Rc car advice?

[tomcat]

Hi any members on here tinker with cars of the rc variety? Just bought a tamiya 4wd buggy in kit form as I enjoy building as its all part of the fun!
It doesnt come with radio or servo so my question is can I use my DX7 and and a normal rx? Not sure as most peeps use the wheel type tx and seems daft to buy another type of TX!

Cheers Mark

[squareben]

Can't see why not Mark. I used to race cars as a kid in the early 80s and we all used 2 channel stick type tranmitters. My hopped up sand scorcher with 6s nicads was awesome!

[tomcat]

[QUOTE=squareben;779214]Can't see why not Mark. I used to race cars as a kid in the early 80s and we all used 2 channel stick type tranmitters. My hopped up sand scorcher with 6s nicads was awesome![/QUOTE]

With it being electric (having reverse) the throttle stick will need to be sprung and zero throttle centre stick? Was thinking of using elevator for this and rudder for steering?
Does this sound feasible?

[sacko]

You wont get the range of a surface Rx according to Horizon, but Dave did it and it seemed fine.

I bought the DX3e though :)

[tomcat]

I bought the DX3e though :)[/QUOTE]

Does it come with RX?

[sacko]

Yup :)

If you didnt want to spend that much, grab one of the cheap 2.4gHz systems from Hobbycity. A lot of people rate them, especially for the cost.

EDIT: Mine is a DX3C, slightly more expensive, but with an LCD screen.

[SamS]

I'm planning on making my own RC Car, Just for abit of fun :)

Gunna put a 12x9 propeller on it to push it forward and use a 11.1v 1300mah lipo :)


I doubt i'll finish it though lol

[tomcat]

[QUOTE=SamS;779224]I'm planning on making my own RC Car, Just for abit of fun :)

Gunna put a 12x9 propeller on it to push it forward and use a 11.1v 1300mah lipo :)


I doubt i'll finish it though lol[/QUOTE]


Haha sounds cool!

If you do finish it make sure you post a vid.

[sacko]

This is the track we made at the top of the field. Gives us something to do on these windy days!

Losi 8ight 2.0 Truggy
Mugen MBX6T Truggy
Mugen MBX5T Truggy

....all with the same spec;

Leopard 2000kv
XERun 150amp ESC
4s 5000mah

[video=youtube;7D-v9b-f4pE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D-v9b-f4pE&list=UUWj6xOGcEIC4T4B0K31fbFw&index=5&feature =plcp[/video]

[tomcat]

Sacko looks great fun! I bought mine for the same reason (wind) Lol, although mine's not as big or fast as those but still be good fun !

[jamiem]

They are great fun for days like today when the weather is awful - I'm sure they are going to be getting a battering tomorrow morning ;)

[Martind]

I used my dsx9 on my old Traxxas TRX3 back form 90s when i raced them. Now converted to brushless with a 3000kv motor, 70a esc that i had in my plane but in car mode with brake and Ar6100. Never had a range problem as it was a dot fast ;) on 2s but 3s i couldnt keep the front wheels on the ground. Just need an idle gear now !!!!

[dan-eboy]

Is it not worth just splashing out £60 on the spektrum 2.4g ? Looks great!
[url=http://www.kingslynnmodelshop.co.uk/Radio-2.4_Car/Boat_Transmitters/c29_116/p1229/Spektrum_DX2.0_SR300_rx_Combo_(Lots_Instock)/product_info.html]Spektrum DX2.0 SR300 rx Combo (Lots Instock)[/url]

[AcidDrink]

The track is great!
I've got a Traxxas Stampede for windy days, it's more fun that I thought it would be, cleaning after runs is a bit annoying though ;)

[trexsteve700]

i use an A9 and minima6 on my kyosho alpha and had no probs what so ever. its a nitro so dont need reverse.