new truggy,buggy

RC car fanatic

Right lads.i want to sell my cen magnum nx to get a new buggy,truggy and preferably RTR.If you want to buy or enquire about the cen magnum PM me.Now i want something good and preferably 1/8 scale.I was looking a hongnor but i couldnt find any price.Vectra where did you get yours?.My budget is around €250 or $350.So any info would be great.Cheers

vectra

RC car fanatic wrote: »

Right lads.i want to sell my cen magnum nx to get a new buggy,truggy and preferably RTR.If you want to buy or enquire about the cen magnum PM me.Now i want something good and preferably 1/8 scale.I was looking a hongnor but i couldnt find any price.Vectra where did you get yours?.My budget is around €250 or $350.So any info would be great.Cheers

I bought my one in a shop in the UK but to be honest you will have to go Second hand when you budget is €250

You could buy THIS TRUGGY and build it up as you go ?;)

Or do the same with THIS BUGGY

RC car fanatic

dollars maybe..from america..hong kong?

vectra

Why not go for one of the options i showed you along with THIS ENGINE & PIPE Use your own radio gear and off you go.. Happy Camper cheap as chips

RC car fanatic

vectra wrote: »

Why not go for one of the options i showed you along with THIS ENGINE & PIPE Use your own radio gear and off you go.. Happy Camper cheap as chips

maybe forget the hongnor..something arount $350 and rtr..buggy,truggy

vectra

RC car fanatic wrote: »

maybe forget the hongnor..something arount $350 and rtr..buggy,truggy

OK
Buy something like this then and be prepared to repair and replace on a regular basis.

Buy cheap = Rubbish

Buy good = Beter Quality

You know the score dont you? :pac:

lotus791

cheap and cheerfull

hot bodies rtr sport buggy 225 sterling

RC car fanatic

ye but conversion rate..nahh

vectra

Well bud.
You asked for advice.. you were given good advice..then it looks like you do not want the advice.. Best thing to do now is go on your own initiative and buy rubbish :rolleyes:;)

Plug

He's interested in buying my T-maxx. Lets hope he dosen't make a flunked out of it!

RC car fanatic

ye sorry,thanks for the help:)...I said I migt buy it plug..I need to get money,yes i know when my birthday is and i will pm you when i have the money and if im still interested!

vectra

Plug wrote: »

Lets hope he dosen't make a flunked out of it!

Looks like he already has :rolleyes::pac:

RC car fanatic

mmm..thanks..what frequency do we use in Ireland?..a2,a4,a5 a6..

workaccount

Hello,
I'm thinking of getting a Hong nor x1 crt. I was thinking maybe an rtr for my first.....but the futaba they come with is either 27Mhz or 75Mhz. I know we can't use 27Mhz but what about 75?

I was thinking it would work out a little cheaper to buy an "rtr" package....would you recommend to go the "build it yourself" route though..I know I would have the competence to do this.

The main reason I would select a X1 CRT is because it's recommended around here and I've been told you can use it for racing when you get bored of driving it around the place yourself freestyle.
It's fairly expensive though I'm thinking (for a first). Is there something cheaper I could be looking at that could be raced or am I better off just getting the Hong Nor. What about the hong nor buggys?

I hope nobody minds me hijacking this thread but I figured it's more or less dead anyway.

Cheers.

bonisio

Building a car from kit isn't really that difficult once you are slightly mechanically minded. Its a great way too to get an understanding for how the car works but in most cases it does work out a good bit more expensive than RTR as kits tend to be aimed more at the competition user and therefore contain better quality parts.

RC car fanatic

workaccount wrote: »

Hello,
I'm thinking of getting a Hong nor x1 crt. I was thinking maybe an rtr for my first.....but the futaba they come with is either 27Mhz or 75Mhz. I know we can't use 27Mhz but what about 75?

I was thinking it would work out a little cheaper to buy an "rtr" package....would you recommend to go the "build it yourself" route though..I know I would have the competence to do this.

The main reason I would select a X1 CRT is because it's recommended around here and I've been told you can use it for racing when you get bored of driving it around the place yourself freestyle.
It's fairly expensive though I'm thinking (for a first). Is there something cheaper I could be looking at that could be raced or am I better off just getting the Hong Nor. What about the hong nor buggys?

I hope nobody minds me hijacking this thread but I figured it's more or less dead anyway.

Cheers.

oi...yes we can use 27mhz

vectra

The only problem with the Newer RTR CRT TGruggy is that it comes with a .32 enbgine. Now, while this engine is an excellent engine, It would be a bit on the thirsty side if you were to race it. Against that you could buy the rtr kit and when you do decide to race it you could buy a .21 or.28 engine to drop in there and go and race it.
27Mhz is fine to use here
You could also go for the options i piinted out above?
Buy a used Chassis and put a new engine/electrics in there ?
OR
Buy ONE OF THESE <<< Excellent value with .28 engine. :cool:

workaccount

I think I'll just get the X1 CRT now but I might get it from America "ofna jammin" is what there called.

