Which Touring Car ?

[andys]

I'm thinking about getting a Tourer to race at Garforth over the winter again.
Last time I had an Xray T1R, and very good it was too.

As i'm only a casual racer, what would be a good car to go for this time around. Also what tyres / motor etc do most people run at garforth ?

Ideally I want a car that's popular, and one that Bally keeps spares for if I prang it. Any reccomendations appreciated as i've lost touch with the Touring Car world.

Ta.

[jimmy]

As you know andy (and probably whats prompted you back onto the touring thing) I was looking at the T2r and the HotBodies cyclone S, both quite cheap.

thread here
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1102


That Tamiya TA05 they talked about actually looks pretty darn good, just not sure about getting spares locally or getting a setup for them etc, might not be that popular at garforth.

[andys]

Cheers Jimmy.

I couldn't remember the name of the Cyclone Car. Looks ok i suppose, not sure about plastic shocks !

I think I might go with the Xray, the T1R I had was bullet proof, the build quality was amazing, so I might stick with what I know unless there's something better ?

I really enjoyed running the T1R, so am looking forward to getting a TC again.
Where you getting your Jimmy ?

Andy.

[jimmy]

not sure yet mate, still not even decided on cars!
The Xray looks very nice indeed - I am a sucker for those moulded chassis tho, not sure why.
I'd prefer to have same car as you so if you do get the t2r let me know - might not get the same but it would be useful for us amateurs to stick together I guess.

[andys]

Just had a 'sniff' around on the web to see whats around. I remember almost buying a Corally Assasin when I got the T1R, but it was a bit expensive at the time, around 400 notes I think !

They do one called the RDX now, which looks like a very nicely engineered bit of kit. Modeltech.co.uk have some bizarre RC Labs cars on offer at the moment, which look very well, if not over engineered ?

I'm going to mull it over, might be worth getting the full fat Xray 07 I think it's called, I remember buying a one way diff for the T1R that cost a packet, so it might be more cost effective to go straight for the 'proper' model.

Now i've had a look a the cyclone, I reckon it looks a bit cheap ? The Xray T2R looks much more professional for the same cash ?

Anyhow, let me know if you order owt Jimmy.

[jimmy]

I like the look of that tamiya ta05 thing, but by the time you add a oneway, proper shocks and cvd's it starts to get a bit silly money for a plastic car.

[BenG]

Originally Posted by jimmy

not sure yet mate, still not even decided on cars!

Give Micheal a ring at his modelshop, MB models ltd 0113 2603330 he'll sort you out matey

Also, DONT GET AN RDX i did, and it was uber fast, great handling, very fast car, but as a club racer it borke too much, and its very weak

[jimmy]

I still like the look of that HB andy but its certainly a long way behind the Xray in terms of quality bits, shoddy pressed motor mount and stuff, bah.