buggy or monster

[theamazingrevo]

well after much much consideration i decided to get a rc18. so i was looking for hop ups. and i noticed that they're more hopups for the buggy than the monster truck. why is that? are the buggys more popular? is they're a ride height difference?




thanks
jason

 

[RCnut]

buggies sit A LOT closer to the ground, and are not really meant for front yard bashing. they are more of a racers rig, IMHO. sure they can handle about anything, but driving them in the grass is pretty hard on them since they sit so low.

 

[rustlerkid123]

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my step dad use to jump his off a k-mart ramp it went about 50-70 feet in dis up spilt the front end off of it...

 

[Nitro Rascal]

Why not the RC18T its kind of in between.

 

[marauder]

Any of the associated RC18 series can be converted to be another, be it MT/T/B/R. Check the link in my signature.

Losi also makes 4x4 in 1/18th scale (LST/LST2/Raminator/Rammunition/Mini-Monster Baja), and right now they are running a promotion that will include a free lipo and charger. Some of the losi 18th scale rtr also include a dsm radio system.

Don't weigh out the Duratrax Mini-Quake either, I have my eye on those as well, they seem to be a good option.

Either Losi or Team Associated are great choices. I have 2 Losi Mini-T, and one rc18b that I converted to an rc18t. The thing I like most about rc18 series are the availability of rpm parts (arms/towers/bumper). These are commonly broken parts, and since replacing them on my rc18 I have yet to break them. I broke my stock rc18b shock tower by driving it in the house (brushless power here) and taking off too quick and it lost control hitting the couch. Snapped like a twig.

Overall, your biggest enemy will be ground clearance. Neither of my 18th scale will go off road in any sense unless its very short grass.

Hope this helps, 18th scale can be a lot of fun and very cost efficient. Hope you find what fits your needs soon, happy bashing!