Help needed for beginner!

[Balsa Boy]

Hello guys. I am new to all this and would like some help. After visiting your meeting a few weeks ago I bought myself a second hand car/radio gear to get me started. I have bought some extra crystals and am all ready to go but am not sure whether the motor is "legal". It is a Corally street touring motor but don't know anything else. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Greig.

[Dave I]

Hi

You need a 27 turn 'Stock' motor. I dont think your Corally is Stock I'm afraid. The 27 turn motors are cheap to buy and with proper care will last you a long time. And dont worry, it may be stock but it's far from slow. If you cant get a legal motor before your first week dont panic we wont turn you away.

What car have you got? Anything else you need to know dont hesitate to ask.

Cheers

Dave

[Colin Williams]

If it's a street racer then it won't be 27T. According to the Corally website it will be either 12, 14 or 16 wind (turn or T). You can check it out here:

http://www.corally.com

All 27T stock motors are capped at around £29 and pretty much any would be OK. Mike Smith at ModelTech carries the range of Matrix motors, which are used by quite a few drivers, and there is also a wide range of others available form other shops.

Colin

[Balsa Boy]

Thanks for your help. I intend to come to the next meeting (April 1st). My car is a Tamiya TA03F. I thought about buying a new car but thought I'd better hone my driving skills before I splashed out! I quite fancy the HPI Sprint 2.