Which car for a new racer?

[Brownbear]

Hi Guys,

I'm sorry as this is a very open question!

I'm looking to buy my brother a 1/10th for his birthday, hopefully to use at TORCH. I used to race at Catisfield Memorial Hall in the early 90s, then just off Kiln Road, is this the same club?? Anyway, he is local in Fareham, and I'm sure he will enjoy it.

As a beginner, would you recommend a 4WD or 2WD? And sticks or wheel on the Tx?

I'm thinking for 4WD either a K1 Aero or BMax4 3 or for 2WD CougarKF or BMax2 MRW. I appreciate his skills will be more than surpassed by all these cars abilities, but wonder if any particular ones are easier to drive?

Are Schumachers or Yoks more widely used at the track, just so he has people to talk to about set-up and spares etc And do either of these makes have any specific advantages on the astro for a beginner?

Also, I only run 1/8th so am not overly knowledgeable on "turns" for the motor. Any suggestions on this?

Sorry for all the questions and many thanks for your advice in advance!

All the best.

[bobbin]

Yes it's the same club, my advice is to come down and see what's what.
2wd is by far the more popular class, both 2wd cars you have mentioned are very good, the kf is designed for dry weather racing so in the hands of a novice will be tricky in the wet so with this in mind look at mid motor cars.
Cougar sv range would be a safe bet as we have plenty of guys running them so help is close to hand.
Cheers
Robin

[RobW]

Hi

As Robin says the best advice is to pop along and have a chat. We also have some useful info about racing and the club including FAQs on our website I case you have not found that yet.

http://www.torchracing.co.uk/faq/

Cheers

Rob

[Brownbear]

Many thanks Rob & Robin, that is really useful stuff, and the website is full of info. I think 2WD is the way to go.

I'll pop down for a chat, and have a look.

All the best.