Which 4wd & Why?

[markwilliamson2001]

Hi,

Possibly looking at a new 4wd kit, with which to do some regionals. I am not really interested in vehicle specifics/models, but would ideally like some opinions on spares, vehicle cost, reliability, ease of setup, UK tracks setup sheets, required extras etc etc, ease of maintenance etc, imperial or metric?

I have driven all sorts of 4wd buggies over the years including Predators, XX4, Cat 200 EC (still using it today), Lazer ZX-R, Bosscat etc. I have both Stick and Saddle lipo's, brushless kit, PT and spektrum, so no worries about kit.

I was looking at:

RC10B44 (Cheap, but may need some upgrade parts?)
Predator X11 (Expensive kit?)
Cat SX Carbon (Seems expensive?)
Yokomo B-Max (not too sure on setup sheets/parts?).

Thoughts and ideas?
Thanks
Mark

[sosidge]

Well, I am a little biased as I run a B-MAX4, but I think it is worth considering.

Performance-wise, you have to say that it's record is brilliant. And it has now won BRCA nationals in the hands of 2 different drivers (Tom Yardy now as well as Neil Cragg).

Spares support is not the best. Standard parts are out there at a few shops but options are hard to find in the UK. Mechanically the only thing I have an issue with is the transmission, a few mods to the top deck and a pack of fine shims should sort that out. Setup wise, you just need to stiffen the front end and soften the rear, otherwise the Champions pack has all the parts you need.

I've never owned the others but the only one of them that has consistently impressed me trackside (ie flattering the skills of an average driver) is the B44. Parts seem easy to get for that too.

[Rebelrc]

I have just bought a bmax and am very impressed with the thought and quality thats gone into it....very rugged at a great price
but its proper ugly shells not good though

[Neil867]

Mark, Have a word with WEZ about BMAX, he was running one indoors at Ludlow.

[markwilliamson2001]

Cheers Neil! Will see him next Friday

[Doomanic]

The B-Maxx looks a pretty good car, but if you like lots of steering it may not be for you.

There will probably be a few running at Ledbury on Sunday.