The Radio / Remote Control Cars Thread. (RC)

Hatari · 17th January 2010, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by saintsinner

i have a buggy, battery operated, maxes out at around 35kmph+, the only issue is the battery - discharges in about 20 mins of rigrous use.
it costs about 7K but i got it cheaper. a friend of mine imports car models battery/nitro cars/trucks.
here is a pic of my buggy, i think it likes LBM -

I have the same model.. there is a site where u can get a more powerful battery..

frankly 20 mins for me is ideal.. that way the hunger to play the next time is always there.. u keep wanting more

karthikr · 23rd January 2010, 13:20

Guys, brought home a Thunder tiger Tomahawk ST controlled by 2.4Ghz radio. Some pics

mail4ajo · 23rd January 2010, 21:04

That ST-1 desperately needs a high down force wing. The OE wing looks like a tadpole tail.

Let us know how the Tomahawk runs.

karthikr · 23rd January 2010, 22:26

^ Are you running your ST1 with a bigger wing?

rk_merc · 3rd February 2010, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pradeep2612

The Savage X 4.6 I bought few months back....

Hey Pradeep, looks great - I was wanting to buy the same, the HPI dealer in Bangalore says its 47K, you said you bought it fr 40K - can you help with the price. Lastly a simliar offering by Thunder Tiger - Thunder Tiger CORP. -- MTA-4*S28 NO.6228-F costs 27K - Model art, Delhi

Can you guide on price and cost?

rk_merc · 3rd February 2010, 15:03

Hi All,

My name is Ramit and I new onto the BHP bandwagan. Off-late I have been wanting to buy a 1:8 Nitro monster truck. Need your help on mutiple aspects

1. Do I buy it from India or abroad? if its abroad does buying online make sense?
2. What brands are available in India?

Specifically I know HPI and Thunder Tiger can be bought in India but it seems the price diff is huge between the 2 brands. I am interested to buy either MTA - S 28 (Thunder Tiger) - Rs. 27000 (Model Art, Delhi) or Savage 4.6 XL - Rs. 46000 (HPI Bangalore), can anyone help

Really would appreciate your thoughts

RM Motorsports · 3rd February 2010, 17:52

The Venom SCX was designed for the popular 2WD short course racing class modeled after the full-scale LOORRS (Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series) racing trucks. Designed from the ground up, the SCX represents the latest in race truck design plus a new feature unique to the Venom SCX...MORdrive system. Now you can adjust the center of gravity on the fly in the pits by changing the rear transmission position from mid-motor to rear motor. MORdrive system allows you to fine tune the weight balance and tailor the SCX to the track conditions to take the competition by surprise!

Features:
1/10th Scale ROAR legal 2WD Drive Short Course racing truck.
VCD Precision Universal Drives
MorDrive motor/transmission system - Builder Option, parts included for both
Battery compartment accommodates 6, 7, and 8 cell NiMH packs and 2-3 cell LiPO packs
Racing suspension with fully adjustable geometry
Externally adjustable slipper clutch
Tough four gear planetary bevel gear differential
Scale tube bumpers and side nerf bars take abuse and protect the vehicle from damage and tangling with other trucks.
Threaded composite shocks
Sealed radio box keeps your electronics dry and clean
Adjustable steering servo saver
3pc Beadlox Wheel System with Griplox Inserts

Specifications:

Length: 21.73" (552mm)
Roof Height: 7.89" (200.5mm)
Width: 11.73" (298mm)
Wheelbase: 13.01" (330.5mm)
Ground Clearance: 1.51" (38.5mm)
Motor: 550 27T Brushed Motor
ESC: 1/10th Scale ESC
Radio: 2.4Ghz 3 Channel Radio

mail4ajo · 3rd February 2010, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by karthikr

^ Are you running your ST1 with a bigger wing?

Yes, thats the first thing I did when I got it.

Ramit, India has many popular RC brands, Search this thread for more info.

