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Originally Posted by The Dutchman
I've decided to try my hand at Indoor Carpet racing at a track near me but before I Spent ££££'s on a B4.1 FT, ESC and motor etc. I thought I'd get the RTR brushless first and see how I get on this season.
The only things I plan to change are the servo & to use my DX3R & spektrum receiver instead of the RTR ones.
What are your guys thoughts? If I do use the RTR what are the essential upgrades to do.
Also what lipos do you recommend for club racing?
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You'll find that the kit brushless setup is not ideally suited to racing - it's sensorless and not as smooth on the bottom end as the sensored systems most racers use.
If you factor in the cost of a sensored system as well as your radio gear, then the FT starts to make more financial sense.
Personally speaking I would buy the brushed RTR to get started in racing because it costs a little less and will be easier to drive. I'd leave the standard servo in there too! Then you have more budget left for upgrades as and when you need them.
Assuming you are in the UK, the only upgrades you might need for a B4.1 RTR are a set of suitable tyres for the track (normally Schumacher Yellow Minipins for carpet) and a set of stiffer springs (blue front and silver rear is never far wrong). Then just repair/upgrade as the car gets damaged or you reach its limits (which isn't that often with a B4 or B4.1).
I like Intellect LiPos (or rebranded versions of them) which are a good balance of price and performance. Check your track rules before you buy though, almost all clubs will insist on hard cases, some will insist on them being on the BRCA list as well.
HTH