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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: dazza on October 15, 2015, 07:57:41 pm

Title: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 15, 2015, 07:57:41 pm: After a recent spin in a two seater kart my son wants us to build a go kart. :evilgrin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20150905_162358.jpg&hash=d70e1c3b2a38fcb69b08f864e2ad1ed81bd9f8c9)

I'm thinking a RC kit Car would be more appropriate. Obviously i want a petrol one but due to cost and my son only being 5 maybe a battery one is a better choice.

I had a tamiya grasshopper 2 when i was young and totally destroyed it so need something strong.

I'm thinking about a Tamiya The Lunch Box. anyone into this? have any recommendations?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51znoUK5JEL.jpg&hash=e13daf7e5b224f1a4331f528a338b82927e16f72)
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: rich83 on October 15, 2015, 08:03:01 pm: I had that exact one when I was a kid. :love:
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 15, 2015, 08:16:13 pm: Quote from: rich83 on October 15, 2015, 08:03:01 pm
I had that exact one when I was a kid. :love:
I think it could be a winner at £84.99

Tamiya do a gti also
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: AJP on October 15, 2015, 08:29:25 pm: Tamiya?! That's a word I haven't heard for about 25 years!

Wasn't there a brand called Schumacher too?

Proper blast from the past this. I used to build the little mini Tamiyas that ran off AAs. Went to some convention at the NEC too. Even built my own track, and aftermarket spoilers made out of sections of 2 litre pop bottles!

Mostly forgotten about it all until I saw this thread..
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: white91 on October 15, 2015, 08:33:13 pm: I still have a Tamiya Lunchbox

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Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dan930 on October 15, 2015, 10:41:11 pm: Proper blast from the past...I used to mess around with RC cars
How about the midnight pumpkin monster truck or monster beetle
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: rich83 on October 15, 2015, 10:48:46 pm: Quote from: dan930 on October 15, 2015, 10:41:11 pm
Proper blast from the past...I used to mess around with RC cars
How about the midnight pumpkin monster truck or monster beetle

Ohh yeah.... I read the tamiya RC book from front to cover until it fell to bits

In fact.. here you go. Some are fully uploaded.

http://www.blackholesun.fr/RC_Tamiya_Books_US.php
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 15, 2015, 11:00:29 pm: Quote from: dan930 on October 15, 2015, 10:41:11 pm
Proper blast from the past...I used to mess around with RC cars
How about the midnight pumpkin monster truck or monster beetle
The monster beetle looks good. A bit more expensive. Will see if my dad can find mine so i can save some cash on the controller/receiver etc (unless its outdated now).
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: Andy on October 16, 2015, 12:16:00 am: Takes me back..had the frog fully ball bearings and demon speed controller and the kyosho Scorpion
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: Paradox1 on October 16, 2015, 12:39:02 pm: Damn, how old are you lot hahaha

Had a play on a few. growing up.

Didnt really get into it though.

Kid up the road from me used to be passionate. him and his dad used to make tracks and compete
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: MC71 on October 16, 2015, 05:24:35 pm: Monster Bettle...end off.

I remember buying mine back in the day, loved it. I still race (with friends) RC these days but 1:8 Nitro buggies....EPIC FUN but that first Bettle :love:

(Now trawling web looking for an original 1:10 Monster beetle......damn you).

:happy2:
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 16, 2015, 06:26:43 pm: They have a new version (2015) of the monster beetle. Don't think the design has changed too much.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FNDY3WDcwMA%3D%3D%2Fz%2F72sAAOSw14xWFn%7Eu%2F%24_12.JPG&hash=513276c86c8d5e4ba0782384f59060a552bbc2fb)
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: MC71 on October 16, 2015, 09:52:05 pm: ^^^^ Looks identical to mine from 30 years ago. Found the same thing while trawling the web earlier, about £125 on the bay.

:happy2:
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dan930 on October 16, 2015, 10:01:34 pm: Quote from: dazza on October 16, 2015, 06:26:43 pm
They have a new version (2015) of the monster beetle. Don't think the design has changed too much.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FNDY3WDcwMA%3D%3D%2Fz%2F72sAAOSw14xWFn%7Eu%2F%24_12.JPG&hash=513276c86c8d5e4ba0782384f59060a552bbc2fb)

Its a re-release...tamiya are bringing back some old models
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: rich83 on October 16, 2015, 11:34:28 pm: (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/d4/b8/b2/d4b8b2da1e61073f95c58788be601d91.jpg)

Ive got one of these in the shed, Nitro RC... not used it for 2 years... probably seized up. It was a bit sh*t.. the CV joints are pants.
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 17, 2015, 01:25:42 am: The beetle or lunch box could be a good choice will put a smaller motor in until he gets the hang of it.

