what 4wd to buy ???

[markatharding]

hi all ! i was hoping to you guys might be able to point in the right direction on which 4wd buggy to buy. I'm looking at either the b44.1 or the sx3, I've been using a mi4 touring car which i like so was swayed to the sx3 but would like to see what others think. once chippenham has finished i selling up on the touring car and gonna start up with the buggy instead and want to come to torch on a regular basis, look forward to the help

thanks mark

[hotrodchris]

Mark

POp along one weekend and have a walk around and chat to all, we don't bite!
The most common 4wd's being run by club members are the DEX410 in various formats, Tamiya and there is a sudden surge of Kyosho at the minute, but at the end of the day it will be down to what manufacturer / car you are most comfortable with!

Look forward to seeing you in the future.

[SteveB]

Mark

Nice to hear your coming to torch

Regarding choice of cars my advice depends on how good you are with gear or ball diffs, 410 is a great car to drive and fairly reliable with plenty of people running same car. Kyosho and Tamiya are my preferred choice, the sx3 is a great car with the fact it's British designed,

See u Sunday

[RudeTony]

Mark - Kyosho is a great car with plenty of people at TORCH that i am sure would help along with many of us on this forum for any further advice that may be needed. And it's straight out of the box too!

[Dudders]

Originally Posted by hotrodchris

Mark

POp along one weekend and have a walk around and chat to all, we don't bite!
The most common 4wd's being run by club members are the DEX410 in various formats, Tamiya and there is a sudden surge of Kyosho at the minute, but at the end of the day it will be down to what manufacturer / car you are most comfortable with!

Look forward to seeing you in the future.

Yea, they're all sheep

Seriously though, if racing regulary at a club it makes sense to get what others drive fr spares shares and set up tips.

I run a B44.1

[markatharding]

thanks for the info i hope to be popping over tomorrow afternoon after I've finished working, i shall come have a chat to you guys

thanks

[markatharding]

i came down sunday and spoke to a few people who were very helpful and i think my mind is make up on the sx3 as i do prefer the schumacher, where wold i find the results for the winter championship as just want to see who's doing what with which car. the derangos look good and their was plenty about but don't really know enough about them

[mikeyscott]

Sorry I didn't meet you, if you'd found Steve or myself we'd shown you the Kyosho, neither of us were racing the 4WD.

http://www.torchracing.org.uk/result...g104/index.htm

[markatharding]

i see your point mike theirs a few with the sx3 but just been looking on oople for sale page and theirs a nice b44 for sale don't know what to do now

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by markatharding

i see your point mike theirs a few with the sx3 but just been looking on oople for sale page and theirs a nice b44 for sale don't know what to do now

Shame my car is elsewhere at present as need to do some better pics, but here is a pic of it

http://www.oople.com/forums/attachme...0&d=1326823251

I think the first question from my aspect if you don't mind me asking - what budget have you got in mind? If you don't wish to post here, by all means email me - [email protected]

What are you doing electrics wise and so forth? Electrics from your TC?

[markatharding]

i have a speed passion gt pro speedo, a speed passion 5.5t on the way and some speed passion lips too. i have around the £300 to spend but always up for a deal lol, i will prob go sx3 as i do like the build and availability of parts easily for the schumacher. unless you convince me otherwise

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by markatharding

i have a speed passion gt pro speedo, a speed passion 5.5t on the way and some speed passion lips too. i have around the £300 to spend but always up for a deal lol, i will prob go sx3 as i do like the build and availability of parts easily for the schumacher. unless you convince me otherwise

Good kit

Ok straight forward question then

Belt or shaft drive?

[markatharding]

pass I've never had a decent 4wd buggy before but I've always had belt drive touring cars, but then again 99% of touring cars are. what the difference then ? i take it is different drive between drive trains

[M.Andrews]

Originally Posted by markatharding

pass I've never had a decent 4wd buggy before but I've always had belt drive touring cars, but then again 99% of touring cars are. what the difference then ? i take it is different drive between drive trains

You will find the shaft drive chassis a more aggressive car with instant power and belt drive has less instant throttle with a smoother drive. So all depends if you want to be aggressive or smooth!.

[markatharding]

smooth i think is good for me, spoken to lesro and the schumacher rep is saying go for the s1 as its a easier car to drive more flex and not so critical on set up. so tomorrow i will be ordering one if my lipos arrive and the motor too i could be down sunday trying the car out. now what tyres staggered fronts and mini pins yellow rear ?

Originally Posted by M.Andrews

You will find the shaft drive chassis a more aggressive car with instant power and belt drive has less instant throttle with a smoother drive. So all depends if you want to be aggressive or smooth!.