Hi all
I'm completely new to RC cars and still yet to make a purchase but I'm 100% ready to commit! I just have one problem... the reason why I'm buying an RC car (other than for the sheer joy of it) is because my father just bought one (literally 2 minutes before I started writing this) and as he hit the checkout button he made the comment "if you buy a car and beat me on our first race, I'll pay for your purchase"... I'm 90% sure he was bluffing but I'm definitely going to call his bluff and take his cash!
So my question is... what should I buy to give me the best chance of winning and getting my money back?
The rules:
What my father bought:
King Motor Ready To Run Blade 36cc 1/5 Scale 2WD RC Buggy
KM-BLADE SPECIFICATIONS:
Few considerations:
No doubt I've left some critical detail out, however, any advice at all would be greatly appreciated as I'm currently basing my decision on desktop research rather than any real-life experience.
Thanks in advance
I'm completely new to RC cars and still yet to make a purchase but I'm 100% ready to commit! I just have one problem... the reason why I'm buying an RC car (other than for the sheer joy of it) is because my father just bought one (literally 2 minutes before I started writing this) and as he hit the checkout button he made the comment "if you buy a car and beat me on our first race, I'll pay for your purchase"... I'm 90% sure he was bluffing but I'm definitely going to call his bluff and take his cash!
So my question is... what should I buy to give me the best chance of winning and getting my money back?
The rules:
- Off-road race (dirt track)
- Petrol powered
- Approx $1000AUD spend (incl. any mods/upgrades)
What my father bought:
King Motor Ready To Run Blade 36cc 1/5 Scale 2WD RC Buggy
KM-BLADE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Air cooled, 36cc Engine
- 8000 RPM clutch.
- LxWxH: 817x480x320mm
- Rear vented disc brakes.
- Adjustable #1191 Walbro carburetor with choke and prime button.
- Large Bore Shock Absorbers.
- Large fuel tank provides a run time of approximately 45 minutes
- Tire Track: Front 395mm/ Rear 400mm
- Max Speed: 80km/h
- Grey Fire Chassis - 6061 Billet Aluminium
- Orange alloy parts
- New upgraded polyamide / nylon material for many components
- Poly Carbonate material for body
- Silver/Orange Suspension
- Orange beadlock
- Pioneer Tyre
Few considerations:
- I like the idea of buying a clone for the most bang for buck. I tend to buy into the philosophy that I will break it so no point in trying to buy something that will last forever - count on needing to repair/upgrade
- I've looked at King Motor and Rovan for Clones.. not sure if there are any others but these seem to be the main players
- If the above KM Blade 36cc is just about as good as they come I could look to spend a couple hundred on upgrades so any comments on the best initial upgrades would be great!.. I would love to rock up with the same car (slightly modified) and beat him
No doubt I've left some critical detail out, however, any advice at all would be greatly appreciated as I'm currently basing my decision on desktop research rather than any real-life experience.
Thanks in advance