But these kits are old so maybe a newer model will have less problems

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FNDUwWDYwMA%3D%3D%2Fz%2FeJIAAOSwNSxVQkn9%2F%24_12.JPG&hash=3df1076ba8af530870cedcfc91f72d4407e260a5)
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: rich83 on October 17, 2015, 01:49:08 am: Usually you can cap the speed by adjusting the throw on the servo or digital speed controller
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: Degudodger on October 18, 2015, 08:46:54 am: I think I still have my Grasshopper somewhere in the loft. Guess I know what the plan for today is going to be :)
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 18, 2015, 10:58:37 am: Quote from: Degudodger on October 18, 2015, 08:46:54 am
I think I still have my Grasshopper somewhere in the loft. Guess I know what the plan for today is going to be :)
I was hoping to resurrect my grasshopper 2 but my dad has got rid of it.

My daughter also wants an RC car (twins :rolleye: )

The plan at the moment

2 x tamiya mad bull
4 batteries
4 battery charger
2 crawler motors
Not sure on what controller will be better stick or trigger so will probably get one of each.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimatetamiya.com%2Fbuggies%2Fdt01%2Fmad-bull%2Ftamiya-mad-bull.jpg&hash=a56bd804131ecd319cf6ab4966f924a2dd3a1f83)
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dan930 on October 18, 2015, 11:35:12 am: Quote from: dazza on October 18, 2015, 10:58:37 am
Quote from: Degudodger on October 18, 2015, 08:46:54 am
I think I still have my Grasshopper somewhere in the loft. Guess I know what the plan for today is going to be :)
I was hoping to resurrect my grasshopper 2 but my dad has got rid of it.

My daughter also wants an RC car (twins :rolleye: )

The plan at the moment

2 x tamiya mad bull
4 batteries
4 battery charger
2 crawler motors
Not sure on what controller will be better stick or trigger so will probably get one of each.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimatetamiya.com%2Fbuggies%2Fdt01%2Fmad-bull%2Ftamiya-mad-bull.jpg&hash=a56bd804131ecd319cf6ab4966f924a2dd3a1f83)

Why 4xbattery chargers mate?
Why not get two fast charge battery chargers instead
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 18, 2015, 11:47:50 am: Quote from: dan930 on October 18, 2015, 11:35:12 am
Why 4xbattery chargers mate?
Why not get two fast charge battery chargers instead

Should be 4 Battery Charger ( Can charge 4 batteries at once).
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 18, 2015, 12:09:41 pm: 4 way chargers way to expensive for me will probably get a duo fast charge.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modelsport.co.uk%2F_images%2Fproducts%2Fnormal%2Fori30242.jpg&hash=6cb5512e5ac6dd6ec2a8ac252a7c71ea55048ac1)
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: bigmig95 on October 19, 2015, 10:24:49 am: Depends what you want to do with them Dazza. I bought my 11 year old one of these.

Hobao H2 pro. 2wd drive with brushless setup and lithium polymer batteries

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj45%2Fgodsy1969%2FIMG_3892_zps8a54df22.jpg&hash=694e94f627eb4bb7781a621a15a6a0927ecce95e)

I've owned a few over the years and looked at this quite thoroughly. I went the electric route 'cause they're just better nowadays, faster, easier to maintain. An 11 year old would struggle with the constant messing on a Nitro (even though I'd enjoy it :wink:) I was so impressed I bought a new one myself

Durango DEX210 V1 2wd

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj45%2Fgodsy1969%2FIMG_4013_zpsd632aa88.jpg&hash=5b00d7b2cc360ce218d3d850779e732aa28321ed)

Bought loads of spare wheels and tyres for us and had it all airbrushed. My lad kicks my butt though even though my car is quicker with a 6 turn brushless. :sad1:

The motors are cool now, you can program them to produce more torque mid range or go for max speed higher up. There's also massive geometry variables and damper / spring changes / mid motor mount, rear motor mount etc etc, plenty to mess with so a kid can still learn how to set a car up. You can also see what pros run and get yourself a decent baseline setup and go from there.

www.oople.com (http://www.oople.com) is excellent with reviews / for sale sections and specific car setup advice.

Just watch out if you get one the 'hop ups' or upgrades are as addictive as mk5 Gti bits :evilgrin:
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 19, 2015, 11:04:58 am: Quote from: bigmig95 on October 19, 2015, 10:24:49 am
Depends what you want to do with them Dazza. I bought my 11 year old one of these.

