Stick with SX2 or get SX3?

[Cardnim]

Hi guys,

As some of you may know Ive had an SX2 for about a year now.
I absolutely love it, but I dont think it loves me.
I only started racing after I got it, so dont have much experience; and Im not very good with it.

On occasion I am alright (when i get my head in gear) but other racers at my club say I am a very aggressive racer (whatever that means!) and that I need to calm down and become smooth before I will start being competitive.

But the SX2 (I think Im right in saying) is known for being twitchy; whereas I've heard the SX3 is a calmer drive str8 out of the box.

So, I have just had a friend offer me his (fairly) new SX3 for a price I believe to be very fair.

Question to you guys is - should I buy the SX3 or not?
Would the SX3 help me in my quest for "inner driving calm"?

(It would mean also changing my batteries (from stick to saddle) and as cost is a consideration here, that has to factor in)

[Cardnim]

anyone?

[ian h]

The SX 3 is definitely more balanced overall. Whether you lap times or overall results would improve by simply changing car? I doubt it will make much difference. If you feel the need for a new car then go for the SX3 but there is a lot to be said for sticking with 1 car until your all round driving improves.

[john333]

It's a very personal choice to be honest, you could really do with trying one before you buy. But the SX3 is definitely more forgiving and possibly better balanced.

However, as Ian says, sometimes it's better to master the one you have before changing.

[Robocop]

I was in the position you are in now,i got a sx3 and stripped my sx2 for parts as most are the same.
As soon as i hit the track it was more planted and smoother in the corner,however i did feel the back was a little bouncy but a rude bits weight kit sorted it. All good

But i did feel that some things could be better the tiny carbon arm on the ali steering posts broke twice not hitting things just general racing but splitting accross the hole that it not used.
The mod that trish does from trish bits to get the front belt out is a must i think for maintance,drives better for sure

[Cardnim]

Guys, once again, thank you so much.
THat info is really really great.

@Ian - as one of the guys who have seen me race (err, crash) at the actual track, your opinion is gold mate. Thanks.

@Robocop - thats great to get some perspective from someone whos hoping to do exactly what Im planning. I have the alloy steering rack in my SX2 so was hoping to put it on the SX3 (thus maybe replacing that dodgy bit you mention?)

@John - cheers chum! The word that really got my attention in your reply was "forgiving". Thats exactly what I need I think.

Had a word with the Mrs last night, and bless her, she's agreed to get me the saddle batts for Christmas, and I should hopefully get most of the money for the car by selling the two SX2's I have (keeping some bits for spares obviously) so it could just be a swap without needing to spend anymore money. I think for that reason alone its worth doing.

Thanks again guys, your replies were really really helpful.