Whats a good car for under 150?

[sradjoe]

If I wanted to put in an 8 turn motor, what is the least inexpensive car I can put it in? Formula F1 cars, or WRC cars? Or similar? Is there a limit that a street car can take motor wise?

[modelmaniac]

hi mate, do you want on road or off road? I was running a Tamiya Super Modified 11turn on a TT01, no problems and great performance! Just a pointer, if you want to run anything like an 8 turn motor, you will need some serious upgrades, bearings,alloy propshafts,alloy drive shafts and most importantly a no limit ESC.

Just a bit of info, you may already know this but hey!

Good luck with it

Modelmaniac

[mr_pushrod]

If you want Tamiya then I would go for a TB-02 for on road as it should handle the motor without needing any upgrades, just fit your esc, radio and go. Offroad is a bit trickier as I think every current Tamiya one would need some upgrading to cope. The Dynastorm would handle it but I think this is more expensive and harder to get parts for. If it being a Tamiya is unimportant, I'd look into Associated and Losi cars, buggies and trucks as they are designed with racing in mind so could easily handle the power.

[_4-0_]

Do you work for Losi Pushrod? []

[quincey]

why a 8 turn motor? is everyone speed crazy?

[mr_pushrod]

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Not that I know of, lol.

[sradjoe]

Speed crazy? Yes, at the moment I am. Tomorrow maybe something different. I already have my off road buggy, and my TLT crawler, so I figured, Whats next? Speed! and lots of it,....at an affordable price. TB-02 sounds familiar. I'll look into it. Must be 4WD and capable of holding the road.

[HunterZero]

I have a TB02 with a few hop-ups, and it's a very well made and nice handling car. Being a shaft car it can suffer a bit of torque steer with a hotter motor. Alternatively, the TA05 will be out soon and should be about the same price, if you prefer a belt driven chassis.

- James

[terry.sc]

Cheapest one has got to be the Hornet. Just make sure you have a long run up and the batteries will last about 2 minutes. Probably melt the gearbox as well.

[BiggusDitchus]

I have tried a 7 turn in a mini, batteries last a little over 3 minutes but worth it for the grin factor and the Tamiya Mini is nice n cheap.

[sploader]

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I have tried a 7 turn in a mini, batteries last a little over 3 minutes but worth it for the grin factor and the Tamiya Mini is nice n cheap.

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[:0]I'd love to see the thick coating of rubber dust on the inside of the shell after that run. 3 minutes of tire screeching terror! lol

[julesbristol]

I got a BMW M3 (TT-01) for about £80 -you can get them on ebay for £50. Not inc radio (another £40 minimum). With a 15 turn motor it's dead fast (£20 ebay) and a better ESC (£20 ebay). I have spent hundreds on hop ups from Hong Kong, but I think you could get a very fast car in the TT-01 for £150. It's an amazing 4WD chassis - the best lower-end Tamiya yet in terms of building, working on and modifying. If you can, stretch to a £200 budget and put the ball bearings and aluminium prop shaft in too, cos the plastic bits are pretty awful.

[julesbristol]

Also bear in mind that an 8T motor is mental and will set most speed controllers alight. Need a top end ESC to take it.

[DJTheo]

Instead of hopping up a TT01 get a TB02, TA04 or TA05, it will be cheaper in the end and you will have a superior car.

But for fun bashing around TT01 and M03/04 are fine, just don't try to get them competitive, its a waste of money.

Cheers