B4.1 Brushless - First Car

[GFoz]

Well Lucas was made up with his new birthday prezzie - until I had a go and....



Smashed the front end into the curb on a carpark... DOH!

Wonder how much that will cost to get fixed?
I will take it back to BMM and get them to have a look at it.

Think we will go to the park in future and practice on the grass far away from concrete.
These things are quicker than I thought, great fun!

Do I need to get different tyres for using on a grass and gravel mix?

Cheers,

[peetbee]

Oh I bet you were popular!

Shouldn't be too bad, looks like just the front pivot block (9563) maybe the front hinge brace if you're unlucky! (9564)
If the alloy front hinge brace was fitted, then it would have saved the pivot block but you'd have broken the wishbone instead!

Might be worth picking up a couple of spares to save Lucas having his driving time cut short in future!
Personally I'd get a pair of front wishbones (9578) and a pair of rears (9582), plus another spare pivot block!!
The more spares you carry it always seems to be the less likely you are to break anything! (front shock tower 9568).

Have fun

[GFoz]

Yeah, very popular
Thanks for the advice, think you may have a point reg spares.
Deffo need lots of spares for when I have a go anyway
Thats if he ever lets me have another go.
Cheers,

[nicefrog]

oops , race buggies and concrete usually don't mix so well. They last well on dirt though . Does the local track have practice days?

[Si Coe]

No, but we have an easily climbed over fence!

[GFoz]

Originally Posted by nicefrog

oops , race buggies and concrete usually don't mix so well. They last well on dirt though . Does the local track have practice days?

We need practice just to get used to the speed and steering first.
We only had about 10mins before the crash and have never had one before.
Once we get used to it I will take him to the track near us in Bury.

What tyres do I need for grass/gravel?

Cheers,

[peetbee]

For grass the general rule of thumb is Schumacher yellows in the dry and Schumacher/Ballistic Buggy Greens in the wet, both mini spikes.
Gravel I have no idea sorry.

[GFoz]

(Sorted Now)

Front Bumper #9562
Bulkhead #9563
Schumacher Mini Spikes(Yellow rear/Green Front) fitted to the new JC wheels.

& Hinge Pin Brace (FT Blue Anodised)#9665

That lot should cheer him up a bit and make his buggy a bit stronger

Was also going to get blue front and silver rear springs -
until I found out they are only sold in packs and at £24 for both I didnt think it was worth it.
OR is it?


Cheers,

[peetbee]

All the springs are available seperately:
6478 Silver rear springs £2.65
6497 blue front springs £3.79
both prices from m-k-racing (other modelshops available!)

[GFoz]

Originally Posted by peetbee

All the springs are available seperately:
6478 Silver rear springs £2.65
6497 blue front springs £3.79
both prices from m-k-racing (other modelshops available!)

Ah, I was not offered that option and was only shown two packs with all different colour springs in them.
Out of stock at m-k racing so I will just order them when I am in BMM next.
Cheers dude!

[GFoz]

Looking good!

[janus_77]

yep some other spring on it, and you'll be ready to go

[GFoz]

Originally Posted by janus_77

yep some other spring on it, and you'll be ready to go

On order with Bolton Model Mart
Time to put the standard springs through their paces before the new ones arrive......

Practice makes.....Doh!

[GFoz]

New shock springs now fitted! Ready to race... Lucas Green = Future Champ

I will take him to the Bury track in September after a little bit more practice.
Thanks again for the set up advice everyone.
See ya soon.

Cheers,

[peetbee]

[AndyG]

great thread - good to see new people getting into the hobby. You'll find plenty of help both here & trackside!

[Beanie]

Aye up GFoz mate, looks like me, you also have some varied hobbies! Karl here from TRF darn sarf with the Gasser!

I've got a B4 running brushless and a SC10 too....

[GFoz]

Originally Posted by Beanie

Aye up GFoz mate, looks like me, you also have some varied hobbies! Karl here from TRF darn sarf with the Gasser!
I've got a B4 running brushless and a SC10 too....

Hi Karl,

No way! How mad is that? See the photo on the windowcill in the top pic on here next to Lucas?
You took that photo, Its me on the WRF at the Enduro track in the woods in Surrey(Good Times!)
Added as friend.... Geeeeeezer!

Cheers,

[Beanie]

Excellent mate! Any chance you fancy a bit of skiing/boarding at Tamworth snowdome soon? We'll be up your way in a few weeks.

Regarding RC, take a peek at my signature and you'll see I've a fair few toys in the box as well as the gasser!

[GFoz]

Boys toys, you cant beat em!

I cant snowboard but do ski, if your up north then check out http://www.chillfactore.com/
Give us a bell when your up.

See ya soon mate.

Cheers,