complete RC newbie [pretty much]

davidclayton

i had a tamiya manta ray about 12 years ago when i was 12. those days are long gone, but i've been thinking about getting back into RC cars.
i would like to get an entry level electric buggy, build it yourself jobbie. 2 of my friends are thinking of the same and we might get 3 identical cars to race against each other.
what models and manufacturers should i be looking at?

all advice appreciated.
dave

ps. i was in a club back in the day that used to race in a community centre in dundrum and in marley park during summer, is this still going?

coolwings

davidclayton wrote:

i had a tamiya manta ray about 12 years ago when i was 12. those days are long gone, but i've been thinking about getting back into RC cars.
i would like to get an entry level electric buggy, build it yourself jobbie. 2 of my friends are thinking of the same and we might get 3 identical cars to race against each other.
what models and manufacturers should i be looking at?

all advice appreciated.
dave

ps. i was in a club back in the day that used to race in a community centre in dundrum and in marley park during summer, is this still going?

It is, in Dundrum.

davidclayton

what day / time / location / frequency?

vectra

I dont know if it is any use to you or not but I may be selling my Losi xxx Buggy along with some spares. ( Rolling chassis or rtr)
whichever you like

davidclayton

how much and what is included?
[controller / servos / ESC / motors / charger / etc...]

matt350z

Im selling a Rc car if you or your mates have any intrest in that?

If you want to check it out its listed under "shop"-"For Sale"-"FS General"-"Rc Nitro Car for sale" (on this website)

CHUCKLEZ

here is a link to matt350z Rc car for sale:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=283628

davidclayton

nope i'm after a electric buggy. cool car though.

vectra

davidclayton wrote:

how much and what is included?
[controller / servos / ESC / motors / charger / etc...]

Depends on how much you want.
I can supply
Rolling chassis with spares. ( Wheels,tyres , Parts)
or
with
esc ( choice of either reverse or not)
motor ( choice of turns)
radio gear. ( 27Mhz)

Batteries and charger are out at the moment unless any of my m8's are selling some as |i only have my Novak Millennium pro and 3300 race packs for my touring car.
Might locate something though.

I also have an Associated RC10 T4 stadium rolling chassis
Would come same as above
Rolling chassis with parts or with all radio gear.
The buggy is the green one at the front left and the T4 is the red one at the back
let em know if you have any interest and I will sort prices with you.
cheers

davidclayton

just trying to get a handle on prices at at the moment, so if you could get back to e with some numbers that would be great. could be interested in the Associated RC10.

Fobia

matt350z wrote:

Im selling a Rc car if you or your mates have any intrest in that?

If you want to check it out its listed under "shop"-"For Sale"-"FS General"-"Rc Nitro Car for sale" (on this website)

You should check up on your own thread - there are a few interested but they want a guidline price before they started bidding. If you're new to selling online, the norm is to put the guidline price a little higher than you expect to sell it for (not too high though, or no-one will be interested).

matt350z

I have given one but the main 1 that was intrested pulled out and the other doesnt no about it!

2 Espressi

Hi David, another Tamiya would be a good bet, the moden day equivalent of the 'Ray (Great Buggy!) would be anything based on the DF-02 Chassis, which is Tamiya's entry level 4wd elec buggy. The DF01 was the Manta ray chassis I think. The Gravel hound is avaiable as a kit or RTR, there's a good selection Here

Hope that helps!

davidclayton

i have been looking at 1:18 off roaders, the ASSOCIATED RC18MT seems pretty cool and affordable.i reckon i'll be looking about for a while before i make a decision.

RC car fanatic

Hi, what was the name of the club u were in???

RC car fanatic

tanks ,would you be able get me some info on joining and im only in 2nd year

Mickb

RC car fanatic wrote:

tanks ,would you be able get me some info on joining and im only in 2nd year

What info do you need?

Best bet is to come out to the track some Sunday.

MiCk B. :-)

RC car fanatic

well do you have to pay for membership,does it have a site and what days it races.also does it only 1/10 or 1/8 or both scale and last what age do you have to be to join?

Mickb

RC car fanatic wrote:

well do you have to pay for membership,does it have a site and what days it races.also does it only 1/10 or 1/8 or both scale and last what age do you have to be to join?

Membership is €20 for under 18 & €30 for over 18.

Site: http://www.dublinmodelracing.com

Racing is on Sundays.

Race both 1/10 & 1/8.

Age: as long as you can controll the car on the track.

MiCk B. :-)

RC car fanatic

Mickb wrote:

Membership is €20 for under 18 & €30 for over 18.

Site: http://www.dublinmodelracing.com

Racing is on Sundays.

Race both 1/10 & 1/8.

Age: as long as you can controll the car on the track.

MiCk B. :-)

Cheers thats a must for me:D