Coming back to Off Road

[mattcaney]

Hi

I am going to make a reappearance after 20 odd years racing.

I have made a list of things that I want to start with.

Please can you look at and let me know as I really want to get everything together with descent equipment.

First 2WD Car. Schumacher KF2 SE with Upper Gearbox and 5% castor blocks, possible anti roll bar set and Alloy Servo mount, 76t Slipper spur (any else?)

Tamco/Code/Etronix 3 channel stick radio - to start with as not raced for so long, then progress to more expensive stick radio (Futuba 4T GRS, Sanwa Z, or KO Esprit IV.

Speed Passion Reventon Pro 1.1 combo with 10.5 T V3 motor

7.5 Speed Passion V4 motor

Turnigy Ultimate 4600 100C Shorty Lipo's

Sanwa 1258 TG Servo

Turnigy X120 Charger.

25 to 45 Wt (equivalent shock oils)

5000 to 10000wt Diff Oil

Allen Drivers 1.5 to 2.5mm

Nut Spinners 2mm to 5.5mm

Yellow and Silver minispikes (Schumacher)
Cut Staggered and Staggered fronts in Silver and Yellow compound.

Mylaps Harry Transponder.

Does that sound like a good starting point.

Its going to be a long learning curve this year, as everything seems to be adjustable (Car obviously and then ESC, transmitter, charger, motor timing).

Advice is required as I really would like to get out and spend a few weekends testing.

Many thanks

MC

[K-Brewer]

I would consider getting the reventon pro combo with a v4 motor or change the 7.5t motor to a v3 to mtch as the v4 an v3 have different connectors on (assuming u will be swapping between the two)

[danDanEFC]

I will be stealing the phrase 'nut spinners'

Check out what is used at your track re setups. No pint buying 5 different diff oils if you only use 15k.

[fidspeed]

don't limit yourself to specific items as your list

look out on here for s/h bargains you may get a "retirement" full kit for a lot less than you had estimated

(that's not to say your list is a poor choice its not )

look at your local track and see what predominant if your going to be the only Schumacher driver (unlikely) then pick the favoured brand to start with track settings and "borrowable" spares will be more easily available

my only advice really is go for the better radio first (even if its s/hand )
you may get frustrated with a budget unit quickly

regards dave

[Ross]

As above, it will worth looking at a,second hand radio. I've just sold a Sanwa exzes plus in good condition for £70 with two receivers, even a used motor and speedo combo.

Don't forget you will need wheels as well as tyres, these are worth looking at second hand if you want to keep the budget down to begin with. You will also need a 7mm "Nut spinner" for the wheel nuts and slipper adjustments.

[steveproracing]

the kf2 only needs a 5.5mm and a 7mm nut driver. I'd also be recommending a better esc if it were me as I found the reventon not very smooth. Admittedly I only used one for a day and was comparing to my reedy ones that cost twice the price. But if it were me I'd be looking at a hobbywing v3 clone. Maybe a a toro120 etc.