RC Beginner's Question

Hello all c hing, i got a few questions to ask. First time playing RC. I live in Canada but I am visiting HK this summer. I dont feel like buying RC stuff in Canada cuz of taxes. So i was thinking of getting one of the 3 kits in HK:
TT01D
TB03/TB03D
TA-05
(Budget $2000- 2500 HKD or $250-350 CAN)
I run it mostly in parking lots/drive way around my house. Would like to do some drifting and just racing with friends.
Which of the 3would u recommend. ( im kinda 1516 on which one to pick   ).
Where should i go to get the kit? (What are some good places to get RC stuff in HK). Lastly, What kind of upgrade should i do when i get the kit?

THANK YOU!!!
(Chinese n eng replies are welcome  )

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Hey buddy
To be honest those are all Double Star chasis and I can say they will perform merely the same.... as a parking lot racer.
If im you i will consider which of those is more popular in Canada... as for parts supply concern.

U just need to go to Kwong Wah Street, Mong Kok and u will get what u want.
Have fun !

Hey buddy
To be honest those are all Double Star chasis and I can say they will perform merely the same.... as a parking lot racer.
If im you i will consider which of those is more popular in Canad ...
still11young 發表於 2009-7-4 00:32

                               
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I think parts for tamiya should be easily to find in everyware

If so, which one to go with, TB03 or TB03D? Which one is bang for buck ( more value)? And is it possible to get everything goin with TB03 in my budget ( $2000-$2500 HKD)? Possible to bargain at Kwong Wah St in MK?? Anyone knows the relative price for a TB03.TB03D at stores on Kwong Wah St? What are some stores that u would recommend? (Dont need to mention the full name, partial is fine)

Thanks!

TA05 (belt) or TB03 (Shaft) are both good beginner's car from Tamiya.  If you are into drifting, TB03 is a better choice because its shaft driven.

As for your budget, is it just car only or all the rc gears you need? (like batteries, charger, radio, esc & motor) etc...?

hmm hopfully everything, cuz i know tb03 is roughly $1200HKD. And ya, i think im going towards TB03 cuz of the drifting and running on parking lot. Im scared that the belt of TA05 will break easily cuz of some debris of the road, like tiny rocks and sand.

I dont own a tb03 so I cant give too much comments.  Tamiya cars are good as 1st time rc player.  
For you reference on other parts:
Radio: ~300-400
charger: ~300
batteries: ~200-250 (each pack)
Power Supply: ~200
ESC + Motor: ~ 550 (however, some tamiya kits already comes with basic ESC + motor)
paint: ~30
gears: ~50
tires: ~100

as you see, it adds up quickly.  good luck!

hmm hopfully everything, cuz i know tb03 is roughly $1200HKD. And ya, i think im going towards TB03 cuz of the drifting and running on parking lot. Im scared that the belt of TA05 will break easily cu ...
resound 發表於 2009-7-4 02:31

                               
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Those belts are harder and stronger than what you think.

i have never broken any belts on my car yet.  however, faster motors (like 5.5T or faster) will wear out the belt faster.  It also depends what setup you use on your car.

aiyaa, i c how it adds up quickly. but hopefully i wont go over budget. SO which one is better, regular TB03 that comes with clear body or TB03D without body and motor?
Also, waht are the motors and ESC that u guys recommend?

Hello all c hing, i got a few questions to ask. First time playing RC. I live in Canada but I am visiting HK this summer. I dont feel like buying RC stuff in Canada cuz of taxes. So i was thinking of  ...
resound 發表於 2009-7-4 00:01

                               
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Which part of Canada r u in?

Go for TA05.... good car!

aiyaa, i c how it adds up quickly. but hopefully i wont go over budget. SO which one is better, regular TB03 that comes with clear body or TB03D without body and motor?
Also, waht are the motors an ...
resound 發表於 2009-7-4 02:52

                               
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With your budget, start with something simple.

The brand new TA05 kit comes with body, tires, 540 motor, and stuffs (I am not sure about the current price now)

You need a set of transmitter kit, esc, battery and charger.

Some suggestions (price in hk$):
V16 esc.... $18x - $2xx
4600 battery..... $2xx
Basic charger..... $15x - $2xx

It is always more expensive to get it in USA or Canada.  However, buying in HK you need to pay shipping.

Which part of Canada r u in?

Go for TA05.... good car!
rc1 發表於 2009-7-4 04:06

                               
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I live in Toronto. I getting the stuff when i visit HK this summer. Im not sure about the TA05. I heard its a good car, but then i heard that TA05 is good if ur goin with racing on "flat" surface ( proper tracks), but not good for parking lot and drifting.

I live in Toronto. I getting the stuff when i visit HK this summer. Im not sure about the TA05. I heard its a good car, but then i heard that TA05 is good if ur goin with racing on "flat" surface  ...
resound 發表於 2009-7-4 04:45

                               
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In Toronto!?
There is a hobby shop on Highway 7 and Woodbine, ask for Albert Lau or Bill Lau.  Tell them you are referred by Alan (who used to work there) and then ask them for a discount!!!  I don't say tax free, but I would say tax included, isn't it much more easier??

In Toronto!?
There is a hobby shop on Highway 7 and Woodbine, ask for Albert Lau or Bill Lau.  Tell them you are referred by Alan (who used to work there) and then ask them for a discount!!!  I d ...
awth 發表於 2009-7-4 09:59

                               
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That sounds good. What is the store called? Whats its website/number because i want to know the exact price so i can compare. The one that i asked is called Advance Hobbies on Sheppard and Midland.

Heres the outline of what i might get:
Option 1
Kit: TB03D Drift Spec
Body: Nissan GT-R body
Motor: RS 540 Sport Tuned Motor
ESC: Need Recommendations
Radio/Servo/Receiver: Need Recommendations
Battery and Charger: Need Recommendations

Option 2
Kit: TB03 With Body
Motor: Stock/RS 540 Sport Tuned Motor
ESC: Need Recommendations
Radio/Servo/Receiver: Need Recommendations
Battery and Charger: Need Recommendations

Option 3
Kit: TA-05 with body
Motor: Stock/ RS 540 Sport Tuned
ESC: Need Recommendations
Radio/Servo/Receiver: Need Recommendations
Battery and Charger: Need Recommendations

THANKS!

Advance Hobbies is exactly the shop I worked with.  Advance Hobbies and this new shop on Highway 7 and Woodbine,  the bosses are brothers.  So, you can just ask them for the number.  I only worked for Albert Lau when he was in Advance Hobbies, and I don't know the new boss with Advance Hobbies now. So, you have to contact Albert or Bill at the new shop now.

I don't remember the name of the shop, since it was opened after I left Toronto.

What do u think of the options that i posted? Need recommendations.

Sorry, I can't help you on this, since I have left this hobbies for 12yrs and only coming back very recently.  But I like TA05 VerII more.

hmm..  most ppl runs brushless nowadays.  So you may consider buying brushless set (both esc and motor).  For budget save, you may try hobbywing. Or more expensive, try lrp SPX which fits 11.5T at a cheaper price.

Typical lipo charger around HKD200 - 300.  Quality is ok for practice and bashing around.

Radio is a tricky question.  2.4 is preferred so you won't interfere with other's radio.  You may try Futaba 3PM or Sanwa MX-5 2.4.  But my experience is that after a short while, you will want to upgrade to radio to high end like 4pk, ko ex10 or sanwa mx11.  Because radio last long...  I am using a 3pk with 2.4 module for 5 years already.

Hope this helps.