Need to decide..b44 or b4rs

[rapidpete]

Wanting to get into the off road scene but having trouble deciding whether to go 2wd or 4wd. I'm thinking 2wd will be more fun but as I'm a beginner the 4wd setup maybe the easier route to take. Any suggestions ?


Ta.

Pete.

[jim76]

as a beginner 4wd will be much easier for you to control. 4wd can also be more fun as power slides etc are far easier with 4wd! (although not the fastest way round the track!)
Main thing is to check out your local club and see what is most popular. If everyone runs 2wd but only 2 guys have 4wd then obviously you will get better racing from 2wd.

[Tom3012]

hi there mate! 2wd is probably the more common choice of racing, although 4wd seems to be on its way back up...

id say go for a 2wd car, less maintenance, less demanding on your batteries and other equipment etc etc.

if you have a rough idea of budget? then many people will be able to advise on what is best to buy, some people may even be selling stuff in the "for sale" section on here....

tell us what you want from the car and a rough budget to spend and most will point you in the right direction.

hope this helps

feel free to pm me if you need any more info or w.e

also good point from jim there, check out what your local track races most!

Tom

[rapidpete]

Thanks guys.

I want to spend about £200 on the kit and then perhaps another £100-£150 on gear needed. I was also going to consider the Lazer ZX5. I've had some people tell me 2wd and others 4wd.

[Southwell]

Get 2wd. Easier to setup, less to break, easier maintenance and it teaches you throttle control.

[rapidpete]

Ok. 2wd seems to be the better option. Anyone recommend some good places to purchase.

I've been on here and seen this - any good ?

http://www.benracing.co.uk/acatalog/...C10B4_RTR.html

[Alfonzo]

2wd easier to live with. If you are going to be racing in Essex, check out www.lawfordbuggyclub.co.uk

(Shameless plug )

[Southwell]

The B4 FT is a great car, if you get the new one with the plastic chassis.

There is also the B4 Team: http://www.m-k-racing.com/product_in...roducts_id=654
This is quite a bit cheaper but you dont get all the optional extras you may want.

I would get this: http://www.m-k-racing.com/product_in...roducts_id=655

The B4 FT 2008 spec, check it has a plastic chassis and you can't go far wrong with it, plus it's £30 cheaper than your link

Remember you will need a controller, three sets of crystals for club racing, cells, speedo and a motor.
If you are on a budget i would suggest buying second hand.