dtokez Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) Hi all. I'm making a comeback to RC cars after about 15 years away from it after seeing a friends brushless e-revo and being amazed. I'm really confused right now, I want something that's not going to be to hard to set up and around £300-400 for the car and bits needed to get it going. I like the sound of electric (low noise, easier set-up, maintainence etc.) but I've always wanted a nitro car (seems cheaper to get running as wouldn't have to buy batteries and chargers). I'm after a truggy, or truck I think to have fun with off road, but be able to use on road occasionally. The models I'm currently considering are the following: HPI Bullet ST Flux RTR http://www.modelspor...roduct_id=36652 (modelsport combo price) Losi Aftershock LE RTR http://www.modelspor...roduct_id=34647 (modelsport combo price - looks like a good deal on at the mo) HPI Trophy 4.6 RTR Truggy http://www.modelspor...roduct_id=33969 (modelsport combo price) have you guys got any comments on them? Pro's, con's?? And what other options have I missed out on as there is so much choice! Thanks in advance! Edited December 30, 2010 by dtokez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8560ardvark Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 losi aftershock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger906 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 batteries belong in vibrators nitro gets my vote.the hpi trophy would be a great starter truggy. and the 4.6 engine is a doddle to tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz c Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 batteries belong in vibrators nitro gets my vote.the hpi trophy would be a great starter truggy. and the 4.6 engine is a doddle to tune Lol the wife has a wind up one I am to greedy to buy her batteries. I have to agree nothing like the sound of a nitro except a petrol strimmer but they are a bit boring imho. Have you not consdered a hyper st ? or a shumacher manic ? both in your price range anyone who has the manic loves it I have the havoc and it is mental. daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAVFC Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 two words schumacher havoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animal47 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 The Losi aftershock looks like a cracking price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Graphics Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 slash 4x4 or rustler VXL so much easier using electric and doesn't smell, unless you get the magic smoke of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTER.P Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 trophy truggy, this is what i started with and its superb! Loved every minute of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Losi xxl ...Best truck bar none! Super bargain price http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Losi-LST-XXL-Monster-Truck-RTR-brand-new-its-box-/170584809709?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item27b7a5a0ed#ht_1872wt_1139 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldblades7 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 bullet flux and get batts and charger from hobbyking...........much cheaper great first car........tough,fast,great handling, very good allrounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 id go flux aswell, nice car, im thinking of getting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtokez Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 thanks all. I'm still really unsure as to what to go for! I want something with some serious power lol leaning towards the trophy truggy at the moment I think! will it be easy enough to get running out the box? also how do I use my 5% discount for being a forum supporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Losi xxl ...Best truck bar none! Super bargain price http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Losi-LST-XXL-Monster-Truck-RTR-brand-new-its-box-/170584809709?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item27b7a5a0ed#ht_1872wt_1139 this purely because of the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soximus20 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 savage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo666 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 My vote goes for the Rustler VXL, but this is my only car. Love it, and aftermarket bits are pretty cheap. Very fast too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtokez Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 that xxl is mega cheap! is that a better car than the savage 4.6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtokez Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 well im still pretty confused! Now im looking at the savage flux 2350! or maybe even a slash 4x4, but are they up to job compared with the trucks for bashing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Oh, they can bash.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger906 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 thats not bashing, its car abuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrylemming Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 To compete with a revo I would reccommend something a bit bigger, losi xxl, savage (nitro or electric both are good), the bullet will feel a little small but the trophy and slash are a decent size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henzy190 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 +1 on the trophy not only is it easy to run, but unlike on a savage the maintenance is much easier. and you have us lot to help! (see link in sig ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggy17 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 My uncle has got a hpi bullet it is fantastic I would recomend it myself It's awesome ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting44 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 have you decided yet mate!!!!! and guess who is dtokez friend that has the e-revo cmon you need to get ordering so we can go out and have some fun, mine will be running next weekend hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtokez Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 i duno bro lol, I'm thinking nitro and the Throphy 4.6 again now might sound like a silly question but how noisey is nitro? would like to be able to go for little runs in the park etc and dont want people complaining or ringin up the law? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting44 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 haha well me and darran were at the car park down the quays swimming pool, its a great spot, just next to it, we was there with da's nitro cosworth, and it was noisy but nothing to complain about, was a wicked session lol shame mine broke earlier that day at the common go trophy 4.6!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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