Newbie help

[JesmondJester]

Right - I hope someone can help.

Had a nostalgic moment the other day remembering the Grashopper my friend used to have 20 years ago.

Decided to buy a buggy but want some help from those in the know.

I live in Newcastle, want to spend up to £200 all in, want to build the buggy and race it in the sense of turning up somewhere every other week and thrashing it round a track knowing I will be terrible but just there for the laughs and to use the thing.

Got to be electric.

Was going to just buy a Grasshopper or a Hornet for the memories but know nothing about other cars so don't know if I am over paying nor where I should buy from.

Would appreciate any advice in any form from anyone. Buying in November/December so don't hold back.

Thanks in advance.

[TangerineDream]

Come along to TyneMet College on Monday night from 7pm, there are a few beginners so you can see what people are running

[chris68nufc]

Your user name must give your location away? You might struggle to get everything for 200 pound!, there is a club in Seaham that runs buggies Sunday nights however it's not on for a couple of weeks.
Did you used to race anywhere?

[JesmondJester]

Mondays at TyneMet? Will definitely do that.

Under £200? grasshopper comes in at £130 but not sure it is enough to be even vaguely competitive. Hornet about £160.

This is for fun and a laugh rather than serious racing. Plus if (when) I break it I don't want it to cost a fortune to repair.

Never raced before hence me being totally open to suggestions.

[pugs]

Originally Posted by JesmondJester

Mondays at TyneMet? Will definitely do that.

Under £200? grasshopper comes in at £130 but not sure it is enough to be even vaguely competitive. Hornet about £160.

This is for fun and a laugh rather than serious racing. Plus if (when) I break it I don't want it to cost a fortune to repair.

Never raced before hence me being totally open to suggestions.

pop along and have a watch mate, someone might even let you have a go of a car, just promise to be careful and dont go flat out i dont think a grasshopper will be much fun compared to the serious stuff, extend the budget a little if you like it then get something that will be drivable have a look at what others are running and buy 2nd hand to make it cheaper

[gainsy]

Have a look at this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Associated...item5ae20e6caf
I know it's not the full version of the b4.1 but it is on budget for the guy & only needs a battery to put you on the grid
It would at least give you a idea if it's the kind of thing you want to do, grasshoppers & hornets have had their day & although you can have a lot of fun in the park with them they can't compete against todays cars
Whatever you choose have fun & enjoy it