Tamiya R/C car Group Buy

[GP_DrIvEr]

depending on the interest and quantities, i have a friend who can hook up Tamiya R/C cars for alot cheaper then you would ever pay in hobby stores

he works for ZR auto (exotic car shop) which also sells these RC cars to the high rollers :bigpimp:

he just recently got a job there somehow, his job is to build the build it yourself kits at home, test them, and give them back to ZR auto to sell :D what a dream job hey? anyways he can get these for cheap so if you are interested let me know and we'll see what happens depending on supply and demand

check out www.tamiyausa.com for products

they probably only cary some of the models in stores, others will probably have to be ordered

[Ekliptix]

1. I'm interested.

[ecstasy_civic]

totally, me and my buddy just built a small one for his baby he just had its kinda like a congrats gift to him. but im definatley interested and i know a few others who might be too!

[inspire]

i want in! i want the Beams Integra Type R Mugen Integra Type R...how much?

[buh_buh]

how much is "a lot cheaper than hobby stores"?

[lammer]

I want in, if the price is right

[Ben]

if the price is right is the right answer for me...

[infamous]

i *might* be interested...i just wish that i knew the price...if i get one though, this is what i would get :drool:

[Stratus_Power]

i might be interested too if the price is right

[Seks]

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rc/kits/images/58236.jpg

I don't mind that one. How much?

[4wheeldrift]

What kind of prices are we talking? If the price is good, i'd be in. Looking for one of the Tamiya F1 kits.

[No.not.again]

I've been wantin' one of these for a long time! I also want in if the price is right :clap:

[sexualbanana]

they got a civic hb??? :burnout:

i might want in

[szw]

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/plastic/124sportscarseries/images/24210.jpg
I'm interested but have no idea how much they cost.

[infamous]

oh what?!? i would totally get that r34 over a benz....now i really want one!!!

[SoSlowDx]

Originally posted by lammer
I want in, if the price is right

[Ekliptix]

http://www.tamiyanitro.com/

[bosa]

http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/bodies/7472.jpg
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/bodies/7452m3.jpg

ONE OF THESE BAD BOYS WILL DO FOR ME! :drool: :drool:

[GP_DrIvEr]

ok it seems like there are alot of people interested

ill try to get the exact prices worked out by friday

everyone that is interested: specify if you are looking for a nitro or an electric :thumbsup: :burnout:

[inspire]

i am looking at both nitro or electric, depends on price really...

[kevie88]

I'd like to get a price on:
Item# 58271 -Subaru WRC Prototype
Item# 44023 Calsonic Skyline GT-R
Item# 58293 Beams Integra Type R (TL-01LA)
Item# 58298 Enzo Ferrari
Item# 58262 Raybrig NSX 2000
Item# 58288 Ferrari F2001
Item# 58269 Loctite Zexel Skyline (TA-04)


Depending on prices I may get 2 or more...

[Ben]

I'm gonna have to see a selection in person before I can make a decision!

[Dope Dealer]

How fast are they?

Which is better? HPI or Tamiya?

I'd be interested depending on the price!

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rc/electric/110scale/tb01/images/58298/header.jpg

w3rd!

[infamous]

it depends...does anyone know the price of a new electric compared to a new nitro?? it doesn't say prices on the website, but i am interested!

[4wheeldrift]

Looking for number 58288 Ferrari F2001 (electric only)

[Ekliptix]

Item# 58271 -Subaru WRC Prototype RTR w/ charger

[Dirty Sanchez]

Originally posted by Dope Dealer
How fast are they?

Which is better? HPI or Tamiya?

I'd be interested depending on the price!



Check this out to see how fast they can get!!
HPI Super nitro RS4
Click linkbelow to download video footage of the highly modified 100mph HPI Super Nitro RS4.
http://videos.radiocontrolzone.com/100mphcwl.zip
http://www.rcnitro.com/rz/images/car_im/hpi100mph.jpg

http://www.rcnitro.com/rz/images/car_im/bergonzoni.jpg
http://videos.radiocontrolzone.com/bergonzoni_cwm.zip

[GP_DrIvEr]

ok guys, my friend build these bad boys at home and then has to take them to the shop so they can sell them, as soon as he can get his sorry ass down there he is gonna work out the prices

its my guess that for all the electrics the prices will be vary similar

and for the nitro's all the prices will be very similar

i dont think it will make a big money difference on which shell you get :)

[VTEXTC]

I might be interested in an S2000. (see post from "seks")
Lemme know how much damage this will cause to my wallet.
A

[GP_DrIvEr]

k ill try to get the prices worked out as soon as possible... i dont think anyone is in a really big hurry to buy these seen as how winter is just begining and spring is soo far away :banghead:

[Dope Dealer]

Can't you buy Blizzaks for these? :)

That would be sweet!

