Spring break to the UK! Where to go?

[j.m.]

So my dad wants to take my family to England on my spring break from college (it's March 13-21). I was wondering if there are any places I should stop by?

Are 75Mhz radios legal? If not, I won't be running any cars...

Jon

[Col]

only 27mhz, 40 mhz and 2.4ghz are legal over here, so no racing for you...

As to where to visit, I think everywhere is equally shit in march. Do your self a favour and go to Florida!

[turbo_brick]

:eh?: It'll probably be snowing again, usually does at that time of year.


M

[j.m.]

Good thing I like snow!

I was thinking about switching to 2.4 soon, more incentive to do so. Are there any indoor tracks near London?

EDIT>
wait, i'd need a power adapter to charge batteries... Is the UK 220v or 120v?

[bodgit]

240v over here

[chris68nufc]

230V in UK. You will be fine. Somebody will help you out!!

[j.m.]

So there is a track near London?

I think that's probably where we'd be staying, close to the airport.

EDIT>>

Nevermind, I just checked my radio and it turns out I cannot convert it to 2.4, and a new radio is out of the question.

[Kifogrande]

Theres nothing actually in London but closeish by there is South Ockenden on Fridays, Faversham on wednesdays I think, and Proline Dirt Arena also on wednesdays about 1hour 30 from london but well worth the effort. Theres DMS in watford too on thursdays I think they run alternate touring cars on week offroad the next.

[sparrow.2]

Depending on how old you are why don't you consider not spending spring break in England and going somewhere warm and full of scantilly clad women?

[j.m.]

Tuned 18 today...

But My gf would probably be with me, and im more a fan of cold weather and culture rather than stupid drunk people and loud music.

[purpletimbo]

Come to York, beautiful place, lots of history and 1/10 indoor ep racing on saturday night, I will lend you a radio:thumbsup:

[j.m.]

I'll talk to pops about it! He's big on the whole museum thing...

THANK YOU!

[Kifogrande]

Tuned 18 today...

But My gf would probably be with me, and im more a fan of cold weather and culture rather than stupid drunk people and loud music.


You sure your coming to the right place!?!

[j.m.]

:thumbsup:

And as if I wouldn't stand out enough, my car will probably be the only one with non-shumacher tires!:p

[Bungleaio]

Tuned 18 today...

But My gf would probably be with me, and im more a fan of cold weather and culture rather than stupid drunk people and loud music.

Thats two of our specialities :thumbsup:

If you find out where you will be you can check for local clubs via the BRCA website. You may be able to borrow a car from the club, our's has one that can be used for newcomers to the hobby.

[j.m.]

I should be able to bring mine, the only problem I can forsee is the battery in the x-ray machines...

"It's a toy remote control car".... :rolleyes:

[deepdale11]

Happy Birthday! you are now legal to drink over here....lol.

I wouldn't of thought your rc battery will be a problem in its in your suit case??

[j.m.]

A LiPo might turn pretty colors on the xray screen, and they might open my bag. But then they'll see my Dad's Executive Platinum AA card and we'll be on our way. :p

The YORRC club looks awesome!!

Anybody know of a base setup for 4wd? I'd be running an Academy SB V2. Im thinking 25-30 wt. oil and associated green front springs silver rear?

[Richard Lowe]

You should be fine bringing your lipo's, when I went to Florida in 08 I just packed them in the suitcase and didn't have any trouble :)

Come say hello if you visit the York club :D

[tymill]

Cars, radios, tools and batteries generally don't raise any problems when checked in as luggage. Tempting as it may seem, I'd advise against trying to bring the car as carry-on, as that tactic could go horribly wrong if the inspector doesn't like the idea of the sharp metal parts.

If someone will lend you a radio set - cool! However, be aware that most UK drivers use sticks. Otherwise, jumping on the 'bay and kitting yourself up with some 27mhz gear is cheap and legal anywhere you go. 2.4 would be the best solution though...

You'll have a great trip!

Cheers,
Ty (displaced Californian)

A LiPo might turn pretty colors on the xray screen, and they might open my bag. But then they'll see my Dad's Executive Platinum AA card and we'll be on our way. :p

The YORRC club looks awesome!!

Anybody know of a base setup for 4wd? I'd be running an Academy SB V2. Im thinking 25-30 wt. oil and associated green front springs silver rear?

[j.m.]

We don't check bags in my family. My dad has accumulated almost 1,000,000 airline miles and knows how the system works; we travel light.

Im hoping to be able to convert my pistol grip to 2.4 with this:
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8354&Product_Name=X8D_2.4GHz_trainer_port_X8-hack_module_%28PPM_Only%29

If not, I may just use my plane Tx with a 2.4 module and start practicing now.

Jon

[tymill]

We don't check bags in my family. My dad has accumulated almost 1,000,000 airline miles and knows how the system works; we travel light.

Im hoping to be able to convert my pistol grip to 2.4 with this:
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8354&Product_Name=X8D_2.4GHz_trainer_port_X8-hack_module_%28PPM_Only%29

If not, I may just use my plane Tx with a 2.4 module and start practicing now.

Jon

Cool, I'm also a big believer in travelling light and not checking bags. However, I do think you'll be risking some disappointment by trying to bring the car and the rest of your kit into the cabin. Certainly your tools will be no-go. Tricky... I know the dilemma!

Using the 2.4 tx and rx from you plane could be a good plan. nice.

When I first brought my rc10 over to the UK a few years ago, I still had the 1980s 75mhz gear in it. Even in an empty city park there was tons of interference. So don't even consider that (and it's illegal too...).

Cheers,
Ty

[Lee]

If your not going to get hammered and nail your mrs, i will :thumbsup:

[purpletimbo]

If you are coming to York, you can borrow a 40mhz wheel hitec lynx setup I have spare here, I don't race, but I can leave it with one of the guys that will be there:thumbsup:

[j.m.]

If your not going to get hammered and nail your mrs, i will :thumbsup:
:cry:

I prefer it when I'm not drunk.

Purpluetimbo, thanks!!! You don't race?? Why not borrow my car?!

Im not entirely sure if we are even going to England, but my dad threw out California wine country, somewhere in Europe, or Mexico.

Seeing as how he's been to all those places, it's mostly up to my Mom and I. California wine country is the lamest thing I've ever heard of for spring break, and my Mom's been to Mexico before. England is looking good for the (non)language barrier.

[purpletimbo]

Never been competitive, I am a colector, hoarder, sourcer of the rare and oddball, and old school, look up my ebay stuff, you will see what I mean
:thumbsup: