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HIGHFLYER99
Nov 25, 2003, 01:48 PM
Hi, I am an RC flyer and know a bit about electric motors and battery packs. What I am looking for is an electric monster truck for my son that does not go too fast as he is apt to destroy it by running into the asphalt curb on the street. Are the motors easily replaceable and I want to get another batt pack from cheapbatterypacks.com with a a greater nimh capacity then the stock pack. Should I look at a nikko and what price is reasonable?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Pt3
Nov 26, 2003, 04:01 AM
Well, if you go with Nikko, then you have to realize that if you break it
you might as well trash it.....trying to get parts for it will be difficult.
You might want to go with something like this. It is more durable and has
the Stress Tech warranty to backup most of the plastic parts for a full
year. Lots easier to get parts for as well.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LL2737&P=1
Patrick
"Herbie" <Herbie.xh52s@rcgroups.com> wrote in message
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> Hi, I am an RC flyer and know a bit about electric motors and battery
> packs. What I am looking for is an electric monster truck for my son
> that does not go too fast as he is apt to destroy it by running into
> the asphalt curb on the street. Are the motors easily replaceable and I
> want to get another batt pack from cheapbatterypacks.com with a a
> greater nimh capacity then the stock pack. Should I look at a nikko and
> what price is reasonable?
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
>
>
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> Herbie
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Rick Russell
Nov 26, 2003, 04:02 AM
In article <Herbie.xh52s@rcgroups.com>,
Herbie <Herbie.xh52s@rcgroups.com> wrote:
> Hi, I am an RC flyer and know a bit about electric motors and battery
> packs. What I am looking for is an electric monster truck for my son
> that does not go too fast as he is apt to destroy it by running into
> the asphalt curb on the street.
Nine years old is pretty mature for RC cars. Once he gets over the
initial learning curve, he'll probably surprise you with his driving
skill. Heck, I've seen kids that age racing at the track. Sometimes
they drive better than the adults.
Anyway, I think the Traxxas Stampede is a great choice. The motor that
comes with it is fast, but not racing fast. All the parts are
replaceable, and you can get a nice RTR package. Just glue the tires
and add batteries and charger.
Rick R.
kenji
Nov 26, 2003, 04:02 AM
In article <Herbie.xh52s@rcgroups.com>,
Herbie <Herbie.xh52s@rcgroups.com> wrote:
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Don't go monster truck...just go truck:
http://rc10.com/misc/refurbs_home.htm#T3
Pt3
Nov 26, 2003, 04:02 AM
Well, if you go with Nikko, then you have to realize that if you break it
you might as well trash it.....trying to get parts for it will be difficult.
You might want to go with something like this. It is more durable and has
the Stress Tech warranty to backup most of the plastic parts for a full
year. Lots easier to get parts for as well.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LL2737&P=1
Patrick
"Herbie" <Herbie.xh52s@rcgroups.com> wrote in message
news:Herbie.xh52s@rcgroups.com...
>
> Hi, I am an RC flyer and know a bit about electric motors and battery
> packs. What I am looking for is an electric monster truck for my son
> that does not go too fast as he is apt to destroy it by running into
> the asphalt curb on the street. Are the motors easily replaceable and I
> want to get another batt pack from cheapbatterypacks.com with a a
> greater nimh capacity then the stock pack. Should I look at a nikko and
> what price is reasonable?
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
>
>
> --
> Herbie
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------
> Posted from the RCGroups.com Discussion Forums.
> Visit us at http://www.rcgroups.com <------- Win free R/C Gear!
> View this thread at rcgroups.com:
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>
Rick Russell
Nov 26, 2003, 04:02 AM
In article <Herbie.xh52s@rcgroups.com>,
Herbie <Herbie.xh52s@rcgroups.com> wrote:
> Hi, I am an RC flyer and know a bit about electric motors and battery
> packs. What I am looking for is an electric monster truck for my son
> that does not go too fast as he is apt to destroy it by running into
> the asphalt curb on the street.
Nine years old is pretty mature for RC cars. Once he gets over the
initial learning curve, he'll probably surprise you with his driving
skill. Heck, I've seen kids that age racing at the track. Sometimes
they drive better than the adults.
Anyway, I think the Traxxas Stampede is a great choice. The motor that
comes with it is fast, but not racing fast. All the parts are
replaceable, and you can get a nice RTR package. Just glue the tires
and add batteries and charger.
Rick R.
kenji
Nov 26, 2003, 04:02 AM
In article <Herbie.xh52s@rcgroups.com>,
Herbie <Herbie.xh52s@rcgroups.com> wrote:
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Don't go monster truck...just go truck:
http://rc10.com/misc/refurbs_home.htm#T3
HoSS
Dec 02, 2003, 07:01 PM
Don't go monster truck...just go truck:
Why not go monster truck?
HoSS
Dec 02, 2003, 07:01 PM
Don't go monster truck...just go truck:
Why not go monster truck?
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