Save for a B6D or a new ESC?

[oldschooldriver]

I'm looking for some advice. Currently using a cheapie Trackstar 120A Turbo v1 ESC in my B5m lite. Not sure what I should be looking to invest in next if it should be change to a B6D or change the ESC. The existing car handles pretty well and seems fairly quick with a Reedy 6.5T. Im getting there with my driving. What should I look to do next - new car or ESC?

I drive a mixture of indoor mixed surface and outdoor. Im looking to gain an extra second a lap between both my driving and equipment upgrade. What gains do you think would be possible with car or esc change? Any advice or recommendations gladly received.

[alex97]

I'd go with the new car. If the esc is working then I don't see why you'd want to change it.

[tonydevon]

B5m still a hugely good car

spend the money on tyres and then practise

[charlesk]

Originally Posted by tonydevon

B5m still a hugely good car

spend the money on tyres and then practise

Excactly this.

If the esc is playing up then change it, if not the trackstars I've driven are actually nice escs, so don't bother. There is better out there but doubt you'll see benefits on the clock.

6.5t for ,what I assume, is a novice driver is a bit excessive, you'll probably find if you tone your motor selection down you'll definitely more consistent and faster. 8.5t is plenty in a 2wd , especially with a touch of timing/turbo. If the tracks you go to aren't big or high grip (which by the fact you're thinking of a 6d makes me think they're not) then even a 10.5t

There is no substitute for practice I'm afraid, and to that extent although the b6d might be a better car, getting used to what you're driving and getting it setup right is going to pay dividends...

Practice, practice and more practice is the way I'm afraid.

[oldschooldriver]

I used to drive a RC10 team car back in the early 90s to national level. I drove for about 8years before that. I haven't driven at all until this season and not that often.. Definitely not a newbie to being able to handle a car although I'm still learning you can get on the power a lot quicker with these new cars, improving corner speed, learning how to take big jumps on some tracks and a few other differences .. Thumbs are slowly coming back and I know there is a minimum of 0.5seconds a lap from my driving to improve. I didn't do any national competitions this year as I'm more concentrating on my sons car, and trying to support club meetings with him, but we have done few of the bigger regional meetings up here.. I can handle a 6.5t no problem but I do think a 7.5t might be a better all round 2wd motor for me. I got the 6.5t because it was cheap! Im still working on my setups and weight distribution for different tracks but I know I'm not far off with this car..

[andrewc]

Duncan

I had a B5m with a 6.5, went down to a decent 7.5 and saw an improvement in my times.

Worth considering what car your son runs too? If you're both B5m probably not worth changing until you can change both cars?

Re the electrics and cutting out, I'd try and isolate that first as it might be necessary to buy something if you find the fault is in the speedo?

[cannonballmac]

If the car is working well and in good condition and the ESC is the same, why change either? Parts and mods are still available for the B5M and it's a good speedo.

They'll always be other things needed...spares, wheels/tyres etc. Playing around with the set up might be more rewarding than get a new car straight away...

[oldschooldriver]

I'm just looking for a quick lazy way to gain time... Lol.. I know practice and setup will make most of the gain.. My esc has cut out a few times when I've taken a heavy landing. Not sure if this is a connection in my receiver or speed controller or a sensor wire problem. It was absolutely fine in the last meeting though. I've not been able to track down the fault yet. Am still keen to hear people's views if there is any time to be had on either of these upgrades...