if i was to buy an older style lightning frame is it updatable? and if it is would it cost 2 much money? and could i make it as adjustable as a newer lightning?
i am new at this and i need all the advice i can get!

This is my first year also. I went ahead and got new. My reason why is, I know what I have. I don't have to update. If I would decide that this isn't the hobby for me, then unloading the car will be easier.

However, Used means you have to go over the whole car. This will help show you how to work on the car. You may get lucky and not have to spend as much money as new. If you decide that this isn't for you, then your not out all that money as new.

Over all, I like the Idea of new. JMO.

It all depends on who you buy it from and what shape it is in.

Last year was my first year, at the end of the year I ran real well in my mind. The first car I bought was $350, he didn't run it much and it was an early 90's and in rough shape. I didn't know anything about them, reworked it and spent $400 on it. to be a fair car good for beginner. Learned alot rebuilding it, gave it to my son for rookie class. What I learned I used to purchase a car for my other son. Found a car for sale by a respected racer ready to go, just had to clean up for $650 with a ton of parts for other son. Found third car on ebay checked out who it was from found them to be good, $650 replaced heims and tires good to go.

I would hate to take a new car and learn. Thats my opinion.:confused:

My car is a late 90's WCM and has been fast at many tracks just my driving needed improvement, Older cars can be fast it's not motor it is setup and learning adjustments.


Joey

Joey speaks the truth. If at all possible look the car over prior to buying and if you can take it for a drive even better. Older cars can compete with a good setup. If you don't have much RC experience your better off with used. I have seen many come and go in this sport and it was sad to see some leave and some well lets just say their money was better spent on other things. It will take you a while to get a good setup on your car that you feel comfortable with. Main thing is don't be afraid to ask someone who knows on how to do something. Most all 1/4 scale drivers are willing to help a new person.

I have bought used, and in most cases I have ended up putting more money in them than it would be, for a new one. But I am extremely picky in my equipment. But as for me, Going thru the car completely, you end up knowing everything about it. and in most cases everything needed took apart anyhow as to put loctite where it needs to be.

As stated above the knowledge you get buying used can be very valuable, for you will learn alot as you fix it into a good car.

As far as a Lightning goes, you would be better off buying a used chassis that has the latest motor plate and shock mounts on it ( I know a guy with a used one):thumbsup: . YOu would spend as much if not more money to have one updated. You also have the option of a ROCKIT chassis :thumbsup: . You can order one from us here at ROCKIT or I believe they have some in stock still at Bob's Motorsports. Good luck.


Chance Overholt
ROCKIT Motorsports

when i got into quarter scale i bought a cheap used car that needed fixed,i put quite a bit of money it,but i sold it and got most of my money out of it, I then bought a newer used car,from from a person who took very good care of it, I used it for a couple of years, then sold it and was able to purchase a new one. On one hand there is anvantage to buying used to start out with, then on the other hand there is a deffinate avantage to buying new. new or used when you start out you will have to replace things, but with new you struggle a little less, because you don't spend time and money diagnossing what was wrong with it. If buy used be sure you know who had it.