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Originally Posted by noreargrip
theres no simple way around it for beginners.i think we all at some point learn the hard way about what kit to buy first.
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I learned very quickly - get a good car/chassis, then worry about the electricals later. I of course did that backwards (though the touring car would perform beautifully on almost any other surface - I haven't given up on it yet, either, though I won't risk it on jumps - it tends to snag on the ramps!)
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Originally Posted by noreargrip
i wasnt aware that there is a rtr zx-5.they are a great car.good competitive car that would hold its own against any 4wd buggy.as for bits falling off.im probably thinking he doesnt realise to regularly check over the car.i check mine every single race.but these things have to be learned by experience.ive already replaced both front driveshafts.one bent and one sheared off.
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It may also be due to him driving full pelt into the heavy blocks around the track
- he's fast improving, and I'd imagine will be appearing regularly in A finals soon. Alas, the RTR Kyosho has rather plasticky parts holding the suspension together compared to the SP or FS - His dad is the mechanic, and seems to be quite competant.
There are an increasing range of 'value' buggy racers (Durga/Baldre, ZX-5 RTR, BMAX-4, Cyber 10B, Sparrowhawk XB RTR), and we can hope LiPos and their chargers will come down a bit in price in the UK/Ireland - they're cheap enough elsewhere, but you have to import them.
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Originally Posted by noreargrip
all you can hope for is that newbies get decent advice from their local store which is where most of them see it first.then go to a local club and ask as many questions as they need to.
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I did most of my research on the 'net. I only got to know Warren at the club - backwards again...