Originally Posted by
SyCo_VeNoM
Originally Posted by
alexw1
Hi,
I'm afraid that it's a bit old and I might have problems with the parts.
what do you say about -
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCJCH
I also saw that there is a new category, "Rally" cars like the losi ten rally x or traxxas rally, what do you think about this type of cars? or should i stick to buggy?
The EB4 is a newer platform than the LX2e, but in 1/8 buggy terms both are really old. The LX2e's basic platform may be ancient but it has been updated and improved over the years and current parts are available just about everywhere so I wouldn't worry about that. I had an LX1e (body and shocks are only difference) and the only thing I didn't like about it is that it has a bit of bump steer that more modern buggies (RC8, 8ight, etc) don't. It was tough though. I did break a the front and rear hubs on one side in a single crash, but that was in freezing temperatures, never broke anything else. I have no idea about the EB4, never seen or driven one but it is closely related to the MT4 G3.
The Losi and Traxxas Rally are basically 1/8 buggy size but are built off of 1/10 Short course truck platforms. The Traxxas Rally is just a LCG Slash 4x4, while the Losi Rally is a SCTE. If you want to do 50mph or more the Losi probably has the better motor for that. Neither are as durable as a 1/8 buggy platform though, something to think about when going fast.