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Old 02-21-2013, 06:52 PM
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I've had rc cars before like the Tyco Bandit and Air Hog hyper active but never a hobby grade. I just bought a Traxxas Rustler to see if I would still enjoy it. I have feel head over hills. I want something more competitive but I know need to up my skill level first. Does anyone have any driving tips or suspension upgrades for better drivability? I'll try and go fast later.
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Call your local track and ask what tires and compound work best for stadium truck. Get those.

Go to your local track during practice hours / day. Slow is fast, learn how to keep the rubber side down and repeat until you get comfortable keeping pace or anywhere close to pace with the other drivers.

Enter a race, they should have a catch all beginner class that you can run anything in.

Once you have seen the different types of buggies & trucks they are running get the one you like. You will really enjoy a competition level vehicle once you get the hang of driving.

1st and foremost, have fun!
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Originally Posted by fq06
Call your local track and ask what tires and compound work best for stadium truck. Get those.

Go to your local track during practice hours / day. Slow is fast, learn how to keep the rubber side down and repeat until you get comfortable keeping pace or anywhere close to pace with the other drivers.

Enter a race, they should have a catch all beginner class that you can run anything in.

Once you have seen the different types of buggies & trucks they are running get the one you like. You will really enjoy a competition level vehicle once you get the hang of driving.

1st and foremost, have fun!

no one could have said it better then that
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We have a guy running a Rustler that is very capable of winning the Sportsman class.
Just go race and learn, you'll find your way.
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1+ race what you got
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