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Luke
New Member
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 Posted - 09 May 2010 : 20:14:51
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Hi guys,
I want to get into racing/building a kart but have no idea what to buy where to start or anything about it,
I was wondering if you guys had any advice, i live in grantham so not far from the track itself
thx
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admin
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 09 May 2010 : 21:53:48
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Hi Luke,
Do you mean Kart as in GoKart/ProKart like they race a Fulbeck or Ancaster or 1/8th Nitro like we race?
Cheers
Chris |
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Luke
New Member
3 Posts |
Posted - 10 May 2010 : 18:45:28
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1/8th nitro cart, just what you race mate, just wanted some advice about the whole thing really?
1) Can I join your club, what costs are involved?
2) What kit to buy?
I want to build my own kart and race it really, I have been looking on the web but do not really know what to look for or anything?
Cheers
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bellboy
New Member
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 10 May 2010 : 21:08:20
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we call them nitro buggys,trucks or truggies, hobao buggys are good to go for for a first time kit. hyper 7, losi 8ight will kepp yer going etc
one piece of advice is not to buy a kit that spares are hard to get hold of, keep to the main brands like hobao , losi, mugen,kyosho or team associated. if yer break your kit at the track then usually other racers will lend you a part to get going again so keep with the above and your covered
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admin
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 10 May 2010 : 21:40:36
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will second bellboy. Good starting choice is always the trusty Hyper 7. The only item you really need to change is the steering servo. Always a good choice for club level racing.
Membership is £35.00 for the year and includes your BRCA membership and insurance.
Can you get down to the track tomorrow night? come down and have a look, plenty of free advice available 
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Luke
New Member
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Posted - 11 May 2010 : 12:42:46
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| Yes i can come down tonight mate i finish work at 5 what time do you all meet and where? Bit nervous as i dont know anyone but will come down and have a look hopefully get some advice:-) cheers guys |
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SunstoneRC
New Member
United Kingdom
20 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2010 : 13:41:31
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Hey Luke
I was wandering if you have managed to decide on what buggy to go with after speaking to guys last night ??
Though I couldnt make it last night, I was there for my first meeting last Tuesday and loved it. A good, friendly (and v.helpfull) group of guys and great track too boot !!..champion
I've had a hyper 7 for a few years but havent run it much, something I'm going to change once I become a member and get to the track regularly. I hear a lot that the Hyper 7 is v good all rounder with plenty of spares to be had which makes for a good time..There have been later incarnations such as the Hyper 7.5,8 and now the most recent version the (have you guessed yet) 9. Though watchout out for the 9 cos its got a wonky engine 
No doubt I'll catchup with you 'trackside'
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