A Return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Hope it's red but won't mind if it's blue. Was going back and forth but saving 21 quid over the i20 price made up my mind. Keeping things in the Xmas spirit does that mean I shouldn't open the shipping box until Xmas morning to find out if it's red or blue? Nah.........never going to happen. The box will be opened as soon as it arrives. John Edited December 10, 2016 by johninderby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Return Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 So now they only have one left. Whats the bets on someone else reads this and its gone?lol I might leave it till christmas day........... or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) I predict The last one will be gone in a few hours at most. If someone was buying it for me I'd ask them to wrap it up and don't tell which. Actually I paid a few quid more for 24hr delivery as I'm going to be out a lot later in the week so will get it Tuesday when I'll be in all day (the gas man cometh).Just got email saying it's been dispatched but reading the fine print actually means it's being packed up ready for shipping on Monday. Still good going for a Saturday evening though. John Edited December 10, 2016 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Gone. With luck, it'll land whilst I'm laid up next week 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 I predict an active GT24R thread will be along shortly. I see they have two of the MT version left at the £59.16 price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carisma-58368-GT24T-4WD-Micro-TRUCK-BRUSHLESS-Fast-RC-Car-1-24-ALL-INCLUDED-/182342853174?hash=item2a747b2236&_sid=2048038&redirect=mobile John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Return Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 26 minutes ago, Noj said: Gone. With luck, it'll land whilst I'm laid up next week Full on amazing. mine is due to arrive between thursday and monday, My last day of work before the christmas break is next friday, which is nice. And I must stop looking at the MT..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 5 minutes ago, A Return said: And I must stop looking at the MT..... Go ahead you know you want it. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Return Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) I know i do, think ill need to wait for another excuse to get one, even i can see ive got too many RC's now. Aparently this one doesnt count as its for the cat. Well see about that. Anyhow, i want to make it look like this Edited December 11, 2016 by A Return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I've used my GT24B quite a bit and its far more versatile than its tiny size suggests. Mines been to the local skate park a few times and even race on a couple of 1/10th astroturf tracks. But one area continues to niggle me and that is the tyres. They are really soft - and need to be if you put a 2S lipo in as with mine, but as a result wear out really quickly. Its not just the very limited tread pattern disappears fast, the tyres themselves are shot in no time. I'm used to super soft tyres from racing, but this is a pure basher so the brief tyre life makes no sense. Yes new ones are cheap, but that doesn't make it less frustrating..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 12 hours ago, Si Coe said: I've used my GT24B quite a bit and its far more versatile than its tiny size suggests. Mines been to the local skate park a few times and even race on a couple of 1/10th astroturf tracks. But one area continues to niggle me and that is the tyres. They are really soft - and need to be if you put a 2S lipo in as with mine, but as a result wear out really quickly. Its not just the very limited tread pattern disappears fast, the tyres themselves are shot in no time. I'm used to super soft tyres from racing, but this is a pure basher so the brief tyre life makes no sense. Yes new ones are cheap, but that doesn't make it less frustrating..... Do you reckon you could make up a set of foams out of say a GT12 set, cut them up and glue them round? They would be no use for outside on gravel or mud but would be ok indoors on a few surfaces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 The elves at TTM have despatched a parcel....yay! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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