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Radio shack. Look for the Xmods rc. They are the best rc's around. If you ever need replacement parts, go to atomicmods.com.

Radioshack also has everything u need 4 them. wheel upgrades, tires, motors, headlights, body kits. THEY DO NOT SELL EXTRA BODIES. please refer to atomicmods.com for extra bodies. I would also recommend kyosho mini-z's if you want a really high quality rc. They cost around a 120 dollars. Not bad for a electric high quality rc.

You need to go to a hobby shop and talk to someone there about it. They are midrange to expensive. And also take time to put together. Or you could buy a refurbished one "used" and then just buy the kits and change it out as you wish. About 20 years ago I had built one and it was about 200 dollars for the kit and remote. There are all sorts of options but it just depends on how serious you are going to be to get in to it. I would highly recommend going and talking to a hobby store employee and having them show you what is involved and what options there are. Because if you are not into spending hours painting and putting parts together that are the size of a tic tac together you may just not want to do it.

I just gave a 24 year old a RC for Christmas and he can hardly put the thing down. Nowadays you will be surprised on the types of RCs in the market. Buy the one with big wheels, a feet tall, good sturdy bumpers (it's gonna hit stuff) and has an iPod plug or radio in the back (told you). It's the one WITHOUT wires. He will love it. Also, don't forget to get him some rechargeable batteries (5 AA and a 9V) and a good quick charger. ^_^

http://towerhobbies.com/

Electric onroad take a 190mm body,nitro powered gas is a 200mm body.http://hpiracing.com/

http://ofna.com/

thats the 1:10 scale ones.1/8 scale is different,not sure if it's a good hobby shop car or a radio shack item.

u mean toys cars right?