Howard Bri
Hey everyone I was looking to start a hobby, since i have none aside from fixing cars. I would like to get into building and modding electric rc cars.... unfortunately i cannot find anything on the web, after searching google for an hour, related to specifically what i am looking for. what i would like to know is where to start. what parts to get Ex- chassis (car), suspension, motor, wiring, wheels, and so on. i have no experience with rc cars and so try to dumb things down for me.
tell you what, ill make my chassis and the base, just tell me the parts i need and ill go from there.
Answer
Not knowing just how far you want to get into the meat and potatoes makes it hard to answer your question.
Do you have a CAD program and a CNC? Own or have access to an injection molder? How good are your engineering skills?
Or, are you just looking to build a kit? This is where most everyone starts out. And is by far the best way to start. Another issue is just exactly what type of kit would interest you most: On road, off road, rock crawler, drifter etc. Budget is another factor that you haven't mentioned.
Take a gander at some of the kits offered at online hobby shops like http://www.amainhobbies.com/index.php/cPath/1_44/n/RC-Cars-Trucks-Kits
Stay away from ones with the RTR label as they are already built. Unfortunately, kits are no where near as popular as they used to be. 99% of everyone looking to get into the radio control hobby wants to just put the battery in and run. This means that basically no one makes a kit with everything you need, and there just aren't that many. I can't think of a single one that comes with electronics - so you have to purchase those separately. All kits will list the items you need to complete the build however. Another thing that comes to mind is that the vast majority of kits from the mainstream manufacturers are high end racing machines. They are very expensive. A typical racing kit, with everything (good quality) you need often runs well over $1500.
The brand that offers the most kits is Tamiya. Usually at this point I also recommend staying away from Chinese brands as they often don't have replaceable parts available - but I doubt you can find one of those in kit form anyway.
Finally, I think your best bet is to head over to your local hobby shop and pick their brains. You may find that the racing aspect of radio control holds as much interest for you as building (it does for me!). And many hobby shops support local racing clubs. Or at least can direct you to them. If you don't have anything locally, feel free to shoot me an email with some more specific questions, and I'll do my best to answer.
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Differentials, a-arms, caster blocks, axle carriers, shocks, shock towers, axles, drivelines, slipper, f/r bulkheads, spur gear, gear cover, antenna tube/mount, f/r bumper, transmission, motor, motor mount, electronic speed control, receiver, transmitter, servo, servo arm/saver, servo mount, steering tie rods, steering rack or ackerman, pivot blocks, toe plate, camber blocks, steering spindles, king pins, lots of bearings, body mounts, body, hinge pins, wheels, wheel hexes, tires, assorted nuts bolts washers lock nuts shims etc, outdrive cups, pinion gear, turnbuckles, ball cups/studs or captured ends, battery, battery tray, battery tie down/straps, receiver mount, battery charger, misc greases and oils...
Not knowing just how far you want to get into the meat and potatoes makes it hard to answer your question.
Do you have a CAD program and a CNC? Own or have access to an injection molder? How good are your engineering skills?
Or, are you just looking to build a kit? This is where most everyone starts out. And is by far the best way to start. Another issue is just exactly what type of kit would interest you most: On road, off road, rock crawler, drifter etc. Budget is another factor that you haven't mentioned.
Take a gander at some of the kits offered at online hobby shops like http://www.amainhobbies.com/index.php/cPath/1_44/n/RC-Cars-Trucks-Kits
Stay away from ones with the RTR label as they are already built. Unfortunately, kits are no where near as popular as they used to be. 99% of everyone looking to get into the radio control hobby wants to just put the battery in and run. This means that basically no one makes a kit with everything you need, and there just aren't that many. I can't think of a single one that comes with electronics - so you have to purchase those separately. All kits will list the items you need to complete the build however. Another thing that comes to mind is that the vast majority of kits from the mainstream manufacturers are high end racing machines. They are very expensive. A typical racing kit, with everything (good quality) you need often runs well over $1500.
The brand that offers the most kits is Tamiya. Usually at this point I also recommend staying away from Chinese brands as they often don't have replaceable parts available - but I doubt you can find one of those in kit form anyway.
Finally, I think your best bet is to head over to your local hobby shop and pick their brains. You may find that the racing aspect of radio control holds as much interest for you as building (it does for me!). And many hobby shops support local racing clubs. Or at least can direct you to them. If you don't have anything locally, feel free to shoot me an email with some more specific questions, and I'll do my best to answer.
***edit****
Differentials, a-arms, caster blocks, axle carriers, shocks, shock towers, axles, drivelines, slipper, f/r bulkheads, spur gear, gear cover, antenna tube/mount, f/r bumper, transmission, motor, motor mount, electronic speed control, receiver, transmitter, servo, servo arm/saver, servo mount, steering tie rods, steering rack or ackerman, pivot blocks, toe plate, camber blocks, steering spindles, king pins, lots of bearings, body mounts, body, hinge pins, wheels, wheel hexes, tires, assorted nuts bolts washers lock nuts shims etc, outdrive cups, pinion gear, turnbuckles, ball cups/studs or captured ends, battery, battery tray, battery tie down/straps, receiver mount, battery charger, misc greases and oils...
what electric rc car or truck is best for under $100?
Q. looking for sumthing fast and strong but under 100$ aslogas or nitro but i kno they are not cheap
Answer
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJAY0&P=0
I know its $152, but there's mot an rc car for less than $100 that are worth it. This is you best option, unless you want an on-road, then there's this, its more in your price range:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVUK3**&P=0
Either way i think you will be happy.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJAY0&P=0
I know its $152, but there's mot an rc car for less than $100 that are worth it. This is you best option, unless you want an on-road, then there's this, its more in your price range:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVUK3**&P=0
Either way i think you will be happy.
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