Would it be ok to do this though...ie. are the parts the same?

vectra

workaccount wrote: »

are the parts the same?

Yes

workaccount

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=25018

If you look at the bottom of the above page it says you need this "Nitro starter kit"

Here's the product specifically http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=29667

This engine seems to be pullstart though.

Do you need the flywheel wrench and engine stopper?

vectra

workaccount wrote: »

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=25018

If you look at the bottom of the above page it says you need this "Nitro starter kit"

Here's the product specifically http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=29667

This engine seems to be pullstart though.

Do you need the flywheel wrench and engine stopper?

Go for it.
Thats a cheap price

Get the Starter kit as well

Whats wrong with pullstart?

workaccount

vectra wrote: »

Go for it.
Thats a cheap price

Get the Starter kit as well

Whats wrong with pullstart?

I don't mind if it's pullstart.

I was stupidly thinking the starter kit was for starting the engine only!

So I probably need all the other bits and pieces then do I?

RC car fanatic

lads...what the hell does all that have to do with my thread..if your looking to for info start a new thread:(:(

vectra

RC car fanatic wrote: »

lads...what the hell does all that have to do with my thread..if your looking to for info start a new thread:(:(

Dont get cranky
He did apologise for jumping on this thread
anyway
you werent making much use of it were ya ? :pac:


@workaccount
Yest.
Get that kit as well
At that price you will have everything you need :cool:

"GO FORTH AND HAVE FUN"

RC car fanatic

vectra wrote: »

Dont get cranky
He did apologise for jumping on this thread
anyway
you werent making much use of it were ya ? :pac:


@workaccount
Yest.
Get that kit as well
At that price you will have everything you need :cool:

"GO FORTH AND HAVE FUN"

ye i know he said sorry but just because my thread isnt going any where doesnt mean he has to jump on my thread and im not cranky,i just dont see why my thread is being taken over.

vectra

RC car fanatic wrote: »

ye i know he said sorry but just because my thread isnt going any where doesnt mean he has to jump on my thread and im not cranky,i just dont see why my thread is being taken over.

The reason I guess is because it was on a similar topic.
And how do you maintain that it is YOUR thread?
Do you hold the copyrights to it?
I dont think so.
Now
Go suck on your dummy and change your nappy

workaccount

RC car fanatic wrote: »

ye i know he said sorry but just because my thread isnt going any where doesnt mean he has to jump on my thread and im not cranky,i just dont see why my thread is being taken over.

But your thread was more or less dead!!!

If you have something else to ask go ahead...sorry.

RC car fanatic

vectra wrote: »

The reason I guess is because it was on a similar topic.
And how do you maintain that it is YOUR thread?
Do you hold the copyrights to it?
I dont think so.
Now
Go suck on your dummy and change your nappy

im not a ****ing child!!!!!

RC car fanatic

workaccount wrote: »

But your thread was more or less dead!!!

If you have something else to ask go ahead...sorry.

ye sorry its grand..sorry for being a bit narky.

vectra

RC car fanatic wrote: »

im not a ****ing child!!!!!

Well,
Stop acting like one and go have some fun :pac:

coolwings

Hey guys ... relax and chill out :cool:

RC car fanatic

ok..
Vectra.i wont be narky from now on and
workaccount,ye i know its same topic so carry on.

vectra

RC car fanatic wrote: »

ok..
Vectra.i wont be narky from now on and
workaccount,ye i know its same topic so carry on.

Only winding you up bud.,, But you did fall off the rails there a small bit..
Take no notice dude.. all in a days fun

Plug

I go away for a weekend and this happens.
I love models:D

RC car fanatic

models-its a tough world out there..

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=29562

anyone know anything about this?bought it from modelsport yesterday but i cant even find it on the kyosho site?

vectra

RC car fanatic wrote: »

models-its a tough world out there..

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=29562

anyone know anything about this?bought it from modelsport yesterday but i cant even find it on the kyosho site?

Nice buggy
Good racer.
Not certain about the engine but I would say it is fine once run properly

Keep us posted :cool:

workaccount

btw if anyone sells hong nors or has one one for sale let me know!

vectra

workaccount wrote: »

btw if anyone sells hong nors or has one one for sale let me know!

You would be lucky to find one for sale as most owners tend to keep them as they are happy with them. One chance you may have is to post in the wanted section on BADMCC.
Those guys change regularly so may have something.
Other than that.
EBAY..!!

workaccount

vectra wrote: »

You would be lucky to find one for sale as most owners tend to keep them as they are happy with them. One chance you may have is to post in the wanted section on BADMCC.
Those guys change regularly so may have something.
Other than that.
EBAY..!!

