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Decided to stay 2wd this weekend.
I have the 'Rango pretty much ready to go thanks to Mr Scott's soldering skills so I'll probably stick a couple of packs through it in practice. I want to iron any bugs out before racing it... already had a screw back out the slipper running it up and down the hall  Roll on the sunshine!
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There was another chap with a madrat at Torch last meeting 'big-ell' so there could be a threesome at Torch on Sunday. Oh by the way, thanks for sorting me out with a shock tower and sensor cable. Regards James
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03-03-2011
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No worries mate, I've usually got spares of pretty much anything. My paranoia means if I can I have an entire spare car... Its why I'm touchy about the Durango at the moment. And before Mr Crabb jumps in, no I can't afford another one just at the moment
 Met Elliot a few weeks ago through the Clanfield guys, he used to race there before I started by all accounts. Good to here he's got himself back up and running again. There's potential for at least one more 'Rat to join the party soon as one of the other Clanfield regulars has one now.
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04-03-2011
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Those with Durangos I'm selling my ultimate racing oils this weekend
15 12.5 10 7 All pretty much full bottles. Come and see me if interested on Sunday.
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04-03-2011
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Hi guys, i have been racing 5th scales for a year or so now. An MCD evo 3 comp, and an FG marder.
But racing 5th scale is getting very difficult in the context that i have been doing it in, we even had are track shut down up in angmering that me and 3 others setup. so I have decided to maybe start up racing 1:10 leccy buggies. Im thinking about the CAT SX2 4wd c/f pro kit. but i was hoping it would be ok to come along on sunday, and see what you guys are running ESC and motor wise. As im not that clued up on racing ESC's So would it be ok to come down and chat with you guys, see what your running etc. I dont want to pester you guys to much.
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Absolutely, come down and pester us, we'll tell you everthing you need to know.
We'll even try to sell you stuff.
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04-03-2011
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Yes please come down, meet the members etc. Things that will help is what level do you want to race at, club, regional etc. Also the dreaded budget.
I assume you are looking at a 2nd hand SX2? 4WD should be good this weekend 
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04-03-2011
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Ide rather buy a new SX2
I love building kits. Wish my MCD came in a kit, that way i wouldnt have to fight with the dreaded MCD threadlock they use. Its either the CAT SX2 or maybe a predator X11. By some of the posts i asume most people are running Speed passion gear and 6.5 motors. Its gonna be a month or 2 till im all setup, obviously coming from a 5th scale background, I need alot of extra equipment. So yeah be great to see what every one is using so I get an idea of what to go for. i think racing at club level for now, im not sure how good i will be with a tiny car, its a bit easyer to race a larger slower car around than some of these mega fast buggys. this is what im used to. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv1-OGorQwc budget wise, if i can get a basic setup for less than 500 quid i would be happy. and then i can add to that over time.
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04-03-2011
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You are right re speed passion kit, reliable and good. I run a 7.5 as a) I'm not good enough and b) durango puts the power down v well. Ran a 6.5 in my sx2 which e's good
If you are getting new do NOT get the SX2 as the SX3 is due fairly soon. For me it's speed passion motors & ESCs. Savox 1258 servos and spektrum radio DX3R.
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04-03-2011
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You know the SX2 is about to be replaced by the SX3? Might be good to wait for that to come out?
Speed Passion is certainly popular, but not everyone uses them, you'll see a huge variety of stuff in use. Feel free to talk to me about getting you set up with stuff, happy to supply anything you need.
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04-03-2011
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sounds good to me, what sort of restrictions do you have on Lipos? do they have to be BRCA aproved, Or can I use my 2s Hard cased Turnigys for now?
any veiws on the predator at all, i couldnt see maney people using them on your videos etc, So I dont know if thats a good thing or not. Edit: As for radio gear I have a Futaba 3PMX that i absolutly adore, Honestly if it was down to the futaba or the girlfriend, the girlfriend would go. Only problem is the RX's are £80 each.
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04-03-2011
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The Predators are somewhat specialised, not that popular, and not that well supported. Though, a very capable, and interesting car.
Lipos and motos have to be on the BRCA lists, see the Electric Board on the BRCA site.
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04-03-2011
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Haven't seen a pred at torch yet. V expensive and bear in mind you'd be the only one with one, so break something etc people can't help. Get the right car for you but also think about track support.
Haven't heard of them
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Don't have to be brca for torch, but Wouk recommend you do.
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05-03-2011
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For my recent fourth (and fifth!) cars I've chosen to get a cheap £80 Etronix 2.4Ghz just so I can add receivers at £20ish quid a pop!
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05-03-2011
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the etronix sets do look good, I have their 4 way balance charger.
But the futaba is handy as Its great for my rock crawler as well, with all the break mixing and four wheel steering features. And the ABS setting is a must on an MCD, as it will lock the breaks up at 40mph with a rhino attached. So comfy to use for a 40 miniute race as well.
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06-03-2011
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Many thanks to those that came. Track may be a little different next weekend.
Sorry I didn't meet you, v busy morning with the meeting and getting the Durango working. What are you getting etc? Results are up on the torch site.
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