Advice for a newbie!!

[ChrisJ]

Hi

I have always wanted to get into Nitro RC cars since i was a kid but never really had the funds untill now, I am seriosly considering the Team Associated Nitro TC3 RTR Plus (w/2 Speed) as a first car.

As you are the nearest club to me (i live in Harrow) I was just wondering if there is any advice you have and how do I get into the whole racing scene etc etc

Thanks

Chris

[Debbie]

Hi ya

I looked at IC's before making the decision to do EP (electric powered) and it has worked out better for me, but one of the things I found when looking into raceing was that there was not as many facilities available to Race IC's at and that meant travelling further away (among other things)

You can practise with IC's at WLRC during the week but you will not be able to Race at the meetings as WLRC only allows EP raceing due to Council regulations and agreements etc. (The IC cars do make a hell of a noise for one thing).

The best thing you can do is to go to The BRCA web site http://www.brca.org as this is where all the information you may need can be found including links to clubs that race IC cars (on and off road).

If you haven't set your mind totaly on IC's why not come along on Sunday and get an idea of how things work, watch some racing and ask some questions, the way the race's are run are very simular to IC so it should give you an idea.

[nismo]

there are always ppl selling r/c stuff ;) if your worring about funds

but serioulsy i know for sure a electric car can out run a ic :D





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TRF Tb EVO VI

[Remo]

If you want IC you really have to think where you are going to race it... yes they are fast but they are noisy so there are many tracks that you cant run them... best to check first where you can race them.. I couldnt find a place in the beginning so went to electric... never looked back.

[Adder]

I race both EP and Nitro - there's advantages and disadvantages to both!

The nearest IC track to WLRC is probably Aldershot or Crystal Palace. I'd strongly recommend joining an IC club so you've got some backup when it all goes horribly wrong (which it will with IC!) and you need to get it running again.

Cost wise, electric is cheaper to get set up than IC, but if you want to be competitive it can end up being about the same when you factor in lots of cells and motors, etc, although you can spread the cost over a longer period.

If you're new to RC, then I'd recommend starting with electric and learning the ropes on that to start with. Move to IC once you know what you're doing with the basics.

Electric is cleaner, quieter, simpler, you can run anywhere and there's lots more clubs. Nitro cars, particularly circuit racers, are very restricted on where you can run without upsetting everyone. They also take some learning to get the best out of the engines and can be very frustrating when they won't start/run properly.

Nitros are typically faster top speed than EP, but are heavier and not as nimble, so you mostly find that electric cars are quicker off the line and hold the lap records.

If you want to go Nitro, then get to a nitro club and talk to the guys racing. That will tell you what sort of car is popular and well supported...

[Skiddins]

I race IC (Rallycross) and electric as well, and it has to be said, I prefer electric.
Before returning to RC racing this year I though IC, simple, fuel up and away you go....NOT

They have lots of issues with tuning that can be a nightmare and take ages to sort out (they always run fine outside your house, but stick it on a track.....)

IC racing is also a 2 man event as you need someone who is prepared to waste an entire Sunday fueling your car etc. as finals are typicaly 20mins.

Both types are fun but electric is a lot less hassle.

Skiddins