newb setup ?s
09-30-2007, 07:50 PM
#1
newb setup ?s
So here's the deal, it's been about 10 years since I've messed with rc cars and I really want to get into on road electric racing. I'm looking at a TC4 factory team but I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to use the radio that I need... some sort of 2 stick (quadriplegic, very little finger use).
Also, any suggestions as far as motors and ESC combos would be greatly appreciated.
Also, any suggestions as far as motors and ESC combos would be greatly appreciated.
10-01-2007, 01:56 AM
#3
i like the tbang motors. www.t-bang.ca novak makes some good esc's. the GTS would be good and not too expensive.
10-01-2007, 02:42 AM
#4
hmm tc4 , id say go for it my mate has tc3 and he reali enoys it , he says everything can be set to what i want and so on .. so god knows what the tc5 will be like but im guessing its goona be good 
.... go for it is what i say and sticks ftw 
.... go for it is what i say and sticks ftw
10-01-2007, 09:08 AM
#5
One local racer was essentially in the same situation you are -- he was in a wheel chair, and had very, very limited use of his arms, and essentially no use of his fingers...
He had someone rig up a ONE-Stick radio (worked exactly like a computer joystick) with a small cradle on top of the "stick", with the radio on a base to rest either on his lap or on a shelf on the arm of the wheelchair.
With that setup, he was able to race NITRO and ELECTRIC vehicles ranging from touring cars to a T-Maxx...
Get a good "pit crew" and GO FOR IT!
Good Luck!
He had someone rig up a ONE-Stick radio (worked exactly like a computer joystick) with a small cradle on top of the "stick", with the radio on a base to rest either on his lap or on a shelf on the arm of the wheelchair.
With that setup, he was able to race NITRO and ELECTRIC vehicles ranging from touring cars to a T-Maxx...
Get a good "pit crew" and GO FOR IT!
Good Luck!
10-01-2007, 03:05 PM
#7
thanks for the input and advice... btw, anyone know of any stores online w/ esc and brushless combos? do the factory team tc4s come assembled? i know the electronics need to go in, but what about everything else?
10-01-2007, 06:34 PM
#8
Since you asked about pre-assembled, I wanted to mention one possiblity that I hope will be taken in the right spirit... LOSI offers their XXX-S sedan in a ready-to-run version with a Novak brushless combo -- I only mention it because it offers both pre-assembled and brushless in one package... I do race LOSI vehicles (I'm NOT sponsored or anything) and I admit that I'm not impartial. I've run the XXX-S chassis for everything from Stock sedan to Mod sedan -- I even have one converted into a dirt oval late model... On the other hand, Associated makes excellent quality racing equipment, so go with the vehicle you like the best.
Also -- this is a hobby filled with great people. I would bet money that a local racer would assemble a kit for you if necessary -- and that he or she would do it just for the fun of it and to help another racer get back into the hobby.
Also -- this is a hobby filled with great people. I would bet money that a local racer would assemble a kit for you if necessary -- and that he or she would do it just for the fun of it and to help another racer get back into the hobby.
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