[andrzejpw]

Well, after hearing about these from my friend, I ordered my first Tomy Bit Char-G RC car.

http://www.toyeast.com/proddetail2.asp?pdtid=ATORC126

I got the supra.

It comes with a modified engine.

Basically, it's a tiny remote control car that can be modified. Engine, transmission, wheels, etc. It runs for about 2-4 minutes on a single charge, and it takes 45 seconds to recharge. Suppossed to be pretty fast.

Here's a review:

http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/bitchar-g-review.html

Can't wait!

 

[royboy2k]

I would've gotten an RX-7 or WRX.

 

[jlo mein]

i think this hobby could be as bad to your wallet as headphones

. I know nothing about RC cars, but i see guys with 4 foot long rc cars which go so mad fast, that they have to drive them on real roads. I dont know how much they cost, but i'm sure their expensive.

 

[john_jcb]

The other ones that are fun are the RC speed boats. They are a little easier for the novice as mistakes do not result in a crash. All you need is a quiet expanse of water and you are in business.

 

[andrzejpw]

Quote:

Originally posted by royboy2k I would've gotten an RX-7 or WRX.

I love how the wrx looks in real life, but it just doesn't look right squashed. . .

I also considered getting the rx7 model, but it also doesn't look right to me.

And hey, the supra comes with a 2.2 motor!

I spent $35 shipped. This one will be used for scaring my sister's cat and racing around my desk.

 

[grinch]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/fun-stuff/5ad6.shtml

wrx model of course, to match my wrx wagon.

 

[bootman]

These things look like a riot!

I found a video of one in action here.
(Quicktime format)

 

[bootman]

I found this site.
Prices are not that bad.

 

[andrzejpw]

bootman: you found some of the Digi Q cars. I thought of buying one, with their proportional steering, but if you look at videos of them, there is a delay between turning the wheel and the car turning. Its been confirmed by people that have them. Also, you can upgrade practically EVERYTHING on char-gs, which makes it all so cool.

www.toyeast.com

That's where I ordered mine. $25 for the complete supra set! $9 shipping.

 

[jlo mein]

oh wow, these things are MAD small. I thought they will larger than this silly me,

. These actually do look like fun...

 

[andrzejpw]

lol, I know!

Heck, if I really like this, I might end up getting a Mini Z car in a few months. (I've spent the last 2 days on rc car forums.

)

If you see the videos, these cars are FAST.

 

[royboy2k]

I think I know what I want for Christmas!

This RX-7 looks SWEET! Link
Any opinions on that one andrezjpw? Looks a little pricey...

 

[JMT]

My son has been into RC cars for the last couple of years, both electric and nitro. I indirectly fund his hobby.

If you pursue this, and continue your headphone/audio hobbies, I highly suggest that you start developing a taste for ramen noodles now.

 

[aeberbach]

I filled my shoppin cart at toy east and then came to my sense and closed the browser. That was yesterday morning. Then I did it again this morning. Finally after seeing online video of the cars racing around a breakfast table (from an australian TV commercial, can't remember URL) I placed the order.

If you lot had just stopped talking about them I would have resisted, really.

 

[The Quality Guru]

Quote:

Originally posted by JMT If you pursue this, and continue your headphone/audio hobbies, I highly suggest that you start developing a taste for ramen noodles now.

LOL. Yeah, it's probably not a bad idea to know how to survive off Ramen Noodles . . . considering the circumstances.