TC to 4wd off-road

[greeny]

hi all, im looking at moving to off-road from TC...

few questions...

Is this a wise move??

Is off-road cheaper than TC?

ive looked at some buggies... mostly B44, xx4we, D4

are these buggies good on rough? my track is very bumpy (IPSWICH)

what spares do i need?

do you need setup system? (as in a hudy one)

i say this becuase im on a tight budget! im only 15 going 16 and am looking to move to a cheaper class because TC is just stupidly expensive to keep up with all the knew gizmo's etc. And i say about the hudy set-up system because ive got one for my TC but obviously it wont be of use on a buggy so is it worth selling and maybe spending the money on spares or motor or something like that.

thanks jordan

[ashleyb4]

Hi jordan all of the cars are good on the bumps all good value fo rmoney all about te same price got for which ever yo ulike the most you wont relaly need a setup station for buggys spares i would get the usuals shocks towers hubs wishbones bulkheads. If you want a car with impicable reliablity that performs really well the d4 would proberly be your best bet the b44 seems to be having some teathing problems with the shock shafts shock caps wishbones top decks bulkheads. The xx4 i have one i love it as everyone knows lol i think its as strong as most cars on the market easy to drive and good over the bumps but again how long are parts gonig to be available.

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[Lee]

Greeny, do it!

I did it ater 12 years or so o on road, of road it so much cheaper, and its deinatley harder and you can only drive at about 80%

Its so much more fun. If you go for one of the BJ4 clones you will be fine.

You dont need a set up system at all!! so sell it

Just get some wish bones and shock towers and maybe a set of hubs and you will be good to go.

This will be the best move you make and wont regret it

[ashleyb4]

Of couse you could go 2wd.

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[greeny]

it sounds awesome from what you all say...

what tires do i need for grass?

ill race all year round so im talkin about wet and dry, hot and cold

thats about it...

looks like i might start looking for a 4wd buggy!!!

thanks jordan

[greeny]

Originally Posted by ashleyb4

Of couse you could go 2wd.

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indeed i could go 2wd... but would it be able to keep up with the 4wd boys?

as in ipswich we run all together...

so i need something that can keep up?

jordan

[Fiddybux]

You'll likely get a good deal if you keep your eye on the FOR SALE section on here.

I'd recommend going for a Laser ZX-5 for your first 4wd buggy - I find it a forgiving car to drive, quite tough and the parts are cheaper than most. Most buggies have weak points though, so be prepared to pay for accidents.

[greeny]

TC STUFF IS ON THE FOR SALE SECTION...

not entirely sure if i wanna sell it atm... but if i get the right offer i will probally take it!!

jordan

[ashleyb4]

tyres

Dry Grass/ astro Scumacher mini spikes yellow compound + GRP conespikes

Wet Grass/Astro Ballisitic buggy green spikes also for wet astro pink compound

Indoors on carpet and wooden floor schuamcher mini pins yellow compound.

xx4

A lol

[ashleyb4]

just read you for sale post and looks like you may be interested in 2wd dont count out the CR national champion!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[greeny]

i dont reli want a CR... ive heard they aernt as good as the B4 but the RB5 has the best of both worlds and is also the strongest.

im probally leaning towards a 2wd now... because ive seen the prices and it seems to be very good value for money, but obvsiouyl its guna take alot more gettin used to.

thanks jordan

[Col]

According to previous posts, you've already had an X10, XX4, D4 XXX-cr and still gone back to TC. Having had all those cars and not kept using them, why not buy a B44 or a B4 then you'll have had them all!

[daz]

I like worms!

[matt]

Originally Posted by greeny

the RB5 has the best of both worlds and is also the strongest.

And where did you get this from

[ashleyb4]

haha thats what i was thinking

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[RogerM]

From anybody who has driven an RB5, a B4 and a XXX ...

[Lee]

So if this has the best of both cars, why did woody go back to a b4

[greeny]

Originally Posted by Col

According to previous posts, you've already had an X10, XX4, D4 XXX-cr and still gone back to TC. Having had all those cars and not kept using them, why not buy a B44 or a B4 then you'll have had them all!

ive had a X10 and a XXX-CR but the cr i tried do a mid motor conversion and totally mucked it up... this was because afta one full race day i could not get to grips with it... and the x10 i bought but then i was not suited to my club... people had owned them and sold them asap.
jordan

[barnyard]

go down to the club you intend to race at see what everyone else runs, see how they handle, try and have a go with them to see if you like them.

also if you run a popular car and don't have a spare part you're more likely to be able to find someone that does otherwise you may have a lot of early finishes.

my choice would be 2wd and a B4 spares are widely available, the cars are cheeper (team kit is well under £150) and generally stronger and tires dont wear out as quick which is all good for a budget.

[matt]

If you are on a budget i would go for a 2wd as they are cheaper to run. I know a few people down at ipswich had the X6 so a B4 would be a good start.