# First good quality rc car?
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865
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**Created:** [August 13, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865 "2013-08-13T18:25:16Z")
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### Author:  [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865/1 "2013-08-13T18:25:16Z")
I’ve always been interested in getting into high-end rc cars, but never got around to it. So i’m wondering what would be a good first one. I will drive it in my backyard, or the street and road, maybe camping. i probably wont race for a while. I don’t really like the look of traxxases. I kindof like the nitro ones because you can drive for a long time, as opposed to an electric one where you’d have to buy alot of batteries to drive for an hour.
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### Author:  [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865/2 "2013-08-13T18:30:59Z")
Actually, i kind of like the looks of the Slash. Should i go for the 2x4 or the 4x4? Or VXL? Is it worth it to start with a plain slash and add the vxl later, or to just start with the vxl?
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### Author:  [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865/3 "2013-08-13T18:35:48Z")
Slash VXL is a great start. VERY durable as oppose to some other traxxas models and comes stock with a nice brushless motor. HIGHLY recommend it.
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### Author:  [@J\_Singh\_2K](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/J_Singh_2K)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865/4 "2013-08-13T18:38:23Z")
I have a Rustler VXL. It’s a great car, and a great beginner. It comes stock with a LiPo, but I recommend getting a NiMh, as it’ll be easier to control. Also, get a wheelie bar! It’ll keep the car from flipping all the time.
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### Author:  [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865/5 "2013-08-13T19:03:43Z")
Ok, thanks everyone! So either a plain slash cuz i don’t have that much money, or a slash vxl.
What should i get, as in setup? chargers, batteries, tires, etc…?
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### Author:  [@Mctron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mctron)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865/6 "2013-08-14T01:51:30Z")
I own two traxxas you will have to replace part thankfully you can replace almost every part. Also get a speed charger, go brushless mine aren’t but I will be upgrading me.
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### Author:  [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2013, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865/7 "2013-08-14T03:18:09Z")
> [@xmotoby](#):
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> Ok, thanks everyone! So either a plain slash cuz i don’t have that much money, or a slash vxl.
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> What should i get, as in setup? chargers, batteries, tires, etc…?
I have a dual battery charger and like 6 batteries for mine. It’s a bit overkill but I would keep on hand at least 4 batteries and extra pins to hold the plastic body cover down, cause you WILL lose those little clips.
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### Author:  [@Big\_Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_Yoyo)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2013, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865/8 "2013-08-14T15:42:49Z")
The best body clips are the Losi ones. They are really great, and are a bit tougher than others. And I know the Slash is a very popular platform, but have you checked out other brands of SCTs? I know the Associated truck is a popular platform, as well as the new Losi XXX-SCT. Also, make sure you buy a charger that can balance LiPos, even if you don’t plan on using LiPo. If you ever get into racing, LiPo is the way to go and if you bought a nice charger that can’t balance them you’re screwed haha.
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### Author:  [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865/9 "2013-08-14T18:53:40Z")
Well I kind of like the Slash because of it’s abundance of replacement parts. i KNOW i am going to break something.
Does anyone have an opinion on what batteries and chargers I shoud buy? I think I’m going to go for the 2wd one, then add a brushless motor and esc later. I think i should buy a charger that can charge both nimh and lipos. So should I just spend the extra money to buy some lipos from the beggining?
I feel like such a noob on what to choose.
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### Author:  [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2013, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865/10 "2013-08-17T00:49:07Z")
Would Maxamps Life batteries be worth it? I 've heard the matinance for life’s are less than lipos. What about the charger that comes in the kit?
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### Author:  [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)
#### Post date: [August 19, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-good-quality-rc-car/57865/11 "2013-08-19T04:21:27Z")
> [@xmotoby](#):
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> Would Maxamps Life batteries be worth it? I 've heard the matinance for life’s are less than lipos. What about the charger that comes in the kit?
I use Venom batteries and a dual battery charger unsure of the brand, don’t want to get up and check.