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Getting back into it (turned out to be a longish post)

Hey Guys!

Just found this page and your website which is great because I just moved to Farborough a month or so ago and you guys are like 5 minutes away from my house... RESULT!!!

I haven't been racing for years, and then it was only carpet racing in my TA-05 in Melksham for anyone that knows that area. I got myself a Lazer ZX-05 back in 2005 with the intention of getting back into off-road racing. I used to race a Tamiya Manta Ray in South Africa when I was younger but that was it. But Life took its toll and the ZX-05 has never been used in anger and has only seen forays out in the back yard or the cricket pitch.

One issue I have is welll my kit is... well old!!! Currently in the ZX5 I have a MRT MX Pro esc connected to a 27T Stock motor (what i used to race on carpets with). I had 6 packs of 3600mah GP Battery Packs but lo and behold the years of disuse haven't treated them well and I think there are 3 I can use. I also have a HiTec Flash4 controller, battery is dead on this as-well... :eh?: ... so you see I think I need...

Transmitter/Receiver (2.4Ghz to get with the times)
Brushless system and ESC (to get with the times)
LiPo Batteries and Charger (yes you guessed it.... get with the times)

Not going to lie to you guys I have no clue so i would appreciate some guidance on what you guys use at the track. I'm currently looking at:

Core RC Code - 3 CH Stick Radio - I've only ever used stick radio's so thought I might stick with what I know, and this has allot better reviews than the 2 ch system, or should I get with the times and get a wheel controller??
So for Motor esc after reading THIS POST I think I know I want a 8.5T brush-less sensored motor and a suitable ESC but damn there are allot of choice, I thought to go with a Name I know Orion or Novak but I would appreciate some advice on what's decent quality but wont result in me having to explain to the long haired general!!
Battery/Charger - No idea guys some help would be appreciated, what do you guys use?? It looks to me like 2S is the norm but what about the rest of the tech stuff?? I've read THIS POST which gives me a good idea but what is the standard?

Anyway I will leave it at that, I will try and come down this Thursday to introduce myself and just have a look around.

Regards
Jakes

Im not from the club, but hobbyking can supply all you need from the uk warehouse with quick delivery.
A fraction of the price of the big brands, and top quality.
Just go with what your budget will allow.

Jake,
Get yerself down to the club on thursday.. The guys are really friendly and will help talk you through what you need... I used to race there with them...

And I grew up in Melksham!! - Used to run the RC carclub at George Ward school!

(small world eh!!)

Good luck and have fun!

Hey Jakes,

Pop down and say hi on Thursday... Oh and bring your zX5 and have a run round the track!

Plenty of useful help and advice on hand.

We're there from 6.00pm.

Neil

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Originally Posted by davidmog99 (Post 888958)

David, Thanks I have had a look at Hobby king and you are right they are mega cheap, but I will for the first foray probably go to Apex Models… get some face to face advice me thinks ;) also supporting local businesses hehehe

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Originally Posted by Dr_UpGrade (Post 888989)

And I grew up in Melksham!! - Used to run the RC carclub at George Ward school!

(small world eh!!)

Good luck and have fun!

Thanks and yup Small world :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Dudders (Post 888991)

Hey Jakes,

Pop down and say hi on Thursday... Oh and bring your zX5 and have a run round the track!

Plenty of useful help and advice on hand.

We're there from 6.00pm.

Neil

Thanks Neil, I would love to but my Transmitter won’t hold a charge I think the term is “proper f….’ but I’ll bring the ZX5 down for some advice :thumbsup:

I have a swana m4 controller (wheel) and losi esc with 6.5t motors spare or any number of speed passion motors (13.5, 10.5, 7.5, 6.5 and 4.5!) also an orion r10 esc which is what most of us use. So before you spend up at apex have a chat with me at the club.
Chris 'dirty' dear

We've got a spare stick transmitter and reliever, you can use it....

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Originally Posted by absolute alignment (Post 889016)

Cool we can chat on thursday, I was looking at the Orion R10.1 actually!

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Originally Posted by Dudders (Post 889023)

We've got a spare stick transmitter and reliever, you can use it....

Looks like I need to get servicing the old girl for Thursday!! :thumbsup:

Just for the issues of clarity, reliever was supposed to be receiver :woot:

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Originally Posted by Dudders (Post 889074)

Just for the issues of clarity, reliever was supposed to be receiver :woot:

Haha yes roger, so I took the old girl out for a service and O my she needed the Tlc currently at this stage...

http://i.imgur.com/fIPmWf2l.jpg

Not even looked at the power yet haha :p

hey guys

so I've spent this week getting the car ready for some fun... well I still haven't charged batteries but I'll do that tomorrow at work. I have an issue tough with my front one-way which I have made a new tread for please have a look and any help would be appreciated:

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthre...490#post889490

Some pics of my ride:

http://imgur.com/a/oMzpw#0

Laters!
Jakes