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      im thinking of buying

      a RC nitro car just wondering on what anyone recommends it must be off road (hence the posting here) it would be my first one so i am not looking to spend too much but all recommendations appreciated
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      there`s a lot to think about here pres.

      first of all electric or ic ?
      electric is clean and quiet. but you only get about 8-10 minute runs on a charge.

      i.c is noisy, sounds good but not if you have to use in a built up area, a bit more fiddly to start with. and slightly dearer than electric to start with.

      both take a lot of constant maintenance and cleaning.

      1/10 (electric or ic) or 1/8 (ic only)

      1/10 is a good size if you have to carry it or use it in a confined space.
      1/8 ic is FAST, and great fun to use.
      a good 1/8 starter set is the gv models , REX-X , available for £299 with all rc etc , ready to go , just add fuel.

      also to take into consideration , is if you fancy joining a club, find out where near you there is one, pop along and have a chat to some of the guys. unlike some hobby`s , the world of modelling, everyone is willing to share info, opinions and help

      visit your local model shop and see what they stock/recomend .

      there are so many types, makes .models engines , motors batteries, fuels , rc equipment, cars , trucks. buggies etc to start with.

      a good bet is to set a budget and take it from there, it`s very easy to go over board.
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      thanks i think im gonna go nitro it doesnt really matter about noise and stuff was thinking bout maybe mta4 but thats the top end of what i want to spend but bit big or whats the tamiya nitro thunder like? whatever i get will be RTR any handy tips when i do get one? still i suppose that would cover the meet others bit
      cheers
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      i (until recently) had a MTA4, i can thoroughly recomend one, all ready to go , almost unbreakable and go`s anywhere !!

      There are a few other trucks out there, i have very little experience of them. but it is quite a hot market just now, with there been a few recent competitors.

      revo, lst etc.

      tamiya nitro thunder , if like teh rest of tamiya products , will be very good quality. maybe a bit more awkward to get hop ups for , and you may find the tamiya hopups a bit dearer, but i think it will be a good peice of kit.
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      just to let you all know i got a Traxxas Revo seems cool so far still breaking it in started easily straight from the box ( just as well cos i was really nervous lol ) cheers for the advice bye
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