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OT - Recommendations on entry-level RC car or drone?

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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,163
    edited June 9
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Another few questions:

    Is street or off road generally favoured?

    RWD or AWD?

    Thanks!
    AWD off road is all we've done. Street is very fast and you want a good space to run with zero pebbles. I have a recommendation for a car but I have to figure out which one it is. It's one of traxxas's newest.

    Edit:  we have several RWD.  Lately all the kids have been buying is all-wheel drive.
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,904
    kl8ton said:
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Another few questions:

    Is street or off road generally favoured?

    RWD or AWD?

    Thanks!
    AWD off road is all we've done. Street is very fast and you want a good space to run with zero pebbles. I have a recommendation for a car but I have to figure out which one it is. It's one of traxxas's newest.

    Edit:  we have several RWD.  Lately all the kids have been buying is all-wheel drive.
    Thanks for the intel. I appreciate that. 

    Would be very grateful for any recommendation, as a starting point. Going to ask at the shop this week, too. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,782
    I built an original Kyosho Ultima back in the 80s. It must have been a couple hundred parts that you had to assemble. Do the new ones require you to build them or it is plug and play these days? 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,203
    AWD off-road.  Basher style from Traxxis are amazing.

    RWD is fun for drifting and stuff, but honestly kids will have more fun with AWD.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,163
    DoubleEgger said:
    I built an original Kyosho Ultima back in the 80s. It must have been a couple hundred parts that you had to assemble. Do the new ones require you to build them or it is plug and play these days? 
    Rtr -ready to run is the standard....

    There are some kits that you can build.  I remember assembling a Baja four-wheel drive Chevy truck when I was a kid. Lots of fun. 

    I looked up my recommendation and I don't know if I would go that route now. It is the minimax by Traxxas. 

    Lipo batteries
    Brushless 
    All wheel drive 


    https://traxxas.com/90376-4-stampede-4x4-vxl

    I believe that is the one that I have. It screams. Very easy to wreck it at those speeds. It is so fun to launch it off of stuff. 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,904
    Thanks again for the help, @kl8ton. Much obliged. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,782
    kl8ton said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    I built an original Kyosho Ultima back in the 80s. It must have been a couple hundred parts that you had to assemble. Do the new ones require you to build them or it is plug and play these days? 
    Rtr -ready to run is the standard....

    There are some kits that you can build.  I remember assembling a Baja four-wheel drive Chevy truck when I was a kid. Lots of fun. 

    I looked up my recommendation and I don't know if I would go that route now. It is the minimax by Traxxas. 

    Lipo batteries
    Brushless 
    All wheel drive 


    https://traxxas.com/90376-4-stampede-4x4-vxl

    I believe that is the one that I have. It screams. Very easy to wreck it at those speeds. It is so fun to launch it off of stuff. 
    There was a sense of pride by putting them together by yourself. I took good care of the cars because I had so much time invested in them. RTR was not an option for decent cars when I was a kid so I never knew the luxury of RTR. 

    Speaking of sweat equity, I always thought that the RC Airplane guys were crazy. I have seen several crash on their maiden voyage. 
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,793
    The airplane guys think the helicopter guys are crazy.

    I did the same with a truck, hundreds of pieces, bent servo arms or axles, head to the store and buy more parts.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,881
    DoubleEgger said:
    Speaking of sweat equity, I always thought that the RC Airplane guys were crazy. I have seen several crash on their maiden voyage. 
    I  We  They were.  Especially the idiots who bought/built a Heathkit radio, twice as many things to troubleshoot/repair every couple of flights.  

    "Working class people around the world have no innate desire to go to war with each other.  They have to be conned into it by the sociopaths who will profit from it."    - John Lennon

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,334
    We run a few with friends from time to time. 

    My advice - don’t take em to the beach. Drones were fine, but the cars corroded almost instantly. 
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,163
    MaskedMarvel said:
    We run a few with friends from time to time. 

    My advice - don’t take em to the beach. Drones were fine, but the cars corroded almost instantly. 
    Our beaches are salt free. But even the sand factor .... It's not worth it.  
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,690
    I’ve done cars, planes, helicopters and drones. IMO cars are boring compared to planes, helicopter's (full collective) are much more difficult than planes and you will crash a lot before you get the hang of it. I enjoy flying my drone but again I think planes are the most fun. If you are thinking about getting into it check out Real Flight simulator.   I had a truck too @DoubleEgger, I think it was a Traxxas Hawk, dad told me to wait until he got home from work to assemble it…. No chance! 
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,904
    edited June 13
    Spent about an hour at the store evaluating my options. Wanted something that was throttle-scalable, off-road ready and wicked fast. Spent most of the time comparing various Traxxas and Arrmas. 

    Went with the Arrma Vorteks. This one is brushless, is 3S, is 4x4 and can reach 60mph. Probably too much for junior to handle, but something he can grow with. Got two of the lipo battery and charger bundles.  



    Thanks to everyone who provided feedback. Really appreciate it. 

    I told the salesman I’d see him next week, when I would be back buying new parts post-crash. 🙃
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,881
    What does the "3S" signify?  

    "Working class people around the world have no innate desire to go to war with each other.  They have to be conned into it by the sociopaths who will profit from it."    - John Lennon

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,867
    I wish I had something like this growing up!  Are you sure it isn’t a gift for dad?

    ____________________
    Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. •Niccolo Machiavelli
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,904
    @Botch

    The number of LiPo (Lithium Polymer) cells connected in series, which determines the total voltage of the battery pack.

    @paqman

    Probably too fast for this old man. But I suppose I may have to provide him with some guidance. 🙂
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,128
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Spent about an hour at the store evaluating my options. Wanted something that was throttle-scalable, off-road ready and wicked fast. Spent most of the time comparing various Traxxas and Arrmas. 

    Went with the Arrma Vorteks. This one is brushless, is 3S, is 4x4 and can reach 60mph. Probably too much for junior to handle, but something he can grow with. Got two of the lipo battery and charger bundles.  



    Thanks to everyone who provided feedback. Really appreciate it. 

    I told the salesman I’d see him next week, when I would be back buying new parts post-crash. 🙃
    Are you looking to adopt by any chance?
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,163
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Spent about an hour at the store evaluating my options. Wanted something that was throttle-scalable, off-road ready and wicked fast. Spent most of the time comparing various Traxxas and Arrmas. 

    Went with the Arrma Vorteks. This one is brushless, is 3S, is 4x4 and can reach 60mph. Probably too much for junior to handle, but something he can grow with. Got two of the lipo battery and charger bundles.  



    Thanks to everyone who provided feedback. Really appreciate it. 

    I told the salesman I’d see him next week, when I would be back buying new parts post-crash. 🙃
    Awesome! Watch your ankles/shins. 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,904
    @kl8ton

    Many thanks. You were very responsive to my requests for advice and I am grateful. Hope I chose well. What I am seeing online would appear to confirm that this is a good choice. 
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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,334
    Awesome. 

    Get extra batteries. And then buy some extra batteries. 
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,904
    MaskedMarvel said:
    Awesome. 

    Get extra batteries. And then buy some extra batteries. 
    @MaskedMarvel - I have two for now, along with two chargers. May add more along the way. 
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