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[markemark21]

hello all ive been toying with the idea to start buggy racing i would particuly like 1/10 herd there are a few clubs round kent.
my questions are
what buggy to buy or do i need two
can i still use nicads as that is what i use now
do i need to spend a shed load of cash through out the year to upkeep
what motor and esc brushed brushless
and what is a good budget to start off with got £500 to play with

i have got two RC10s gold pans would this be a good choice
or are they abit too old

i hope i dont sound too demanding just wanna get a idea

thank you guys

[Stu]

Nice gold tubs make ace office/model room art, dont get rid of them lads.

Racing, moved on a bit boss. No need to spend a bomb anymore to be competetive at club level, if your experience is 15 years ago plus you wil be amazed how technology has levelled the playing field. Cheap power & run time and strong ccars.

[jimmy]

Hi mate, the goldies aren't really worth racing these days as parts are hard to find. The stealth trannied gold car is much better but still you're much better off with something that others are running locally.

£500 is plenty especially if you buy some stuff second hand. Nicads will work but I'd advise getting a lipo and lipo charger. If you're club racing, you might need two packs, but I've raced with one pack myself and never had time to completely re-fill the pack, but it didn't matter.

[Burty248]

Where abouts in kent may i ask?

[markemark21]

thanks for the quick feed back so do you reckon i can get everything with that sort of money even lipo and charger
i do like something pretty high quality but where to get one and what to get i have been looking at a ae b4 but wouldnt know witch b4 to get,
is there anything particular i should look at also losi22 that looks nice

[markemark21]

Originally Posted by Burty248

Where abouts in kent may i ask?

im in tobridge do you live in kent

[Burty248]

Originally Posted by markemark21

thanks for the quick feed back so do you reckon i can get everything with that sort of money even lipo and charger
i do like something pretty high quality but where to get one and what to get i have been looking at a ae b4 but wouldnt know witch b4 to get,
is there anything particular i should look at also losi22 that looks nice

I used to run a b4 is a great car no doubt about it but a SV2, durango DEX210 or losi 22 would i think looking back would be money better spent, (due to the motor config a mid motor is generally better). if you really want a b4 get the new b4.2 well worth the extra over the b4.1 and the electrics in the r2r would be cheep and need to be replaced anyway so just get the kit.

Originally Posted by markemark21

im in tobridge do you live in kent

Yes. There are 2 big main clubs in kent Faversham on wednesdays, which primarily runs 4wd cars and Maritime in Chatham on tuesdays which runs 2wd and 4wd but is mainly 2wd. there are other tracks which run events during the summer.

My advice is go to one of the meetings have a chat with someone who looks like they know what there doing and ask questions about pretty much anything, also most clubs have shops that you could probably get a full setup from at once or order one in which would save a lot of hassle.

[markemark21]

Originally Posted by Burty248

I used to run a b4 is a great car no doubt about it but a SV2, durango DEX210 or losi 22 would i think looking back would be money better spent, (due to the motor config a mid motor is generally better). if you really want a b4 get the new b4.2 well worth the extra over the b4.1 and the electrics in the r2r would be cheep and need to be replaced anyway so just get the kit.



Yes. There are 2 big main clubs in kent Faversham on wednesdays, which primarily runs 4wd cars and Maritime in Chatham on tuesdays which runs 2wd and 4wd but is mainly 2wd. there are other tracks which run events during the summer.