RM Motorsports · 5th February 2010, 11:00

From the first looks it looks to be very much based off the AE tc4, which I believe is very smart, could be a port to Team Associated as well.

mail4ajo · 5th February 2010, 15:48

Its based on the Sparrowhawk XXT. Not much changes. Are these pics from Nuremberg toy fair?

maverick555 · 7th February 2010, 20:47

hi All

im looking to buy my first RC car .can any one help me in making decision which will be the best buy.
Came across this site as im currently in UK.
Welcome To Modelsport UK. The UKs largest stockists of R/C Model Cars by Tamiya, HPI, Traxxas, Schumacher and many more
it has all brands like Traxxas,Hpi racing,tamiya
budget is around 220pounds,sgould electric powered and built should be sturdy.

Thanks

KSM-Vtec · 8th February 2010, 10:33

Guys any updates on the race @ panvel?? pics/report/results??

TBRC you were there right?

R.P.M · 8th February 2010, 19:43

RC offroad race at panvel, 7th Feb. Good turnout of cars. The buggy and moster truck race was most exciting. Here are the results. Tbhpians Balenopower managed to secure 2nd place in the electric category and sahil contractor 1st place in 1/10 nitro open.

Electric open:

1st Najeeb Sayeed: HPI Firestorm FLUX
2nd Abhisheik Nigam: Traxxas Slash 2wd
3rd Rohan Enok: HPI Firestorm FLUX

Nitro Buggy Open:

1st Moiz Arsiwalla: Hongnor X2 pro
2nd: Imran kagalwalla: Mugen MB6X
3rd: Rishikesh Sonawane: Team Losi 8ight 2.0

Nitro Monster Truck Open:

1st: Shwet Savla: HPI Savage X 4.6
2nd: Vinit Sonawane: HPI Savage X 4.6
3rd: Anupam Dalvi: HPI Savage X 4.6 SS

1/10 Nitro Open:

1st:Sahil Contractor: Traxxas Slayer
2nd: Vinit Sonawane: HPI MT2 g3.0
3rd: Sameer Contractor: Traxxas Slayer

Next Race is in march, will announce dates soon. Will post pics soon.

balenopower · 8th February 2010, 20:16

@RM Motorsports - Your Venom SCX looks to be a good contender for my Slash. Lets meet up and have some fun.

KSM-Vtec · 9th February 2010, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by balenopower

@RM Motorsports - Your Venom SCX looks to be a good contender for my Slash. Lets meet up and have some fun.

Congrats Abhi!!! am sure you guys had a good time.

