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07-11-2010
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Newbie - What are you guys racing?
Chaps,
Recently back to Notts and thinking about popping down to try a little indoor winter racing/crashing.... Usual deal, raced a little as a kid and 20 odd years on fancy giving it a go again!! Had a quick look and it seems that the mini class could be worth a go, cheaper and a good toe-in to starting racing.... But, equally....maybe looking at a 2 or 4wd buggy might be a bit more fun and easier to practise elsewhere with? What do you guys tend to see more of at the club, or recommend? Planning to try!! and get a car/kit this week and make next Friday...... Any advice/recommendations welcome!! Cheers... 
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07-11-2010
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Hi there. When it comes to off road we have a good mix of models from Schumacher, Xfactory, Ansmann, Associated, Durango, Kyosho. I not clued up on touring cars i'm afraid so can't tell you much there but i'm sure someone will let you know whats good. The mini's are always popular and look like a good fun class. Pop along on a friday night and have a chat with any of the members they're a friendly bunch and will help you out.
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 Jolly Goodz. WBMCC. Team Autocare and Cycles.
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07-11-2010
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 There is nothing that gaffer tape and zip ties can't fix..I think we should delete all durango owners from team shambles,unless i buy one of the cheaper ones.....
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07-11-2010
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As Pat said do pop down and have a chat with us. Its the best way as you can see what people are racing and we can advise you on getting the most for your money.
Seeing as you used to race before you are going to love the new technology, no skimming, no dumping during a race and resiliant cars that will take a lot of abuse. Look forward to seeing you down the club.
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 Robert Jaques, Schumacher Racing KC, K2. Team Associated SC5M "The Japanese Sniper" Team Autocare & Cycles
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07-11-2010
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I agree with Pat and Rob. Buggies (2wd and 4wd) and Minis are very popular at the club. You might want to read this recent thread RE what kit to get, should you go down the buggy route:
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56437
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07-11-2010
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Current Weapons: YZ2-CA, YZ2-DT, YZ-4SF. In The Pits: Yokomo R12C, Yokomo MR4-TC Custom, Yokomo MR4-TC Pro, Yokomo MR4-Rally, Tamiya Blitzer Beetle, Tamiya M05. Driven: Race Red Fiesta ST
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08-11-2010
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ha, cheers chaps...
I'll be down on Friday night then.... May well have a car at that point, depends on how itchy my mouse button finger gets!! Trying to resist....but, seem to be drawn back to Tamiya for my sins!!....DB01r is looking likely... Couple of quick questions... Tyres you're using on the carpet? (pins with inserts?) Motor - seems I'm a bit stuck with this one, suspect that I should keep it quite tame to start with, but.....brushless systems seem quite £££ verses going a bit cheaper/slower with a brushed motor....any suggestions? I guess if you invest in brushless, you should get something a bit quicker? Cheers!
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08-11-2010
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most people use yellow schumacher pins with inserts and these are the control tyre for our sunday series.
Motor - although brushless are more £££ they don't need maintaining like a brushed system goes and you can pick up a decent one 2nd hand (either on ebay, or on the trader section of this site). They will last and many have a feature where you can limit the throttle if you want to get a quick system from the outset (I used to use a Losi Xcelorin system and that has the function, although you can also do this with many radios) Are you wanting 2wd or 4wd buggy?
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