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| Thread ID: 71534 | 2006-08-08 09:35:00 | RC Cars | The_End_Of_Reality (334) | PC World Chat |
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| 477115 | 2006-08-08 09:35:00 | Hey people. :) One of my hobbies is RC Cars, and I have recently been looking into the fuel versions, the likes of HPI Savage X and what not... (they run on 20% nitro) And what I was wondering is, where is it possible to get these types of cars from (well this exact one) and also where can the fuel be found? Also what is the price of the fuel if anyone knows? If anyone knows of some good shops around the Wellington area that they can reccommend that would be great :) Thanks :) |
The_End_Of_Reality (334) | ||
| 477116 | 2006-08-08 09:59:00 | I had a nitro truck a couple of years ago, the fuel is avalible from modelcrafts and hobbies in wellington and lowerhutt also at small books and models in ghuznee street in the city. I think the fuel was about $15-20 a litre which sounds a lot but that goes a long way. I brought mine from the place in ghuznee st, but there are a lot of people on trade me bringing them into the country and have websites of there own.. Lots of fun if you have a couple of mates with them. Took them to the carpark under the terrace offramp at night time and also the hutt river bank carpark, both places with lots of space to open them up |
plod (107) | ||
| 477117 | 2006-08-08 10:06:00 | Oh ok, that is not too bad, how long running time did 1 litre give you if you can remember? I have looked on TradeMe, but this one is not on there... I guess in time there will be another 1 on there or something. I know RC Cars are a lot of fun, so far I have only played in electric, now I think I am ready to step up to the big boys :p I have heaps of space here to use it, acre section with some nice hills up the back, and my grandparents farm :D |
The_End_Of_Reality (334) | ||
| 477118 | 2006-08-08 10:17:00 | Can't remember how long it lasted, Ithink the tanks were either 100 or 200 mls. You will get bored well before the fuel runs out, and there is no need to charge the bloody batterys. A starter box is a must for a nitro car, the pull cords are a pain in the arse and if like me you have big hands they are fiddly, managed to break a couple | plod (107) | ||
| 477119 | 2006-08-08 10:18:00 | rcracing.co.nz Wellington club site, active forums. I post on their quite a bit. They will have all the info you need, and they replace their kits like women and handbags so their is normally something wicked up for sale. I wouldn't touch any of the no-name crap on trademe. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 477120 | 2006-08-08 10:30:00 | Plod - Oh ok, that is not to bad. I thought the batteries would last for ages. Metla - Thanks. I will check the link out, I have been looking at the HPI brand for a while, and looks good, I was intending to go for the Savage X as from what I have seen they are great!! :D But now thinking probably best to go 2nd hand for my first car :p *checks link out* |
The_End_Of_Reality (334) | ||
| 477121 | 2006-08-08 10:36:00 | HPI are one of the best RC brands, But I wouldn't buy second hand unless from a reputable source. As you probally know RC cars wear out quickly and Nitro engines scream their heads of so chances are a used one is probally in need of a full engine rebuild. I dont know the cost of a rebuild but Im pretty sure a complete engine is around the $400 mark. Its worth considering. I would either buy new or off a club racer who has treated the kit well. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 477122 | 2006-08-08 10:43:00 | I have a good eye then :p Yes, I do... the Savage X maxes out at 39000RPM!!! :eek: Yes, I don't like getting anything that has not been looked after very well... |
The_End_Of_Reality (334) | ||
| 477123 | 2006-08-08 10:49:00 | I have a good eye then :p Yes, I do . . . the Savage X maxes out at 39000RPM!!! :eek: Yes, I don't like getting anything that has not been looked after very well . . . I wass comparing the batterys on an electric to the fuel in a Nitro . I would buy brand new if you can afford it as you will have a better knowledge on how it works and half the fun is making it . You might even be able to save some money by using your old radio gear |
plod (107) | ||
| 477124 | 2006-08-08 10:50:00 | I should probally mention that Hobby Direct in Auckland are the official NZ agents for HPI, though I think there is another crowd Parrelell importing the trucks. hobbydirect.co.nz Though you will have to ring them, Their email and thier site is stuffed. |
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