I am just getting started out, i will be attending mainly knox rc club as i live 2 minutes away. From my understanding i have a couple of options in terms of what to buy. From reading reviews and the forums a good place to start is with either a Team Associated or a Losi. From what i read in reviews up until now Losi had every other RC car covered in performance, titles, etc etc. But now Team associated has stepped it up with the RC10B4 2WD.
What are peoples thoughts on this and these 2 cars. And what are my other options if any.

The second part to my question is should i be looking at trucks or buggies for down at knox ???

it has been mentioned i go to the club and look at something second hand from a member to get started, i am open to this option also, but probably more wanting my own shiny new toy.

Head on down to the club and check out what everyone is running. You will be able to get much more help on setups and parts if you are racing the popular choice.

As to which is better: if you pick up a buggy from any of the major manufacturers (Asscoaited, Losi, or Kyosho) you will have a potential race winner. None are significantly faster than the other, unless you are right at the pointy end.

My vote: Associated all the way.

Good on you for giving the hobby a go

I own a Losi XXX-CR and I like it........we have just bought an Associated B4 and I'm rather impressed by it too.......go with what you think will work for you , not with what others believe is best

and I wouldn't limit just looking at 2WD if I were you......there are some good 4WD cars that won't break the bank , and will give you some great fun

When you get up and running......come over to Keilor and have a go too

Cheers

Shane

Best way to answer your questions is to go down the track and have a chat with the guys there. OK everyone (nearly) seems to be running B4's, so if you get one of them there will always be somebody there with a part if you need it.

But since most of the time you dont need any, that shouldnt be a problem.

Another question is what sort of $$ are you looking at spending?

2WD buggy is the go at the moment but with the release of quite a few excellent 4WD buggies out now, this may prove to be the next hottest thing...

Hey how are you? My names Mick, I'm a Knox member, its great to see someone new looking to join us. To start off with a 2wd buggy is the go, honestly there isnt a great deal of difference between the Team Losi or Team Associated buggys when your starting out, With either the Losi or AE [AE is short for Associated Electrics] once you start racing them and upgrading springs etc you build your own pit box and develop from there.
At Knox the variety of cars is mainly Losi or AE 2wd. Are you buying new or second hand?
The choice is yours between the 2 brands, personally I race a Losi, I love it, find the maintenance easy, parts are stocked in most shops or you can order them online from Model Flight in S.A and they generally look after racers.

Enjoy your racing, look forward to meeting you soon,


Mick........