more noob help

[sldmodels]

I'm looking into getting myself a nitro, probably a 1/8th off-roader as there's bugger all nitro on-road near me.

I'm looking at a Hyper 7, possibly the TQ Sport, as I want def want one that's BRCA legal right now, even if I don't compete in a brca event in my first year.

Anyone got any suggestions.

[savageracer1]

Originally Posted by sldmodels

I'm looking into getting myself a nitro, probably a 1/8th off-roader as there's bugger all nitro on-road near me.

I'm looking at a Hyper 7, possibly the TQ Sport, as I want def want one that's BRCA legal right now, even if I don't compete in a brca event in my first year.

Anyone got any suggestions.

For it to BRCA legal, you will need a 21 engine which the TQ sport is, you will also need a EFRA pipe which the sport dosnt have but most/if not all RTR's come with out one. If your not racing nationals pipes ect. dont really matter for club racing

If you plan on racing nationals have a look at the hyper 8.5 BRCA edition, which is fully legal for nationals: http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/cml...tId=0000003202

Jake

[bigfella0875]

All depends what you want to spend as there are loads on the market now and were you are based Hypers are a good car but you will end up putting better servos in after first or second race as the standards arnt that good . I started with a hyper7 for my son 2 years ago but cost me abit to repair and upgrade . once you have a price in mind It would be easier to help you

Bf

[sldmodels]

Well this is why I'm doing my research now. With me having a shop, I get things at trade price too remember. I would go for the hyper 7 black as the retail price is only £10 more, but it's not brca legal. I don't want to spend too much, and find that I end up not liking it, and will have wasted money I could use for something else. I'm dipping my toe in the water here, and had already thought of replacing the servos, especially with the plummet in price of ko servos.

Retail price of the TQ Sport is £250, so I have around about that area to play with, so I can go upto the £350 mark approximately. I'm thinking hyper 7 or 8, possibly even going for the electric version, although that really won't help me out with knowing how nitro works, which is the main reason I'm doing this, so I can be better when nitro customers come in the shop.

[jamiekerr14]

I would highly recommend the Hyper 8.5-Kit ideally or the BRCA package
I ran the 8.5 Kit for a few years and loved it-Very strong! and is a good chassis. I mainly run nitro and have run the 8.5 Kit hyper 9 and now Xray 809 spec.
But for a starter car the 8.5 Is a beauty.. the hyper 7 is good too.. but the 8.5 is worth the extra £ and parts are available everywhere. My choice is the 8.5. Brca version.. which is perfect for a starter!

[bigfella0875]

I would run a 8.5 as well for a few meets to see what you think and then sell it in the shop second hand as you should loose nealy no money on it . Just dont run it too long before you change .

Hope this helps

Bf