What car to buy?? I am a newbie Help me!

[jahdisp25]

Hello gang, I am in the market for an RC car. A local hobby shop that just opened is selling Team asscociated RCGT's for 279.99 it comes ready to roll with the controller and .15 engine? What else will I need??

Is this a decent car to begin with or should I be in the market for something else?

The only experience I really have is from when I was younger and messed around with the tyco RC cars thats it.

I know I want gas powered for sure!!

Thank you for all your help with this!!

[chucksolo]

Make sure that the car is the RC10GT Plus. This RTR kit comes with a set of full ball bearings where the original RTR kit did not. If it is the Plus then great, it is a really nice car, if not, try getting the new Losi XXX-NT RTR kit. It is also a really great kit and comes with a killer JR computer radio for just a little more cash.

You will need fuel, extra glow plugs for break in, a glow igniter and charger, 12 AA Alkaline batteries, 8 for the transmitter and 4 for the receiver pack, CA glue for the tires and a fuel filter. All in all, expect to spend about $340.00 total.

[TC3Racer]

are you sure you know enough about nitro to start out with it? it is much easier to go electric as your first car and move up... i was just like you... i wanted a nitro for my first car because they where fast and loud.... i was very glad i went electric.... much easier to maintain and easy on a confused beginner mind! i have been into R/C for about a year and a half now and i have taken the step to nitro... once you know enough its a great step....

If you are determined to go for nitro, i highly suggest reading up on it first and really getting to know the way a nitro engine performs and acts... take your time....

[Jason C]

I agree with TC3Racer. I got a nitro for my first car and did I ever have problems getting it to run properly. I had no idea how to tune the carb and maintinence was a real pain (nitro fuel residue is a dirt magnet - especially off-road!). Now, even with about 5 years experience in both nitro and electric, I have pretty much converted to electric due to less maintinence and tuning hassles - just plug it in, switch on, and go!

One of the most important things to do if you still want to go nitro is break in the engine properly. Read the manual carefully (especially the engine tuning section) and follow the break-in directions to the letter. A reliable, smooth running engine makes nitro for a newbie much more fun.

[DaLoSiGuYWiTdAxXxNt]

Originally posted by chucksolo
Make sure that the car is the RC10GT Plus. This RTR kit comes with a set of full ball bearings where the original RTR kit did not. If it is the Plus then great, it is a really nice car, if not, try getting the new Losi XXX-NT RTR kit. It is also a really great kit and comes with a killer JR computer radio for just a little more cash.

You will need fuel, extra glow plugs for break in, a glow igniter and charger, 12 AA Alkaline batteries, 8 for the transmitter and 4 for the receiver pack, CA glue for the tires and a fuel filter. All in all, expect to spend about $340.00 total.

try getting the losi xxx-nt

[sofast]

TC3Racer, Jason C

It doesnt matter if you start out in electric or not.. when you buy a nitro your going to have to learn how to drive it (electrics arent the same as nitro) and the maintnance is not the same....... So it why not just start out in nitro?! Thats what I did, and am glad I did!!

I say, go for the GT!! its a great truck to start out with, and to race!!

[TC3Racer]

sofast,
yea i know that electric and nitro are competely different... i know driving is different and maintainance is different as well.... i own both and know.... the reason i reccomended electric is because its easier to maintain and learn how to drive on than a nitro is... electric is just more simple than a nitro for a first timer.... if you take the time to learn nitro then have at it.... i'm just recommending to learn the basics of an R/C car than jumping straight to a more advanced model.... its pure logic...