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<blockquote data-quote="99-venom" data-source="post: 15526786" data-attributes="member: 157962"><p>RC isn't a cheap hobby unfortunately. It really depends on what you want to do.</p><p></p><p>Racing: you have tires, fuel, broke parts and entry fees. Electric RC's are a little cheaper on upkeep since they can only run 10 minute mains. I spend on average about $100 for a weekend of racing, I currently only run electric. I'm not the most competitive racer, but I can usually just squeak into the A main with a 35 entry field. You can keep the cost down by going with harder compound tires and limiting throttle high point, but you won't be the fastest on the track.</p><p></p><p>If you want to race. Don't go out a buy the most expensive components right off the bat. It's very difficult for someone to tell the difference between a $200 radio and $700 radio. This goes for esc's and batteries also. Learning to drive consistently, not necessarily fast, will save the car and keep you from repairs. Buying a proven chassi is worth the money for beginners though. </p><p></p><p>Bashing: Same costs with less need for the "perfect tire", but you're your only competition. Going with 1/8 truggy would be my go to for this since they are built far better than a traxxas and you can run a ton of voltage. Stay away from aluminum parts upgrades that hang outside of the chassi (aluminum control arms) these only cause other parts to be bent. </p><p></p><p>Hobby King has cheap electronics to get you started. Amainhobbies has good prices on kits. Buying last years kit at a discounted rate (losi 8ight 3.0) would be recommendation for a noob.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="99-venom, post: 15526786, member: 157962"] RC isn't a cheap hobby unfortunately. It really depends on what you want to do. Racing: you have tires, fuel, broke parts and entry fees. Electric RC's are a little cheaper on upkeep since they can only run 10 minute mains. I spend on average about $100 for a weekend of racing, I currently only run electric. I'm not the most competitive racer, but I can usually just squeak into the A main with a 35 entry field. You can keep the cost down by going with harder compound tires and limiting throttle high point, but you won't be the fastest on the track. If you want to race. Don't go out a buy the most expensive components right off the bat. It's very difficult for someone to tell the difference between a $200 radio and $700 radio. This goes for esc's and batteries also. Learning to drive consistently, not necessarily fast, will save the car and keep you from repairs. Buying a proven chassi is worth the money for beginners though. Bashing: Same costs with less need for the "perfect tire", but you're your only competition. Going with 1/8 truggy would be my go to for this since they are built far better than a traxxas and you can run a ton of voltage. Stay away from aluminum parts upgrades that hang outside of the chassi (aluminum control arms) these only cause other parts to be bent. Hobby King has cheap electronics to get you started. Amainhobbies has good prices on kits. Buying last years kit at a discounted rate (losi 8ight 3.0) would be recommendation for a noob. [/QUOTE]
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