New Maverick Strada SC 4 x 4 [Archive]

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panch

04-11-2009, 03:29 PM

http://www.hpiracing.co.uk/piw.php?partNo=MV12205

A cheap RTR 4x4 SC truck from HPI's Maverick range @ £125 RRP :thumbsup:

Not gonna be top end stuff but for the money cant go wrong with this surely...

DMC-12

04-11-2009, 05:49 PM

:thumbdown: looks crap that does. Would be better if it came in a same transparent box with Nikko on it and was for sale on the toy aisle in Asda for £59.99.

ryanlownie

04-11-2009, 05:53 PM

The Maverick range isn't half bad you know. A lot of us on here will only appreciate the higher end gear and the big brands but I think panch is showing that for the money this is a good product and can bring new people into the hobby.

If it was all higher end gear the hobby would be so unpopular.

panch

04-11-2009, 06:18 PM

@ DMC - why so negative, if you have owned one and or driven one I could understand if you personally didn't like it but to come on here and just slate a perfectly good starter kit with your 4th post is a bit off... :p

@ Ry - Glad you spotted the point of the thread, at the end of the day the sc class is a fun class not yet a racing class and the more people that can join in and have fun the better, the fact that it is incredible value also mean established racers who may not have been able to Afford a more expensive sc can now also get involved.. :thumbsup:

peetbee

04-11-2009, 07:12 PM

That's harsh, it doesn't look that bad at all.

Maybe it's not an SC10, but with the 4wd I bet it'd be almost as quick given the same electrics.

Chrislong

04-11-2009, 07:33 PM

Good on them for bringing out something to open doors to more people starting out. Fair enough it isn't what a seasoned racer would choose, but Steve's comments are harsh. Aslong as it doesn't fall apart or handle like a pig on roller skates, it will be great, and it doesn't say A****nn on it so im sure it'll be great... :blush::p

DMC-12

06-11-2009, 06:19 PM

:thumbdown: looks crap that does. Would be better if it came in a same transparent box with Nikko on it and was for sale on the toy aisle in Asda for £59.99.

Panch, I accept that I should have re-read my post before I submitted it. It was a knee-jerk reaction and I really should have held my tongue, after all you cannot be objective about anything until you've tried it yourself. That being said, you should expect what you pay for and I'm comparing this kit to the Madrat RTR I bought new a few weeks ago. I now have a second hand RC10 B4, nuff said (the Rat may have been a bad example but I was happy to see it go - even though I lost a shedload on it - funnily enough there wasn't much interest).

It will be good to get people interested for such a low price point, just so long as they don't kid themselves that £125 is ALL they need to spend to have a reliable car (let alone a competitive and durable one). I've found that unrealistic expectations are one of the main things that causes people to ditch whatever hobby they pick up.

I'm not saying you have to have mega-expensive kit as this is not the case at all, but it is a fact that there is effectively a minimum "entry-fee/outlay" (call it what you will) to RC racing and you either accept that you have to pay at least this amount to be competitive/reliable or else be happy with your position on the ladder. Bashing is of course completely different and this kit may well keep someone satisfied for a long time in that arena and long may that continue.

Chrislong

06-11-2009, 10:08 PM

DMC-12? Whats going on with your profile dude? DCM?

Well you did pick a crappy A****nn (no brand names mentioned), and I understand your gripes as although ive never owned one (I did consider it), Ive heard enough complaints through the shop to know they're garbage and anyone wanting advice gets my honest opinion as I don't do bullshit, and the shop doesn't get repeat custom if the customers decide the advice is bullshit.

There is getting what you pay for vs fit for purpose, and which one of those the A**** car is, is debatable... Cars so bad are actually very bad for the image of RC car racing, I know of a few customers who've chosen something terrible, had nothing but constant issues and returned it - with a clear intention of never wanting another RC car.

Whereas the Maverick, Id give it a fair chance before judging it. As long as they can make something fit for purpose for that money, then it won't be a waste of plastic. I don't think itd live up to SC10 speeds nor handle the same stresses if someone with a little experience tries to race it, but as long as a novice can zigzag between the barriers without it breaking then it's great.

shaun m

10-12-2009, 09:29 PM

so are they any good then , ok for the cash ...:) im considering one ...

panch

10-12-2009, 10:49 PM

DCM

10-12-2009, 11:08 PM

DMC-12?

