im a noobie

[redlightning1687]

so im am completely new to the world of rc and i was going to buy a ECX AMP db. now i have a few question to ask that might be pretty stupid to you.

1. can i buy any rc car transmitter/ receiver combo and put it on any rc car?
2. what is a good cheap 12t motor i can put on an AMP?
3. is the AMP buggy and different from the AMP monster truck besides the body and wing?
4. is the AMP even a good beginners rc truck?

 

[mikel81]

so im am completely new to the world of rc and i was going to buy a ECX AMP db. now i have a few question to ask that might be pretty stupid to you.

1. can i buy any rc car transmitter/ receiver combo and put it on any rc car?
2. what is a good cheap 12t motor i can put on an AMP?
3. is the AMP buggy and different from the AMP monster truck besides the body and wing?
4. is the AMP even a good beginners rc truck?

1. No. Especially in the AMP because it comes with an all-in-one receiver/esc combo. Most people pick a radio they like and put receivers of the same brand in all their cars. I like flysky stuff, they are cheap and have lots of features.

2. Titan 12t is decent and should be available anywhere for like 15 bucks.

3. I think that's it.

4. YES. My kids each have one for over a year now, and have recently upgraded to brushless. They have taken some serious abuse and rarely have a problem. They set up jumps and I can't keep them from abusing these things but they are fairly solid. Maybe if you are planning on upgrading right away go with the Torment.

 

[redlightning1687]

thanks a lot mikel

 

[MnWade]

1. You can but you need to also put in a separate esc like mentioned above. Which would help with #2.

2. A 12t motor will smoke the stock rec/esc combo. Need to upgrade that first. I believe stock it can handle a 15t.

3. Mechanically all the same. Body and mounts, front wheels and tires are different.

4. We have 2 Amp MT's and love them. Great way to get into the hobby. Spend your money on extra batteries and a real charger. Without those any other upgrades are pointless.

 

[redlightning1687]

1. You can but you need to also put in a separate ESC like mentioned above. Which would help with #2.

2. A 12t motor will smoke the stock rec/ESC combo. Need to upgrade that first. I believe stock it can handle a 15t.

3. Mechanically all the same. Body and mounts, front wheels and tires are different.

4. We have 2 Amp MT's and love them. Great way to get into the hobby. Spend your money on extra batteries and a real charger. Without those any other upgrades are pointless.

ok thnaks what are some good chargers and batteries i can get

 

[MnWade]

I'm using a Venom ac sport charger right now that sells for about $35. I like it very well. I also have 3 Venom NiMH batteries that I also like. This charger can also do LiPo batteries.

Many people will tell you LiPo batteries are a great upgrade and rightfully so. If you want to run them in a stock Amp you'll need a low voltage alarm so you don't run them too low and wreck them. I've also heard the stock rc/esc doesn't have a long life span using them.

Lots to consider before you start spending all your hard earned cash.