RTR Buggys, Which?

[PiErow]

Well after hours of motivstional speach, i got my friend to consider getting into the hobby. After he watched my prospec and Savage run, along with a friends revo, he has decided he wants a buggy. His question now is which. He needs a good starting buggy, with a good aftermarket/ part availibility. Any suggestions?


I said the Hyper 8 however that doesn't come RTR :/

 

[jon2]

What is his budget? Is he looking for used or new? Used , we have a couple in the F/S Forum.

 

[PiErow]

Ok, just asked, 500 at most. I would guess new so it doesn't have any problems from the get go that the company wouldn't cover.

 

[dannyd]

The buggy I really want is the hyper 7.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMAC4&P=ML

See if he likes this one.

 

[jon2]

The buggy I really want is the hyper 7.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMAC4&P=ML

See if he likes this one.

I agree with Danny here. For the money and the quality, I would stick to the Hyper 7 series. or even the jammin X1 CR RTR.

http://www.rushrc.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22_170&products_id=4388

Ask Bruce about this. He will hook you up.

 

[AC48]

Another to check out would be the XTM XT2.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/145625.asp

 

[Tarant]

Hypers are nice they are little tanks. I would stick to a Hyper.


If your friend wants to buy used I will be selling my Hyper 7 PBS RTR you could PM me for details If he wants used.

 

[mrwill]

might I sugest a truggy? if your friends have trucks...

 

[bigmo]

you could also look at the new Cen matrix...comes with nice radio and high torque servos,and aluminum chassis braces...

IMHO for the cash this is the best deal in rtr's right now...less than $500


http://www.cenracing.com/cars/matrix/matrix.html

 

[jon2]

you could also look at the new Cen matrix...comes with nice radio and high torque servos,and aluminum chassis braces...

IMHO for the cash this is the best deal in rtr's right now...less than $500


http://www.cenracing.com/cars/matrix/matrix.html

Have to admit.. Dom and I saw this at RCX and it was pretty clean. Lots of options and it ran pretty well. I think this may be a contender if people open their eyes. If I could get one I would just to have it. Up close it looks like it is competing with the mainstream lins of RTR's.IMO..

 

[sweetdiesel]

The CEN Matrix looks like a very well built buggy. Nice thick parts, reminds me of a hyper 7 PBS with better quality feel to the components. It also comes with a nice Airtronics MX3 radio. I would be concerned about parts availability, I know none of the LHS around me carry CEN.

Another nice ride to consider is the Jammin X1 CRT RTR. If Jay Halsey hadn't bought the last one at RCX, I would have one right now. I've seen them for sale online for around 540.

 

[jon2]

The CEN Matrix looks like a very well built buggy. Nice thick parts, reminds me of a hyper 7 PBS with better quality feel to the components. It also comes with a nice Airtronics MX3 radio. I would be concerned about parts availability, I know none of the LHS around me carry CEN.

Another nice ride to consider is the Jammin X1 CRT RTR. If Jay Halsey hadn't bought the last one at RCX, I would have one right now. I've seen them for sale online for around 540.

Good point on the radio. Should get you far till you are ready to go Synth or Spektrum.

Dom... That last smoke break really killed it for ya....

 

[bigmo]

the radio high torque servos and aluminum chassis braces makes it a winner for me lol

 

[PiErow]

Ok, he wanted a list so he could make his decision. I told him Hyper 7, X-1, XT2, and the CEN.

 

[nitromad]

I might also suggest the Kyosho Inferno Mp7.5 RTR Sports 2. They're fantastic entry level buggies - I have never had a problem getting parts, and a lot of the MP777 parts are interchangable. You can pick one up new for approx $300 USD. The only upgrade I would suggest is a steel spur gear to replace the plastic standard one.

 

[HookaMega]

I just parked my Jammin RTR and bought a Mugen buggy. Understandably your friend has a budget he needs to go by, but the fact of the matter is he will most likely end up spending more in parts over the first several months. Especially if he buys the Jammin! I spent more time fixing mine than I did racing it. If he can scrape together enough money to get a pro level buggy it is a better route to take especially if he plans on racing it. IMO you can buy a used pro buggy for what he is looking to spend on a new RTR one. You may have some repairs to make but that is nothing that can't happen to the new buggy within the first week. I broke a front lower arm on my Jammin just breaking it in! And it was only going about running speed (thats human running speed - about 10mph). If you can find someone that is trust worthy and won't sell you a pile of junk I would consider buying a used prospec or any factory team buggy that has the better parts on it. The worst thing that can happen is a part that is wore out breaks and you have to replace it, which can happen on a brand new buggy after smacking the pipes once or twice.

 

[AC48]

If he does wanna go with a pro level buggy I have a Xray XB8 roller for sale.

 

[play4therush]

you could also look at the new Cen matrix...comes with nice radio and high torque servos,and aluminum chassis braces...

IMHO for the cash this is the best deal in rtr's right now...less than $500


http://www.cenracing.com/cars/matrix/matrix.html

That look's nice i myself am looking for my first buggy to use with my 7 year old son..
It doesn't say what size motor or price?????

 

[overbored77]

The matrix comes with a .26, and cost about $475. a good entry level buggy
my brother has one and I took it out on the track and it did handle good. The engine is not user freindly and likes to overheat, but after changing to .21 and tweaking the suspension it runs like a champ.

I just picked up the turmoil, not the rtr I bought the arr w/.21 and I am very impressed with it. if the rtr is anything like the pro it is a great starter buggy
it comes with the spektrum dx2 and the sportwerks .26. I have found theses engines to be very easy to tune and they run good.

 

[play4therush]

then i see no point in geting it for that price when for the price of a lesser motor applied toit i could have gotten so much more.
why would you down grade to a tiny motor?