Yet another money pit!

[Alkire193]

I can see it now; "Barely used, low hours RC car for sale. Rolled once, many new parts. Must see to believe! 200 bucks or B/O"

[Peelz]

I think well be getting electric 4wd...   



got my wife on board too.... Then, if the kids really get into it, I can get higher power batteries, make em quicker. Then if they REALLY REALLY get into it, well get some nitro cars. If i get those right now, it would be ME working on them all the time, and kids playing lol

I am wondering if I can limit the speed on them though....maybe on the transmitter? Keep the kids from destroying them on day one.

[Magz]

got my wife on board too.... Then,

been there heard that     

hope you know what i mean peels

[Peelz]

drunk posts cannot be counted as fact  

[Hefe]

yes, you can limit most of the new Traxxas models
its called training mode, it limits the speed to around 50%
one thing you have wrong...
you will not step down to nitro after electric, slower and more work and more money... bad move

[disco]

I was going to post earlier but my computer crashed.

Pretty sure you could jury rig a throttle stop on the transmitter if it doesn't already have an electronic limiter built it. 

Can't you put low milliamp NiMh batteries in till they get the hang of it?  Not sure it that limits only runtime or speed/power as well.  I wouldn't even bother with NiCd if you even have the option.

You DO own a helmet cam right?   

[Geo]

Electric isn't always the right choice. It has its place just like nitro.

I prefer my nitro in the sand. Electric for everything else.

I have an ERCM modded Picco28 in an FLM LCG Chassis, great setup for nitro.
I like the Savage Flux for electric.

[disco]

I have an ERCM modded Picco28 in an FLM LCG Chassis,

That right there is ελληνικά to me.  I don't know wtf you just said.   

[Peelz]

thanks for the replies guys. Love how preddy's showoff thread turned into my own personal RC forum

HEffer: not looking at nitro as step up. Looking at it as boys learning gas engines. WHich in my book is a good skillto have as a grownup, and to have fun doing it. Also....more run time, as far as never having to recharge. just fill the tank and go.
Pretty sure Ill go electric. They've come a LONG way since I was into this. Late 80's, early 90's lol RC10's were the big thing. I remember only 1 4x4 buggy back then. name started with a Y and was blue. Batteries sucked....

DIsco: yeah you can get batteries with different MaH ratings....looked into that too.

Geo: No sand anywhere nearby.

[Magz]

the neighborhood sand box?   Just make sure to take the kids out of it. 

[Magz]

or take hefe with you........im sure the'll all run      

[Hefe]

yes.. I am good for that

for the most part mAH translates into run time, not speed. lower amp hours, less run time
http://www.fusionteq.com/html/battery_101_-_the_basics.html

one thing that seems to be taking off is actual Gas powered RC (not nitro)
something worth looking into
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgpd3lsF9Aw

but honestly Peels, I would think a couple cheap go karts would be more fun and much more educational
do your kids really need to learn 2 stroke nitro-methane engines?

Geo is right on..
Nitro is awesome in the sand!
but electric is no slouch either!

side note:
I was watching x01 videos on youtube
that thing flat out hauls ass!
search traxxas x01

[Peelz]

yes.. I am good for that

for the most part mAH translates into run time, not speed. lower amp hours, less run time
http://www.fusionteq.com/html/battery_101_-_the_basics.html

one thing that seems to be taking off is actual Gas powered RC (not nitro)
something worth looking into
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgpd3lsF9Aw

but honestly Peels, I would think a couple cheap go karts would be more fun and much more educational
do your kids really need to learn 2 stroke nitro-methane engines?

Geo is right on..
Nitro is awesome in the sand!
but electric is no slouch either!

side note:
I was watching x01 videos on youtube
that thing flat out hauls ass!
search traxxas x01

No, they don't but, just thinking on a small scale fun, with very low entry cost...no room for go karts anymore

BAsically bridging the gap so we can have fun until they can go ride quads with me  

Thanks for the link to the battery page. Interesting...

but chill, I'm sold on electric

[Hefe]

just playing the other side...

I like Nitro, I really do...
but with the technology in Batteries lately, Nitro RC is dying
plus there is mess and Nitro fuel is expensive (the last quart I bought was 15 bucks)

my recommendation...

get 3 Traxxas Slash Ford Raptor editions
they come in a few colors, so you caold all have your own color
I thin the Raptor only comes in 2wd....
but if you stay out of deep grass, 2wd is good enough
the 4x4 is insane... it will rip thru anything!

[Peelz]

Saw those....cool mang, thanks