The Radio / Remote Control Cars Thread. (RC)

Rotorhead · 2nd September 2008, 18:23

That looks more like a reventon scale . Dont think its an RC

ramie2400 · 2nd September 2008, 18:25

the rebentol is an RC car if you look at the reflection you can see an arrow stating to open the cover to insert the batteries

Rotorhead · 2nd September 2008, 18:40

bingo ramie. amazing observation that.

RuffRyder · 2nd September 2008, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Rotorhead

That looks more like a reventon scale . Dont think its an RC

it is a RC Model..

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Originally Posted by iceman91

is that an rc car or a scale model?

RC Car all the way...

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Originally Posted by ramie2400

the rebentol is an RC car if you look at the reflection you can see an arrow stating to open the cover to insert the batteries

cheers: @ ramie Bingo..you can also see the reflection of the frequency of 27MHz in the pic..

ramie2400 · 2nd September 2008, 18:52

27mhz cars are very slow,you could have gone for a little more 32+ mhz,obvious the rates also goes multiplying

the quality of the RC's available in the markets are dropping day by day.

Rotorhead · 2nd September 2008, 18:54

Yeah ramie, i was wondering the same. I have a 27 Mhz hummer and also others that are 40-49 mhz and found that the latter ones are much faster. What is the deal here, i thought frequencies didnt matter , it was the motor and the weight of the car that mattered.

RuffRyder · 2nd September 2008, 19:17

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Originally Posted by ramie2400

27mhz cars are very slow,you could have gone for a little more 32+ mhz,obvious the rates also goes multiplying

the quality of the RC's available in the markets are dropping day by day.

hmmm...would second that @ ramie..IMHO the frequency does not play a part in how fast a rc would go..it depends on the weight it has, the motor, the rc batt and the car batt and the make is what really matters.
This bad boy is 27MHz only but it is damn fast and can beat my Dodge Challanger with low profile tires (

) which is 40MHz any day..:-D

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Originally Posted by Rotorhead

Yeah ramie, i was wondering the same. I have a 27 Mhz hummer and also others that are 40-49 mhz and found that the latter ones are much faster. What is the deal here, i thought frequencies didnt matter , it was the motor and the weight of the car that mattered.

the frequency does not matter on how fast a RC model goes..

Rotorhead · 2nd September 2008, 19:27

Well just figured out why the hummer is slower, its fed by 3 batteries and smaller motor compared to the enzo which is fed by 4 batteries and a bigger motor and this hummer is a blinged out hummer with led's behind the wheels to have the neon effect. So guess the battery charge gets used up for these also apart from running the motor.

RuffRyder · 2nd September 2008, 19:32

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Originally Posted by Rotorhead

Well just figured out why the hummer is slower, its fed by 3 batteries and smaller motor compared to the enzo which is fed by 4 batteries and a bigger motor and this hummer is a blinged out hummer with led's behind the wheels to have the neon effect. So guess the battery charge gets used up for these also apart from running the motor.

Bingo @ Rotorhead..the frequency is just for the hand held RC device..

CLS_55_AMG · 3rd September 2008, 02:17

Hey kapiljolly79, I have just ordered my Savage X 4.6 from the US, that should be here in 10 days. Its my second car after a Traxxas Rustler VXL ( have posted pics on this thread earlier ). Do let me know what kind of events are lined up as I surely would be interested.
And btw, you have a great collection!
Cheers!

nitroxx · 3rd September 2008, 02:34

My HPI is getting here shortly... its a Drift spec. RTR. Hopefully then I'll need to find good tarmac lol! here's a link... ::HPI RACING::

Had broken my Subaru the 45km per hour carisma.

Well, now this is whats in store, here's a nice pic... it doesnt produce alot of power but it sure as hell drifts like never before and 81km'hr is pretty decent IMHO.

cost: $309.99 for the kit #10071 body shell #17218-$25 and glow plug, igniter fuel and fuel bottle - $60
drift spec wheels with deep dish volk racing matt black - 45.99$ with tyres.

total: $440 odd - Rs. 17'000/- odd hope its worth it.

nitroxx · 3rd September 2008, 02:56

the one thats coming with the car is blue and looks like this...but the 350Z caught my eye and the wheels are too blingy on the previous image so im going for the ones below..in matte black

RuffRyder · 3rd September 2008, 04:16

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Originally Posted by nitroxx

My HPI is getting here shortly... its a Drift spec. RTR. Hopefully then I'll need to find good tarmac lol! here's a link... ::HPI RACING::

Had broken my Subaru the 45km per hour carisma.

Well, now this is whats in store, here's a nice pic... it doesnt produce alot of power but it sure as hell drifts like never before and 81km'hr is pretty decent IMHO.

cost: $309.99 for the kit #10071 body shell #17218-$25 and glow plug, igniter fuel and fuel bottle - $60
drift spec wheels with deep dish volk racing matt black - 45.99$ with tyres.

total: $440 odd - Rs. 17'000/- odd hope its worth it.

WoW @ Nitroxx.. man that is some tight stuff..IMHO $440 is cool but you need to make sure that you dont crash it..as dont think it would be easy to get it done..take some insurance on it man..(oriental insurance)

kapiljolly79 · 3rd September 2008, 10:12

No problems man. I would say go ahead and rip it.

