Looking to start out (again)

[Sumilidon]

Hello all,

I used to race occasionally (very occasionally) at Oxclose with my Touring car however from what I can see, Oxclose and Jarrow have finished and merged into Seaham?

I'm interested in racing again but obviously have the wrong car for it. I'm not a big one for all the upgrades etc so do you guys do race categories like Oxclose did? Equally matched cars racing each other sort of thing?

I ask this as I'm going to keep it on a budget and my old car has some fairly old components I'd be looking to keep.

I'll have a pop along tonight and have a look.

[AfroP]

Originally Posted by Sumilidon

Hello all,

I used to race occasionally (very occasionally) at Oxclose with my Touring car however from what I can see, Oxclose and Jarrow have finished and merged into Seaham?

I'm interested in racing again but obviously have the wrong car for it. I'm not a big one for all the upgrades etc so do you guys do race categories like Oxclose did? Equally matched cars racing each other sort of thing?

I ask this as I'm going to keep it on a budget and my old car has some fairly old components I'd be looking to keep.

I'll have a pop along tonight and have a look.

At seaham we run 2wd and 4wd buggies where the only things that are matched are maybe the tires and model of buggy.
form the sounds of it the guys that run at tyne met on a monday night are more like what your looking for. they run touring cars with matched tires and all run the same turn motor(19t I think)

Still get yourself along to seaham tonight and have a look, you never know you might find buggies to your liking.

[Sumilidon]

It's a bit far in honesty and less looking for matched races instead just ones where they don't get too narked by a newbie is a car nowhere near as good as theirs

This I would prefer the switch to buggy anyways, more varied experience.

Just trying to catch up on 10 years of technology and changes I have missed

[AfroP]

Originally Posted by Sumilidon

It's a bit far in honesty and less looking for matched races instead just ones where they don't get too narked by a newbie is a car nowhere near as good as theirs

This I would prefer the switch to buggy anyways, more varied experience.

Just trying to catch up on 10 years of technology and changes I have missed

Newbies are always welcome :-)

I'm fairly new to the sport myself and there are a few of us at seaham thats new, or returning after very long breaks.
its a very friendly and helpful club, i have had a lot of hints and advise on how to setup my car from some of the more experienced drivers

[Steven Forster]

Originally Posted by Sumilidon

It's a bit far in honesty and less looking for matched races instead just ones where they don't get too narked by a newbie is a car nowhere near as good as theirs

This I would prefer the switch to buggy anyways, more varied experience.

Just trying to catch up on 10 years of technology and changes I have missed

well you wont be left out just watching, the club have SC10 short course trucks that you can use for the day............only problem is that they are a handfull to run on the painted concrete floor

[Sumilidon]

Quick check of what pieces I still have and I may have to scrap some of the older components. Seems like the receiver has finally given in (20 odd years old) and the remote has seen better days.

[baD]

Originally Posted by Sumilidon

It's a bit far in honesty and less looking for matched races instead just ones where they don't get too narked by a newbie is a car nowhere near as good as theirs

This I would prefer the switch to buggy anyways, more varied experience.

Just trying to catch up on 10 years of technology and changes I have missed

Don't worry about anyone getting narky - it ocasionally happens and they (the narky one) will get told to tone it down or leave.

As to being too slow, again no worries, you will be faster and better than some there (like me) and slower than others - heats tend to be sorted into ability.

You will enjoy it, whatever you race.

[Sumilidon]

Thanks guys, had a good time and your right, that 2wd truck is a nightmare on painted concrete.

I'll have a look and see what buggy I can find

However I forgot to write down the name of that ebay shop which was recommended. Any ideas/

[Steven Forster]

Originally Posted by Sumilidon

Thanks guys, had a good time and your right, that 2wd truck is a nightmare on painted concrete.

I'll have a look and see what buggy I can find

However I forgot to write down the name of that ebay shop which was recommended. Any ideas/

Cant go wrong with this buggy to start off with..........

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77891