Thinking about getting into on road........
10-12-2010, 02:46 PM
#1
Thinking about getting into on road........
im looking into on road stuff for something a little different then short course
What would be a good car to get?
im looking at the HPI Sprint 2, is this an ok car and whats better that i can look into
What would be a good car to get?
im looking at the HPI Sprint 2, is this an ok car and whats better that i can look into
10-12-2010, 03:04 PM
#2
I just picked up a JL10E and it's been pretty good. The price point and included components IMO is a solid buy. So far - it has withstood my Sidewinder 5700KV setup (no busted gears - yet). I ran it out in the closest on-road track and with more time for tuning and set-up work, I think it should get better getting around the track. As a basher with a brushless +LiPo setup : I have no complaints. 
10-12-2010, 03:13 PM
#3
It depends on what are you planing to do....racing or bashing? If is bashing yeah but for racing i dont think so IMO...
10-12-2010, 03:53 PM
#6
I was also thinking about a xrayT3r or the T3 I'm just not sure if the extra money is worth it.
10-12-2010, 04:38 PM
#7
So i guess you are thinking about racing? If you are and never done it before ill go with something used to see if you like it... TC5,Xray 007,008,009 or cyclone...
10-12-2010, 04:43 PM
#8
Yeah my LHS has an on road race once a month and i want to get something that will be good
10-12-2010, 04:47 PM
#9
If your LHS carries associated parts buy a tc5 or the new tc6 coming out now dont remember the date..
What class are they running?
What class are they running?
10-12-2010, 04:53 PM
#10
A sprint 2 can be set up to handle alright with some work and extra parts, but I wouldn't really say it's a good car for racing. Getting parts for it can be difficult as well. I'm a bit biased though, I have a sprint 2 that now sits on a shelf and "hate" might be too strong a word, but I certainly don't like the car.
There are a few things that are badly designed like the rear diff area that tends to be a vacuum for debris to chew up the rear belt and diff pulley. Many people cut away the area on the chassis below to help spit out any junk that gets sucked in. The front belt can rub the battery a bit depending on your battery. The shocks don't have threaded bodies, so you either need spacers to preload and get the ride height right, or replace them entirely. The amount of slop in the steering is atrocious. I could continue, but you get the point I'm sure.
If you are considering spending over $350 on a competition touring car chassis like a tc5 or an x-ray, I'd have to recommend looking at the TOP Photon as well. Great car for the price. Spare parts don't cost a fortune and are readily available online. There are a few little things you need to be aware of when building it, but it's a really nice car.
There are a few things that are badly designed like the rear diff area that tends to be a vacuum for debris to chew up the rear belt and diff pulley. Many people cut away the area on the chassis below to help spit out any junk that gets sucked in. The front belt can rub the battery a bit depending on your battery. The shocks don't have threaded bodies, so you either need spacers to preload and get the ride height right, or replace them entirely. The amount of slop in the steering is atrocious. I could continue, but you get the point I'm sure.
If you are considering spending over $350 on a competition touring car chassis like a tc5 or an x-ray, I'd have to recommend looking at the TOP Photon as well. Great car for the price. Spare parts don't cost a fortune and are readily available online. There are a few little things you need to be aware of when building it, but it's a really nice car.
10-12-2010, 04:56 PM
#11
they run a bunch of classes and in some of them there are only 2-3 cars. but the popular classes they run a and b mains so that everyone can get in
10-12-2010, 05:08 PM
#12
Previous Generation Cars
- Team Associated TC5
- Hot Bodies TC
- X-Ray T3 and T2'009
- Tamiya 416, 416WE, 416x
10-12-2010, 05:12 PM
#13
Can you tell me which class is the one with more cars? Because if is VTA you can do fine with a tc4 or something similar...
10-12-2010, 05:14 PM
#14
My LHS has the Factory team TC5R kit for 299.95 is that a good price for it?
10-12-2010, 05:16 PM
#15