In need of some touring car electrics and gearing advice.

[Oh How Original]

So I recently found out a place very near me has a little 10th scale touring car track and they meet every Sunday.
I quite fancy getting involved in it, meet new people etc... My background in RCs is basically large scale stuff, so not used to smaller scale or electric.
I'm looking at the Schumacher Mi1 or Team Associated TC4.
Firstly, are these a good basic car to start off with?
Not wanting to blow the bank as I don't even know if I'll enjoy it yet and how often I'll be going.
Also wondering for a relatively small tight circuit, what brushless system would be good for 2s lipo running and can anyone give me advice on gearing?
I'm not sure if it'll help at all, but I've put a picture below of the track, to give you some idea.
So any advice on the above subjects would be greatly appreciated
(ideally don't want to spend over £150 if I can help it, in case I smash it on the first corner )

[qatmix]

Looks like a great little club.

TC racing is still probably the best class for close wheel to wheel action, its also one of the cheapest (especially at a club level)

I would suggest you pop down and see what cars people are running. They may have a TT01 / 02 class (Cheap indestructible cars).

I personally am not a fan of Associated TC4's they seem quite delicate, the MI1 is much stronger.

If I was to buy a cheap TC which would be competitive out of the box (And assuming you know your way around RC cars) I would look at the Sakura Zero S, or the Spec-R S. Both less than £100 inc post.

Although as I mentioned take a look at the club and get a feel for what's there and you can always pick our minds again.

[Oh How Original]

Originally Posted by qatmix

Looks like a great little club.

TC racing is still probably the best class for close wheel to wheel action, its also one of the cheapest (especially at a club level)

I would suggest you pop down and see what cars people are running. They may have a TT01 / 02 class (Cheap indestructible cars).

I personally am not a fan of Associated TC4's they seem quite delicate, the MI1 is much stronger.

If I was to buy a cheap TC which would be competitive out of the box (And assuming you know your way around RC cars) I would look at the Sakura Zero S, or the Spec-R S. Both less than £100 inc post.

Although as I mentioned take a look at the club and get a feel for what's there and you can always pick our minds again.

Well judging by the pictures on Google of the pit area and from talking to one of the racers, they race pretty high end RCs to be honest.
And thanks for throwing those spanners into the works lol, as if I didn't have enough to choose from but joking aside thanks, it gives me something else to look at too.
I was offered a brand new still in sealed packet Mi1 for £118 posted, but with motor, esc, servo and lipos on top, it'd just work out at too much.
This is the combo I'm looking at, not sure what folk think of these on here; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2510046380...84.m1423.l2649

[Lee24h]

Where is this club?

[Oh How Original]

Originally Posted by Lee24h

Where is this club?

Morecambe... Morecambe Model Car Club.

[fidspeed]

from photo looks quite a small track so massive power and top end speed is not going to be a primary issue to start with

why not look for a s/h outfit retiring racers often have good value kits for sale

get involved first at the club look at what the regular drivers are using its always a good benchmark

schumacher have excellent spares back up xray are definitely strong the tamiya trf range is good but spares arent always quite so easy to come by

regards dave