noob checking in. have mercy...

[dani]

hey guys,

recently got myself interested in r/c and i am looking to buy a nitro truggy/stadium truck for starters.

can someone be nice and recommend me a good kit for a good price and where to buy? i don't mind 2nd hand too.

thanks!
dani

[jerrylsp]

You have to tell us your budget then we can narrow down for you

[dani]

averaging $400 for a kit? a friend will be passing down his tx and servos.

thanks!
dani

[Mad Armour]

averaging $400 for a kit? a friend will be passing down his tx and servos.

thanks!
dani

$400 might be a bit too thin for a nitro truggy or ST. You can try HPI RS4 MT2. Dunno if they have it in kit form here.

Another option is to look for a 2nd hand one.

[dani]

make it $500?

[Shoot_RS4MT2]

A truggy here cost $1200+. (RTR) - Hotbodies Lightning Stadium.
MT2 costs $500+ (RTR)
MT218SS costs $400+ (KIT) but needs Radio, Receiver and servos.

All prices above got from Tai Sing (HPI Sole Distributor)
U can try survey other shops. Could be cheaper.

[dani]

the mt2 18ss looks like a good deal. i am only looking for a kit. any other options?

[Orangie]

A truggy here cost $1200+. (RTR) - Hotbodies Lightning Stadium.
MT2 costs $500+ (RTR)
MT218SS costs $400+ (KIT) but needs Radio, Receiver and servos.

All prices above got from Tai Sing (HPI Sole Distributor)
U can try survey other shops. Could be cheaper.

Since got radio ans servo, why not get the hyper 7 buggy?

[dani]

my apologies. what is the brand of the hyper 7 buggy? i am looking for a stadium truck type to bash around and race if possible. not sure if a buggy can handle the abuse.

[haowee]

u can try get second hand also if your budget is low.

[Mad Armour]

my apologies. what is the brand of the hyper 7 buggy? i am looking for a stadium truck type to bash around and race if possible. not sure if a buggy can handle the abuse.

For ST, the HPI MT2 18 SS will fit your bill.

Believe me, a 1/8 buggy will outlast the HPI MT anytime. All you need is to look at these 2 models at Winnie's (Swan Model) and compare the construction details. There's no questions which one will take more abuse.

BTW, Hyper 7 is a 1/8 Taiwanese buggy made by HoBao. It's marketed in the USA under OFNA.

[dani]

thanks for the replies guys.

so its hyper 7 and the mt2 18ss. how much is the hyper 7 kit going for?

[Shoot_RS4MT2]

For ST, the HPI MT2 18 SS will fit your bill.

Believe me, a 1/8 buggy will outlast the HPI MT anytime.

I second that..

or u can get the Savage 4.6SS $780

[Mad Armour]

or u can get the Savage 4.6SS $780

You're wicked!

[nightbreed]

thanks for the replies guys.

so its hyper 7 and the mt2 18ss. how much is the hyper 7 kit going for?

H7 Pro kit (with .21 8-port engine, no electronics) going for $750 at Winnie's.
If no engine, then I think $550 or $500. Can't remember.

Team Losi XXX-NT AD2 kit (1/10 Stadium Truck, no engine, no electronics), abt $580, order from Winnie.

http://www.teamlosi.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSA0846

Team Associated RC10GT kit (1/10 Stadium Truck, no engine, no electronics),
abt $520, order from Winnie.

http://www.teamassociated.com/shusting/CatalogHub/KitSpecs,GT/RC10GT_truck.htm

If you want electric truck, Team Associated RC10T4. Abt $385 (I think...or was it $485?)...also from Winnie.

http://www.teamassociated.com/shusting/CatalogHub/kitspecs_t4/rc10t4_kits.htm

Anyway, I hope you build the kit and not get RTR.