PDA

View Full Version : Help getting started in RC racing...


hooyeah123
08-14-2000, 03:51 PM
Hi,

I'm in the central NJ area, an was thinking of getting an electric RC street ( maybe a rally?) Car to mess around with, probably race in the beginners class a few times.

A long time ago i used to race a Team Associated RC10, but that was in FL, and I sold all my stuff.

What are most of the people using at the tracks around NJ these days? I don't want to plop down a ton of money on a car and radio.

I was looking at the Tamiya Audi A4 STW Quattro kit (using the TA03-Chassis) and a magnum Junior, but that was like $260 for just the basics. Would the F103RS be a better choice? What's the difference between the TA03(F)(R) & (RS)?

Are Fm radios that much better than AM? Because I could save $$ on an AM. Are Tamiya kits any good for racing? Or should I go with Associated or HPI? I would prefer something I would have to put together myself, that's half the fun! Any suggestions as to where to get the best bang for the buck would be appreciated...

Thanks

kevin107
08-19-2000, 10:27 AM
associated would be the best choice and get an AM radio if you're just gonna play around. i recomend the hitec lynx. have fun. tamiyas not that great but with some extra $$$ it could be raceable...

rc10gt_bb
08-19-2000, 02:12 PM
I'm new to rc also, so I can't tell you a hole lot about it. What I can tell you is that my first car (and only car) is a associated rc10gt Factory Team. It was exspensiv but great. And if you are just messin around an am radio should be fine. And a good place to get it all is at Tower Hobbies. www.towerhobbies.com. (http://www.towerhobbies.com.) E-mail me if you need any more info!

------------------