With an $800 budget , what would you get?

[9x19]

Damn you to hell I’m gonna hold off on getting a buggy until after Xmas , I think. With the recent addition to our family, I wanna make sure everyone has plenty of presents. My own obsessions can wait until January. And the MT10 will certainly keep me occupied in the meantime.

I’m still leaning toward Tekno. I have been getting tons of emails from Traxxas , Amain and all kinds of other RC sites with black Friday sales starting early. It’s very tempting. And I do like the look of that Typhon. But everyone seems to love Tekno. I was thinking about getting the truggy but now I think I might want the buggy. To be honest, I’d be thrilled with either one. I just wanna be able to pick my own electronics and make it the way I want it.

I'm pretty impressed with the Corally 1/8 Truggy and Buggy I have. Price on the buggy is hard to beat, and I like that they're offered as rollers.

 

[PainKiller]

I'm pretty impressed with the Corally 1/8 Truggy and Buggy I have. Price on the buggy is hard to beat, and I like that they're offered as rollers.

What is Corally on par with quality-wise? I’ve seen them in vids and they def look good.

 

[9x19]

In my limited experience, Corallys 1/8 components are every bit as good as Tekno's, but the only 1/8 Tekno I've owned was the MT410.

The Kagama and Asuga XLR share a lot of parts, much like every other brand, so that was a factor in my choosing to add the Asuga over other models.

Also, I don't race so no idea if the Corally has some quirk that makes it less competitive in that arena. For bashing, they do great.

 

[WickedFog]

Ok I’ll look at temp guns tonight. The Mashers are awesome tires and have great grip on grass but I feel pavement would chew up that tread pretty fast. I haven’t even used the stock tires yet. They’re just sitting on the shelf. Maybe I’ll come across a tire that is good on pavement as well a grass. I really like the tread pattern on the Traxxas Anaconda tires.Qsww033

You can grab a cheap infrared temp gun on Amazon. Comes in very handy

 

[PainKiller]

You can grab a cheap infrared temp gun on Amazon. Comes in very handy

That’ll be on my assignment list for today. Also , what temperature should my motor and esc safely be at?

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

If you got harbor freight near you, they have a decent cheap temp gun too.

 

[9x19]

You can grab a cheap infrared temp gun on Amazon. Comes in very handy

I've been using this one, works good, shaped right for a tool-bag.
I try to not let temps get above 150F, and I think 170F is about the recommended max from most brands.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BBMR9L78/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[RustyUs]

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[PainKiller]

Just ran the trucks in the yard on this brisk (but thankfully dry) day. We’re charging up the batteries now and heading to the abandoned school nearby for some grass fields and parking lot ripping I love the MT10 but I definitely want 1/8 scale next. Buggy or truggy in January for sure.

And we decided to let my 13 year old take the spare bedroom as his bedroom so that he has a little privacy from the dual 9 year olds. All three of them in one bedroom was a bit cramped. We kept the spare bedroom open because my sister-in-law will frequently stay here. But with my son in there now, she won’t be able to. So it’s a huge win-win for me

 

[tudordewolf]

If you had $800 what would you get?

Like $1200 of stuff probably

 

[Littlemotor]

Like $1200 of stuff probably

You and I both, buddy.

 

[PainKiller]

This is what I had Christmas 1987 (pre-hobby grade awakening).

This is what I have now.

This is what I want.

 

[Littlemotor]

This is what I had Christmas 1987 (pre-hobby grade awakening).
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Looking good so far…

 

[RustyUs]

In my limited experience, Corallys 1/8 components are every bit as good as Tekno's, but the only 1/8 Tekno I've owned was the MT410.

The Kagama and Asuga XLR share a lot of parts, much like every other brand, so that was a factor in my choosing to add the Asuga over other models.

Also, I don't race so no idea if the Corally has some quirk that makes it less competitive in that arena. For bashing, they do great.

I'm a correct if I say the Kagama XP is the latest from Team Corally's 6S monster truggy line up? It sure does seem like the Kronos is no more. I don't even see the Kronos on Team Corally's website anymore.

 

[9x19]

I think you're correct, but I'm a recent owner/fan, so don't have a good grasp of their previous line-up.

 

[PainKiller]

Technically speaking , are the Sledge and Kraton in the same vehicle class as the Tekno ET48 2.2? They’re all truggies , right? I know the Tekno is a superior RC. Just wondering if they’re all considered truggies.

 

[Littlemotor]

Technically speaking , are the Sledge and Kraton in the same vehicle class as the Tekno ET48 2.2? They’re all truggies , right? I know the Tekno is a superior RC. Just wondering if they’re all considered truggies.

All truggies-yes.

The Traxxas, and Arrma are direct competitors, as they’re RTR grade bash truggies. More along the lines of monster trucks with a center differential, and lengthened chassis. I wanna say the Sledge has some proprietary chassis design/layout (but could be wrong-as I’ve never inquired), and the Kraton is a more traditional truggy style chassis, but with some extra bracing to be “bashable”.. These vehicles are obviously MUCH heavier, and offer much less efficient drivelines as well. Often times, A Sledge or Kraton on 6s, wouldn’t even come close to keeping up with a 4s race grade truggy from about ANY manufacturer because of this. A well set up race kit on 4s has MORE than enough power to be put to the ground, as do 1/8 nitro truggies today. A 6s basher trugg, is just heavier, clumsier, and has even MORE power that can’t be put down… And they take waaaaaay more room to stop, or change directions laterally speaking..

