Yet another money pit!

[preddy08]

Just picked up a slightly used Jato 3.3 the other day for 250. I knew RC stuff would nickle and dime you to death but good GERD!! The day I bought it I took it home did a lap up the street and headed back. Went the other way and turned around/cookied it. Mid turn it hit some gravel then pavement and launched it right into a light pole ripping off the front right a-arms, turn buckles, and drag link. 50 bucks later I got it running again. Went out with a buddy and went through glow plugs like its going out of style. 8 bucks a pop. The next day I went out again and had a pretty decent day, crashed a couple of times but not to bad. Came home for a little clean up and found a broke rear shock mount, broke antenna, fried spur gear. It never ends! I've spent about 250 bucks on this thing since I got it a week ago! I guess I did get some tires and other misc shit too, but GERD damn. If this keeps up momma's gonna get pissed! 

[preddy08]

if this thing wasnt so damn fun I'd sell it in a heart beat! 65+mph really makes people look twice  

[Peelz]

Noice! Gettin my boys 4wd nitro cars. Get them into engines

[Krandall]

After hearing how much people put into those things, I decided to stay away.. They are sweet, but I'm still glad I havent 

[Cammy]

After hearing how much people put into those things, I decided to stay away.. They are sweet, but I'm still glad I havent 

I agree . I spend to much on the bikes and my pickup. Wanting new gears for it now to pull a bit more. 4.56s ain't cheap

[disco]

I bought a T-Maxx and started to spend a bunch of money on it.  Sold it before I got too deep into it.

I got a Venom Creeper instead.  Hard to break stuff at 3 mph.  

I agree . I spend to much on ... .my pickup. Wanting new gears for it now to pull a bit more. 4.56s ain't cheap

Details please, or link to the build so I don't derail this thread.

[Hefe]

Noice! Gettin my boys 4wd nitro cars. Get them into engines

bad plan Peels..
stay away from Nitro...
not a good kids toy..
constant tuning and messing with it all the time..
Traxxas is making some great electric stuff now
goes faster than Nitro and much more fun...
look in to the Traxxas brushless stuff, very impressive and cost effective
some of them are now doing over 100 mph right off the shelf

[Geo]

the savage flux's are very cool

[Peelz]

Noice! Gettin my boys 4wd nitro cars. Get them into engines

bad plan Peels..
stay away from Nitro...
not a good kids toy..
constant tuning and messing with it all the time..
Traxxas is making some great electric stuff now
goes faster than Nitro and much more fun...
look in to the Traxxas brushless stuff, very impressive and cost effective
some of them are now doing over 100 mph right off the shelf

what is battery life like vs being able to carry fuel out to the park with us and play (theoretically forever)?

Lookin for 4x4. and Have to be able to play with them in the snow. Not necessarily into speed for the kids, just fast enough to jump stuff.

and purchase price for each, is it comparable?

I am really interested. 

[Hefe]

some of the new Batteries are amazing!
the new LiPO Batteries are lasting 30-60 minutes no problem
and the electronics are waterproof (like drive it under water!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG9QXdmLwBw
love the new slash!!
and the 4x4 slash is CRAZY!!

go to the local Hobby shop and ask them about the new products

you will hate nitro

[Peelz]

some of the new Batteries are amazing!
the new LiPO Batteries are lasting 30-60 minutes no problem
and the electronics are waterproof (like drive it under water!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG9QXdmLwBw
love the new slash!!
and the 4x4 slash is CRAZY!!

go to the local Hobby shop and ask them about the new products

you will hate nitro

yeah I was thinking I would hate it a little less than electric. I was only looking at it like my boys could learn about engines and have a good time at the same time...

But I am rethinking...

and...we have no local hobby shop

[preddy08]

If I had the money to drop on a new car it would be a brushless system. From what I've read its alot less hassle. Gas and glow plugs get really expensive. You can burn 15 bucks of fuel in one day if it runs long enough.

It is really fun playing with the motor, but starters going out, having to keep your starter wand charged, its just a big hassle. It would be nice to have a couple LiPo batterys and swap them out when you need to.

[Geo]

they are both expensive

[Peelz]

thanks gents. and LOL geo way to be a positive thinker.

So...can I use 3 of them at once without interference?

looking at this one for me.


http://compare.ebay.com/like/260916312350?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y


and these for the boys.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-10-Redcat-Brushless-Electric-4WD-RC-Buggy-TORNADO-EPX-PRO-2-4GHZ-Radio-/251018168034?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DMRU-220%252BUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D260916312350%26ps%3D54

yeah I know not best or fastest, but not interested in used.....and no interest in paying tons for them. kids are 5 and 8. If they get into it, then sure ill pony up the cash

[Hefe]

I would stick with a well known brand...
you can't go wrong with Traxxas