My advice is go to one of the meetings have a chat with someone who looks like they know what there doing and ask questions about pretty much anything, also most clubs have shops that you could probably get a full setup from at once or order one in which would save a lot of hassle.

ok thank you think ill try the one in chatam dont suppose you have a number or a link so i can contact them

[Stu]

http://www.maritimeracing.info/

http://www.oople.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=130

[Burty248]

Originally Posted by markemark21

ok thank you think ill try the one in chatam dont suppose you have a number or a link so i can contact them

Try here:
http://www.maritimeracing.info/index...tact&Itemid=85

or have a look here:
http://www.oople.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=130

most club info is here:
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108387

[markemark21]

Originally Posted by Burty248

Try here:
http://www.maritimeracing.info/index...tact&Itemid=85

or have a look here:
http://www.oople.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=130

most club info is here:
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108387

just checked them out thanks alot guys

[Mrs oOple]

If you're dropping in at Maritime and you are thinking about the Losi 22 then Darren Bloomfield's your man to speak to - I'm pretty sure he races there on Tuesday evenings, races for Team Losi and is really helpful. Have a look around at what everyone else is racing too and see what takes your fancy.

[brookie]

Hi there!

Your closest club is Plough Raceway, though primarily a summer club, being a traditional grass track they are always glad of more support and help, though not having their own website some details are here:

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107598

You may also want to check Eden Park Raceway out (http://www.edenparkraceway.com/) where, as you can see, contrary to some earlier statements we will be running this weekend (as we do once a month throughout the winter!) and we will be trackside Saturday preping the track for Sunday should you want to come along for a chat.

Would recommend doing that before you commit yourself to anything so you can get a good idea of what we use and what is popular at which ever track you decide to make your home, as it's always useful to have local knowledge, support and back-up.

More details of what going on in the South East are here:

http://www.oople.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=35

and here:

http://www.brca-southeast.co.uk/news.php

hope this helps?

[markemark21]

hey guys thankl you for the feed back think im gonna pop up to chatam on tue night se what it is all about

[12-nitroman]

as your starting off at a club level i would look at the team c tc02c which is a cheap buggy but it handles so well and parts are crazy cheap
or if you wish to spend that bit more then i'd go for the durango dex210.
you will need lipo battery and charger and some parts to keep you going if you break it.
a brushless system for a 2wd would be 10.5t brushless motor and speed passion esc as i find them reliable.
also 2.4ghz radio system i reccomend the etronix stick type.

you will get all that for under your price i would have thought

buggy : dex210 or tc02c
radio : etronix stick or pistol 2.4
electronics :speed passion 10.5 or lrp x12 10.5
speed passion esc
you will need more parts if you buy the tc02c but the dex210 is built like a tank.

[markemark21]

Originally Posted by 12-nitroman

as your starting off at a club level i would look at the team c tc02c which is a cheap buggy but it handles so well and parts are crazy cheap
or if you wish to spend that bit more then i'd go for the durango dex210.
you will need lipo battery and charger and some parts to keep you going if you break it.
a brushless system for a 2wd would be 10.5t brushless motor and speed passion esc as i find them reliable.
also 2.4ghz radio system i reccomend the etronix stick type.

you will get all that for under your price i would have thought

buggy : dex210 or tc02c
radio : etronix stick or pistol 2.4
electronics :speed passion 10.5 or lrp x12 10.5
speed passion esc
you will need more parts if you buy the tc02c but the dex210 is built like a tank.

So is it 10.5 you have to use in races.
Team Durango where do you get one in the uk I can't seem to find any
Also I do like the looks of the tlr 22
Radio wise I use a dx6i I know it's for air but I have converted it to ground I've been quite happy with that.
The sv2 looks good as well don't suppose you have a link for the team Durango

[Bernie_W]

Here you go mate get one of these you wont be disappointed.



http://www.team-durango.com/race-cars/dex410rv3/

[markemark21]

Originally Posted by Dewdrop

Here you go mate get one of these you wont be disappointed.



http://www.team-durango.com/race-cars/dex410rv3/

That's really nice but I think I wanna stick with 2wd
And they look expensive

[markemark21]

Hello all thanks again for all the advice well I think it's a toss up between a losi 22 or a td dex210.
What motor mean how many turns do need for racing does it matter just don't want to buy the wrong thing

[trr061984]

As a new driver a 10.5t will be sufficient fast enough in a 2wd (or it was for me when I started out). Some will suggest you go lower, and most use 7.5 or 8.5t once they are established.