Which gas RTR to buy?

[diegoaccord]

I have a Tamiya TL01, only becasue it's the only way I could get a Lancer Evoloution body pre Evo VII design(it's the Evo IV). It's gettin a Reedy Ti World Mod motor, and capable ESC on a stock chassis. 40+ MPH, and that's that. Maybe some aluminum anodized suspension parts.

Also, I'm thinking about cutting out the air dam on the front. How much will that hurt performance?

But now I want glow. This time it's gonna be RTR. What is the best RTR car for the price? I need opinions.

I don't care what the body is, because it'll get replaced by one of Tamiya's beautiful pieces, a Skyline GT-R 200mm.

I'm thinking of:

Tamiya XB-G (can get for $200, but probably very slow)
Associated TC3 (fastest-supposedly 60+ mph stock)
GS Vision RTR

[Naseer23]

i just ordered an OFNA LD3 RTR but with the single speed tranny... im not sure how it is though since i havent got it yet, but i hear its suspension is better than the TC3 but the TC3 has a better motor outta the box...


edit: and why the hell does that civic have japanese plates?

[diegoaccord]

Yeah, the Tamiya is kinda out of it.

The GS, and the TC3 have 2 speeds, and I've seen the GS for $280, and the TC3 about the same. I'm sure the $80 saved on the Tamiya wouldn't be worth it, since it'd take >$80 to add a .15/.18 and 2 speed tranny.

That tag was on my Civic "just because".

My car used to have that tag on it, but it was too recoginzable if I did something "stupid" on the streets, I could easily be sniffed out, and believe me it's easy for the cops to get it. Happened before, so I took it off.

[Naseer23]

yea forget the XBG, its a plastic tub chassis, nothing is adjustable, and its all bushings not bearings... i havent heard of the GS but i have heard good things aobut the TC3.. its a race-level R/C so its a performer

i want a plate like that lol ya i could see that stickin out lol


and there is a 2speed power start version of the OFNA LD3 RTR its 300 at tower hobbies.

[Naseer23]

The OFNA LD3 Pro hits 50+ MPH, from what i hear its a real durable and fast car.

[boostspike]

go w/ a NTC3 Plus... you can't go wrong... i have 2 kit versions and they're a blast.... good luck

[diegoaccord]

Might go with the Associated.

I checked out this guy's Nitro RS4 3, for only $150, but it was WELL used. I might get it for $100 or less, but still go with the Associated.

So, just a question about the Tamiya, although I'm not getting it based on stock speed...the XBG uses a similar chassis to TL01? Or is it even more "beginnery" like the QD?

[boostspike]

trust me don't even bother w/ a Tamiya car.. thy're junk... low quality... when it comes down to r/c cars.. you're basically gonna get what you pay for...

there is more to r/c cars then speed/power... as you get more into it, handling is more important then power...

[raytracer2k2]

go with the ofna. it's super durable! scrap the xgb and only consider the ntc3 if you got lots of dough for broken parts but it's a racer. personally i recommend hpi rs4evo for durability and ease of use.

[raytracer2k2]

the xbg has similar chassis with with tt-01. tamiya kits are not fast but they're indestructable! and tamiya is the world champ 2 years running with the trf415 this year.

[diegoaccord]

As far as the racing thing, speed is really all I'm looking for. Otherwise I'd be using a Dodge Stratus, Chrysler 300M, or Mazda 6 body, but for me it's looks + top speed + acceleration(which is why Tamiya's body are exclusively used by me)

I'm pretty much gonna build this thing for 1/4 mile runs. After the engine is done (will be a thirsty engine)and all the auxiliary electronics (supercharger ESC, lights) the thing will proabaly use a whole battery pack + tank of nitro between startup and the end of the 1/4.

My goal is do 13's at +100 MPH, while looking good.

Also, If I get a another cam, I'll get pics of my TL01 up.