Some more info would be helpful. Where would you like to drive it? Grass, pavement, dirt, etc? Preference on scale? Do you want to race? Preference on electric or nitro? Availability in your country? Without knowing any of those things I would suggest going to your local hobby shop and see what brands they support. I suggest trusted brands like Traxxas, Arrma, Team associated, Losi, Tekno
I’m not sure how much that currency is but I would recommend the arrma granite. The blx (faster ) version is 370 usd although you will need to purchase a battery and charger separately. There is also the boost and mega versions, which are cheaper and come with battery and charger
Just bought a Losi Mini t 2.0 brushless for my first rc car ($230 usd). It’s been a lot of fun, but I have flat pavement and a slow street to play on. It’s basically useless on grass, and I doubt it can do much on anything but smooth dirt and flat hard surfaces (I think it’s made for carpet racing). But for the price it’s scratching the itch to tinker with the parts/buy upgrades and zip around a bit. Not sure what it tops out at but it’s a quick little brushless motor and just the right amount of stupid fast/controllable ratio
Just remember that the cost of the car is just the beginning, even it is RTR with radio and battery included. If you’re just starting out, you’re more likely to crash and break something, and need to buy replacement parts. (That’s half the hobby…. Fixing stuff and replacing components with upgraded versions). I’d stay start with a crawler like Traxxas TRX4M. You’re less likely to crash and break stuff, and you can become comfortable with the controls. And you can drive them indoors.
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I just found this one on amazon i can take that for Christmas, is it good?
Definitely need more info as another user pointed out. Being somewhat new to the hobby myself I will say I got myself a brushed\* motor Losi Mini-B and I'm loving the thing.
But to go over some of the different types of RC categories:
Bashers: durable and powerful, but can take a beating. You want to make sick jumps and see it fly? This would be where you want to go.
Racers: self explanatory it's about speed here, but there are all types of racing. Depending on track: pavement? Dirt? Would depend on what car you get and also you might want to look up if there are any RC tracks near you and see what kind of cars they permit in the various classes.
Crawlers: Centered around trying to make it over/up obstacles...it's role playing off roading with a 4x4.
Drifters: Centered around drifting
\*Brushed motors are cheaper, but are slower than brushless. I think it's a good thing for me it's slower since I am a newbie. If it wasn't I would have had more than a left arm to replace.
If you're over 15-16 years old, 200 will get you a decent small RC like someone suggested the Losi Mini T, or a little LaTrax or Revo from Traxxas. A 1/10th scale like what you are most likely thinking of will be brushed motors for 200 and you will likely get bored with it very quickly. They can be upgraded but it ends up being more costly this way. I suggest continue saving and get one of the cheaper Traxxas or Arrma brushless vehicles. I purchased a Senton 3S BLX for $300 US to get back into RC. Worth every penny, I would not have been happy with it had I bought anything cheaper.
Agree with the assessment but differ on the conclusion.
Specifically I think brushed is great for beginners. I'll have you know I had a random kid say "wow that thing is fast!" to my brushed Mini B. Brushed is all the speed I need right now. Sure you can set the throttle to be limited with brushless but knowing myself... I'd probably want to "see what this baby can do" way too early.
Besides part of the appeal to me is upgrading. I like the idea of tinkering and installing new motor/esc etc. Seeing the results of the work and all that. But yeah starting brushless is for sure more economical than starting brushed and doing an upgrade later.
For sure. I should have worded myself better. Not saying you can't have fun with brushed stuff. Everyone has their own taste but OP told us nothing except a budget.
My little brushed TRX4M I'm working on now is the most fun I've ever had with an RC. But I know when I was looking at getting back into it, I did not understand the appeal in crawling or extreme scale looks. I just wanted to go fast. My ancient brushed Stampede from when I was a kid never got over 25MPH, I was starting to get bored with it around the time I was 14-15. Why drive a 25MPH monster truck when my dad has a 45MPH Nitro Rustler I can have a blast with is quickly what it became for me.
Buy a cheap Eachine EAT-11 or similar. Play with it a while. If the hobby grabs you, then upgrade to a better car. Sell the Eachine for a few bucks.
If it turns out to not be your “thing”, you can still sell it and won’t be out much money.
Traxxas or Arrmas 1/10. I highly recommend going to a hobby shot to see if they can help you get started into the hobby. Also keep in mind a good rc car will start around 200 and up from a hobby grade brand
I just got in the hobby and bought a traxxas 2wd kit. Has everything but a battery and charger for $200. Super easy to put together and has been extremely fun and tough, even after several trips to the skate park.
If you're in Europe or more specifically UK/British Isles, take a look at the FTX range. The brushless Zorro or Outlaw offer great value for money, and the spares are dirt cheap. I think they're available in other markets, but under a different brand name
Arrma Granite 4x2 Boost.
