Like Trev is saying, most 1/12 cars are about the same. The technology on these cars has not changed much in years. Other than little tweaks here and there to make them better or easier to work on, they're about the same. At our track, there are several different types of cars running and they are all just as competitive. If you pick either of those two cars, you'll be fine. I live in the states so, I have no idea if the web-sites here in the states are what you want to use. If you want to use sites from the states; for the Xray, I would use Nexusracing.net or stormerhobbies.com. If you want to use the Associated; Stormerhobbies.com or Amainhobbies.com are good sites. You may be better off using some European sites though.

I don't know anything about timing systems. Someone else would have to help you out there. You may want to check out the electronics area of the forum for that.

Wingman2 - Chris, there's no way I'm going to some pub full of blokes screaming and yelling in my ear and crying when the Yanks score on you.