all above suggestions are fine and each will have their "own opinion"
if your starting from scratch scour the adds,ebay and the like for secondhand bargains .its not always necessary to buy new
visit your "local" clubs there is nearly always someone looking to sell equipment
do your homework on prices so you know what is good bad or reasonable value
local racers are a friendly bunch and will usually help guide you .Best advice is buy something you can buy spares for easily
regards dave
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