new racer looking for tips

[Mozer]

i just started racing again but i am doing on-road this time. I just got a TC4 and i have a JR2i radio, novak cyclone, and a p2k stock motor. i am just looking for any general tips or setup tips to get started. especially for gearing or gear. i am also gonnas race my truck (XXX-T). any tips for that would be good too.

[TRF Drive Hard]

Visit this thread which is dedicated to the TC4 ;)

http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=181525

[Fluke]

tip #1

When everything else fails,read the instructions

[cheerwhiner]

big tip- have spare parts. also build the car/truck to last.

[tadium54]

win races. that should help you

[evaderstman]

Go to the track as often as possible for practice. It really helps.

[ofnawannabe]

big tip- have spare parts. also build the car/truck to last.

Dont listen to him you MUST!!! have spares....lol :D

[cheerwhiner]

check rc10.com every once and a while for updates on the car and new setup sheets.

[ayk_driver]

1) have fun.... if u dont have fun u will not like racing...
2) if all else fails get a bigger hammer :D

[Fluke]

By experiance,i can say that ayk's second tip is a good one

[Silent Scope]

make sure ur hobbystore/track has parts for your car.
make friends that will help you.
have fun.
spares.

[evaderstman]

Also while you are at the track talk to the guys a lot of them can really help nd are very nice. I went for the first time this weekend and i was having trouble with the ball cups popping off. I was talking to a guys about it and he explained to me how to fix it and offered me the part. Basically i am trying to say that these guys can be a big help to you and your racing abilities.

[highroller]

The best information you will ever get, is from the racers at your local track. Things like gearing (mentioned either as final drive or rollout), which motor is favored, tires compounds, chassis setup. Also you'll get a better idea just how good each driver is. But you can still get information here like what people use, motor setup (brush and spring combination) etc.
1. go with the intentions of having fun
2. set a personal goal and strive for that, don't expect to be a Amain driver even with years of RC experience it doesn't always happen
3. read and get ideas to make yourself and vehicle better. Read the vehicle forum section, read posts about what others are using, sites like Associated have information on gearing - setup used by racers, get magazines that have reviews on your vehicle(s).
4.Practice, spend a day at track practicing - here you can take your time, try different things to see what increases speed - lowers your lap time. Here you are able to take your time so if it doesn't work you have plenty of time to try something else. Take a notebook or copy a setup sheet to keep notes, refer to those for future reference.
5. Don't forget those that helped you, pass along that experience to others