Advice Help - Buggy/Radio/power/what shop?

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Hey Guys,

Looking at getting back into RC cars and am a bit confused.....could do with a little advice....

So, I've narrowed it down to a Buggy...can race indoors and use outdoors on a variety of surfaces......I'll need the practise!!....don't really want to spend too much at first.......but, want to at least be competitive (the car at least!!)..

Currently looking at the Tamiya DF-03MS or Associated B44 (any recommendations for a good online deal for this?)

The Tamiya is a good deal cheaper - and perhaps will stand-up better to some accidental novice abuse!!


Power/Servos'......

All new technology to me......should I be looking Brushless or Brushed?

The Mambo MAx seems to be well rated.....but, it looks like I'll need to run Lipo and will not be able to race it?

As I'm getting back into it again - is it worth starting off with Lipo or can you still do okay with stick packs?

If I go brushed - any recommendations on motors suitable for Indoor racing use?

Finallly - what's going on with all of this balancing/discharging cell stuff?


Any recommendations for good online shops appreciated too!!


Thanks all!