lrp s10 buggy

[cheapskate]

im looking for a 4wd buggy to start off in rc racing again after a few years away and quite like the look of the s10(that and the kyosho zx5).
both are rtr but the s10 has 2.4ghz radio gear.
is anybody else running this buggy?

[farmboy]

I am - at the York club. I've been running it in the 540 class, aimed at beginners and those on a bit of a budget, and really like it. For the price, you really can#'t fault it. I've swapped various components (radio gear & speedo mainly) but it's pretty much standard. Ditch the hideous tyres though.

[farmboy]

Talking of which: I've put in a brushed Orion 15 turn motor and was wondering what pinion people would suggest? At the moment I'm on the stock 68T spur gear but will be swapping that for the optional 72T 48dp version. Any suggestions on pinion size? I have tried 17 and 20 teeth and 20 drives better on the York indoor track.

[rhino20]

19y pinion.
i use the kit tyres on carpet and find they,re fine.
i turn down the rate switch tho.

[farmboy]

I've moved to the 77T 48dp spur and am using a 22T pinion, with my Orion 15 turn. I found this useful calculator site for the gearing:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/community/gearwizard.cfm

The Roll Ratio should be as close to 1.0 as possible (one revolution of motor equals one revolution of wheel / tyre).

[cheapskate]

does anybody know of any company that activley stocks spares for the lrp's?
Apex Models list spares but dont know what their stock levels are like.
Who distributes Lrp in the UK.
cheers,

Mal