F2003 GA F1 remote F1 car, SMOKIN' DEAL

As of a couple weeks ago, they had about 4 left at the Arlington Frys.

 

I went by Fry's in Plano today.
After hanging out on the toy isle with a bunch of 8-10 year olds I decided on the Ferrari F1 car, its 15 km faster than the Enzo, that did it for me. They had about 4 Ferrari F1's - 4 Enzo's - 2 Williams F1's left. My wife always says she is raising 3 boys, I guess she is right.

Thanks for the tip Jim.

 

Buy the F1 car. I believe it has analog steering (meaning if you move the controls very slightly, it will turn very slightly. Just like a real car.)

The Enzo at Fry's which has digital steering (only three choices, full right, straight ahead, or full left.)

 

Once I return the F1 car and get one that works I will let you know what I think.

 

I didn't see any Thursday night at the Irving Fry's..

 

Got the first one returned OK.

Second car ran really fast, actually too fast for my 5 year old to handle on a city street with a storm drain. After the F1 / storm drain removal project and a few minor repairs we took it to a high school parking lot. I recommend the high school parking lot.

 

I was there Saturday and the had 5 of the F1’s and 4 Enzo’s

 

Thansk for the tip - there are lot of F1 cars avaible at the Fry's in Houston

 

BUY BOTH! Since they're on sale, you are actually getting 2 for the price of 1, and have a wonderful back-up. Besides, you can play w/ your kids at the same time! If I have a time to go Fry's, that's what I will.

My question: what do you do with these remote cars when you're not using? Any good idea?

 

I had to go to Fry's in Arlington this afternoon for a wireless network card, there were two of each left.

 

Yeah, saw the Enzo's.. must have missed the F1's.

 

ahhhh soo lucky! they sound cool

 

The F1 is faster than the Enzo, and easier to control. They are a blast!

 

Tried to race them together and they both have the same green crystal so both operated off one hand controller. What does it cost to change crystals? Also do you other F1 guys have the green crystal too?

 

Woah .. the F1 car is really fast ... It is my first R/c car ... so probably I am not used to it. To those of you who bought this car and hve had other r/cs before how does it compare.

The car does great donuts too!

I guess it is a matter of getting used to it but the steering is painful for a newbie. I wish it had a simple playstation like controller with two joysticks for controlling it.. I also get foxed whent he car is headed towards me I always turn the wrong way....

 

this is a job for PeterS

 

I would love to get one of those, but I don't have any place to drive it. My gravel driveway would require mounting of 4x4 tires on the F1 2003 GA. Did you see that option available?

 

Saw a flyer for this RC event at Walmart in Hillsboro this morning:

Friday August 26th - Sunday August 28, 2005

AMA Grand Event

The eighth AMA Grand Event will be held in Waco, Texas at the Heart of Texas Miniature Aircraft Club flying site, located off Park Road 3 in Speegleville Park near State Highway 6, and is hosted by the Heart of Texas Miniature Aircraft Club (HOTMAC), AMA Chartered Club # 613.

This event provides hands-on modeling experience to everyone by offering activities such as Radio Control aircraft, cars and boats, as well as kite flying, rockets, and control line. Opportunities for “Make-and-Take” items like kites and rockets make this an interactive event. Attendance is FREE!

The event is scheduled to start at noon on Friday, August 26th until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 28th. A detailed schedule will be posted closer to the event.


To see a copy of the event flyer:

http://www.modelaircraft.org/ge2005/flyer.pdf
(have to copy/paste this link)


Carol

(our son has some really cool RC F1 cars, I think he's doing some mods to make them go faster)

 

Went to Hobby Lobby and got the Crystal change for the Enzo. Cheap and plug in easy. Bought a '67 Shelby ( my favorite year) 1/18 Cragar addition with my old Cragar SS on it. Not original but brings back memories. While there watched them fly an amazing little helicopter around the store. Twin styrofoam blades that are easy and cheap to replace. I asked the guy how many crashes it took to get that good,a and he said about 2 month, and $100 in repairs so far, not too bad. Cost to get in to it about $400. Anybody else seen or have one of these. I think I need one.
Couple of pics. Bill Neale's '67 Shelby and my first car. 1966 Buick GS 401 Nailhead. 325hp 2 speed slushomatic. 14.9 at Green Valley. Check out those Cragar's. Pic was from Dallas International Motor Speedway, site of the Texas Music Festival - (woodstock revisited).
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