newbie needs advise
08-05-2002, 05:02 AM
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newbie needs advise
i got lots of rc expirience 15 years planes, but no racing i did have a nitro buggy about 10 years ago so here goes /
im going with off road
need to know whether to buy 1/10 or 1/8 ?
2 or 4 wd ? main concern is which class has better attendance?
also sugestions on cars need something that will last because i figure it will be next summer before i have any skills
thanks po'boy
im going with off road
need to know whether to buy 1/10 or 1/8 ?
2 or 4 wd ? main concern is which class has better attendance?
also sugestions on cars need something that will last because i figure it will be next summer before i have any skills
thanks po'boy
08-08-2002, 05:35 PM
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I agree with elwood, you should go to your track where you will be racing and see what they are running there.
whats on the track is about 50% of it, the other side is finding out what your hobby shop carries and supports. Every hobby shop is different, in one area you might find RC10GT parts all over the walls and lots of pit talk about the GT. Typically this hobby shop will have a majority of RC10GT on the track, but not always the case. They may also carry other brands but may not stock up the parts like they do for thier primary car.
Buying the most popular car is a good bet because there will be lots of support available, not just parts support in the shop but from fellow racers. Fellow racers is where you will get most of your tips and suggestions. Sorry to say but most hobby shops fall short on the support side.
Keep in mind that just about any of the popular cars are good cars. A lot of people tend to go for the brand of car that is the fastest on the track, the car that is consistantly out in front of the pack. Well I have to say that you shouldnt be fooled by the car out in front. Look at the guy holding the transmitter and you will see the real winner. Give that guy just about any car and he will still be out in front. Dont be fooled by the car.
Dbow
whats on the track is about 50% of it, the other side is finding out what your hobby shop carries and supports. Every hobby shop is different, in one area you might find RC10GT parts all over the walls and lots of pit talk about the GT. Typically this hobby shop will have a majority of RC10GT on the track, but not always the case. They may also carry other brands but may not stock up the parts like they do for thier primary car.
Buying the most popular car is a good bet because there will be lots of support available, not just parts support in the shop but from fellow racers. Fellow racers is where you will get most of your tips and suggestions. Sorry to say but most hobby shops fall short on the support side.
Keep in mind that just about any of the popular cars are good cars. A lot of people tend to go for the brand of car that is the fastest on the track, the car that is consistantly out in front of the pack. Well I have to say that you shouldnt be fooled by the car out in front. Look at the guy holding the transmitter and you will see the real winner. Give that guy just about any car and he will still be out in front. Dont be fooled by the car.
Dbow
