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Post by paul waters on Jul 24, 2008 17:06:38 GMT
hello everyone im paul from fareham i am orginaly from new milton.
im new to rc racing and am looking at joining up in the next few weeks.
i have 2 partly finished cars but my question is can i use the cars i got on your track as from what i can see noone has the same chassis as mine
i have a tamiya tt-01 and a tamiya tl-01 chassis can anyone let me know am i alowed to use them there both 4wd shalft driven.
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Post by Simon Crabb on Jul 24, 2008 17:19:00 GMT
Hi Paul, yep, both of those can be used at our track, ideal novice starter cars. We have a tt-01 or two as demo cars.
Until you can go round the track for a whole race without falling off they're ideal!
Come down on a Wednesday evening or a Sunday daytime and see what we're about and ask a million questions of anyone who'll listen!
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Post by saintroeer on Jul 24, 2008 17:19:28 GMT
the tt-01 is a very good starting car in my opinion. used one at the start of the year both indoors and out. they are simple to maintain, give you a solid platform to use on the track without having to worry about set-ups, parts are easy to get hold of and relatively inexpensive.
come down to the track, have a chat with people, we are all about having fun and you will always find someone to help you through the day!
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Post by paul waters on Jul 24, 2008 17:24:26 GMT
thanks guys jus got to get myself a few more bits:-
2 bodys as i only have a ford focus wrc one
a speed controller
a set of wheels
a couple of better batterys
and a decent fast battery charger
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Post by Reuben on Jul 24, 2008 17:28:06 GMT
ive only been going for 2 - 3months now. i started with a sprint 2.
it was nothing special but it got me round the track nicely and allowed me to crash it without the worry of the parts snapping and if they did they were cheap to replace...
so yeh both those cars are perfect for starter cars!
bring them down sunday if u can make it, try them both out - see what one u feel better driving with.
but everyone at the track/club are super helpful and are always willing to lend a hand, spare parts etc.
and i know most people say that they are helpful........... but i guarantee you will not find a nicer, friendlier, helpful bunch of people in rc racing!
the fun is with SHMCC
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Post by Simon Crabb on Jul 24, 2008 17:59:08 GMT
thanks guys jus got to get myself a few more bits:- 2 bodys as i only have a ford focus wrc one a speed controller a set of wheels a couple of better batterys and a decent fast battery charger There's most of that in my bits for sale box at the moment... ;D |
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Post by paul waters on Jul 24, 2008 18:14:10 GMT
speed controller im just looking for a cheap one like a tamiya one
but what batterys, wheels,bodys,and chargers do u have
also what tyres can u use on the track as i only have gripped rubber ones that come in the set
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Post by saintroeer on Jul 24, 2008 18:14:22 GMT
ive got a shell thats for a tt-01 thats a bit beat up and dont use that will be fine, dont worry about tires as most of us have loads that we dont use that will be fine for a beginner.
i dont use the car at the moment so come down on sunday and ive got everything but a speed controller spare!
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Post by saintroeer on Jul 24, 2008 18:17:14 GMT
this thread is beginning to look like a bring and buy sale!
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Post by paul waters on Jul 24, 2008 18:20:13 GMT
id have to see how much i get paid as got a meal next week in new milton but will try my best to get down there
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Post by Simon Crabb on Jul 24, 2008 18:25:26 GMT
Yep, I've got a mains/12v pro-peak charger that'll charge up stick packs well enough, and oh look, a pile of stick packs too.
We should be able to get you going for the price of a pint or two.
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Post by paul waters on Jul 24, 2008 18:34:30 GMT
lol ok thanks guys you all sound like a freindly bunch il see what i can do if i dont get down this week il be down in the next few weeks with the wife and kids in tow i expect
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Post by paul waters on Jul 24, 2008 18:39:16 GMT
and simon what price you looking for for the charger and batterys deffo interested
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Post by Simon Crabb on Jul 24, 2008 19:33:05 GMT
Oh a tenner or so will get you a charger and a couple of batteries to get you going.