[RX-7_TWINTURBO]

Originally posted by GP_DrIvEr
k ill try to get the prices worked out as soon as possible... i dont think anyone is in a really big hurry to buy these seen as how winter is just begining and spring is soo far away :banghead:

i used to work in chinook centre and i always used to see people racing Their Nitro R/c's in the bottom of the parkade
i think its the same place where some of the meets are held ..

[RickDaTuner]

theres aatually a Indoor track in calgary buts its all races never any fun time but who knows mabyey we could get a beyond R/c track day

[davidI]

Does your friend have to build them or can you just get the kits? I've built a few before and I like to tinker while I build them :D

[kevie88]

Yeah, I just want the kit..

[sexualbanana]

i'ma get me one a dese! hyuck.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rc/kits/images/56309.jpg

[Ekliptix]

I couldn't find a Nitro rally car. Is there one available there?

[GP_DrIvEr]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
I couldn't find a Nitro rally car. Is there one available there?

there is nitro's but im not sure about a nitro rally one,

my friend builds the kits for the store so they can sell them as RTR kits, but all the kits you guys buy will be build it yourself :thumbsup:

[kevie88]

Cool.. let us know as soon as you find out pricing!

[ToastiER]

How about an HPI pro3, that is what I want.

[Ekliptix]

Only Tamiya I think

[Importz]

I have one!!!:rolleyes:

[GP_DrIvEr]

Originally posted by ToastiER
How about an HPI pro3, that is what I want.

sorry man, tamiya is the only brand he can hook up

[hingkit]

Any update on price? ETA perhaps? No rush of course . . . . . :dunno: :dunno:

[lammer]

Bump

[GP_DrIvEr]

yeah, this is only an estimate for the ELECTRIC ones but in stores (model land) they sell for $330+ not including tax, the price my friend can get them for will probably be around 220 maybe lower , 250 at the very most. (estimate)

he doesnt know the prices on the nitros yet,



there is alot of interest in these, and the amount my friend can hook up will probably be limited (at first), so when everything is set and figured out, watch for a new post, then it will be first come first serve

this is just an exampl but: lets say he can sell 5-10 now, there is still a long time till spring and if there is more interest, he will be able to buy more from his work before spring comes, so whoever doesnt get first serve in the first group buy, there is a good chance there will be another group buy

let me know if you are still interested with these prices

[Stratus_Power]

just bought a PDA.. no R/C for me now :(

[Ekliptix]

Are those prices with electronics, ie speed control, reciever? battery and charger?
I'm guessing not.

[4wheeldrift]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
Are those prices with electronics, ie speed control, reciever? battery and charger?
I'm guessing not.

It depends on the kit. Some include them (all RTRs, some kits) and some don't.

[infamous]

hmmm i might be interested but i want a nitro!!! none of this slow battery powered shit for me! :thumbsup: :clap: :burnout: :rofl:

[GP_DrIvEr]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
Are those prices with electronics, ie speed control, reciever? battery and charger?
I'm guessing not.

i think it comes with battery, not sure about the charger, no remote control

if you want a RTR kit it comes with all that but RTR kits mean you loose the fun of building it yourself and cheaper parts are used :(

ill be able to find out the nitro prices by hopefully thursday :thumbsup:

the electric ones w/ a new electric motor ($50), and some kind of better speed control will reach the same speeds as the stock nitro ones

[infamous]

allright, now you have me thinking. how much are the nitro ones regularly? and the battery powered ones regularly?

[GP_DrIvEr]

nitro ones sell at model land for $550 and up
electric ones sell at model land for $330 and up

i wanted an nitro one too but my friend talked me out of it because electrics are so much easier to maintain and cheaper, and can go just as fast with alot less money spent with the car and a new engine than a stock nitro one :D

[Ekliptix]

So, if I want to build it myself I can't get a kit with any electronics? When you are able to find out, can you please give some more detail on the packages available?

Thanks very muchly.

[GP_DrIvEr]

well you can get electronics, it just isnt included in the price

it comes with the speed control, i think it might come with the battery charger but i will find out for sure tomorow

i think the only thing it doesnt come with is a remote control, but the ones in stores dont even come with remote controls if they arent RTR

[Ekliptix]

So if I have some parts like battery, radio and reciever but I need other parts with the car like a charger or maybe an esc can I get these thing through your friend for a better-then-store price?

Thanks

[GP_DrIvEr]

ive been looking on the Tamiya website and it is a real pain in the ass to figure out exactly comes with the kits because it is not specific AT ALL!

my friend will have alot more information than the website, so i will write down all of your questions, ask him, and write down all of the answers, either way you will be saving at the very least $100 on the electric model than if you were to buy them in stores

*edit*

yes, everything that would come with a normal kit that you would buy in the store comes in these kits, everything that you would normally need to buy extra can be bought through my friend for a better than store price :)

[GP_DrIvEr]

if there is anyone out there that is in a really big hurry to get these or is desperate for one let me know, cuz right now im under the impression that spring is 6 months away, and if this takes about a few weeks or a month to go through no one will be disapointed? :dunno: