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Old 07-29-14, 06:02 AM
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Default An RC F that anyone can afford

One of my hobbies is hobby grade RC and I just saw this product announcment... thought you guys might like it.




Article: http://www.redrc.net/2014/07/team-as...ormance-coupe/

Will probably be priced around $300.
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what's the top speed on something like this?
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Old 07-29-14, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
what's the top speed on something like this?
Probably about 30mph out of the box - a bit more if you put in a decent battery pack (lithium polymer instead of the NiMH) You can mess with gearing and of course upgrade the motor. You throw a little money into it and 50mph isn't unreasonable - then grip becomes the real factor.

They offer a Scion FR-S body as well in GReddy graphics if that's your thing.

FWIW, these are by no means high end cars - but are a pretty good value for these type. If scale RC is your thing, a company called Vaterra has several very good looking vehicles including '69 Camaro, 67 Mustang, 69 Corvette, GTR, and even a 2012 CHP ZL-1 Camaro with strobes!
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nope.


still can't afford.


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it's the closest thing I'll get to the real thing.
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Originally Posted by MadMax96
Probably about 30mph out of the box - a bit more if you put in a decent battery pack (lithium polymer instead of the NiMH) You can mess with gearing and of course upgrade the motor. You throw a little money into it and 50mph isn't unreasonable - then grip becomes the real factor.

They offer a Scion FR-S body as well in GReddy graphics if that's your thing.

FWIW, these are by no means high end cars - but are a pretty good value for these type. If scale RC is your thing, a company called Vaterra has several very good looking vehicles including '69 Camaro, 67 Mustang, 69 Corvette, GTR, and even a 2012 CHP ZL-1 Camaro with strobes!
Cool thanks for the info
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Thats pretty cool
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Old 07-29-14, 11:00 PM
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Looks like they struggled to replicate some of the form language.
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An rc RC???

very cool
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Old 07-30-14, 03:40 PM
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Very cool, i've always wanted to get a RC.
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