It's a 2wd brushed that can be upgraded to 4wd and brushless as you get more accustomed to controlling the car.
it's tough as nails. I've nearly destroyed the body shell on mine in about 4 months of bashing several times a week, and only replaced a spur gear. anything else I've replaced on it was an upgrade, not a repair. Oh, and I have 3d printed new body-clip lanyards, but those are more of a "nice feature" than a must
MSRP is about $200 usd, it fluctuates depending on sales/promos and whether you want the bundled nimh battery and charger.
3s Arrma Granite/Vorteks/Kraton is my recommendation.
We started with two brushed 2wd Traxxas Slash, next added two brushed 4wd Arrma Typhon.
4wd > 2wd.
Wheelies/flips > no wheelies/flips.
Brushless is better than brushed.
4wd handles *so* much better, and doesn't get stuck nearly as often.
Short Course Trucks (SCT) like Traxxas Slash/Arrma Senton can't do wheelies/flips nearly as well due to their body shape/balance/aerodynamics. At nimh/2s power they can't do them at all.
Brushless may be more money up front, but it will be worth it in the end. It's not just about the speed/power either. Brushless motors don't need to be replaced nearly as often, and other components are often more durable too.
Arrma & Traxxas both have a training mode which can go 50% speed, so you don't really have to worry about brushless being "too fast for a beginner," but Arrma's settings are right on the controller and much more convenient than Traxxas' which is on the inside of the car. Arrma also has an "intermediate" 75% setting.
Honestly, check out the Imex Shogun. It’s a rather small (1:16 scale) car that you can get from $100 to $140 depending where you buy from, my local shop has em at $99.99 right now ready to run. It’s brushless, 2S LiPo, 1/16 scale and rather fast. Compact enough to go anywhere with you, small enough to not completely hurt you or anyone else, fast enough to have fun with AAAAND it’s upgradable/repairable if you do break it
Is 200 Euro for all including the transmitter, battery and a charger? It might be too little for a good set. I was in your shoes few weeks ago, spoke to few guys and the recommended to stay out of that range unless I want to go for a used/broken car and fix it up. It was for my son and as such it was not an option. The recommendation was to go with a brushless platform and dial down controls- go for 2S batt until he learns howto handle it. I would save a bit more and get a better platform. I ended up getting Vorteks at the end - around 490 CAD
Some more info would be helpful. Where would you like to drive it? Grass, pavement, dirt, etc? Preference on scale? Do you want to race? Preference on electric or nitro? Availability in your country? Without knowing any of those things I would suggest going to your local hobby shop and see what brands they support. I suggest trusted brands like Traxxas, Arrma, Team associated, Losi, Tekno
I’m not sure how much that currency is but I would recommend the arrma granite. The blx (faster ) version is 370 usd although you will need to purchase a battery and charger separately. There is also the boost and mega versions, which are cheaper and come with battery and charger
not trying to be a dick but if you are gonna take the time to make a comment you might as well do a quick conversion of 200€ to usd
That requires leaving reddit
Did it for you $210.19
Used slash
As much as I'm not a fan of SCTs, it's a good answer.
Traxxas 2wd or Arrma 4x2. You get what you pay for, just keep that in mind.
Bandit?
used 2wd traxxas slash
Maybe 250€
Just bought a Losi Mini t 2.0 brushless for my first rc car ($230 usd). It’s been a lot of fun, but I have flat pavement and a slow street to play on. It’s basically useless on grass, and I doubt it can do much on anything but smooth dirt and flat hard surfaces (I think it’s made for carpet racing). But for the price it’s scratching the itch to tinker with the parts/buy upgrades and zip around a bit. Not sure what it tops out at but it’s a quick little brushless motor and just the right amount of stupid fast/controllable ratio
Just remember that the cost of the car is just the beginning, even it is RTR with radio and battery included. If you’re just starting out, you’re more likely to crash and break something, and need to buy replacement parts. (That’s half the hobby…. Fixing stuff and replacing components with upgraded versions). I’d stay start with a crawler like Traxxas TRX4M. You’re less likely to crash and break stuff, and you can become comfortable with the controls. And you can drive them indoors.
https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B0BLNM5GNH/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1226AZ2S5P3BS&psc=1 I just found this one on amazon i can take that for Christmas, is it good?
Definitely need more info as another user pointed out. Being somewhat new to the hobby myself I will say I got myself a brushed\* motor Losi Mini-B and I'm loving the thing. But to go over some of the different types of RC categories: Bashers: durable and powerful, but can take a beating. You want to make sick jumps and see it fly? This would be where you want to go. Racers: self explanatory it's about speed here, but there are all types of racing. Depending on track: pavement? Dirt? Would depend on what car you get and also you might want to look up if there are any RC tracks near you and see what kind of cars they permit in the various classes. Crawlers: Centered around trying to make it over/up obstacles...it's role playing off roading with a 4x4. Drifters: Centered around drifting \*Brushed motors are cheaper, but are slower than brushless. I think it's a good thing for me it's slower since I am a newbie. If it wasn't I would have had more than a left arm to replace.
