Another what car is better thread...

[Chris Elworthy]

Hi guys,

Hate to start a thread of this kind as we all know it starts becoming a "my current car is the best car" situation but It would be interested to hear peoples views.

I've previously raced on the national and regional circuit and I still hold my F2 licence. I took a break away from racing this summer due to various factors. I'm now ready to return for the winter but trying to keep cost down as I've got a lot on at home currently.

My local indoor winter meetings are on rubberised cork floor (similar to worksop) or a combination of slippy gym floor with carpet sections. My first choice of car purely for racing in these slippy conditions would be the VBC Firebolt but spares availability seems very scarce at the moment so I'm apprehensive to take the plunge. This really only leaves the AE B5m or TLR 22 2.0 as viable alternatives that fall within my criteria and price range.

What are your opinions on these 2 buggies from the good to the bad? Ideally focusing on their low/medium grip performance.

Of course if you feel I'm overlooking another model I'd like to know.


Thanks,


Chris

[danDanEFC]

I drive a yz2, however we all know your not cool/hip enough to drive one of these. :-)

Have you thought of a Tamiya Grasshopper 'Super G' version. This was a very popular car when I was a kid.

Hope this helps

[Chris Elworthy]

Ha cheers Aidan! Had a YZ-2 at the start of summer, nice piece of kit but not really a low grip car



Chris

[Moss Models]

We have new B-Max2 V2 for £150 or V3 for £180 I think you would struggle to get a better car than that for the money!

I know its a shameless plug but I am even going to use one myself for Worksop there so cheap!

[Jez]

i'd agree with Alex on the yokomo.i've just finished my comeback season at yorcc and that's a real slippy track.i'm no great driver but the car can hold its own.i ran the first version,parts are cheap[but not broken anything].or you could go for the rc10 worlds?another great car!

[PaulRotheram]

If you still hve the yz2 then just get hold of lee martin. hes has his in the low grip so wil lhave some setups to pass to you.

In all fairness id not call bury indoors low grip - definitely medium.. id consider batley indoors as 'proper' low grip on polished wood. Cars can only do so much. if you want a proper 'low grip' car.. then itd be a X6, b5, b5m, bmax 2.

I like the yokomo too much to give it up - ill be running that come bury indoors again!

[Mike Parker]

Originally Posted by Chris Elworthy

Hi guys,

Hate to start a thread of this kind as we all know it starts becoming a "my current car is the best car" situation but It would be interested to hear peoples views.

I've previously raced on the national and regional circuit and I still hold my F2 licence. I took a break away from racing this summer due to various factors. I'm now ready to return for the winter but trying to keep cost down as I've got a lot on at home currently.

My local indoor winter meetings are on rubberised cork floor (similar to worksop) or a combination of slippy gym floor with carpet sections. My first choice of car purely for racing in these slippy conditions would be the VBC Firebolt but spares availability seems very scarce at the moment so I'm apprehensive to take the plunge. This really only leaves the AE B5m or TLR 22 2.0 as viable alternatives that fall within my criteria and price range.

What are your opinions on these 2 buggies from the good to the bad? Ideally focusing on their low/medium grip performance.

Of course if you feel I'm overlooking another model I'd like to know.


Thanks,


Chris

Have you considered the RB6 Chris? I can highly recommend them personally. It's been around a little while I know but it's still a good all round car which performs very well on low grip