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TOPIC: Getting back into racing |
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| inside one
February 4, 2005
1:54:22 AM
Entry #: 693753
| Hey whats up..I got out of the hobby back when the first gen of hpi rs4 racers where the top notch cars at tropical park. Lately Ive been thinking of getting back into racing 1/10 nitro. I know serpents and mugens are the top racers choice but im only getting back in to race on occasions so im not going to let a serpent just collect dust. Later on if I decide to get into racing weekly I'll upgrade.
Ive been looking at HPI's new rs43ss with .18 engine. Its a pretty decent package for racing on occasions in my opinion. But my question is will I be able to run the .18 engine at the track? Im still unsure if I will be able to run in the outlaw class because the site isnt too detailed with the different classes. Its still a small block so I dont see an advantage over the high performance 12's. Any help is appreciated before I go buy the kit. Dont want to be stuck with a car that im not allowed to race.
Thanks
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| inside one
February 4, 2005
2:01:43 AM
Entry #: 693759
| Damn just noticed I need to buy a $95 transponder.. What a stabber. Anyone know where I can get one for cheaper? or anyone have an extra one for sale?
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| Eric G
February 4, 2005
6:45:59 AM
Entry #: 693805
| The HPI will be fine at the track. Those .18's are competitive against each other, but don't have the power a high end .12 has. I think there's already a few HPI's out there. Make sure you get spare parts. Especially front suspension parts. Those break most often. Try to get another body as well. I see it only comes with a Lamborghini or a Ford GT body. Those wont handle as well at the track and make your learning curve harder. There's also the Yokomo GT4 RTR2 that's pretty solid. Parts may be a bit trickier to find, but I think it's a better overall chassis. More adjustable that's for sure. Either one of those will help you get started. You'll also need foam tires, they're the only ones that work at the track. Keep the rubber tires it comes with for messing around at home. Transponders are a pain to find, and you wont find em cheap. But once you get it you wont have to worry about it again. Just order one off their site and you wont have to worry about it again. Think of it like taking off a band aid, just rip it RIGHT OFF. There's a NEWBIE TIPS thread, with a few recommendations on what you'll need if you want to race. Check it out. Good luck.
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| racerx
January 21, 2010
10:41:17 PM
Entry #: 3377741
| Hello all, how are things. Its been a long time, good to see that the forum is still up and running. I've been looking over the site and things look great. I've been out of the mix for a long time and wanted to know how the scene has been? What are the cars, bodies, tires and engines that you all are using these days.
RacerX
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| Doug Mc
January 22, 2010
7:41:04 AM
Entry #: 3377845
| RacerX, we hope you are getting back into racing.
The 1/10 Class is mostly Sedan bodies, with .12 engines and foam tires.
The 1/8 Class use the wedge bodies, with .21 engines and foam tires.
If you have something different, that is OK, you are still welcome at our facility.
The track is going through a major remodeling as we get ready for the IFMAR 1/8 World Championship in 2011. The track will be much longer than it was before.
When you have a chance, stop by and check it out.
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| booyah24
February 8, 2010
9:09:15 PM
Entry #: 3388573
| Hello everyone....
Like others I'm looking to get back into racing as well. Can we get some recommendations in terms of what kits/rtr's would be recommended to start with? Thanks!!
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| Doug Mc
February 10, 2010
1:55:17 AM
Entry #: 3389525
| You have lots of choices for kits. Serpent, Mugen, Xray, Kyosho and others. You may want to stop by on a practice day and see if anyone has a good deal on a used car.
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