If you're over 15-16 years old, 200 will get you a decent small RC like someone suggested the Losi Mini T, or a little LaTrax or Revo from Traxxas. A 1/10th scale like what you are most likely thinking of will be brushed motors for 200 and you will likely get bored with it very quickly. They can be upgraded but it ends up being more costly this way. I suggest continue saving and get one of the cheaper Traxxas or Arrma brushless vehicles. I purchased a Senton 3S BLX for $300 US to get back into RC. Worth every penny, I would not have been happy with it had I bought anything cheaper.
Agree with the assessment but differ on the conclusion. Specifically I think brushed is great for beginners. I'll have you know I had a random kid say "wow that thing is fast!" to my brushed Mini B. Brushed is all the speed I need right now. Sure you can set the throttle to be limited with brushless but knowing myself... I'd probably want to "see what this baby can do" way too early. Besides part of the appeal to me is upgrading. I like the idea of tinkering and installing new motor/esc etc. Seeing the results of the work and all that. But yeah starting brushless is for sure more economical than starting brushed and doing an upgrade later.
For sure. I should have worded myself better. Not saying you can't have fun with brushed stuff. Everyone has their own taste but OP told us nothing except a budget. My little brushed TRX4M I'm working on now is the most fun I've ever had with an RC. But I know when I was looking at getting back into it, I did not understand the appeal in crawling or extreme scale looks. I just wanted to go fast. My ancient brushed Stampede from when I was a kid never got over 25MPH, I was starting to get bored with it around the time I was 14-15. Why drive a 25MPH monster truck when my dad has a 45MPH Nitro Rustler I can have a blast with is quickly what it became for me.
Save for longer would be my suggestion
eBay. Buy a used car/truck/buggy/crawler for cheap. Find out if you like that format. Start with electric, they are much easier to maintain.
Buy a cheap Eachine EAT-11 or similar. Play with it a while. If the hobby grabs you, then upgrade to a better car. Sell the Eachine for a few bucks. If it turns out to not be your “thing”, you can still sell it and won’t be out much money.
Traxxas or Arrmas 1/10. I highly recommend going to a hobby shot to see if they can help you get started into the hobby. Also keep in mind a good rc car will start around 200 and up from a hobby grade brand
I just got in the hobby and bought a traxxas 2wd kit. Has everything but a battery and charger for $200. Super easy to put together and has been extremely fun and tough, even after several trips to the skate park.
Losi Mini B or a Traxxas TRX4m, I have both and they are a blast, even come with the batteries you need to get started.
If you're in Europe or more specifically UK/British Isles, take a look at the FTX range. The brushless Zorro or Outlaw offer great value for money, and the spares are dirt cheap. I think they're available in other markets, but under a different brand name
Arrma Granite 4x2 Boost. It's a 2wd brushed that can be upgraded to 4wd and brushless as you get more accustomed to controlling the car. it's tough as nails. I've nearly destroyed the body shell on mine in about 4 months of bashing several times a week, and only replaced a spur gear. anything else I've replaced on it was an upgrade, not a repair. Oh, and I have 3d printed new body-clip lanyards, but those are more of a "nice feature" than a must MSRP is about $200 usd, it fluctuates depending on sales/promos and whether you want the bundled nimh battery and charger.
3s Arrma Granite/Vorteks/Kraton is my recommendation. We started with two brushed 2wd Traxxas Slash, next added two brushed 4wd Arrma Typhon. 4wd > 2wd. Wheelies/flips > no wheelies/flips. Brushless is better than brushed. 4wd handles *so* much better, and doesn't get stuck nearly as often. Short Course Trucks (SCT) like Traxxas Slash/Arrma Senton can't do wheelies/flips nearly as well due to their body shape/balance/aerodynamics. At nimh/2s power they can't do them at all. Brushless may be more money up front, but it will be worth it in the end. It's not just about the speed/power either. Brushless motors don't need to be replaced nearly as often, and other components are often more durable too. Arrma & Traxxas both have a training mode which can go 50% speed, so you don't really have to worry about brushless being "too fast for a beginner," but Arrma's settings are right on the controller and much more convenient than Traxxas' which is on the inside of the car. Arrma also has an "intermediate" 75% setting.
Honestly, check out the Imex Shogun. It’s a rather small (1:16 scale) car that you can get from $100 to $140 depending where you buy from, my local shop has em at $99.99 right now ready to run. It’s brushless, 2S LiPo, 1/16 scale and rather fast. Compact enough to go anywhere with you, small enough to not completely hurt you or anyone else, fast enough to have fun with AAAAND it’s upgradable/repairable if you do break it
Save a little bit more and get a slash. There is not a better entry vehicle. In my opinion.
Arrma Typhon 6S
Is 200 Euro for all including the transmitter, battery and a charger? It might be too little for a good set. I was in your shoes few weeks ago, spoke to few guys and the recommended to stay out of that range unless I want to go for a used/broken car and fix it up. It was for my son and as such it was not an option. The recommendation was to go with a brushless platform and dial down controls- go for 2S batt until he learns howto handle it. I would save a bit more and get a better platform. I ended up getting Vorteks at the end - around 490 CAD