returning racer

[john333]

Hello everyone, I am returning to the sport (1/10th buggy) after about 12 years out. Have been on the for sale threads looking for some equipment, but as I am a new member on here I don't have a "thread count" yet. (Hence writing this one now! lol)
Just to let moderators etc know I am definitely not a scammer and in desperate need of some racing gear!

Great forum by the way, have been enthralled for days reading!

regards John Jones

[RogerM]

John,

always good to see racers coming back to 1/10th offroad. Things have changed a lot haven't they!

I would suggest that a few more details in your profile, at least the vague area of the country you in, would help people feel they can approach you and offer help find kit, clubs and offering advice.

Also might be worth posting a wanted add so people can see what your after. For example I have cars, radios, speed controllers and motors, chargers and cells I am looking to sell in the next few days but can't offer any info to you as I have no idea what your looking for!

If there is anything I can do to help just let me know.

Hope you enjoy your return to the sport and we'll see you racing in the new year.

[john333]

Thanks for the kind words Roger, i'll update some info on my profile. I fully understand the caution needed on "for sale" forums etc.
Yes things have certainly come on a long way from 12 years ago! but definitely for the better in most cases.
I have purchased a Cat sx2 but so far that's all i've got, so have got an itch in my wallet waiting to be scratched lol

John.

[john333]

sorry should have said.....i'm looking for 6.5 brushless motor / sensored speedo, 2.4ghz radio (ideally futaba 3vc), lipo charger, servo (to suit cat) and a lipo battery (not sure of the spec needed as yet)

thanks, John

[G-46]

Hi john,

im also popping back to the sport after 10 years away. so about a week ago i was in the same spot as you, and the 1 thing i found very hard to find was a radio. so how much have you put aside for one??? i may beable to help track one down for you.

the best price for a futaba 3vcs new in the UK was a Demon http://demonpowerproducts.co.uk/prod...roducts_id=435

i ended up buying a new 3vcs but to keep cost down i went for a 40mhz which cost me £240 delivered.

I also must say that Oople guys n girls have been very helpfull...

[wacattack]

You will not find better shop for service and pricing than mb models.

[Busadaddy]

Hi I've been away from rc racing for 20 years went and tested my b44 at ardent yesterday and was amazed at how much quicker everything is. But I love it

[brooksy]

Hi John, if your looking for any info on all the new goodies you can get for your car I'd be going to broxtowes Christmas cracker event on the 28th of dec. If you look on their forum on the main page on here you'll find directions to the club. It's not far from you,just past ikea in north Nottingham. I'm sure the guys there will be more than willing to give you advise on your car and what's needed to get back into it.

Hope you enjoy your return to the hobby.

Phill

[john333]

Hi G-46, i'm looking down the second hand radio route, as budget is limited, have a few feelers out at the moment, but nothing concrete yet! (around £70 ish)

Busadaddy, I can't wait to have another go! am going to the final 2 rounds at ardent, so need to get some stuff bought asap!

they all look so much more fun than before, and the whole lipo thing is awsome

john

[john333]

Hi Phil, yes I know Broxtowe well, used to race there many moons ago when it was Kimberley (around 1983!!!!!) and raced touring cars at their outdoor track 12 years ago.

was hoping to get there on 28th, other half permitting!

[Busadaddy]

Yes I'm goin to ardent aswell prob see you there. The lipos are unbelievable that was the first time using them and the punch is there permantly which is a bit diff from 1700 sces I think they were lol. If you get any good advice let me no

[G-46]

i raced at Broxtowe with the TC for a number of years doing the TORC championship, fun place but the best thing about Broxtowe was the breakfast i think they called it a belly buster..

regarding getting a 3vcs for £70 best thing to do would be put a wanted add on all the forums as the only one on ebay at the min is £200.

[john333]

hi Busa, it's a huge learning curve with all the new stuff around. But I have to say it's not really any more expensive than 12 years ago, at least we don't have to fanny around with 5 or 6 sets of cells, and trying to get hold of matched ones like the team drivers all used.
I reckon it's nearly all about driver ability now, whereas before it was about not "dumping" at 4 1/2 minutes! hehe
Track me down at Ardent mate, i'll be the one looking nervous with my car permanently on it's roof after every jump! (must practice the jumping!!!)

cheers, john jones

[john333]

ah, the belly buster, yes I remember now hehe. liked the track, it had a few bumps etc which made things interesting.....

got a couple of contacts for radio's, just waiting to hear......

[Busadaddy]

Prob be pitting next to each other . Watching to se what everyone else is doing.:-)

[john333]

we can be nervous together then hehe

[john333]

just need radio gear now.........

[RogerM]

No need to be nervous at all, just concentrate on having fun!

I'll be at Broxtowe and the next Ardent round (plus Petit event at Ardent between) so pop over and say hi. More than happy to go through stuff with people and help where I can. My new body colours are my avatar pic and will be getting them off Blitzboy at Broxtowe so when will be easy to spot.

Shame you have gone for the wrong cars but hey ho, can always upgrade to a Kyosho next

[LRP]

Originally Posted by john333

just need radio gear now.........

hi matie ,
i have recently started racing again after a good few years break
also got my son into the racing aswell, the local clubs around have rearly friendly people attending with a few pre-maddona's here and there
ardent, broxstow, worksop, robinhood , westbridgford are all good and friendly.

if u can get hold of dave p on hear think he's selling a 3vc and rx??for sale

cheers simon

[john333]

Thanks Roger, not nervous as such......am a very experienced racer. It's more that i'm not going to get much practice before my first proper race, and last time I tried I could not get over a jump if my life depended on it! lol. Can't wait though....am more excited about my return than ever before. I will deffo come and say hello at the meeting (may try and get to broxtowe, so bring your old 3vc with you!)
Not sure about your Kyosho reference, i've always been a schumacher boy hehe

Thanks Simon, they are all the clubs I will be racing at (i'm not a prima donna though lol) have spoke to Roger in above post about radio, but thanks for the heads up