Buggy or Stadium Truck

[Thighman]

I already have a Savage. So, for ultimate "light" bashing what would you suggest an ST or a Buggy. And what type of buggy (because in my previous post you had already suggested the Rustler for a good ST).
:smoke:

 

[Team 17]

First, how much are u willing to spend?

Second, If u do a search, u will find that the past couple of weeks there are a few threads talking about buggies Inferno 7.5, Mugen MBX-5 ,etc... and some talk of some Stadium trucks which may help u out in ur decision.

Third, Remember that these are opinions and u have to do some researching. Such as ur LHS has the spare parts or the parts are easy to come by.

Hope I've been of some assistance.

 

[Thighman]

Well, if you read I already own a Savage so that should tell you I am not a newbie. I understand that opinions are less than half of a purchase decision. I will check out the facts but, I need a place to start. As for "how much" I am willing to spend, that is a good question. I want a kit, but I want the total cost (including the electronics and stuff) to be under 350-400. :smoke:

 

[Team 17]

I saw the savage part and I didn't think u were a newbie to the seen. I would recommend RC10GT, HPI Nitro MT kits and for the buggies I know ur budget but I would go with inferno and MBX-5.

 

[Nitroaddict]

Originally posted by Thighman
I want a kit, but I want the total cost (including the electronics and stuff) to be under 350-400. :smoke:

there is currently no 1/8th buggy kit for this price. You could squeeze by with a stadium truck kit in this price range, but u would have to get the cheapest of everything.
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Average Buggy
Kyosho 7.5 (not kanaii), GS Storm Pro, HB Lightening Pro, Hyper 7 PBS Pro
Price: 350-500.00

Engine and all support equip: 400.00 (engine, header, pipe, starter box)

radio & electronics: 200.00 (cheap FM TX, high torque servos, charger)

Other misc items: 50.00

Total Cost - $950 - $1200 - and this is for an avg buggy, not a racer
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Average Stadium truck
AE RC10GT Team Kit (not factory team) - 240.00

Engine and starter box: - 200.00

Radio and electronics: - 200.00

Other misc items: 50.00

Total Cost - $700.00

 

[Thighman]

Ok then what about the Ofna Ultra LX, I know its RTR but is this in my range.

 

[Nitroaddict]

thighman - something i have learned over the spam of my involvment in RC. dont ever settle for what u can get now. buy what u want if u ahve to save a few more months to get something good, then so be it. the LX is worse than the Axis - and everyone will agree. do not buy that car.
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if your budget is only 350-400, then i would recommend the Losi XXXNT RTR. u can pick that up for about 350 after all your misc items. it comes with an awesome radio, and a decent engine. with some small mods later down the road - it is raceable.

 

[Team 17]

Take NA's advice. I went ahead and bought a HPI super nitro and later regret it. I then ended up buying the car I wanted with the proper research and patience and bought the Mugen MTX-3.

 

[Thighman]

Not to sound like an "ass" but no one can get a decent priced buggy to run it once or twice a week. You make it sound like you either buy a Geo Metro or a Bentley.

 

[Nitroaddict]

thigh - the prices i quoted u were for decent priced buggies - if u were to go with the a Kanai II or a Mugen - u will be closer to 2000.00

There are some RTR's that are quite less - and if thats the way u wanna go, check out the GS Storm RTR, The Ofna Hpyer 7 RTR, and the Lightening RTR. All of these buggies are about 500.00 plus about 50.00 worth of misc stuff.