New to RC - what to buy to go with Tamiya LB kit?

[drgoatboy]

As I am now a Father and have to at least pretend to be responsible my time for playing with real cars is limited (as is budget).
But to get my fix I think I am going to turn to RC cars instead!

After some hard thinking I really want to get a Tamiya Lunchbox (I always wanted one of these as a kid when they first came out and they look like a lot of fun).

My intention is to buy it in Kit form (as putting it together is half the enjoyment), and maybe look at modding it in the future as a little bit of a hobby.

So I was hoping someone could advise me on what would be sensible in terms of buying the associated items to go with the Tamiya Kit?
I don’t want to buy really budget Radio gear or batteries if I am just going to want to upgrade in the future. But I have no idea what I should be looking for (or even what comes in the Tamiya kit).
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I don’t intend to go racing or anything like that so I don’t need the best of the best or anything, just something sensible that will last…

Thanks!!

[drgoatboy]

looks like I found my answer here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Basically 2.4ghz controller, and the best batteries I can afford!!

[Rude-boy]

I would invest in a full set of metal bearings day one.

Saves a load of trouble replacing the plastic pooh that comes with the kits a few months later (almost a total ground up strip down and rebuild, including diffs iirc)and has many advantages including better battery life and faster pace for about £25.

[shortar53]

Rude-boy said:

I would invest in a full set of metal bearings day one.

Saves a load of trouble replacing the plastic pooh that comes with the kits a few months later (almost a total ground up strip down and rebuild, including diffs iirc)and has many advantages including better battery life and faster pace for about £25.

I'd agree with that. I went for metal bearings straight away - they're only a couple of quid and it saves you loads of time in the long run.

[drgoatboy]

Thanks guys, I had seen the bearing sets and was thinking about getting some longer term but it makes sense to get them up front....
Added to the list!!

[russy01]

Drop me a PM if you're still looking.

[drgoatboy]

PM sent....

[MBBlat]

A set of shocks/dampers will reduce the bouncing and relatively cheap at £10, you will need 2 sets
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-alu-dampers-75m...

Aluminium body mounts from E-Bay approx £10

With the kit you can go any colour you like - car spray paints from Halfords work well but use the primer first.

To go further search the net for advice on 5th shock mods.