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Paul C
04-06-2003, 20:32
Anybody know any good remote control car sites?
Dave_S
04-06-2003, 20:38
No.

Oh Merlin .......

Dave
Paul C
04-06-2003, 20:43
Oh is Merlin into R/C cars?

Just bought a new Subaru WRX off ebay for £25 :thumbs: :D

Hope I get it in time for the weekend, ooooh I'm a little kid in a 24 years body
Simon
04-06-2003, 21:33
Yeah Merlin (Yik) knows a bundle about R/C cars. He works in a shop in my home town selling them (or atleast used to) and was/still is in a club racing them.

He's ya man to ask :D
Paul C
04-06-2003, 23:40
Kool, thanks guys.
ScoobyDoo
05-06-2003, 00:07
directory here (http://www.brca.org/brca_shop.htm)

I'd recommend either

http://www.apexmodels.com/
or
http://www.dms-racing.com/

both good service and product knowledge :thumbs:
WESTY
05-06-2003, 10:43
i used to be into r/c car racing bigtime a few years ago, had sponsorship from most of the manufacturers in the hobby.

Got to say its a right laugh, its competitive though :)

Had several in my time,

1st Tamiya cosworth 4wd
2nd Tamiya Golf VR6 fwd
3rd Shumacher ST2000 4wd - by far the daddy @ the time, Tuned to the nakers :D .

Its amazing how much i spent on this hobby of 2-3 years (in excess of £3000 quid :eek: :eek: )

anyway just thourght id put my 2 pence in :D :D

:wave: :wave:
WESTY
05-06-2003, 10:44
just to add Apex Models - TOP CLASS :) :)
moondog
05-06-2003, 11:12
www.cenracing.com
docwra
05-06-2003, 11:26
Originally posted by Simon
He works in a shop in my home town selling them (or atleast used to) and was/still is in a club racing them.

He's ya man to ask :D

Yep, still does as well :)

A mate of mine has a petty Focus (why?) and its a rocketship. Problem is, its that fast that we seem to stack it and damage it after about 5 minutes :rolleyes: :tosser:
Simon
05-06-2003, 11:30
Originally posted by docwra
Yep, still does as well :)

A mate of mine has a petty Focus (why?) and its a rocketship. Problem is, its that fast that we seem to stack it and damage it after about 5 minutes :rolleyes: :tosser:

But thats how they should be. They aint no fun unless there out of control. My bro has a petrol one and he hasnt found a big enough place to take it as its too fast, lol
NikB
05-06-2003, 11:38
Originally posted by Paul C
Anybody know any good remote control car sites?

Paul,

If you are looking to get into RC but you are not sure about it and don't want to spend too much cash I may be able to help you.

I have some very good 1/10th, 1/16th and 1/24th scale RC cars (electric) for good prices. You can upgrade them very easily and cheaply if you want to go faster. They are a very good (cheap) way to get into RC and they are a great laugh as well!!!

Mail or PM me if you want more details.

Cheers

Nik
Paul C
05-06-2003, 12:47
Shitter, sorry Nik, I've just got a 1/10 WRX Scoobie for £25 of ebay :(

If I look at gettin a new one in a bit I'll let you know :thumbs:
brucy
05-06-2003, 12:50
try www.modelsport.co.uk or www.boltonmodelmart.co.uk (Ask for pete, good service and price ;)). These are the one's i use

Andy
NikB
05-06-2003, 12:51
No worries Paul, sounds like a bargin!!!

Let me know if you need tyres, motors etc.

Cheers

Nik
Jeffers_S13
05-06-2003, 12:51
You wanna get a Serpent Impact with a two speed box and a Mega SX15, with a big fin head and a tuned pipe, they go like rocket ships, I used to chase cars with mine when I was younger on a dead smooth stretch of road near where I live, top fun ! Elite Models is the place to get them from. Speak to Walt Bailey.
brucy
05-06-2003, 12:53
i've just spent £300 on mine(student loans are great :thumbs: ). Mine should be good for about 70, like your brother i need a big car park to get it to run fast :cool:

Andy