Ok. Even anyone that sells them new though!
I can't find many places selling the X1 CRT on the net.

Bolton's seem to not ship to Ireland. Modelsport are "on order from supplier" - I rang these guys this morning to find out when they would have them in stock and they guy didn't know so he was going to call the supplier- still nothing from him.

Modelsport seem to be the cheapest also. I would love to order today and have it by the wkend!

vectra

workaccount wrote: »

Ok. Even anyone that sells them new though!
I can't find many places selling the X1 CRT on the net.
Bolton's seem to not ship to Ireland.
(

Bolton ships to Ireland,
Thats where I got my one.
Phone them up,
Ask for Pete.
Tell him I sent ya :cool:

RC car fanatic

the kyosho was shipped today..shouldnt be long:p

workaccount

vectra wrote: »

Bolton ships to Ireland,
Thats where I got my one.
Phone them up,
Ask for Pete.
Tell him I sent ya :cool:

Just ordered it off Pete there. Dead sound bloke. Cheers for the recommendation vectra Twas a couple of quid cheaper than modelsport too.

He's recommended me to get either Byron or Tornado fuel. What % should I be looking at?

vectra

workaccount wrote: »

Just ordered it off Pete there. Dead sound bloke. Cheers for the recommendation vectra Twas a couple of quid cheaper than modelsport too.

Glad you got sorted in the end
Told ya they were a doddle to deal with :cool:

workaccount

What kind of fuel do you use in your CRT vectra?

I suppose I will need to pickup a failsafe and spare glow plugs too. Is there any specific ones I need to be looking at as I'm going to try ebay.

vectra

workaccount wrote: »

What kind of fuel do you use in your CRT vectra?

I suppose I will need to pickup a failsafe and spare glow plugs too. Is there any specific ones I need to be looking at as I'm going to try ebay.

I use >> THESE FAILSAFES << And never had any issues with them

Nitro
I use
20% Heli fuel, simply because that is all I can get
Whereabouts are you living?

workaccount

vectra wrote: »

I use >> THESE FAILSAFES << And never had any issues with them

Nitro
I use
20% Heli fuel, simply because that is all I can get
Whereabouts are you living?

Ah ok....How do you put that failsafe on? That seems to be the only GWS one on ebay...Is there any other good brands....Pete says he does them for 10 quid with the truggy so I may go with that option.

I live in Galway...there's a store up here but I haven't been in there before. If I was to go with 20% I suppose I would need to break it in with 15% wouldn't I?

vectra

workaccount wrote: »

Ah ok....How do you put that failsafe on? That seems to be the only GWS one on ebay...Is there any other good brands....Pete says he does them for 10 quid with the truggy so I may go with that option.

I live in Galway...there's a store up here but I haven't been in there before. If I was to go with 20% I suppose I would need to break it in with 15% wouldn't I?

Galway,
Yes,they sell I think O,Donnells Nitro there which is good fuel,
They will advise you on breaking in fuel as personally I broke my one in on the 20% that I use now.Just watch the temperature while running it.
Go with the failsafe from Pete and ask him to throw in a couple of spare glo-plugs

Failsafe fits on to the receiver
Plug out the throttle servo from the receiver... Plug in the failsafe... Plug in throttle servo to other side of failsafe. Then do the setup procedure if there is one with the failsafe you get.

vectra

Ah,
Forgot to mention.
Check out the Galway club website >> Galway Model Car Club << :cool: Excellent track and a grest bunch of lads to help out. Get involved with them and you will have no problems. Enter the Truggy races at their club..;)

workaccount

vectra wrote: »

Galway,
Yes,they sell I think O,Donnells Nitro there which is good fuel,
They will advise you on breaking in fuel as personally I broke my one in on the 20% that I use now.Just watch the temperature while running it.
Go with the failsafe from Pete and ask him to throw in a couple of spare glo-plugs

Failsafe fits on to the receiver
Plug out the throttle servo from the receiver... Plug in the failsafe... Plug in throttle servo to other side of failsafe. Then do the setup procedure if there is one with the failsafe you get.

Just ordered the failsafe there and he wouldn't throw in the spare plugs the fecker.

Dya reckon he shud have?? I'm after spending alot..car/failsafe....I had to go and order a pack of 3 for 10GBP. So what would he have been losing...maybe about 5GBP?? It's left a bad taste in my mouth really.

I don't particularly like haggling so probably did not ask him in the best possible way but......I'm a new customer....spent alot of money.

vectra

They usually have their profit marging cut anyway I reckon so probably would have been cutting off his own hand to do that.

workaccount

vectra wrote: »

They usually have their profit marging cut anyway I reckon so probably would have been cutting off his own hand to do that.

Yeah the price was good I suppose. Do you reckon it was fair not to throw in a freebie?