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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19 August 2009 : 19:30:20
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hi came down had a look had a talk inall had a good time now the next step is buying the car  (when i get paid)hopefull i will be down next tuesday to watch again if i havent got my car (i will have to purswade my dad again )
many thanks
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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 19 August 2009 : 20:13:46
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| also after watching i wasn't 100% shure on whether to get a buggy or truggy can anyone give me the pro's and con's of buggy's and truggy's |
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TomTom
Average Member
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 19 August 2009 : 20:40:40
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Hi
Truggies tend to be a bit more money than a buggy, there are more buggies then truggies normally. Ive tried a truggy and I found it was alot easier to drive than a buggy, it was quite alot more stable. I think our track at the moment suits truggies better than buggys. Any truggy drivers want to chip in :-D |
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Sir Harvo
Junior Member
145 Posts |
Posted - 19 August 2009 : 22:20:45
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Buggies require the most skill to setup and drive but offer the most rewards when you get it right. Truggies are a bit dull in comparison but easier to setup and drive. I have a Hyper 8.5 pro that I don't have the skill to setup yet so am racing a truggy at the mo, the white and black one on Tuesday.
The Grantham track is more suited to truggies in my opinion but we go indoors for the winter and either do there. |
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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 20 August 2009 : 17:36:54
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thanks ive been looking at buggies on ebay there seems to be some bargines but is it work buying second hand?
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Tnx king
Junior Member
United Kingdom
331 Posts |
Posted - 20 August 2009 : 19:08:52
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| If it is your first car introducing yourself to the sport then definatley no !! on ebay it may read.. Only had 1 gallon run through (means 1 full season of racing and knackered) I would highly recommend getting new it will save you a lot of hassle and probably money .... |
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TomTom
Average Member
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 20 August 2009 : 19:13:34
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| Problem with ebay is you rarely get to see the car in person until its too late. Has the person who had it before looked after it? How many kerbs has it hit? Has the engine been looked after? e.t.c e.t.c. If your new to the hobby, all of those could lead to some frustrating problems, however if you know what your doing then its not so much of an issue. |
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admin
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 20 August 2009 : 20:04:50
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Alistair, as we always say (and I'm sure people are getting a little board of hearing it) go with a Hyper 7 to start with. Good club level car and importantly somebody will usually have a spare part trackside. See the thread started by andym it's always easier to help if you have a "common" car.
Ebay is a serious no no for your first car, TomTom has it spot on it can frustrating to get a new car to run right, let along a half dead second hand one especially when you are a novice.
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There was a dad and son (Laurence and Matty i think) with a NANDA BD8, which seemed to very well for the £200.00 it cost, GO engine and tuned pipe... Not sure how easy it is to get spares for though, anybody any thoughts?? |
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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 20 August 2009 : 20:22:35
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any way i i was thinking of the hyper 7 black because of the reviews ive seen and everyones recomending it so when i get the my money cleared in the bank i will go to the access models in granthem and buy one then get the starter kit they do aswell is there anything else i will need?
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admin
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 20 August 2009 : 20:41:49
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| ok now how much more is this going to cost me? |
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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 21 August 2009 : 09:03:23
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| what about the 7.5 is that any better than the 7 |
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TomTom
Average Member
Kyrgyzstan
596 Posts |
Posted - 21 August 2009 : 20:23:56
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The 7.5 has a high downforce rear wing, 20mm super big bore shocks, different top wishbones on the front suspension by the looks of it, and an improved steering rack. Whether that makes it any better, i dont know to be honest. All of the Hyper 7's are quite capable and competative at our level, you wont get a bad one if you know what I mean. Personally Id go for the TQ sport .21 (my fist car) or the black edition, as they share the same components with 99% of the hyper 7 varients, whereas spares might not be as easily available for the 7.5 with it having some unique components to the rest.
Hope that makes sense!!
Tom
PS steering servos can cost anywhere between £10 - £100+. I think alot of people at the club have used the Tower Pro servos which are a good price. The one hobao supply for the steering on the RTR cars is really weak and wont last long on the track. If you can get a stronger servo for the throttle / brakes when you can. Itll stop on a dime then! Starter boxes are around the £40 - £60 mark for a good one. Id reccommend a box by SMD, either the blue or orange one. They are well made, and a simple design. |
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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 21 August 2009 : 21:11:36
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| ok my mind is set a hyper 7 black and a better battery and servo and starter box wen i can aford it |
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grasshopper
Senior Member
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Posted - 23 August 2009 : 00:18:09
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| and if the 'black' doesn't have them, CNC steering knuckles are a must, you WILL break them. |
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alistair
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 23 August 2009 : 11:05:08
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| can i get the CNC steering knuckles from access plus any idea of price |
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