Stu74

I missed it too.But thanks for bringing it to my attention. I love beetles and actually own a 1971 beetle but mine isnt a baja and i have to sit in it to drve it. Thread closed, please continue discussions in the original thread; http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=53472

I am just getting back into the hobby again after a long time out(havnt got my own car yet).I used to drive my cars in any weather and never had any problem driving fast through puddles.If i remember right i sometimes used to bag up the servos and reciever etc if the weather was really bad. My son has just got a new car for christmas and i am a bit nervous of him driving it in the snow so he hasnt had much chance to use it yet.His car has the new style esc rather than using 2 servos like the cars i used to have. The esc looks to me like water could kill it quite easy. Should i water proof all the electric parts with small plastic bags or just not take the risk and wait for the snow to go before i let my son take his car out?

I think the db01 is going to be the car for me.I do want to get into racing and want something that can compete. So glad i came on here to find out more about what is available these days.You have all been a great help. I will also buy a boomerang later in the year for racing against my sons non tamiya car in the park and streets. Thanks again for your help i will start shopping round now for the best price for a db01.

On most things driven by belts in my experience they tend to need adjusting or changinging from time to time due to stretching or wear. Is this the case for radio controlled cars that are belt driven.

I am going to look seriously at the db01.I could always buy a re re boomerang later to remind me of the old days. Is the db01 belt driven though?If it is is this a good idea?

So far then its looking like its a choice of 3, a Boomerang, a Df02 or a Db01. I will try to get to see a Df02 and a Db01 in reel life to see what i think.The only thing that concerns me with the Db01 is the fact it is belt driven wich to me dosnt sound like a good idea

Thanks both of you for your help. When i 1st looked at the df03 cars i thought they looked a little bit fragile.I had a quick look at some of the df02 cars and the Gravel Hound looked pretty good but still the Hotshot and Boomerang have something more special in way of looks for me. I will not rule out the Gravel Hound yet though it is definately a strong contender.Nice and cheep too wich is always a bonus. I will have a look at the fire dragon aswell.I cant remember what the fire dragon looks like but i am sure when i see a picture it will bring it all back to me.

Hi everyone just joined this site today as i am looking at getting back into the hobby. I want to buy a 4 wheel drive off road racer and am still deciding wich car to go for. The new Boomerang (2008) looks like a good cheep option but i have never driven 1 and also i dont know how upgradable this car is. I drove a Hotshot 2 years ago and was impressed.I would buy a second hand hotshot 2 if i could find 1 cheep enough in good nick. The last car i owned was an Avante in the early 90s wich was great but dont fancy another 1. I would be grateful for any advice on what car to go for. Thanks