Hobao H2 pro. 2wd drive with brushless setup and lithium polymer batteries

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj45%2Fgodsy1969%2FIMG_3892_zps8a54df22.jpg&hash=694e94f627eb4bb7781a621a15a6a0927ecce95e)

I've owned a few over the years and looked at this quite thoroughly. I went the electric route 'cause they're just better nowadays, faster, easier to maintain. An 11 year old would struggle with the constant messing on a Nitro (even though I'd enjoy it :wink:) I was so impressed I bought a new one myself

Durango DEX210 V1 2wd

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj45%2Fgodsy1969%2FIMG_4013_zpsd632aa88.jpg&hash=5b00d7b2cc360ce218d3d850779e732aa28321ed)

Bought loads of spare wheels and tyres for us and had it all airbrushed. My lad kicks my butt though even though my car is quicker with a 6 turn brushless. :sad1:

The motors are cool now, you can program them to produce more torque mid range or go for max speed higher up. There's also massive geometry variables and damper / spring changes / mid motor mount, rear motor mount etc etc, plenty to mess with so a kid can still learn how to set a car up. You can also see what pros run and get yourself a decent baseline setup and go from there.

www.oople.com (http://www.oople.com) is excellent with reviews / for sale sections and specific car setup advice.

Just watch out if you get one the 'hop ups' or upgrades are as addictive as mk5 Gti bits :evilgrin:

These look a bit fast for 5/6 year olds :drool: , looking for something slow, bullet proof and can preferably drive on grass (i don't mow the lawn too ofter these days).

At the moment trying to find a couple of small transmitters although i prefer twin stick will go with the trigger type.

think i will get FLYSKY FS-GT2B

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fecx.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51n5970BRTL.jpg&hash=219732c09c511d496a6f5bb1b49931b9c5d48fe0)
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: bigmig95 on October 19, 2015, 11:21:07 am: Sorry fella didn't realise he was so young. These are bullet proof and not excessively quick, had a couple when my lads were around the same age and they gave them a really hard time, loads of upgrades available, particularly suitable for a dad who likes to change stuff :evilgrin:

HPi Blitz

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fjj45%2Fgodsy1969%2Fblitz_zpsmqkw1kjs.jpg&hash=3b5ee71599c6f432e0254a266a10af8cb77c9c23)
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 21, 2015, 12:01:41 am: Just picked up one of these kits for £90 with free ballrace kit.

GF-01

Not decided if this will be for the kids or the big kid

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modelsport.co.uk%2F_images%2Fproducts%2Fstandard%2F58589.jpg&hash=c31c90577f0448a4dcc933b7e3ed7d99dfa2ae7a)
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dan930 on October 21, 2015, 12:14:04 am: Quote from: dazza on October 21, 2015, 12:01:41 am
Just picked up one of these kits for £90 with free ballrace kit.

GF-01

Not decided if this will be for the kids or the big kid

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modelsport.co.uk%2F_images%2Fproducts%2Fstandard%2F58589.jpg&hash=c31c90577f0448a4dcc933b7e3ed7d99dfa2ae7a)

That looks very good & looks like it can stand a few knocks too
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: rich83 on October 21, 2015, 12:19:17 am: Looks fun.
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 21, 2015, 12:42:36 am: Quote from: dan930 on October 21, 2015, 12:14:04 am

That looks very good & looks like it can stand a few knocks too

The body is Polycarbonate will probably buy a Wild Willy 2 body (ABS Plastic).
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: rich83 on October 21, 2015, 12:47:58 am: That looks way more stable that I thought it would be.
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on October 31, 2015, 10:08:18 pm: Still working on the cars for the kids and the big kid.

These arrived today.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151031_225446_resized.jpg&hash=1d126110e2d715c6a98a523a3fad7fe3b689cce7)

Went for two ready built cars for the kids. Couldn't get a better deal even in kit form they were around £100 each with controllers all they need is a battery.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftamico.de%2Fbilder%2Fprodukte%2Fnormal%2FTamiya-XB-Mighty-Bull-24-GHz-RTR-157727.jpg&hash=266aee3f6fd4abc1537f273182c3c6e8626d2cc8)

I'm going to put a beetle shell on my daughters one.

These are working out a lot more expensive than i thought still need to buy batteries, esc, servo and a lot of paint. (should have really skipped the car for me)
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: Frodo-anni on November 02, 2015, 09:21:31 pm: Still have my Tamiya lunchbox in the loft at my mums, its been sat up there atleast 20 years!!
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on November 18, 2015, 12:18:33 pm: My first RC Car build. This took a while.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2Fwf_01001.jpg&hash=484b59b4ff611a39ce00b87134da25b33d154a57)
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Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dan930 on November 18, 2015, 02:26:46 pm: Look really good mate :happy2:
Title: Re: RC Kit Car Recommendations
Post by: dazza on December 02, 2015, 12:29:34 pm: Nearly finished the kids cars. One had to be VAG.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fimages%2F20151202_131453_resized.jpg&hash=0adc9f6481494e2297e95922300410325a681264)