FOR SALE New toy anyone? 1/5 off-road racing buggy

[groovy_hippy]

Hi folks,
Trying on here first before it hits eBay this weekend - this is my very little used 1/5 petrol RC off road buggy - it's a Contrast Fuego TT12 - it's a really awesome bit of kit - full aluminium and hydraulic brakes, designed for proper racing and much better engineered than the likes of Team Losi, HPI etc.

http://www.contrast-racing.com/EN/535/M ... 2-2WD-html

Currently retailing at just over €2000 with no engine...
http://www.contrast-racing.com/shop/EN/ ... ngine-html

I bought it with the intention of racing it, but alas, life and other hobbies (including zeds) got the better of me.
It has a Zenoah G270RC 26cc race engine (£200-odd quid's worth), and Hitec metal geared servos (the servos cost near £200...)

Condition - well, it's been sat unused for a year or so now, so anything with oil in has leaked out (shocks, and the hydraulic front brakes). All electrics seem fine although I haven't started it up. These engines are fairly robust though and I'm sure it will run with a bit of good fuel and a re-tune.

I'm after £400 for it, although open to offers....I'm near Derby...and it will fit in a E85 roadster boot More pictures if anyone is interested, but just the two for now (Coca-Cola can is there for scale, although could be included in the sale!!):

[Timmyboybunter]

Hmmm, I'll scratch my chin about this one for a bit.

I've been itching to get a 2 stroke 1:5 car since I sold all my nitro kit 11 years ago when our first small person arrived - haven't heard of this brand though.

Will Google

[ErrErrminator]

Tempting. Sold my 1/5 HPI Baja S/S a few years ago. So much fun bashing that around the woods locally. So much noise and speed. Loved it.

[greg81]

This would be a little faster than my old Grasshopper

[groovy_hippy]

This would be a little faster than my old Grasshopper

I’ve seen an old Astute go with a brushless setup - unfortunately I’ve never seen 1/5 petrol buggy go that quick!

[groovy_hippy]

I should add that if anyone is seriously interested - let me know - I’d rather sell it outside of the ebay faff if possible.

It has been used also - I bought I second hand, with a view of racing it. Since I’ve not used it much I’ve yet to discover any of its ‘features and foibles’ !

[greg81]

Sorely tempted. It's just the wrong time unfortunately!

Best of luck getting it sold!

[greg81]

I should add that if anyone is seriously interested - let me know - I’d rather sell it outside of the ebay faff if possible.

It has been used also - I bought I second hand, with a view of racing it. Since I’ve not used it much I’ve yet to discover any of its ‘features and foibles’ !

How did you get on selling this? I'm on the cusp of purchasing a 2015 recreation of my childhood favourite:. Monster Beetle

[groovy_hippy]

Unfortunately, it suffered a little incident in testing (bent shock tower...)!! I am planning on getting new parts for it - but various 'life/work related things' have come up so have put on hold for a bit!!
The Monster Beetle was always cool - I know Tamiya did some recreations which look quite good!!

[groovy_hippy]

OK so it’s all fixed and back up for sale again now!

I’ll be listing it on eBay tomorrow but offers considered...I just don’t have the time for it any more!

[groovy_hippy]

Now on eBay...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254698519181

[Rockhopper]

I used to race 1/8 scale nitro - great fun but silly expensive if you want to be competitive. So i binned that and took up target rifle shooting - thats even more expensive!

[groovy_hippy]

Yes agreed - immense fun but expensive - especially 1/5 scale!!! I've since taken up archery - recurve and longbow - not so pricey but handy when the zombie apocalypse comes

[Rockhopper]

I did archery many years ago. My dad was a county coach for Cheshire as it was back then. He founded Neston Archers and he was a member of Caldy Bowmen for many years. I packed up when i was 18 i think. I still consider taking it up again one day!