Want to get into racing 1/10th Touring cars.
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Hey guys i want to get back into rc racing particularly racing electric 1/10th touring cars. I have previous experience in both rc and racing but not much. Also as i used to race Mardave trucks im a bit in the dark as what is best to race for a beginner thats not going to cost an arm and leg.
Please help.
Thanks in advance guys.
Please help.
Thanks in advance guys.
The usual advice in threads like this is find out what your local club races. Then you can decide how much you want to spend. As you are probably aware to race the top guy you are looking at big bucks, but most tracks run a fun series with restricted specs (ie why you need to find out what they race before you buy).
Tamiya TT-01 is a common make though where everyone is limited on what they can upgrade.
Tamiya TT-01 is a common make though where everyone is limited on what they can upgrade.
SRi-Jonny said:
Its the Sheffield club and looking at the site they race 1/10th scale touring cars but cant see much more than that
Best bet is to go to there next club race meet and talk to some people.If you buy anything before you visit the club then 90% of the time you will buy the wrong thing.
Chesterfield used to have a big club but ive not done an racing for a long time now.
If you are getting back into racing then you have only one option when it comes to motors and power...
Brushless and LiPo packs.
By the end of the year most if not all manufacturers will stop supporting brushed and cells. How do I know? I spoke with the boss of HPI at a trade show recently. The whole industry is now focussed on LiPo and Brushless technology.
Even the world of Nitro/IC/Petrol Rc racing is starting to convert their cars to Brushless and LiPo.
Maintenance free and far less hassle, and despite what some may say, it is cheaper too. No need to have 4 cell packs. Just one LiPo (from £40ish) plus a charger and the brushless motor/speedo which in the long term is cheaper than having a brush setup.
As to which car to get, I would agree with previous comments about going to a local club first to see what they are driving. No point getting a chassis and turning up to a club where no one else races it - you'll be left wondering how best to set it up.
Enjoy...
Brushless and LiPo packs.
By the end of the year most if not all manufacturers will stop supporting brushed and cells. How do I know? I spoke with the boss of HPI at a trade show recently. The whole industry is now focussed on LiPo and Brushless technology.
Even the world of Nitro/IC/Petrol Rc racing is starting to convert their cars to Brushless and LiPo.
Maintenance free and far less hassle, and despite what some may say, it is cheaper too. No need to have 4 cell packs. Just one LiPo (from £40ish) plus a charger and the brushless motor/speedo which in the long term is cheaper than having a brush setup.
As to which car to get, I would agree with previous comments about going to a local club first to see what they are driving. No point getting a chassis and turning up to a club where no one else races it - you'll be left wondering how best to set it up.
Enjoy...
You havn't stated what your budge is, however you couldn't go far wrong with an Xray, very easy to set up, very well built and loads of advice to be had, other than that Serpent S400 are very good cars.
Definately go brushless and Lipo as it will save you the national debt if you decide to go racing.
Definately go brushless and Lipo as it will save you the national debt if you decide to go racing.
The Hot Bodies Cyclone is a great car. 4 years since it came out and it's still a front runner. Can be had from eBay for well under £100. That might or might not include electrics etc, but there are plenty on eBay. As it's been said, brushless motors and LiPo batteries are the future, far more efficient however highly expensive. If you're looking to race on a small budget, like me, get some brushed gear and NiMh cells for a fraction of the price of the new stuff. I recommend the MRT MX speed controller, another relatively old piece of equipment but still a good'un, coupled to a Demon 27T Monster stock (black can) or Fantom 19T (blue can) motor, depending on what the club runs. A good servo is a must, Hitec metal gear ones seem to work best for me, and obviously you have transmitter/receivers around, but if not I recommend the Acoms 2.4 GHz system. And lastly, bodyshells. Don't go for a GT/coupe shell, or a supercar etc, the best ones are the 4 door TC saloons, the Mazda6 is most popular, but I find the new Hotbodies Type B-C is very good, plenty of rear end grip without compromising the front end.
That is all that I use, seem to do OK, regularly mixing it with the high budget racers at our club. Hope it goes well for you,
Dan
That is all that I use, seem to do OK, regularly mixing it with the high budget racers at our club. Hope it goes well for you,
Dan
I know it's only opinion but i totally disagree with using brushed motors nimh cells. If you've raced at high club/national level you'd need at least 4 sets of cells, 40 pounds each, two or three motors to allow for rebuilds between races, a motor skimmer, brush cutter, replacing brushes every two to three races etc. You would also need a discharge tray and an equalising board for your cells to keep them in tip top condition.
A brushless setup can be had for #150 for speedo and motor, the motor needs almost zero maintenance and one Lipo pack would easily do for a days racing two if you must at 40-50 pounds each. As Lipos dont need discharging and only conditioning every time you charge them the overall cost will be far less overall.
I know from experience as most of my racng budget was spent on cells, motors and the equipment needed to run and service them. I stopped racing competitivly just as brushless was being legalised by the BRCA.
Not to mention tat a brushless setup is faster than the equivlent brushed system you would be uncompetitvie from the start.
Just my opinion but one based on years of racing brushed systems.
A brushless setup can be had for #150 for speedo and motor, the motor needs almost zero maintenance and one Lipo pack would easily do for a days racing two if you must at 40-50 pounds each. As Lipos dont need discharging and only conditioning every time you charge them the overall cost will be far less overall.
I know from experience as most of my racng budget was spent on cells, motors and the equipment needed to run and service them. I stopped racing competitivly just as brushless was being legalised by the BRCA.
Not to mention tat a brushless setup is faster than the equivlent brushed system you would be uncompetitvie from the start.
Just my opinion but one based on years of racing brushed systems.
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