Kit or Body Only? Anyone have any recommendations or thought on this?
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If you don't already have an ultra-wide angle lens for your A1, then it is worthwhile to get the kit lens for less than $100 extra. Due to the 1.6x multiplier in focus length (when going from a full-frame to an APS-sized sensor), your old 28mm lens is now equivalent to 45mm. So you'll need the 18mm lens just to give you a 29mm view. [update] I just realized that the Canon A1 uses FD lens mount, which is incompatible with the modern EOS (EF and EF-S) lens mount used by Canon T1i. So you cannot carry over any lenses anyway.
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Agree with the other comments, stay with the battery you have, get extra if needed.Used 2C LiPo for a short moment but that simply meant replacing the motor often. Ended up upgrading the motor to brushless and now using LiPos Makes it a fun, fast, little car.Based on my experience now it would have been much better buying a brushless version from the beginning.
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It's better quality and I would reinforce the body with drywall tape/shoo goo.. Look up how to make it work on YouTube.
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I bought and installed this kit last year. It was very easy. I agree with Cody the best thing to do is watch the YouTube video. Or I bet you can find the PDF instructions online somewhere if you are good with Google!
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I installed the kit myself. I watched the video and because I didn't have a brass punch I used a thick piece of leather to take out the rear sight. Worked great for me. The kit made a world of difference in the way it shot.
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i bought this kit through amazon. not sure where else you would purchase it from.
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Yes. I recommend getting one of the starter kits - it's a bit more cost effective.
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http://www.dudadiesel.com/search.php?query=rebuild+kit As a matter of fact we do. This link will show you the different options we have.
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No but my husband purchased one from somewhere else. I will check with him and get the info and let you know! He does love the kit though!
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If it currently has shocks, I'd replace themIf not you will need the entire kit.
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Probably a little advanced, but for the price you can't beat it. I might recommend the revell spitfire or something with a few less little parts that will be more for. If he does well with that, by all means, this will be a next step. Be advised this kit will require glue and paint that are sold separately.
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The kit has everything you need. If for some reason it will not....you can return it. Go for it.
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I have the kit, used it one time, you would have to buy new inserts for $35.50. I will sell my used kit in excellent shape with no inserts for $275 free shipping in US.
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Hmm, it seems that Canon believes that the kits should come first because they are higher revenue than the body. Those of us cheapskates who forego the lens should wait. Now if only the camera worked without a lens. It seems I spent a lot more money on getting a better lens from Canon than I would have had I accepted the lens that comes from the kit. Surely the bodies should come first - it is the true enthusiast that would buy a body only and then complement it with a good lens?
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All Trim kits are just that...no valve body included. There are full assemblies available.
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Chris, a number of reviews (mine included) list suggested components. The beauty of an R/C kit is that *you* get to build and customize it to suit your needs. That said, I know that the Grasshopper is aimed for beginners and beginners don't always know everything they need. You might be best served by purchasing an XB (expert build) version of a Tamiya car. The Grasshopper XB is ASIN: B000FGBME2. It comes with all you need to run it. Other brands of R/C cars call these types of cars RTR or "ready to run". If you still want to build this car and do it as cheaply as possible I suggest the following items: Futuba Attack 2DR remote ASIN: B000ZMATRC Tenergy batteries (X2) and a charger ASIN: B001BKPAR6 Highly suggest that you get a sealed ball bearing kit ASIN: B00MOD2F68 While the Grasshopper is *supposed* to ship with an electronic speed control (ESC) some vendors are pulling the ESC to sell sepertely which IMHO is dishonest. If you don't get the ESC you're supposed to I suggest this one by Neewer. ASIN: B00CIPTPRY I've been using it with my Grasshopper and it works quite well. Contrary to what Miguel stated, the car does ship with a motor. It's a type 380 which is not as fast as the more standard type 540 but is great to learn on and provides much longer battery life per charge. If/when you outgrow the 380 you can simply buy a type 540 and 18t pinion gear and upgrade your 'hopper.
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I would say its not worth the gamble. For about $50 more you can buy the OEM equipment and install it yourself. Its a far better way to ensure you get a functional product and not deal with any potential issues.