Looking to start racing

[poloJJ]

Hi!

I'm getting back into the hobby after 8 or 9 years out, I used to drive a hopped up TT-01 for general bashing around.

I have just bought a used T.O.P racing photon, which I will be building to race on Monday nights at your club. I visited a race night at your old club venue (was it longbenton?) years ago when you raced on carpet, but I see now its on a polished gym floor?





I was wondering what motor I would need to race with you guys, as well as any setup advice for racing on polished wood.

Thanks guys, hopefully will get down to a meet soon with my car once I build it!

Thanks, any advice greatly appreciated! Jonathan

[paulainscow]

Hi mate

I've just gone back last week after ten years, and racing a buggy was suggested to run around a 6.5 turn brushless. I've bought my son a touring car and been advised around a 13.5 turn brushless

I picked one up and the esc for about £80. Not running it yet though as son is only 7 and still learning the control of the car, so left the factory one in. If you are coming along to the club and want to borrow this motor just let me know, happy to help

Paul

[poloJJ]

Hi Paul, thanks for the info and very kind offer!

Hoping to come to a meet with my new chassis once I rebuild it and get some advice.

Cheers, Jonathan

[paulainscow]

Awesome, hopefully see you there soon!

[lazysurfer]

Hi Polo

Motors are un-restricted for buggies, run what you like so long as it's electric.
TC's we run 13.5 or 10.5 brushless or 27T or 19T if you're looking ot use brushed.

Pop along any Monday, you'll be more than welcome and we have a few recently returning drivers on track at the moment so some close racing throughtout the ability ranges

[poloJJ]

Thanks mate, sounds spot on! I will get looking for a 13.5 brushless combo!

Car arrived yesterday and I've already stripped it down for the rebuild. Ordered a new chassis plate so really going from the ground up, hopefully I can build a quick car.

Thanks!