Having Fun Researching
Posted by richard Thu, Dec 09 2004 19:37
Let me give you a little background. For a few years, I have kept looking at RC Cars. I just haven't come up with a good reason to get one. Well, my wife organized getting our family members to chip in on a gift for my birthday (one of those bdays with a nice round number). She didn't buy a car (good thing). She gathered up some money for me to get one of my choice - pretty cool, huh.I have been researching the different options. I have ruled out a nitro car - gas can get messy and isn't recommend for your first car. I am looking at a stadium truck (ST) or a buggy (BX). Both of these can go on-road or off-road. My understanding is that the ST is a little more off-road and the BX is a little more on-road. I am just trying to narrow it down between the two types and a couple of different manufacturers. There is also the decision of getting a RTR (Ready-to-Run) versus a kit (which you build). With kits, you typically have to buy a number of different parts separately and this might cost a little more. The RTRs are pretty much ready to use (except for batteries and charger). I am leaning towards a kit since part of the fun for me is putting it together.
Part of my research has taken me to a number of different web site forums (like http://www.rcgroups.com or http://www.rcuniverse.com. I will let you know what I decide on.
