RC Tuscan in Argos
Discussion
michaels said:
Or buy a Nitro HPI Tuscan, just buy the RS4 4 HPI Touring Car, buy the Tuscan shell and give it any colour you want. But on the down side they brake after a tank of fuel and you have to be very careful not to hit anything cause these go about 50 MPH.
Michael
Funnily enough, I've got one of these and have had to buy a new starter for the engine as I managed to break it when trying to get it started after filling it up for the 2nd time!
I didn't realise nitro engines were so difficult to get running and keep running! Bloody thing nearly ended up in the bin!
Looks good painted though, especially in the same metallic black as my real one
tvrforever said:
wow cool! Can anybod recommend a good dealer for the Nitro HPI Tuscan and all the associated gear that I'd need (got nothing right now)?
Kev's Racing Bits in guildford are good, i think his web address is www.kevsracingbits.co.uk. I got my HPI Tuscan shell and new parts from him quickly. I didn't buy my car from him but he does sell them and i think he is a HPI dealer. I don't know what radio gear he has but the cheapest is probabley the best one to buy IMHO.
Sorry link wont work but look him up on dogpile and he's about the 2 find
Michael
>> Edited by michaels on Monday 28th July 18:12
I've had an HPI Super Nitro for a few years now, and can give you the following advice. If you don't like the thought of what i recount below, then there are much cheaper alternatives that are as much fun as a nitro car. I also have an Associated TC3 car that has a Tuscan shell. It's not as big, but it is faster and is proper competition spec. It's never broken (see below about the HPI car) a single part, and requires minimal maintenance (unless you're really serious about racing it!!).
If you really want one, go to a decent hobby shop that has a good range of HPI stuff. If they don't walk away!!! HPI spares are very hard to get hold of, which can mean no car for weeks. However, there are also some good mail order sites.
Also, whatever you do, don't buy the cheapest radio gear. Ask yourself this - would you put the cheapest and nastiest steering column and wheel in your TVR? If not, get a decent Futaba set with proper servos. If you buy cheap radio gear, the car won't steer, accelerate or brake properly!! Cheap servos break, chatter, and generally misbehave...good radio gear is essential - think about a 2ft missile at 40mph heading towards a kerb/child...
Other thoughts:
1. They go about 40mph, and while they are very fast and hence a lot of fun, they are prone to breaking a lot more than electric ones. When they hit something at speed, they break - big time - requiring spares and big rebuild work.
2. You MUST run the engine in as per the manuf's instructions. Then the engine will work for around 100-150 tanks of fuel. However, they do have limited lifespan, and new ones cost around £120.
3. They are not too complicated to build and set up, but you can spend twice as much as the kit costs on extras - spares, tyres, wheels, radio gear, cool body shells.... In the time i've had mine i've had to buy every single set of spares (they come in sets of parts and if you need one small bit you buy the whole set!).
I reckon in 2 years, i've spent almost 800 quid on the HPI alone
If you need any more advice, just give me a shout - I also fly nitro planes, so have a little experience of dangerous toys!!!!
Cheers,
Keith
If you really want one, go to a decent hobby shop that has a good range of HPI stuff. If they don't walk away!!! HPI spares are very hard to get hold of, which can mean no car for weeks. However, there are also some good mail order sites.
Also, whatever you do, don't buy the cheapest radio gear. Ask yourself this - would you put the cheapest and nastiest steering column and wheel in your TVR? If not, get a decent Futaba set with proper servos. If you buy cheap radio gear, the car won't steer, accelerate or brake properly!! Cheap servos break, chatter, and generally misbehave...good radio gear is essential - think about a 2ft missile at 40mph heading towards a kerb/child...
Other thoughts:
1. They go about 40mph, and while they are very fast and hence a lot of fun, they are prone to breaking a lot more than electric ones. When they hit something at speed, they break - big time - requiring spares and big rebuild work.
2. You MUST run the engine in as per the manuf's instructions. Then the engine will work for around 100-150 tanks of fuel. However, they do have limited lifespan, and new ones cost around £120.
3. They are not too complicated to build and set up, but you can spend twice as much as the kit costs on extras - spares, tyres, wheels, radio gear, cool body shells.... In the time i've had mine i've had to buy every single set of spares (they come in sets of parts and if you need one small bit you buy the whole set!).
I reckon in 2 years, i've spent almost 800 quid on the HPI alone
If you need any more advice, just give me a shout - I also fly nitro planes, so have a little experience of dangerous toys!!!!
Cheers,
Keith
I've looked at the www.hpiracing.com, and www.kevsracingbits.com (which is well worth a look, just for eye-twisting value), but can't find a Tuscan bodyshell...am i being dumb?
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