MUGEN MBX5 or K3????

[RatzoRC]

I have never owned an 1/8 scale buggy or even driven one for that matter.
I am an advid off roader in nitro but I know nothing about 1/8 scale. Only 1/10.
I have read a lot of things about both.
But I will go to all of you great people for your expert opinions.

Money is not an issue. I just want to blame myself for the bad driving, and not the buggy.

Please help me out on this matter.
Thank you all

 

[jon2]

Are you looking for RTR or do you want to build it? RTR I would get the Hyper 7 PCR PRO RTR or a GS Storm RTR. Kits well I have only bought one kit and that is a Hyper 7 PCR PRO. I am hating life on that one. But I like the knowledge I get form building the kit.

People also say the Kyosho Inferno Kanai 1,2 or 3 are very ggod kits

Good luck on choosing.

Jon

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

both are the creme of the crop and are the top choice of most racers or aspiring racers.

 

[RatzoRC]

Its not the money, but if I can get an MBX5 for $500, or a K3
for $750,
If they are equal in performance, I would naturally get the Mugen.
I just want to get the best and not the most expensive.
But, If the best is the most $$$ then I will go that way.
Thanks for your posts by the way

 

[El Pirata]

Mugen lovers are going to say Mugen. Kanai lovers are going to say Kanai. They are both top end buggies, choose the one you want.

Error and I love our Kanais and Sky loves his Mugen.

 

[Skyline Racer]

Whaaatup Rob,

El Pirata is right, I would go with the Mugen. Alot of guys have those and race em... there awsome, the K3 is waaay to expensive, basically your paying for the name " kanai" so i would go with the MBX5. Also Fioroni and other companys all make the same upgrade parts for the MBX5, Good luck man

 

[Error401]

I have not persoanlly seen an MBX5, but I hear that they are top quality, so is the K. Saying that you're paying more for the name is like saying the same thing about Prosche or Ferrari. I like my K3. And I'm sure that I would like driving a Mugen also. As for all the hop ups being for the Mugen, I'd check http://www.rc-nation.com for upgrades for the Inferno.

 

[vbgagnon]

Hey guys....I know that I always preach Ultimate Hobbies, but they have the kanai kit for 617 on sale right now...can't beat that price!!!!!!

VB

 

[RatzoRC]

I dont want to have to upgrade much...
This is the second thread that I had like this..
You guys are great for helping me out..
looks like the K3 it will be!!
And i'll check ultimate hobbies.. thanks

 

[Skyline Racer]

Dang, that is a great deal, go for that one! ahh thats great 617!!

 

[SkyMaxx]

Good choice on the Kanai. I would submit, that you do not need to upgrade any parts on either buggy. I have an MBX-5 and have not added a single upgrade. This thing is bone stock, and runs great. Ask Pirata how my break in day was. It was a lot of fun, plenty of speed, and plenty of air.

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

after looking at both kits carefully I would say that the Kani 3 isn't just more because it totes Yucchi's name. It has a lot of Ti, like half the screws, it has a milled chassis not stamped, LSD, TCD diffs included. Both are winning kits with the best geomoetry, cg, and design, the Kani 3 just comes with a few more hop ups stock than the MBX-5 comes with, but it can be remidied for the same price. Just thought you might want to know the "why" of the price difference.

 

[FlyinRazorback]

Good choice on the K3, but you would be happy with either. Both perform well on the track.

 

[RatzoRC]

I really want to thank you All for you comments. Humbolt, you make a good point.
The Kanai 3 it will be.
Also, VBGAGNON, I could'nt find it on ultimate hobbies.

 

[vbgagnon]

Call them. They don't have all their stuff on the website.

VB

 

[RatzoRC]

OK. thanks. I will call: thumbup: