Older Newbie

[Derbysnow]

Guys pls indulge me a bit, looking at returning to the hobby ( kids of an interested age & wifedoesnt mind being abandoned) Race at old IMCC from early 80s ( Kimberley, Munday Arms also Hucnall & Swanwick) so looked you guys up first. quick question have a Kyosho 4wd buggy1/10th elec whats best way Mimh or LiPo? and brushed or brushless? basic i know but things have changed since those self rewound 540s with nicads charged with resister & voltmeter to detect approx peak charging lol looks a lot easier these days. thanks for taking a look hope someone offers some words of wisdom
thx Nig

[brooksy]

Your best bet is to pop down to Broxtowe on Saturday night,take your car with you and have a chat with the lads.

So much has changed electrics wise you'll be surprised.

[jukeboxman]

If you're interested in club level racing get any gear you still possess, check it out to see if it works and head to your nearest club. All model racers are approachable, amenable and quick to offer advice. If you race what is most common at your local club, help and 'borrowing' spares is always easier - second hand equipment is often available if you ask around too.

The way forward today is brushless motors and Li-po cells, 2.4 GHz radio is a good idea if your budget allows. If you still have working gear just go and play. Chargers have come on in leaps and bounds - far more capable, and easier to use than the old fashioned resistive type with a clockwork timer.

A visit to your local model shop wouldn't go amiss - advice is usually given freely and hopefully unbiased (depending upon their current stock levels of course). at least there you should be able to have a play with everything and get an idea of costs of modern equipment.

Don't sit on the fence, get stuck in, it's a great hobby!

[nottmboy]

hi
feel free to pop over one sat evening, bet there will be a couple of familiar faces around from the old days.
as previously said things have changed alot come and have a chat
cheers andy