Think I'm sorted on the radio front, I'm not expecting any problems with 40MHz as you say no one uses it! But if I do it's a case of changing modules in my KO it seems to make it 2.4.
I've been looking around a bit at the new kits, if 2WD is popular that's definitely the way I want to go (real men get massive oversteer on power).
I like the XRAY quality and the mass of setup options, but hate that they use chassis stiffness as a quick fix for grip problems. It's not something I have to use, but it's not really an ethos I agree with. Also not a big fan of the fact they seem to have almost lopped a driveshaft out of the 4WD kit and gone "ta-da, new 2WD platform!" but then I do like the fact the weight is more central which I'm sure although it maybe doesn't put enough weight back onto the rear wheels, is a better starting position from basic vehicle dynamics principles.
Looking at the Yokomo and Kyosho options I really like the fact they can be built as rear or mid motor configurations which adds a bit of variability to where they can be used best, as although in my own inexperienced option the mid motor may be better from a basic vehicle dynamics principle point of view, I'm quite aware that rear motor tends to work better on low grip.
I did look at the Associated but I prefer the Yokomo/Kyosho options for the fact they carry both motor configurations in one kit as without running both I'm not sure what I prefer just yet!
I think it might be a visit to the Silverstone club (which I believe is my closest if anyone wishes to offer an alternative!) and see what most people are running. I assume being outdoors it will be low grip which might sway towards the Yokomo or Kyosho.
Edit: Also when did buggies get so damn ugly!
Edit2: Seems Silverstone run both indoors and outdoors looking around, bit confused tbh! Do they have 2 venues?
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