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Post by Matt Haskell on Jul 24, 2008 19:51:04 GMT
I have some tyre's for you.
Some sorex 28r's
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Post by paul waters on Jul 24, 2008 19:54:11 GMT
thanks guys will post on here to let you know what day il be coming then you can bring the stuff and il bring the cash and the pint or 2 for u simon lol
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Post by Simon Crabb on Jul 24, 2008 20:27:23 GMT
Hang on Matt, can I have some Sorex's too?
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Post by number1dan on Jul 24, 2008 21:44:48 GMT
can i have a pint too? lol, only jokin. if you need any help on sunday or whenever you decide to come down the best people to ask would be Simon, Les, Mark and of course Dan (lol thats me), but i'm sure everyone would be happy to help.
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Post by mattsedgley on Jul 24, 2008 21:57:28 GMT
I've a speedo you could borrow - and a brushed motor or two.. see you on sunday  I should mention - me and Simon are running race control on Sunday so come and stick your head in the caravan and we'll point you in the right direction!! Matt |
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Post by lesbaldry on Jul 25, 2008 8:36:00 GMT
thanks guys will post on here to let you know what day il be coming then you can bring the stuff and il bring the cash and the pint or 2 for u simon lol Thats a shame I just gave away a load of tires last week,no prob Ill still have some that will work for you....I think??? i still have a Tamiya " mini kit" speedo that might suit you,wiil try and dig it out...there's enough of us to "cobble" up some parts for you. Dont believe all that "we'er frindly bit" we.er a coven of vampires realy and need new blood!!...just joking see you sunday ;D |
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Post by Matt Haskell on Jul 25, 2008 9:47:20 GMT
Hang on Matt, can I have some Sorex's too? Yep, wil bring em sunday.....if my 17.5 turns up |
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Post by paul waters on Jul 25, 2008 10:23:00 GMT
also all you guys from southampton what model shops do you use as the only one ive found so far near me is in fratton or gosport but then they dont do much touring car stuff
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Post by Matt Haskell on Jul 25, 2008 12:44:49 GMT
Reality models(new milton) or demon(aldershot) for me.
there doesnt seem to any good model shops in southampton
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Post by keitheroonie on Jul 25, 2008 16:22:30 GMT
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Post by paul waters on Jul 25, 2008 18:16:31 GMT
yer was gunna pop in to reality on tuesday when im down for the meal
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Post by yellowshark on Jul 25, 2008 18:17:04 GMT
I would add also www.microtechracing.com/Their service and coverage is as good as Demon, and in online terms they are the two I use |
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Post by paul waters on Jul 27, 2008 18:05:01 GMT
does anyone know if reality sell a few body shells that will fit the tamiya tt-01 chassis as im gunna go get one on tuesday as well as some tyres to use on your track so can anyone tell me what shell will be good and what tyres to get to.
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Post by yellowshark on Jul 27, 2008 19:11:25 GMT
Yes they do.
Alfa 159
Dodge Stratus 2
Mazda 6
all work well on our track
Mazda speed 6 and lightweight 6 I would not recommend for a beginner
If you are not into painting oyur shell, Terry normally has some pre painted ones too
Suggest you let Terry advise you on tyres.
And suggest you give him a quick ring before going down to make sure has suitable stock for you, he normally does
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Post by paul waters on Jul 27, 2008 19:16:49 GMT
well im in new milton on tuesday to drop my car off for work 2 seconds away from him and also have a meal at the wheatcheaf pub in old milton where my rents live and i used to so dont matter il pop in and see him.
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Post by paul waters on Jul 29, 2008 13:43:13 GMT
well like to say thanks to terry at reality racing for his help got myself a nice shell and set of wheels+ tyres
simon i will defonatly have the charger and batterys off u will let you know in advance when im coming down so you can have them for me thanks
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