alexsmith Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Hi there I'm new to the world of rc. I was just wondering what do you think the best electric, on-road, first car would be? I have around £200 to spend and would consider second hand. The £200 includes all electrics and radio gear so it's a tight budget. I have seen a few tamiya deals on-line, but I don't know how good they will be. Any help would be much apreciated and if this is posted in the wrong area sorry. Ta much Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 A TC3 RTR would fit the bill, just a little extra will get you some batteries and a charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexsmith Posted March 23, 2005 Author Share Posted March 23, 2005 Where would the best place to be to get one from? I am not bothered about having to build a car if it will cost less and get me more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 MSUK do them, but you could get a better deal if you wanted to buy everything separate or secondhand. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=...on&ItemID=12090 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike1202 Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 get a schumacher mission s1 they are £95.00 new and leaves you enuf to get sells and radio they handle mint and are very competative to race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipalli Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 rtr TC3 as far as i know and seen and i did do a little research on it when i wanted one there a good car and also quite fast as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamyorkshireRC Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 MSUK do them, but you could get a better deal if you wanted to buy everything separate or secondhand. http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=...on&ItemID=12090 ← Problem is it may be a good car, but sparwes are not as readily availble as TC3/4 ones, and a TC3 is a good simple beginners car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300ZXZ31 Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 ide get the mission s1 cheap but very competative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexsmith Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 Thanks everyone for your input. I like the TC3 so far, but what is the difference between a RTR and This. Obviously the second one needs constructing and electrics but all together the price incl batteries is £219 about the same as the ready to run. What is the difference? Is there a difference? Also how easy is it to modify/repair a TC3 how available are parts? Ta much. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRitter Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 TC3 are great cars easy to great parts for and to upgrade parts. The RTR version I guess is just a stardard TC3 built up with cheap radio gear and speed controller in it. So really the question you need to ask your self is what you what out of this car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy hopup Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 the xxx spec buggy i will sell you 4 cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I have just won a TC3 racer on ebay for good money - my brother will probably have it unless i prefer it to my mission (unlikely). The only downside i see to the TC3 RTR is if you want to start racing. It comes with a 19T motor, which i guess would be fine for superstock, but would have thought a little underpowered against the top motors. Also superstock is harder and would have thought 27T stock is more suited for beginners until you master controlling the car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muhuha Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 id got for the mission too as ive had one theyre very adgile and competative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ba57ard Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 The mission is an amazingly strong car, so you wouldnt really need to buy spares, apart from a couple of spurs i dont think it broke mine, except at the btcc when a hole load of stuff broke. Tc3 RTR would be a great car to start with, there arer soo many that have had them so finding someone to help you isn't a problem, and there are loads of set up sheets availible. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 i think a scumacher mision s1 or carbon would be good, great for raceing aswell cant wait till i get mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionspeeds Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 i agree mission is a sutible car and excellent for beginers thats wot i've started with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 yup bigginers and pros a like beacuse its such an easy car to set up very quick and some top racers still use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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