And thank you for those lovely comments CL. Will keep you posted about the launch events for Hpi. The first launch is going to be in Bangalore. Dates not finalised yet. Bombay should be in the near future considering a lot of you have HPI there. Infact, we will welcome all racers with RC. BIG BOY RC.

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Originally Posted by RuffRyder

WoW @ Nitroxx.. man that is some tight stuff..IMHO $440 is cool but you need to make sure that you dont crash it..as dont think it would be easy to get it done..take some insurance on it man..(oriental insurance)

Thats a very good car. I hope you knnow how to tune it well. You're welcome to look me up anytime if you need help. Also, do let me know how and from where are you going to source the fuel. Generally the Aeromodelling guys use three ingredients which is not good for nitro engines. Will give you heads up info so you can use good fuel mix for your nitro engine.

Also, 17k is a good price. However you will not be covered under warranty from HPI India. So thats a call I guess you made with that in mind.

For a mere 4k more, you could have bought it from HPI India and gotten covered under warranties etc. Anyways, you've got a great car and I hipe to see you in full drift force whenever we do the launch in Bombay.

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Originally Posted by nitroxx

My HPI is getting here shortly... its a Drift spec. RTR. Hopefully then I'll need to find good tarmac lol! here's a link... ::HPI RACING::

Had broken my Subaru the 45km per hour carisma.

Well, now this is whats in store, here's a nice pic... it doesnt produce alot of power but it sure as hell drifts like never before and 81km'hr is pretty decent IMHO.

cost: $309.99 for the kit #10071 body shell #17218-$25 and glow plug, igniter fuel and fuel bottle - $60
drift spec wheels with deep dish volk racing matt black - 45.99$ with tyres.

total: $440 odd - Rs. 17'000/- odd hope its worth it.

R.P.M · 3rd September 2008, 10:18

Seems like the RC culture has caught on in india. Count me in with my E-savage for any RC meet. Im planning to pick up or E-Revo or the new E-maxx from traxxas on my next trip.

@CLS55 - are u getting the savage with the 3 speed transmission?

@nitroxx - Congrats on the new RC, plz post a detailed review when u get a chance.

2nd September 2008, 18:23	#151
Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 939 Thanked: 29 Times	That looks more like a reventon scale . Dont think its an RC
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2nd September 2008, 18:25	#152
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	the rebentol is an RC car if you look at the reflection you can see an arrow stating to open the cover to insert the batteries
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2nd September 2008, 18:40	#153
Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 939 Thanked: 29 Times	bingo ramie. amazing observation that.
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2nd September 2008, 18:52	#155
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	27mhz cars are very slow,you could have gone for a little more 32+ mhz,obvious the rates also goes multiplying the quality of the RC's available in the markets are dropping day by day.
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2nd September 2008, 18:54	#156
Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 939 Thanked: 29 Times	Yeah ramie, i was wondering the same. I have a 27 Mhz hummer and also others that are 40-49 mhz and found that the latter ones are much faster. What is the deal here, i thought frequencies didnt matter , it was the motor and the weight of the car that mattered.
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2nd September 2008, 19:27	#158
Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 939 Thanked: 29 Times	Well just figured out why the hummer is slower, its fed by 3 batteries and smaller motor compared to the enzo which is fed by 4 batteries and a bigger motor and this hummer is a blinged out hummer with led's behind the wheels to have the neon effect. So guess the battery charge gets used up for these also apart from running the motor.
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3rd September 2008, 02:17	#160
CLS_55_AMG BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cuffe Parade, BOMBAY Posts: 153 Thanked: 370 Times	Hey kapiljolly79, I have just ordered my Savage X 4.6 from the US, that should be here in 10 days. Its my second car after a Traxxas Rustler VXL ( have posted pics on this thread earlier ). Do let me know what kind of events are lined up as I surely would be interested. And btw, you have a great collection! Cheers!
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3rd September 2008, 02:34	#161
nitroxx Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DXB Posts: 815 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	My HPI is getting here shortly... its a Drift spec. RTR. Hopefully then I'll need to find good tarmac lol! here's a link... ::HPI RACING:: Had broken my Subaru the 45km per hour carisma. Well, now this is whats in store, here's a nice pic... it doesnt produce alot of power but it sure as hell drifts like never before and 81km'hr is pretty decent IMHO. cost: $309.99 for the kit #10071 body shell #17218-$25 and glow plug, igniter fuel and fuel bottle - $60 drift spec wheels with deep dish volk racing matt black - 45.99$ with tyres. total: $440 odd - Rs. 17'000/- odd hope its worth it. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by nitroxx : 3rd September 2008 at 02:50.
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3rd September 2008, 02:56	#162
nitroxx Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DXB Posts: 815 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	the one thats coming with the car is blue and looks like this...but the 350Z caught my eye and the wheels are too blingy on the previous image so im going for the ones below..in matte black Attached Thumbnails
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3rd September 2008, 10:18	#165
R.P.M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 217 Thanked: 52 Times	Seems like the RC culture has caught on in india. Count me in with my E-savage for any RC meet. Im planning to pick up or E-Revo or the new E-maxx from traxxas on my next trip. @CLS55 - are u getting the savage with the 3 speed transmission? @nitroxx - Congrats on the new RC, plz post a detailed review when u get a chance.
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