23rd January 2010, 13:20	#722
karthikr Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 23 Thanked: 38 Times	Guys, brought home a Thunder tiger Tomahawk ST controlled by 2.4Ghz radio. Some pics Attached Thumbnails
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23rd January 2010, 21:04	#723
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	That ST-1 desperately needs a high down force wing. The OE wing looks like a tadpole tail. Let us know how the Tomahawk runs.
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23rd January 2010, 22:26	#724
karthikr Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 23 Thanked: 38 Times	^ Are you running your ST1 with a bigger wing?
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3rd February 2010, 15:03	#726
rk_merc Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delhi/Simla Posts: 0 Thanked: 0 Times	1:8 monster truck buy - Need advice Hi All, My name is Ramit and I new onto the BHP bandwagan. Off-late I have been wanting to buy a 1:8 Nitro monster truck. Need your help on mutiple aspects 1. Do I buy it from India or abroad? if its abroad does buying online make sense? 2. What brands are available in India? Specifically I know HPI and Thunder Tiger can be bought in India but it seems the price diff is huge between the 2 brands. I am interested to buy either MTA - S 28 (Thunder Tiger) - Rs. 27000 (Model Art, Delhi) or Savage 4.6 XL - Rs. 46000 (HPI Bangalore), can anyone help Really would appreciate your thoughts
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3rd February 2010, 17:52	#727
RM Motorsports Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,271 Thanked: 5,176 Times	VENOM SCX 1/10th Scale RTR Short Course Truck The Venom SCX was designed for the popular 2WD short course racing class modeled after the full-scale LOORRS (Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series) racing trucks. Designed from the ground up, the SCX represents the latest in race truck design plus a new feature unique to the Venom SCX...MORdrive system. Now you can adjust the center of gravity on the fly in the pits by changing the rear transmission position from mid-motor to rear motor. MORdrive system allows you to fine tune the weight balance and tailor the SCX to the track conditions to take the competition by surprise! Features: 1/10th Scale ROAR legal 2WD Drive Short Course racing truck. VCD Precision Universal Drives MorDrive motor/transmission system - Builder Option, parts included for both Battery compartment accommodates 6, 7, and 8 cell NiMH packs and 2-3 cell LiPO packs Racing suspension with fully adjustable geometry Externally adjustable slipper clutch Tough four gear planetary bevel gear differential Scale tube bumpers and side nerf bars take abuse and protect the vehicle from damage and tangling with other trucks. Threaded composite shocks Sealed radio box keeps your electronics dry and clean Adjustable steering servo saver 3pc Beadlox Wheel System with Griplox Inserts Specifications: Length: 21.73" (552mm) Roof Height: 7.89" (200.5mm) Width: 11.73" (298mm) Wheelbase: 13.01" (330.5mm) Ground Clearance: 1.51" (38.5mm) Motor: 550 27T Brushed Motor ESC: 1/10th Scale ESC Radio: 2.4Ghz 3 Channel Radio Attached Images
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5th February 2010, 11:00	#729
RM Motorsports Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,271 Thanked: 5,176 Times	Thunder Tiger SC Truck From the first looks it looks to be very much based off the AE tc4, which I believe is very smart, could be a port to Team Associated as well. Attached Thumbnails
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5th February 2010, 15:48	#730
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	Its based on the Sparrowhawk XXT. Not much changes. Are these pics from Nuremberg toy fair?
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7th February 2010, 20:47	#731
maverick555 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Haryana Posts: 78 Thanked: 4 Times	hi All im looking to buy my first RC car .can any one help me in making decision which will be the best buy. Came across this site as im currently in UK. Welcome To Modelsport UK. The UKs largest stockists of R/C Model Cars by Tamiya, HPI, Traxxas, Schumacher and many more it has all brands like Traxxas,Hpi racing,tamiya budget is around 220pounds,sgould electric powered and built should be sturdy. Thanks
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8th February 2010, 10:33	#732
KSM-Vtec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MH-02-India-Bombay-Bandra Posts: 1,562 Thanked: 446 Times View My Garage	Guys any updates on the race @ panvel?? pics/report/results?? TBRC you were there right?
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8th February 2010, 19:43	#733
R.P.M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 200 Thanked: 26 Times	RC offroad race at panvel, 7th Feb. Good turnout of cars. The buggy and moster truck race was most exciting. Here are the results. Tbhpians Balenopower managed to secure 2nd place in the electric category and sahil contractor 1st place in 1/10 nitro open. Electric open: 1st Najeeb Sayeed: HPI Firestorm FLUX 2nd Abhisheik Nigam: Traxxas Slash 2wd 3rd Rohan Enok: HPI Firestorm FLUX Nitro Buggy Open: 1st Moiz Arsiwalla: Hongnor X2 pro 2nd: Imran kagalwalla: Mugen MB6X 3rd: Rishikesh Sonawane: Team Losi 8ight 2.0 Nitro Monster Truck Open: 1st: Shwet Savla: HPI Savage X 4.6 2nd: Vinit Sonawane: HPI Savage X 4.6 3rd: Anupam Dalvi: HPI Savage X 4.6 SS 1/10 Nitro Open: 1st:Sahil Contractor: Traxxas Slayer 2nd: Vinit Sonawane: HPI MT2 g3.0 3rd: Sameer Contractor: Traxxas Slayer Next Race is in march, will announce dates soon. Will post pics soon.
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8th February 2010, 20:16	#734
balenopower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 957 Thanked: 465 Times View My Garage	@RM Motorsports - Your Venom SCX looks to be a good contender for my Slash. Lets meet up and have some fun.
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