Not me Chris, I am the DCM.... lol

peetbee

10-12-2009, 11:25 PM

shaun m

13-12-2009, 08:44 AM

Shaun...

Where abouts are you based...?? Whats your local shop ?? Im sure I can put you in touch with a shop that has one in stock so you can go touch / feel it...

I have had a run about with it and as stated above for the money its spot on IMO, If you wish to go race in short course events then im sure your local club wouldnt mind too much that its 4wd and a slight advantage :lol:

Lee
hi cheers im from poole in dorset , i had a sc10 , but sold it pretty much straight on as at that time i never went to my local track ...

but since that everyone over there seems to either have them or are getting one .. i have alot of other cars , nitro , electric , 1/5th and just thought it would be a cheap 4wd sc truck ..

i appreciate its not going to be the best handling truck , but if its resonably strong and reliable chassis wise , then with a 10.5t brushless system ( that i already have ) better servo , a bit of chassis set up , job done !!! ..

but then sell the original radio gear and esc on fleebay , job done .... a cheeap little sc truck ...

jaank

13-12-2009, 10:00 AM

I think it's pretty good if you can get parts for it.
The diference between a hobby model and toy is that you can buy parts for hobby model.

panch

13-12-2009, 08:19 PM

I think it's pretty good if you can get parts for it.
The diference between a hobby model and toy is that you can buy parts for hobby model.

Spares available from all good model shops :thumbsup:

panch

13-12-2009, 08:21 PM

hi cheers im from poole in dorset , i had a sc10 , but sold it pretty much straight on as at that time i never went to my local track ...

but since that everyone over there seems to either have them or are getting one .. i have alot of other cars , nitro , electric , 1/5th and just thought it would be a cheap 4wd sc truck ..

i appreciate its not going to be the best handling truck , but if its resonably strong and reliable chassis wise , then with a 10.5t brushless system ( that i already have ) better servo , a bit of chassis set up , job done !!! ..

but then sell the original radio gear and esc on fleebay , job done .... a cheeap little sc truck ...

I'll pm you a list of shops in your area and find out which have stock :):thumbsup:

shaun m

13-12-2009, 10:18 PM

ok cheers for your help , ive since found out that ,as our local track will be doing a sc championship , only 2wd sc trucks can race , so another sc10 may be coming this way soon .......... i hope ..:) thanks again thou .. :thumbsup:

panch

14-12-2009, 10:28 PM

What about this then...:thumbsup:

http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.php?partNo=103172&lang=en

shaun m

14-12-2009, 10:49 PM

yeah i saw one running at the weekend , would you say they will handle as good if not better than a sc10 .... and whats the strengh of the truck in general like ... cheers for your help ....:)

panch

15-12-2009, 09:15 AM

Its based on the firestorm with a longer chassis, so pretty much bombproof...

I have one and have run it a few times as an RTR and it handles superbly, It jumps extremely well and feels well balanced...

Manix

20-01-2010, 11:38 PM

From the looks of it, the only differences between the strada sc and the XB/mt/ ar the bumpers and the tires which considering the other strada stuff is 25 quid cheaper if you are starting out you might as well get one of the above instead. saying that it look a damn sight nicer than the xb/mt.

And referring to the comment made earlier by DCM-12, I disagree the only thing you really NEED to buy extra when buying an RTR is a regulation motor. The amount extra you pay all depends on the club and the members. I was a member of a TC club for some time and they had alot of young members with out of the box HPI-E10s and all sorts and not only were they happy enough to poodle round the track there was also some competition, graunted it was only between the new comers. And because there were so many of them they had their own heat.
In my opinion it was a fantastic oppotunity for them to get to grips with their cars and how the club was run before the could start getting more money together and getting better kit.
So basically you only have to spend as much as you want, if you want to join the higher heats then sure youll ne to pay out as much as they do, but if your happy and there are enough entrants on the same level i dont see why you cant be completely ready to race for 200 quid.

Manix

20-01-2010, 11:41 PM

So I take it by this thread people disaprove of the Maverick stuff then?
What is it that makes that sort of model uncompetative?
And can it be made competative?
The atom stuff (micro 1/18 stuff) is really supprising.