2WD or 4WD for a relative newbie and why?
 

Hi,
I raced 1/10 IC touring cars 5-6 years ago and now fancy a punt at 10th off road. My question is do I want 2 or 4 wheel drive?
I guess 4wd will be easier but what are the pros and cons of each.

I've been looking at Dex410 or Associated B44.1 or the DEX210

Any pointers would really be appreciated.

Ta
Deano

It depends on the club, so its normally best to scout them out first.

4wds are easier to get the hang of, but 2wds are much more popular, and being cheaper are most people starting point. That means if you are just starting out you will find much more competition of around your level in 2wd than 4wd.

I'd say 2wd as if you start with 2wd it's easier to move on to 4wd than vice versa.

You'll be fine with either though.

Make sure you check out the Kyosho ZX5-FS2sp and the soon to be release RB6 before buying anything else! ;)

Surely after running smelly 4wd on road you should be able to cope with anything.

Just visit your local track and buy something thats supported locally.

It all depends on your budget! If your limited the 2wd kits are cheaper, but everything else will literally cost you the same, i.e. motors, tires, batteries, esc and radio unit. Although some Escs are cheaper for 2wd, but they are limited to 2wd and would likely cook if you put them in a 4wd.

Don't be fooled that stock is any cheaper! Its not! motors cost the same and you need (at least here in Aus) approved esc, which can be costly. In mod, just about anything goes and can be less costly. Check out a few clubs you might race at before spending.

I recently returned to racing after an long break (over a decade). I have bought all new gear from ground up. i started with a 2wd drive. Learnt some lessons and have just built a new 4wd.

I would suggest 2wd as there is a lot less maintenance. Only having a single diff and no belts saves a lot of hassle. The cars are cheaper and there is less tyre wear as there is no drive through the front so the tyre last a lot longer.

2wd's are

-much more fun to drive (imo)
-less hassle mechanicly
-cheaper
-usually a more crowded/more competitive class

so 2wd no doubt !

i'd check which brands your local shop stocks first