Mid life crisis - looking to go race.

[Tezcat]

The trucks are also raced indoors through the winter here as well, along with 4wd and 2wd. At least I've decided on electric

[Tezcat]

Originally Posted by mattJT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Associated-SC1...item19c224dc8a


pretty sure that this seller is an oopler?

This looks like a good option. May be tempted by this. I think the motor and esc selection would be the most difficult choice. From what I've read, brushless seems the best way to go. What's the brushless equivalent of a standard motor?

[mattJT]

....indoor and outdoor sct

[mattJT]

Originally Posted by Tezcat

This looks like a good option. May be tempted by this. I think the motor and esc selection would be the most difficult choice. From what I've read, brushless seems the best way to go. What's the brushless equivalent of a standard motor?

Erm, can tell you what I had and now have in my sct....1st went for the Hobbywing 35a 9t sensorless brushless set up (£50 from HK on ebay) and then downsized the motor to a Brushless Novak Havok sensored 10.5T (£75 here on oople).

Most peeps on here would prob recommend you go for something along the lines of a 6.5t brushless - but this will ultimately depend on your track, corners, straights etc.

I'd recommend taking a pop down to one of your locals and having a chat with the race director, that's where my advice came from to get the 10.5t and they were spot on, yes it's not a super fast set up, but for me and track I've started racing at, it's perfect

[mattJT]

they are an oopler, tis in the for sale section below (6 days ago - cutting edge)

[paulc]

Originally Posted by Tezcat

This looks like a good option. May be tempted by this. I think the motor and esc selection would be the most difficult choice. From what I've read, brushless seems the best way to go. What's the brushless equivalent of a standard motor?

Where are your local clubs ?

[Tezcat]

Originally Posted by paulc

Where are your local clubs ?

Grantham. A1 racing which is the main one I'm interested in.

[kaylon]

And...

As for being a mutant lefty, there are options for pistol control if you ever fancy it...

Like this Futaba

Have a surf around...

J

[Tezcat]

I had a look for some wheels that convert to left handed but they all seem rather pricey. It would be rather costly if I didn't like it although it does appeal to me.

[qatmix]

SCT's are great. My 2wd slash is one of my favourite rc cars of the last 20 or so years. I wouldn't worry about it, especially if your local club races them. If you can get one of these racing around a circuit well you won't have any problems moving over to buggies at a later date if you wanted to.

[G-46]

Originally Posted by mattJT

get the 10.5t and they were spot on, yes it's not a super fast set up, but for me and track I've started racing at, it's perfect

im not going to get started on what class or car to buy, but the one thing that i would say is matt is right start with a 10.5, why! yes it not the fastest, but the point of becoming a racer to to become smooth, not to hit anything, when i started a long time ago i only ever ran the old school 27t untill i never hit a thing... i found that ppl was asking me what i had in my car, and when i told them they were shocked that i was beating them when they was using a 14t.

so start of right and become a real driver and not just a speed nut

[OneKiwi]

Originally Posted by neiloliver

Overall I PERSONALLY believe that:

(1) Short course trucks are a flash in the plan thing in Europe and they do not teach you how to drive (in the same way as you dont learn to drive a real car by buying a wheelbarrow)

nice way to start a moring with a nice laugh thanks

[Oppy]

Originally Posted by neiloliver

Overall I PERSONALLY believe that:
(3) 1/10th Electric Off Road is for life.. other formats are just for Xmas.

Christ, this must be one hell of a long Christmas..... 16 years on/off involvement in 1/8 IC RallyX, feels like Groundhog Day!

Get a 1/8th IC RTR - Much more fun than buzzy little elecy things....

Seriously, IC seems to suit those that like to tinker with their cars as there is so much going on in them. Electric is more simply but just as much fun, it's horses for courses really. As someone pointed out you do need someone to help in IC however most drivers at good clubs will help you out with guiding you with engine tuning, setups, pitting etc etc. Remember we all started somewhere.

Good luck in what you choose either way...

[Tezcat]

I've decided to get a truck. The appeal of all year round racing works for me. I may look at rallycross cars again in the summer but for now I'll stick to the ease of electric cars.

I'm going to order lipos from HK. Does it matter what size? I'm looking at these:

Turnigy 5000mAh 2S2P 7.4v 40C hardcase pack

and this charger:

IMAX B6-AC Charger/Discharger 1-6 Cells

Will these be ok? So many different batteries available.

[Whiskers]

Originally Posted by Tezcat

I've decided to get a truck. The appeal of all year round racing works for me. I may look at rallycross cars again in the summer but for now I'll stick to the ease of electric cars.

I'm going to order lipos from HK. Does it matter what size? I'm looking at these:

Turnigy 5000mAh 2S2P 7.4v 40C hardcase pack

and this charger:

IMAX B6-AC Charger/Discharger 1-6 Cells

Will these be ok? So many different batteries available.

That charger is fine but you will need a 12v power supply but most people just use their real car batteries.

I know a couple of people who have had Turnigy batteries swell up on them and when that happens they are dead.

[Tezcat]

The charger uses mains as well. The batteries are a lot cheaper than UK ones so I may take a risk on a couple of packs and pick up one pack over here to be safe.

[Oppy]

The IMAX B6 is a great little charger, it does have a charger available so get it at the same time (laptop type - actually I do believe you can use a laptop charger but please do check)

Ebay have plenty from HK, but I got mine from the UK via an Ebay supplier with the charger for about £25 quid.

[Tezcat]

After a discussion with the very helpful guy at my local shop, I came away with a Hong Nor SCRT10. This looks like it's going to be great fun!

[mattJT]

cool, a 4wd sct

Hope you have a barrel load of fun trackside.

[budgio]

Originally Posted by neiloliver

Overall I PERSONALLY believe that:

(1) Short course trucks are a flash in the plan thing in Europe and they do not teach you how to drive (in the same way as you dont learn to drive a real car by buying a wheelbarrow)
(2) Nitro will always be more expensive than electric.
(3) 1/10th Electric Off Road is for life.. other formats are just for Xmas.

I couldnt agree more