rc newbie advice needed

[Dickylew]

Im new to rc cars and have been looking for a car for my son to bash and use to join a local club.Ive ordered the standard Bmax4, could someone advise on what type of motor to use brushed to start with.
Also where is the best place to get hold of saddle nimh battery packs?
Any help would be appreciated.

I have also just bought a new acoms 2.4ghz wheel radio system with was on offer for 50.00 are these suitable.

[sosidge]

Originally Posted by Dickylew

Im new to rc cars and have been looking for a car for my son to bash and use to join a local club.Ive ordered the standard Bmax4, could someone advise on what type of motor to use brushed to start with.
Also where is the best place to get hold of saddle nimh battery packs?
Any help would be appreciated.

I have also just bought a new acoms 2.4ghz wheel radio system with was on offer for 50.00 are these suitable.

Welcome to you and your son to the hobby!

Brushed motor - 19 turn brushed should be more than enough for a beginner to control around a race track, still a good turn of speed for bashing.

Pre-made saddles - difficult one, most people I know build there own or get a shop/friend to build them for them. You might find a shop with a building service.

Acoms radio should be just fine.

[GRIFF55]

You could try neil at stormforce racing as he builds packs or try www.m-k-racing.com
Have fun guys and welcome

[Dickylew]

Thank you for your advice, will go for a 19 turn as advised.
Back in the early eighties used to have a Tamiya Thundershot had great fun with it, thought it would be great for my son to get into and get him off the playsation, but knowing me will probably get hooked and end up getting one for myself as well.

I did consider Kyosho lazer zx5 rtr but was told it would cost too much to get it to a competitive level, the bmax seems good straight out of the box and a sensible price, didint want to spend silly money but wanted something that could be upgraded if me and my son got hooked.