Thinking of dabbling with 1/14 indoor buggy racing...

[83N]

I'd like an evening hobby for the winter months so I want to start prep asap. I have a decent indoor track a few miles from me and they offer micro (1/14) buggy racing on Monday nights.

Anyone else got any experience with it?

I see these buggies mentioned *a lot*:
- Carisma GTB
- Tacon Soar/ LC Racing EMB-1
- Losi Mini 8ight

Are any of the above better than the other?

Thanks for any input.

 

[WoodiE]

I don't race but the Losi Mini 8ight would be my choice. If it's anything like it's big brother then it's gonna be a blast!

 

[Dark_RC_Corpses]

I just bought 2 Vaterra Kalahari's they're basically a Losi mini 8ight they're beastly and fast for a 14th rally so I'm putting in my 2¢ for the mini 8ight

 

[Jerry-rigged]

Over on RCGroups.com there is a mega thread on the Tacon / LC Racing cars. Seems most think they are better than the Losi Mini8 line - if you get the upgraded Brushless model.

But - when it comes to starting a new racing class, my advice is always the same - go to the track, see what is popular, and buy that.

 

[83N]

Just bought a used LC Racing EMB-1H for pocket change.

It's basically a scaled-down 1/8 racing buggy and it's fast, rock hard and brilliant.

Now to strip down, clean, rebuild and tune to my tastes.

The winter's going to be fun!