new here, got a few questions

[kwik]

hi everyone, im chris 16 from bexleyheath.

im looking to start racing and only just found you guys just round the corner from me... anyway, ill be entering the 4WD class and i was wondering what the regulations are on them. also i would like to find out whats recomended electrics for someone on a budget lol

and whats the best way of getting there from bexleyheath broadway?

thats about it realy, just saying hi and ill be coming to the saturday practices when i get my kit, and nice site guys love it and cant wait to race
thanks
chris

[MattADH]

Hi Chris

TBH it is difficult for me to recommend equipment when there is so much variety out there.

What I would suggest is trying to come down on Sunday as there is a meeting at EPR. There will be loads of people to chat to and offer advice and no doubt there will be some good quality second hand stuff available that may prove to be a better investment that cheaper, new parts....

Travelwise, I assume that you are referring to public transport from your post?
By car it would be around half an hour but I dont think that you would be able to get to Eden Park station easily. Also, buses would require you to go into Orpington and then out again.

Let me know if you need any more help or info...

[kwik]

im not realy sure about the travel arengement yet.

im hopeing to practice over the summer holiday and race during the winter rounds. i was planning on buying my equiptment second hand anyway because im on a tight budget at the moment.

what classes are best suited motor wise for begginers?

and how many batterys will i need for a day of driving?

im looking forward to coming down but right now, i have my GCSE's so i dont think ill have time, but over the summer holidays, ill priorities my RC

thanks
chris

[kwik]

so what motor class could i run in for 4wd? i dont want to buy the wrong things...

[DomRC]

I've just started racing down there. I'm not aware of any stock classes so you're probably best to get a modified brushless motor and speedo (brushless system). Others may know better but a 6.5 or 5.5 would be about right for 4wd I reckon

[DomRC]

And to answer your other question you can probably get away with one decent lipo battery for a days racing if there are enough heats, but 2 is probably best so you can use one in the pits if you need to while the other one's charging