Remote Radio Controlled Cars...

My brother is looking to buy an electric radio controlled car, now i'm not talking about the kids toy variety but the full on professional type.

Where would be a good place to look? He has a budget of around £150 - £200 and he has stated he is not interested in the petrol variety because they can be problematic. (Air locks etc.)

Anybody know anything about these?

I tried ebay and all of the electric ones on there are just toys.

[WHISTLED]

i'm not talking about the kids toy variety but the full on adult/professional type

A contradiction in terms to me.

Originally Posted by WHISTLED

A contradiction in terms to me.

Edited, feel better?

[Hom3r]

Tamiy do some very good self assemby kits

You can either get a battery powered car, this will need loads of batteries.

Or get petrol powered (my preference), this will need running in, and may need more maintenance.

try model shops in the area and see if there are any clubs in your area.

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Ok just read petrol not perfered, but don't rule it out yet.

Looking at getting one with a rechargable battery pack, otherwise it will cost a fourtune to run. The only shop in my area closed down a while ago so i was looking at buying online.

My brother would have to drive well over 100 miles just to get anywhere near close enough to buy from a shop and thats even if they have anything he likes.

So getting one online seems easier, problem with kits is you tend to have to paint the body yourself. Haha need i say more...

I like the petrol idea myself but he won't go for it as his next door neighbour has one and has warned him. His is always breaking down with air locks etc everytime he rolls it. and it often gets sent off for repair.

[Hom3r]

where do you live?

Carmarthen - SA31

I'm guessing cardiff way would be his bet?

[Hom3r]

the only thing I can think of is try the big shopping centres for any that do plastic modlel kits (Tanks cars etc) and see if they know of any.

you could try google for clubs shops in the area

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any good?

http://www.west-wales-models.co.uk/

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That link has Electric, Petrol & Nitro cars

[haydnwalker]

What about http://www.storacingproducts.com/rc-...s/27/index.htm

Nice find!

[STONEISLAND]

IMO Get a Nitro one you will only regret getting a battery one as I did.

I was thinking that, i recommended a nitro one to him and recommended he get advice about them from his mate as i know nothing about them!

In the demo video's you see them doing backflips and everything and they still seem to run fine unlike some petrol versions.

[haydnwalker]

I'm currently looking into Nitro RC Cars/Trucks. I fancy a Savage X F4.6 - but I like my expensive toys hehe.

The Nitro ones are more reliable than they used to be and with a bit of reading and freely available online tutorials can be easy to maintain.

[southwell]

You'll be looking at something like a RC10B4 RS for a beginner.
http://www.m-k-racing.com/product_in...roducts_id=656

If you need any info, contact me, i race them at national level.

Thanks southwell, no doubt you will get a pm from me soon.