You should get a Truggy. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-losi-mini-8ight-t-RTR-with-upgrades-/271689504456?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f41f4d6c8
You might need to buy a charger for the batteries. I have an XRAY 808E, but it's a lot more than $200 and has a lower profile. But I race it with other truggies on a hard dirt track. -----Original Message----- From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Nate Burke via Af Sent: Monday, December 01, 2014 4:48 PM To: Animal Farm Subject: [AFMUG] OT: RC Cars For a long time I've wanted an RC car. I was at the beach over the weekend, and saw a guy running one through the sand and jumping it around and it looked really fun. I think I'm finally in a position in life where I can allow myself to get one. I'm thinking I may want one step above one you can buy at a big-box, but I also don't plan on making it into a hobby. Any pointers for a guy who just wants to run a car around sometimes? Some things I think I want, unless I'm told I'm wrong. 4wd Ability to cross sand/mud/shallow water (does this mean waterproof?) Won't break if it flips/crashes. 100 yard range. Rechargeable battery Anything specific to look for? Anything to stay away from? I'm hoping to keep this little endeavor around $200, that way I don't have to go through all the requisition forms and justification analysis with the wife. Nate
