Got it narrowed down to a couple of choices

[ApriliaRacer]

Thanks to the help on this board, I've got my 1/8 scale buggy choices down to three.

I'd appreciate any last minute feedback before ordering.

This is the order I've ranked them:

1) Ofna Hyper 7 PBS RTR

2) GS Storm Pro (But I can't find any info from the GS website if this comes with an engine or not)

3) Hot Bodies Lightning Pro

Thanks for any last minute help

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

Storm Pro has no engine, pipe, or servos included.

 

[highflyin]

I say get a a storm pro. That one will be the most competative.It does not come with a engine.

 

[RiceLaxer06]

get the storm pro
jmho

 

[Jeff Cain]

I like the Lightning Pro a lot, and would recommend it to anybody. I have no experience with the others, however.

 

[CRSMP5]

i agree with jeff.. and i watch gs mess up trying to race against them.. some how the pro rules at my track.. people sold kanis and stuff to "down grade" to the lightning pro just to keep up.. the pro out fo the box hooks up great and will go where you point it.. unlike others you have to play with set ups.. i think this alone is the main factor of why it races so good..

 

[Fly-By-Nitro]

Save you $$$, buy the best! You will end wanting better 2 weeks after you buy something less. Go for a K2 or MBX5. You will not be sorry.

 

[slothy]

hyper 7 pro - storm pro..

 

[savagesquirrel]

i got to drive an mbx5 and it was sweeet! i need to get one but I'm broke

 

[RiceLaxer06]

Storm

 

[RobH]

If you have the money to buy a kit ($400-$700) an engine ($150-$300+) exhaust ($60-$120) radio ($140-$300), I would say go for the Mugen MBX5 or the best Kyosho buggy. The Storm Pro falls in this category too as HB pointed out, it needs an engine, pipe, radio, etc etc.

If you don't have the money (and you know what you're doing) get the Lightning Pro. That what I have and it's has an awsome chassis for the price. (Don't get the Lightning RR -- it's not worth it.) The Lightning Pro is solid, but far from newbie-friendly. A wise hobbyist would tear it apart, upgrade the diff gears, sell the mill on ebay, install a new mill and finally install a radio.

For that reason, I recommend the Storm RTR for the newbie buggy owner on a budget.

Have fun picking!
-Rob

P.S. I don't know a whole lot about that Hyper 7 buggy. I read here and there that it has durability issues, but the new "PBS" version maybe a different story.

 

[SilentGTboy]

I would pick from the Storm, MP7.5, or MBX5. I'd go with the Storm.