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Old 01-25-2013, 11:04 PM
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So back in the day I had TC3 that I loved and used primarily for cruising in a parking lot and occasionally raced, I have recently moved near an indoor on road track and I think it would be fun to get back into some on road action. I just don't really know what to get I don't want to spend a ton but would like something that still has a decent aftermarket support/part availability . I was kind of looking at the TC4 roller I can get it brand new from tower for about $130 but I see that the TC6.1 is out so the TC4 must be ancient would this be a poor car for parking lot speed runs and the occasional carpet race? Any advice would be appreciated.
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Tc4 is still a great car for the money!
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Good to know sir thanks!
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My favorite inexpensive touring cars are the Spec-R S1 and the Sakura S Zero. Both of those are better handling cars than a TC4.
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I am unfamiliar with both of those brands is that something a lhs would stock/carry parts for?
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Are you interested in TC, or VTA?
IOW, what do you want to do? I'm teetering on the fence about getting a VTA car. The TC4 would be my choice.
Do an internet search for both the cars above to see what kind of parts support you'll find. I doubt an LHS would carry parts for either, but I suppose you never know.
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I'm not really sure, VTA is foreign to me but if its popular I may want to try it eventually. I would like a car that could do all things well but doesn't have to be the best at anything if that makes sense.
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TC4 is the way to go, club racer kit less than $150. Its still a very capable chassis, wide range of option parts, and most every hobby shop has the parts in stock.
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