Thanks and some questions

[Kelk]

Hi,

I just wanted to say thanks to Dudders and (I think) Tartman (apologies if I misheard your login) for a very warm welcome this morning. The point of me coming along was to see whether I really wanted to get involved again and to see what had really changed and whether it had left me too far behind Not having raced in about 20 years.

Well all I can say is thanks and yes, I shall be taking the plunge as the day looked a lot of fun. And that's basically what I'm in it for - the grin factor

So, as was mentioned, if I had any questions I should post them up here so please be gentle

As Dudders suggested the budget is c. £500 - 600

1) Car - looks like I'm going for the losi 22 from all the reviews I've read in the last week. Any known issues I should be aware of?

2) Radio Tx and Rx - going for a steering wheel setup but have no idea of what is good / bad so suggestions pls.

3) Motor.- I see lots available and have memories of a few companies eg Reedy but again recommendations would be appreciated, plus with there not being a need for lots of different motors what should I be looking for?

4) speed controller - as above for the motor

5) charger - as above

6) batteries - these new Lipo ones are unknown to me bar the introduction I was given to them this morning. Who makes good ones and anything else I need to know or where I should look at?

I guess that'll do to start with. I appreciate I've probably just asked for the world and there is a whole Internet full of info but I don't know where to start

Thanks in advance

Chris

[mikeyscott]

Hi,

Here are a few thoughts from me:

1) Have you thought about a SV2 as the 22 is poor in the wet - I'd choose a SV2 over a 22 any day of the week. If You want to spend more a Kyosho based Vega or DB

2) Sanwa every day of the week would be my thought - M11X - expensive, but the one item that should outlast everything else

3) I'd go for an 8.5 in a 2WD, look at Orion, HPI, Tekin in my view. Good for most tracks, indoors, EPR, and any of the bigger flowing tracks.
http://www.rccarshop.co.uk/index.php.../hpi-flux.html

4) I'd go for either a Speed Passion LPF or an Orion R10, both perfectly fine for 2WD and 8.5 etc. You could turbo the motor if you needed to due to racing at a bigger track. http://www.rccarshop.co.uk/index.php...-esc-blue.html

5) Charger, check out Core RC chargers, good value and do the job - www.racing-cars.com

6) Batteries I'd say Orion saddle 5500 90C, however I have heard good things re the new HPI LIPOs
http://www.rccarshop.co.uk/index.php...ck-40-7wh.html

7) Servo, I'd look at Savox, Spektrum or Orion

Shops I'd use:

www.the-pred.co.uk
www.rccarshop.co.uk
www.jespares.com
www.dmsracing.com

I have used others, but these I feel have delivered the best service

[Dudders]

Hi Chris,

Was good to chat, I handed you over the Darren and Chris then didnt see you again!

Echo most of what Mikey said by a 2wd motor at our track is 10.5 and then fiddle with the ESC settings to give a boost.

Apex Model's in Crowthorne stock most stuff, You'll get discount there as well! (James and Dean who were racing with us today work there) and they are the club sponsored shop.

Main thing is to go with your gut car wise. Lipo.motor wise, they'll all do the job

[Kelk]

Neil, sorry for not stopping around to chat further. I actually found the guys really helpful and I could see that you were busy with the day so I didn't want to intrude.

All the conversations were really helpful though, the atmosphere was very welcoming and a general from me.

I'll enquire about the Apex models discount, that'd be nice and in the next week or so I'll spec up what I'm thinking of getting and see what people think.

Given what else I have on my plate I won't actually be able to turn up for maybe a month, but I'll stick around on the forum now I'm here and see if I can pop by for one of the Tuesday or Thursday sessions once more

[tcboy1983]

Hi the sv2 is a great car but the losi 22 is also great
I even know some who finds the 22 better in the wet then he ever
got with his sv in the dry But c4.1 is good also if u want to spend abit more

[Kelk]

Ok so my car shopping list is looking like (please escuse block caps)....

Car - Losi 22
Radio SPEKTRUM DX3C 3CH DSM2
Speed controller - SPEED PASSION GT - LPF BRUSHLESS ESC VERSION 2.0 with additional fan
Battery - TEAM ORION CARBON PRO 5500MAH 90C 7.4V SADDLE (x2)
Motor - Tekin 10.5
Charger. CORE RC UAC50 CHARGER 12V/110-240V

Servo - no idea at all

So I appreciate everyone will have their opinions but this keeps me in budget but any positivei or negative feedback welcomed as when I last did this I'd grown my collection of kit organically.

Thanks

[Dudders]

I think what we'll all agree on is we all have our own preferences here, but all will the do the job (if they fit in) for a newby.

Lets not try and confuse the poor chap!!! Any of the suggestions above (or yours) will be 100% perfect for you and work perfectly good.

[mikeyscott]

I would always go BRCA approved as not using approved kit does affect the insurance aspect. Regardless if it's a brca sanctioned event.

[Dudders]

Originally Posted by mikeyscott

I would always go BRCA approved as not using approved kit does affect the insurance aspect. Regardless if it's a brca sanctioned event.

Incorrect Mikey, Read page 24 of the 2012 handbook under 'Race Equipment'.

Saying that though, to get BRCA Hologamation the equipment needs to be vetted so is a worthwhile purchase for future, also it will give you a little piece of mind it's been check sufficently rather than something that has'nt.

I know Darren Boyle @ DMS has some knowledge on the Vampire LiPo's and the process/costs involved so maybe he could shed some light on it for us uninformed.

[mikeyscott]

Fair enough it was mentioned to me by a brca rep. Either way I'd still go for approved kit.

Looks good to me re page 24.

I still wouldn't want any cheap crap in my cars :lol

[RudeTony]

Neil, Mike and everyone else that are part of organisations should in my opinion ALWAYS suggest BRCA legal equipment and nothing short of that.
Unless you want cheap rubbish from the far east that may blow up in people faces, or your club members not doing any regional events and so on...

Remember that even in an open classes at regional events the equipment has to be legal - It is a BRCA sactioned EVENT.....

HTH you poor guys - LOL

To whoever is asking the questions - just get Orion - its the best

[mikeyscott]

Originally Posted by RudeTony

To whoever is asking the questions - just get Orion - its the best

Yup my thoughts along with Sanwa radio kit

Let me put it this way, we've had a few members recently who wanted to attend the regional events, but chose to purchase non legal kit. They now have to either not attend the regional or purchase the kit for a 2nd time in order to run at the BRCA sanctioned events.

Reminds me need to check the status of my car re weight etc. for this weekends regional event

[Matt Butcher]

Originally Posted by RudeTony

To whoever is asking the questions - just get Orion - its the best

True, they do make nice kit