Anyone into R/C?

ok, thanks.
just curious, why go 2.4? is it easier to find stuff for it?

 

Its all around cheaper and more reliable. And its the industry standard now.

 

ok, so i'll need to get a transmitter, receiver and matching crystals?

 

No crystals to worry with, no one will ever be on your channel, or vise-versa.

 

Transmitter and reciever, that's it.

 

ok, thanks. so the modern stuff doesn't have crystals, interesting.
also, are there any brands to stay away from?

 

I think most brands are pretty good these days. I run Spectrum and like it a lot, other people will swear by there brands, again seems like they are all fine.

 

ok, thanks.

 

so all i need would be this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-TQi...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43af95395a or this http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TRAXXAS...060&pid=100011&prg=1005&rk=5&sd=120876055490&

 

That second one you posted is not a 2.4ghz.

 

thanks for pointing that out
will the first one work?

 

See no reason why not, however it does say no instructions. You can/could figure out all the settings, or most likely there is a manuel on line some where you could reference.

 

ok, i might order that or tomorrow i might take the truck into the local hobby shop and see what they think.

do you know anything about a glow plug heater like this?

 

Fuck no!!! I'd as soon to have a sharp stick in the eye than have a nitro anything. I'm 100% a voltage guy. Fearnothing321 will chime in at anytime and steer you the correct direction on all things nitro.

 

that thing is old school! If you want to use it, you will need to find an old style block battery, like what was used in some of the older flashlights. nothing over 1.5 volts, or you will fry every glow plug you touch!

 

ok, thanks

thanks, it seems everything i have in the way of rc stuff is old school, i have a old drag car that i might rebuild.
i bet they have the battery at lowes, i'll probably use it, maybe build a little rack to go on my quad that will hold the battery and car.

 

The hobby has changed so much in the last few years...

 

well most of my stuff is from my uncle or grandpa.
i have to many hobbies:hunting,fishing,shooting,electric and nitro cars,atv's, and my latest big project,
which is rebuilding a 70's honda motorcycle that my uncle raced when he was growing up.

 

I wouldn't use that....

get one of these

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product...0/products_id/14476/n/Hobbico-Hot-Shot-2-Long