jpbp200 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hi North East people, I live in Durham and I am looking for a suitable test site to practise with my new Slash before I take it anywhere where I am likely to do expensive damage just because I haven't learned how it handles! Basically I am after a large expanse of tarmac or loose dirt to get used to it on. I have had a couple of runs at the car park for the Durham BMX park but the car park often gets too full and I have to give up. Can anyone suggest anywhere suitable? Is the park and ride car park any good for example? Thanks in advance. JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 We'll probably end up at Hetton again on Sunday. Nice big field there with nothing to crash into. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libertinexjrs Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 The Bmx track mate balls to trying it in carparks you need to learn how to handle it in the air which is quite basic when the front end comes down feather the throttle or when the front end is coming up to much feather the break simples the parts are cheap enough lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasJab Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 We'll probably end up at Hetton again on Sunday. Nice big field there with nothing to crash into. Tell Carl that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbp200 Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 We'll probably end up at Hetton again on Sunday. Nice big field there with nothing to crash into. Thanks, I saw Hetton was one of your meetup spots and I did think I might head over there. I tried it on the grass at Durham BMX park today but it is too wet and a bit too long at the moment. The overload protector on my VXL-3S tripped and the motor stopped after only about 2 mins driving so I have given up on grass for the mo hence looking for tarmac. I was running a 3S LiPo too which is prob a bit too much for the wet grass but my 2S' haven't arrived yet! If the grass was a bit shorter it might have been better. It's only because it's brand new and I don't want to destroy it within a few days of owning it! I like it nice and shiny looking. As I get used to it I will start throwing it about a bit more obviously but for now I just want to see how it goes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 The grass at Hetton is usually nice and short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbp200 Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 The grass at Hetton is usually nice and short. OK thanks, I might nip over there this afternoon then and take a peek. Is there anywhere else suitable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasJab Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Have a look here http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/160766-list-of-bash-sites-we-use/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbp200 Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Cheers JasJab. V useful. Some of those look pretty good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-beefy-1978 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 If it's Tarmac you want you should try the ind est in Durham where we went a few times with the drifters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl160180 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Tell Carl that Yeah there's a big community centre that you can hit and totally fold your rc in half, speaking from experience LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbp200 Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 If it's Tarmac you want you should try the ind est in Durham where we went a few times with the drifters Which ind estate is that? I have just been to the Park and Ride which was perfect as there weren't any cars on the right hand side (apart from an Ambulance that had just parked right slap bang in the middle, I managed to avoid it though!) I managed to try some different setups and almost got my car to drive flat out on the 3S LiPo. I say almost because it kept flipping over when it got near to max speed (it was pretty windy though). I stiffened the suspension which helped a bit but then ran out of juice so had to come home (more batteries on order......). I'll have another go tomorrow! I'd def be interested in the location of the ind estate in case the Park and Ride is no good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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