car recommendations

tubbytommy · #1 25-09-2016

hi im just after a bit of advice as to what 2wd buggy is a good starting point to try buggy racing.

ive been rc racing for a number of years on and off and would like to try 2wd buggy racing.

i have a current brca licence and radio gear,transponder etc as i have been racing supastox for a while, i recognise a few names from my kettering touring car days too

any advice would be appreciated as to an easy to set up and maintain buggy.

iang454 · #2 25-09-2016

Hi
If you want race at Silverstone I would say a Schumacher KF2 would be the best as most people run them so spares and set will be easily available.

Ian

tubbytommy · #3 25-09-2016

thanks for that any recommendations on esc and motor as my hobby wing esc and won't work with lower turn motors.

Treedudeben · #4 25-09-2016

Hi Tommy,

You could try a Hobbywing V3.1 or a Sky RC toro ts 120 or 160

Race night for buggies is Tuesday's

Trucks and buggies run on a Friday night which is a more relaxed night

Saturday's is practice day.

Regards Ben

Welshy40 · #5 25-09-2016

Thing is schumacher change their cars far too often and their car isnt as easy for starters as others, Sworkz is a tough car that other manufactures are following suit in design and can take punishment and goes really well.

Esc well there are plenty to choose from and maybe something that can handle a 7.5 turn brushless motor will be cheaper if on a budget, so maybe a cheapo hobby king but ive gone for lrp flow works and same brand motor and works really well. Battery i use shorty 4500 orion which is superb. Charger i also use lrp quadra charger but you need to buy the balance lead separately but is superb and has usb port on it. Dont need a power supply with it.

tubbytommy · #6 25-09-2016

I already have a v3.1 hobby wing esc so will probably stick with them as I have the program box and software on my laptop.
Sadly I will need to buy another as it's the 100a version.
I already have chargers transmitter transponders etc so it's just batteries I will need.
I was always an xray fan in my touring car days,does anyone run the xray buggy?