[V6Jim]

I have just done exactly what you are about to do. 20 years out of the loop and back into it again with a vengeance!

I gave myself a fairly tight budget of £350 just in case the bug has only bitten temporarily! What I did first was borrow a friend's car for a day just to see if the thumbs still worked. After about 10 seconds it was apparent that the thumbs were fine! What was a shock though was the astonishing speed of the cars! And seemingly limitless duration!

So, it was time to spend some money.

Secondhand car with tons of spares, wheels, tyres etc. So a Caster SK10 pro V2 from eBay for £90 was purchased. A b44.1 is probably a safer choice, and there are plenty around. Not as cheap though. Radio gear from Tamco/Core/Etronix. Hobbywing 120amp Speedo from China. Charger from China. New HPI 6.5t motor, New HPI cells and an Alturn 750mg servo.

All for £390. Still need a new bodyshell and shock and diff oil etc.

I have to say I'm having an absolute ball getting this all sorted and am seriously looking forward to racing again.

So, no need to spend a fortune, just do the research, spend wisely and enjoy yourself!

Jimmy