Hi everyone,
So after a very long time of wanting to purchase an XBE, I am now in a position to do so, but need some help about what to buy. Before i get into that I just want to let you know a little about me and what I will be using the car for.
This will be my first RC car. I have never built or worked on any RC cars. A few years back my cousin was racing 1/10th on road and 1/8th off road Nitro's and he always had a spare car available and he would invite me along and I would race the spare cars. I really enjoyed it but never had the spare cash to afford getting into the hobby. Now I do.
In regards to using the car, It will spending most of it's life tearing up large grass sports ovals and parks, so no "serious" bashing. I won't be racing it, but I may at some point find a track to have some fun on. I am looking to run 6s but would like the option in the future to move up to 8s. I am looking for something that is reliable and needs a minimum of maintenance work. I have actually seriously thought about buying an HPI Vorza flux but they are more expensive than a XBE here so have decided not to go down that path.
Now onto the buying part. I live in Sydney Australia and the Readcat Rampge brand is not sold here. the car (made by HSP) is available though under the following names (and prices)
The HSP 94077 https://www.hobbywarehouse.com.au/hsp-94077-blue-yellow-rc-buggy.html $630AUD
The HPI Maverick Vader XB https://www.frontlinehobbies.com.au/products/MV12701 around $900
The HSP King Hornet 94059 http://www.hspracing.com/product_view.asp?id=1019 which is around $750 and has a 1220KV motor and appears to be the latest HSP 1/5th scale 4WD electric.
I am also thinking very seriously about contacting 7075rc and either ordering a rolling chassis or a custom build from them or maybe Kershaw designs. (and yes if you were wondering that option is within my budget)
Looking forward to all your suggestions.
So after a very long time of wanting to purchase an XBE, I am now in a position to do so, but need some help about what to buy. Before i get into that I just want to let you know a little about me and what I will be using the car for.
This will be my first RC car. I have never built or worked on any RC cars. A few years back my cousin was racing 1/10th on road and 1/8th off road Nitro's and he always had a spare car available and he would invite me along and I would race the spare cars. I really enjoyed it but never had the spare cash to afford getting into the hobby. Now I do.
In regards to using the car, It will spending most of it's life tearing up large grass sports ovals and parks, so no "serious" bashing. I won't be racing it, but I may at some point find a track to have some fun on. I am looking to run 6s but would like the option in the future to move up to 8s. I am looking for something that is reliable and needs a minimum of maintenance work. I have actually seriously thought about buying an HPI Vorza flux but they are more expensive than a XBE here so have decided not to go down that path.
Now onto the buying part. I live in Sydney Australia and the Readcat Rampge brand is not sold here. the car (made by HSP) is available though under the following names (and prices)
The HSP 94077 https://www.hobbywarehouse.com.au/hsp-94077-blue-yellow-rc-buggy.html $630AUD
The HPI Maverick Vader XB https://www.frontlinehobbies.com.au/products/MV12701 around $900
The HSP King Hornet 94059 http://www.hspracing.com/product_view.asp?id=1019 which is around $750 and has a 1220KV motor and appears to be the latest HSP 1/5th scale 4WD electric.
I am also thinking very seriously about contacting 7075rc and either ordering a rolling chassis or a custom build from them or maybe Kershaw designs. (and yes if you were wondering that option is within my budget)
Looking forward to all your suggestions.
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