Buggy shizniz

[Zoomer]

Well I have the buggy bug. I am in the need for a buggy. I have read many post on here today and previous times. I did the all famous "BEST BUGGY" search. I have come up with a list of what I am currently looking at buying, but I am not too sure where to buy. my LHS adds $100 to the prices, so I am not geting one there, too damn expensive.

I am look for something that does not have to be hopped up right away, and something durable, for bashing, minimal racing. I still want it to be fast though.

My list narrowed down:
Lightning Pro
GS Storm
Ofna 9.5 Pro
Ofna Hyper 7 Pro
Mugen MBX5
Kyosho INferno MP 7.5

I looked on Tower Hobbies, and I want to look a couple other places where to buy. Ebay does not have much.

Also whcih these buggies I know it is going to come down to price. The Lightning looks good, but what radio should I get? I have no other radios, and I want something that I can use on my NTC3 and this buggy. Which kind of servos?
I have no experience in the Radio choices, so it is all greek to me.
Some help will be appreciated.

Thanx
James

 

[highflyin]

I say get the mugen MBX5 or the Kyosho INferno MP 7.5. They r both great choice but it realy comes downt to how much $ you will spend?

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

X5 all the way

 

[Zoomer]

i know about the buggies, I am looking over all the little specs right now, and I was wondering which FM radio and servos I should get? This is my weak spot, I need one that will work on 2 cars.... NTC3 and the new buggy.

 

[highflyin]

The Airtronics M8 radio is a very good fm radio.

 

[nitromaniac]

Ofna 9.5 Pro
Ofna Hyper 7 Pro=low budget but still decent!

Mugen MBX5
Kyosho INferno MP 7.5= Big bucks! Top of the line buggys!


Lightning Pro
GS Storm=mid range budget and very well built, best bang for the buck!

Radio---- Hitec LYNX 3D or JRX3


all above is only my opinion!

 

[Jeff Cain]

I've had great luck with my Lightning. If you get one, get the Pro model, not the RTR. As far as a radio, get an FM unit. Doesn't matter much which one (as long as it's multi-model), go for the one that best fits your hand and budget. Bottom line servos? Hitec 645 for the steering and 625 for the throttle. A sweet radio setup would be an Airtronics M8 with a 358 steerig servo and 357/360 throttle servo. The Lightning comes with an engine, but if you're serious about racing, sell it as new on Ebay for $100ish and get yourself a Novarossi or RB.

 

[Smurfola212]

I am currently selling my GS Storm, look in the for sale threads, gerat price with extras aswell

 

[Zoomer]

Where is the best place to buy. I only know of towerhobbies.com, and that is where i bought my NTC3 from.

Where does everyone buy from?

 

[Jeff Cain]

My LHS has the Lightning Pro for $290. www.hobbyhaven.com

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

Originally posted by Zoomer
Where is the best place to buy. I only know of towerhobbies.com, and that is where i bought my NTC3 from.

Where does everyone buy from?

I try to buy all kits from a LHS. Even though you pay a tad more I have found they support it 110% when I have a question or a problem. Rare parts and hop-ups I do the online thing.

 

[Zoomer]

ohh kewl, I will check out my LHS out tomorrow.
I am finaly done with finals. it is time for RC fun!!!!!!!!!!
:marshall: :thumbup:

 

[Zoomer]

hahahahahhaha AAAA hahahahaha AAAAA hahahaha ....
hehhahehahhehahheha

I cannot help it.....
I went to my LHS today. I went to find out about the buggies they carry and which ones they support...
Well it goes to find out that the only ones they promote are OFNA's they have a Hyper 7 for $650 sitting out, am radio, and a .21 engine, I could not get the specs of the engine from the guy. $650 is for preassembled radio, and engine, & servos.

They also had a Ultra LX Pro sitting out for $499, I asked which would be best starting out in 1/8th, he said the Hyper 7. I asked if they cary any Lightning Pro's, he said "NO, we dont carry hot body poop.., too hard to get parts for and plus they are crap." I could tell I was not going to get anywhere with him. I left the store in dismay. I am not closer to my purchase, but I did find out a bit of info. my LHS is not the one where I am going to throw my money.

TOWERHOBBIES ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!
or anyother place that is cool.
If you guys can make any comments on the list of cars I posted, dont bash, I want to find out what is good for a newbie to buggies.

Thanx

 

[Green Hornet]

i have nothing but great times with my ofna ultra lx pro.:thumbup: