Does anybody know if this is a good deal for my first nitro rc

My Webpagehttp://www.nitrotek.co.uk/A3001.htm


i have built several Electric rc cars and buggies and wanted to try out nitro or if there is an alternative please let me know.

they not too bad for a beginer but some of the parts can break or even worp then its getting the bits as they only open mon to fri i have 2 ov them but they just left on shelf now lol

Thanks for the reply as this is my first nitro i didnt want to spend to much incase i stuff up.

Me personaly i would not have one. firstly i would say go 1/8 scale. you will regret it otherwise at some point. secondly they are not great with regards to quality and parts can be a hard to source at times. what is your Budget? then we can help. :thumbs_up: when looking at your budget calculate other items you will need such as fuel and starter kit etc etc

My budget is about £150.

Please dont buy a nitrocrap rc model they are rubbish i have seen so many broken ones.

If you want a cheapish nitro rc have look on ebay for a secoond hand one something like a hyper 7 buggy or hpi trophy

i swapped over to the ftx rampage for my starter cars lol kids love them
and they cheap just be sure to get spare c-hubs unless u can get the ally hop up

This guy wants a quick sale, he is being offered £120 buy his local model shop, offer to match it and see what he says?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Take these guys advice. I did and went for hyper 7's. Great kits reliable and tough and parts are easy to get. If you buy a bad nitro it will put you off.

defo mate,, if you can spend a little more it will work out much better for you in the long run,, or do what rob says try and get a 2nd hand model (good brand) :thumbs_up:

This is true i have seen loads of people buy a 1/10th scale model and when they see a 1/8th scale they are like :drool:

It all depends on what your looking for but if you think bigger is better than 1/8th scale is loads better some 1/8th scale models can be just under £200 so its how much your willing to spend again.

@nuttysquirrel-not sure if your still looking mate but try this.......

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=...on&ItemID=35532

You'll have a bit more support if you get it from a shop...........

Main reason I bought mine from a shop is the support and customer after care route (learnt this through modifying my Seat Leon Cupra)

hyper 7's are getting quite old now (apparently 6 years from reading up on them)

good starter motor I guess....depends what level you want to take it too

if its just for bashing, then the hyper 7 will do fine, but if you will be wanting to do upgrades etc, the Caster racing has that oppurtunity

If you thinking of racing then you possibly need to re-think budget to compete with the big boys. I was recently chatting to a guy who races and the engine he has is in the region of £350.
If you just want to bash about the hyper 7's are great, and yes they are an old buggy now, but i have never had any issue's with obtaining parts. Also there are plenty of upgrades if you want to go that route later.