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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 01 January 2009 : 18:02:17
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| im 13 and would like to start racing 1/8 buggy, whats the best car to buy,rtr or artr, also what a good best transmitter,do i need any licences or membership, what r the fees. |
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sparks8
New Member
United Kingdom
67 Posts |
Posted - 01 January 2009 : 20:27:50
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Iam sure grasshopper will fill you in on exactly whats required, but all you need is somthing like a hyper 7 rtr. run on standard kit and keep it going!
You will eventually want to upgrade servos and battery pack but it doesnt cost to much.
the key is keep it going and complete laps!! iam struggling with this part at the min!!!! but i am getting there!!
plus the majority of the buggies that race on the tues nights are hyper 7s so loads of spares to beg borrow or steal!!
you can pay on the night (6th jan next one - see website) about a fiver i think.
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TomTom
Average Member
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 01 January 2009 : 21:59:28
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Hi Alistair.
To start out with, you would be best getting a RTR buggy, as ARTR kits tend to be alot more expensive. Hyper 7 TQ's are very popular, thats why I bought one, and like sparks said, there are plenty more at the club ;-) The transmitter which comes with the kit will be fine to start out with, however it would be a good idea to get a couple of extra sets of crystals.
Feel free to come down and have a look on Tuesday.
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grasshopper
Senior Member
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Posted - 01 January 2009 : 23:51:21
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Hi Alistair,
Welcome to the forum, Happy New year etc.,etc..
The guys have got it about covered, if you are totally new to radio controlled nitro buggy/truggy racing, come along if you can to any meeting and talk to the guys that race.
Your other alternative is to visit your local model shop, around here it is 'Access Models' in Grantham and Newark, most 'good' model shops will give free (but not necessarily impartial) advice and point you in the right direction.
Admittedly, and it comes around more by luck than design, we seem to be a club of predominantly Hobao (ofna) Hyper 7 buggies, some of the guys come from other areas but have still got H7's. If you are to race with us and it's your first, then that would be the sensible move - As Sparks8 said - purely for the convenience of support and spare parts.
It is a good basic, strong and generally reliable machine and available ready to run for around £200 and all you'll need is a starter pack of radio batteries, glo-start, fuel and filler bottle. If you're racing then a couple of extra sets of crystals are advised but not desperate, someone will lend you some if needs be.
There are a plethora of buggies out there, some good, some bad, it's a case of whatever your budget is and what takes your fancy. If you are a complete beginner - take advice, do not rush in and blow loads of money because one person told you to.
You'll not need the latest all-singing, all dancing, carbon this, titanium that, hot-snot blinged up machine you think you need.
Reliablity is the primary requirement, speed comes second, remember to finish first, first you have to finish, and sometimes that's not easy!
Membership fees for 2009 are yet to be sorted, race fees per night are currently £5, and we try to 3 heats a night. Dress warm and sensible footwear is suggested
Try and pay a visit on race night before you purchase - you're more than welcome to try a couple of laps with my H7 (if I get it re-built before the 6th (new steering servo for Christmas!)and we're generally a welcoming bunch - introduce yourself when you arrive and we'll get try and get you racing!
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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 11:16:14
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| what sort of equipment would i need to buy ,batories,glowstarters fuel.ect...ect... |
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TomTom
Average Member
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 12:12:31
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Hi
First thing on the list should be a fail safe, this will apply full brake if it loses radio signal or if the battery is going flat and *hopefully* stop the car running away.
Most model shops sell a starter set like this http://www.accessmodels.co.uk/detail.asp?main=37&ID=22&ref= . You will also need fuel, which for 1/8 buggy, around 20% - 25% nitro content seems to be the norm at the club. As for batteries, the Hyper 7 TQ needs 8 x AA batteries for the transmitter, and 4 x AA for the reciever in the car. You can also use a receiver pack in the car instead of AA batteries. It would also be a good idea to get some spare glow plugs, just incase you blow any!
Hope that helps
Tom |
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47 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 12:29:58
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| i've got a spektrum contoller and 2 recievers for sale with instructions ,this includes a built in fail safe system. for sale on the for sale wanted section geoff & ash |
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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 16:44:31
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weres the best place to buy this stuff
+whats the best hyper 7 to go for a starter driver coz i havent got a big buget
thx for the help so far |
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TomTom
Average Member
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 17:05:02
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Hi
Where abouts are you from? As Grasshopper said, there is Access Models in Grantham and Newark, or you could buy online. If its your first car though, Id recommend you buy from a shop.
The Hyper 7 TQ Sport is the only RTR version of the hyper 7 available new as far as Im aware. There are 2 versions. They are both pretty much the same apart from the engine size, one has a .21 size engine, the other has a .28 engine.
Also, how big is you budget?
Tom |
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grasshopper
Senior Member
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Posted - 02 January 2009 : 20:10:02
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| Once again I have to agree with Tom - buy from your local shop if possible, you've a chance of seeing / feeling what you're buying, and there's extra back-up if there's a problem. |
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stee7012
New Member
13 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 20:31:47
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hi triggr how much do you whant for the spektrum contoller ?
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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 20:44:57
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| is ther a limit to the engine size? |
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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 20:49:12
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| ow ye i live in lincoln and my budget is as little as posible |
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TomTom
Average Member
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 21:33:00
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Re Engine size, the official BRCA rules state that the largest engine allowed is .21, but at club level racing I dont think it really matters (we have a good mix of .21 and .28 buggys at the club). I got myself the .21 hyper 7, at the time it was cheaper than the .28 version, and Ive never noticed any difference in performance between the 2.
I got mine in late 2007, and I spent approx £250 initially. Dont forget to budget for breakages, extra fuel e.t.c though.
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stee7012
New Member
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Posted - 02 January 2009 : 21:37:31
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| hi i got my hyper of e-bay for £110 with spares well worth having a look from time to time |
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buggyrunner
Average Member
United Kingdom
526 Posts |
Posted - 02 January 2009 : 21:43:53
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| I'm selling my son's car in the for sale area,but be careful if you do go into this as prices are increasing on some things with the current exchange rate affecting some parts for cars |
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