Schumacher K153 GT12 Race set

[draperst]

Hi Everyone,

I used to race Mardave Mini Stox in the late 80's/Early 90's, the ones with the big red bumpers and three speed manual speed controllers. Now my son is of a similar age to me when I started, I am considering us both joining a local supastox club. I see that things have moved on considerably since then and have a quick question. The Schumacher K153 package looks like good value and a simple way to start racing again (bear in mind I will buy two kits) but I see that the chassis supplied in the race set is the K151 @ 59.99 vs the BRCA limit of 99 for the K154/K157.

Do you think there are some immediate problems in going the K153 package route? Would I soon be looking to change servos, receivers, chassis etc etc?

Looking forward to getting involved again, and thanks for the advice!

Cheers

[shinytopman]

Personaly i would get an SSGT S1kit with a diff and get your own electrics to go with it.

The K153 package you refer to use's the older supastox chassis, so its limited in its future as it has already been superceded by the SSGT.
That's not to say it is a bad chassis its not ! just long in the tooth.

The S1 kit gives you a diff as opposed to the carbon kit that doesn't, so you will be able to race from build.

Though be warned there are a few upgrades to get it competative but your a long way from leading the A finals.

The kit is great, nigh on indistructable, and you will love the GT12 series, simple and friendly (or at least till your on the rostrum racing...).

There is a great thread on here that well worth a read http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165755

Hope this helps in someway,

Shiny.

[shinytopman]

As far as electrics are concerned go and have a chat to your local model shop they may be able to do you a good deal on all the things you will need or you can pick up some good electrics from hobbyking.
The turnigy trackstar Gen2 1cell speedo is great for the money and designed to use in 12th racing approx £35, you can get the 13.5t trackstar motor for £21, 1 cell batteries Turnigy A-spec 6000mah from £17 (ultimates are better at £19) you will need at least 2 lipos each, Charger turnigy B6 pro £15 you will need 2, power supply for your chargers hobbyking 350W 25Amp £30.

Then all you need is a your radio gear of choice weither it be Stick or steering wheel. These can be bought quite cheap, dont buy basic though, make sure it has end point adjustment and expo adjustment.

And no im not on comision from hobbyking just a good place to get reasonable electrics to get you going to the point where you can race to a good competative standard at club level.

When buying from Hobbyking make sure that you are buying from preferably the UK warehouse, if not the european warehouse (postage is higher from euro warehouse but you wont get import duty) NEVER USE THERE INTERNATIONAL WAREHOUSE!!!!!

The only thing i would change in the above list to improve things would be the motor, i'd swap it for a thunder power 13.5t motor, but with a £60 price tag which is the cheapest of the good motors. But if your starting out you don't want lots of speed, you want to learn to be consistent.
Then the speed will come!

[draperst]

Thanks very much, great information and advice. Much appreciated!

[SlowOne]

The K153 kit isn't that bad a deal. It provides all the ancillary kit you need (charger, charging sack, radio, etc.) and gives you a great start in GT12. You will need both cars to have differentials fitted as the solid axle will make driving the car frustrating.

It's worth going to your local model shop, or finding one on line you can call (AMC - Action Model Centre - for example) to try and do a deal on a Superstox GT12 S1 car (it comes with the diff), radio, servo, body, charger, charging sack, etc. You can then get the electrics mail order from Hobbyking (see STM's post above) as those prices you won't find in a shop. Be aware that the servo needs to be a Core one as the usual Futaba, etc. stuff doesn't fit.

More of your money will go on tools, tyres and bodies, a few pinions and other pit-related stuff to get set up. Perhaps you could price up a complete car in a few different ways and then come back here with your list. We can let you know about the stuff you have selected and provide more help if needed.

Best of luck - as STM says this is one of the best classes of RC racing ever invented! HTH

[shinytopman]

Originally Posted by SlowOne

Perhaps you could price up a complete car in a few different ways and then come back here with your list. We can let you know about the stuff you have selected and provide more help if needed.

Great idea Slowone...