[jimmy]

little as possible, but always get the best kit.

When I started I had a 14 turn LRP motor (30quid), KO 2123 servo (95quid) and a LRP quantum prosport (110quid) in a 2nd hand losi XXX..


The 2nd hand LOSI xxx was an AWESOME buy, it came with loads of bits - this is really the way to start racing.. buy a car that comes with bits and a few wheels and tyres maybe..

As for electrics, as I got better i realised the Quantum pro wasnt good enough, it was "soft" with any half-decent motors. So I got a 2nd hand Novak TC2 which is a top end esc- i paid less than half what i paid for the quantum pro.
There is certainly no need to spend 95quid on servo, just make sure you get a metal geared one, and preferably a 2nd hand KO rather than a cheap hitec or something.


Motor wise again, a good 2nd hand motor would be better than a new cheap one I think. A Peak Vantage style motor is the best to start racing with since it requires less looking after than most - by a long way. 19turn spec motors are great for starting off road and give plenty of speed.


Right now for my B4 - which I am taking to the Euros. I have a 2nd hand RTR B4. 2nd hand Keyence ESC (180quid esc, cost me 70), 2nd hand 3700 cells from someone upgrading to 4200's and 2nd hand KO servo.
My motors are mostly 2nd hand also, I have 4 Peak Vantage motors and a few old Reedys.


My wife races a B4 now also with 100g of lead installed - with similarly good quality but used components, mostly donated. She uses my old tyres since her car isnt fast enough to need newer ones at the moment.