Traxxas, Arrma, and Team Corally are all direct competitors, and in the same RTR class IMHO, with a couple pre-assembled RTR grade “rollers” that come with no electronics in attempt to keep RTR guys from moving to kit grade vehicles. This is the latest trend from the “big three” RC advertising manufacturers.

Then comes Hobao, whom has been around for a lonnnng time too, has lonnnnng offered “rollers”, some actual kits as well, and is likely the highest quality of the big RTR giants today. They STILL offer complete RTR’s currently, and typically at a better price point, than those mentioned above as they don’t spend gazillions on commercials, advertising, and ludicrous 6s, and 8s options. There are still quite a few Pro Level racers that drive Hobao buggies, and truggies in 1/8, as well as in “mini-truggy”.

I feel I should also address the race grade kit manufacturers whom offer RTR’s in their line up.. Most of these are soooo watered down, that even though they share a select few commonalities-MOST parts aren’t even interchangeable with kit grade without modification. Some companies (talking to you; Kyosho ) will even skimp on the entire hardware side of things to bring the price down.. This means cheesediick Phillips fasteners, archaic AF E-Clips, and extremely subpar fastener materials. -NONE of which have any business in RC-let alone; 1/8 off-road. Then you’ve got garbage 6061 chassis’ rather than 7075, 6061 shock bodies (or worse; PLASTIC), funky layouts that don’t coincide what so ever with their kit version, and absolute TRASH electronics that you’re actually paying for to use one time, and replace because the gearset in your servo is junk. They’ll also use Deans rip-off T-connectors that are an absolute fire hazard, the worst transmitter you’ve ever held, and atrocious, often times unusable tires and wheels. They’ll use subpar plastics throughout, that aren’t the same material as their kit stuff, cast “metal” or even PLASTIC diff gears, and dog bones, rather than universals, or CVD’s, housed in CAST outdrives.. It goes on, and on.. At the end of the day-for MOST of these vehicles-you’re simply paying for the manufacturer’s NAME. They’re really bad.. The only two I’d EVER recommend (which have their caveats as well), would be the Serpent SRX8 buggy, or the Sworkz Apollo II buggy.. Change out some connectors, go through the diffs, and shocks with your own fluids, swap out the steering servo for something more suitable, and grab a set of wheels, and tires.

The Tekno is a 100% race bred, designed, and engineered competition vehicle.

 

[PainKiller]

All truggies-yes.

The Traxxas, and Arrma are direct competitors, as they’re RTR grade bash truggies. More along the lines of monster trucks with a center differential, and lengthened chassis. I wanna say the Sledge has some proprietary chassis design/layout (but could be wrong-as I’ve never inquired), and the Kraton is a more traditional truggy style chassis, but with some extra bracing to be “bashable”.. These vehicles are obviously MUCH heavier, and offer much less efficient drivelines as well. Often times, A Sledge or Kraton on 6s, wouldn’t even come close to keeping up with a 4s race grade truggy from about ANY manufacturer because of this. A well set up race kit on 4s has MORE than enough power to be put to the ground, as do 1/8 nitro truggies today. A 6s basher trugg, is just heavier, clumsier, and has even MORE power that can’t be put down… And they take waaaaaay more room to stop, or change directions laterally speaking..

Traxxas, Arrma, and Team Corally are all direct competitors, and in the same RTR class IMHO, with a couple pre-assembled RTR grade “rollers” that come with no electronics in attempt to keep RTR guys from moving to kit grade vehicles. This is the latest trend from the “big three” RC advertising manufacturers.

Then comes Hobao, whom has been around for a lonnnng time too, has lonnnnng offered “rollers”, some actual kits as well, and is likely the highest quality of the big RTR giants today. They STILL offer complete RTR’s currently, and typically at a better price point, than those mentioned above as they don’t spend gazillions on commercials, advertising, and ludicrous 6s, and 8s options. There are still quite a few Pro Level racers that drive Hobao buggies, and truggies in 1/8, as well as in “mini-truggy”.

The Tekno is a 100% race bred, designed, and engineered competition vehicle.

And although the Tekno is race-bred , would it still make a fine basher for fields and parking lots?

 

[Littlemotor]

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[Littlemotor]

And although the Tekno is race-bred , would it still make a fine basher for fields and parking lots?

Everything will get torn up faster in a parking lot. Doesn’t matter HOW nice it is. You’re just tearing up more expensive stuff. Tekno’s (and most other race kits) make GREAT bashers, BECAUSE they’re durable, use higher quality materials, closer tolerances, and are overall better engineered than any RTR. Also because they’re ALREADY outfitted with far superior electronics. If you’re looking to keep stuff on pavement even 50% of the time, grab a Felony, XO-1, DM-1, or the like.. It’s not worth the extra coin, and time you put into assembling, and setting up a nice, race grade kit. Just my .02.