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Originally Posted by mike
Hi Guys,
I've been down to Bury and had a play a few years ago but I'm looking at getting back into things again. What I'm after is some advice on what car to go for.
What I'm looking for is a reliable car 2 or 4wd or possibley that traxas slash short course truck thing (i know i'll break stuff so I'd have to be able to get parts easily). I think I want brushless due to ease of maintainance (so I've read) and probably lipo - again because there is far less farting around with charging/discharging and balancing.
So this is my list of what I think I need (could you please fill in any blanks inc what makes to go for)
Car, motor/speed controller, battery packs (how many?), charger, wheels/tyres, spares package. I've already got a tranny, reciever, tools and bits and I've got a budget of £500 for the initial purchase.
I know it's a big ask but any help will be greatfully recieved.
Mike
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Hi there mike,
Good to hear you are back into the hobby same as me back after a few years out,things have changed alot and cars as so much faster...
well starting with car i went down the 2wd and now moving to 4wd people say you become a better driver if you start on the 2wd cars harder to control....come back to me in a few weeks and i'll answer that lol..
There are so many cars to chose from but best to do before we all say owt, come down and have a chat see what car you like yourself.
500 gets you some good kit.....but if your starting out i'd go for>>>>>>
2wd
associaited b4 car is solid/parts are easy to get hold of....
4wd
associaited b44 (239.00) good solid shaft drive 4wd that doesnt need many upgrades
esc i would go for lrp sphere the best on the market (140.00)from hong kong uk price 240.00...cost more but worth the money and less hassle,stay well clear of losi esc trust me!!
battery you want are lipo properly two sets to run 4000/5000Mah 30c is well enough for the 5 minute heats at bury,use a about 1400Mah a race so really 1 pack is enough...but 2 gives you more time to socialise which us lot are good at lol
i bought some intellect 5000Mah 40c two packs hardcase from hong kong for 90.00
you can get from uk suppliers which if they die you can send them back but you will pay 70.00 for just 1 lipo in uk...most run stuff from hk just do google seach..
chargers there are many core 30 does the trick that will set you back 60.00
it all comes down to money good kit will last longer than cheap shit i've learnt that!!!!
as i say just come down and were a friendly bunch of dudes.....
might see u sunday hope that helped.....