bdyman

so im looking at 1/8 scale buggies and truggies, im looking for durability, good quality, RTR, it has to have good electronics, and something that wont break when im bashing or at the track
so what od you guys recomend

yakfish

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Losi 8ight
Associated RC8
Ofna (several to choose from)
Pick your poison they are all good!

HerrSavage

Losi 8 2.0 RTR is really the only RTR worth considering if you really want to race.. Spektrum radio, starterbox, etc..

If you want something more for bashing, maybe a Hyper 7 because it's so cheap and known for being tough, and then upgrade the servos, and later whatever else. The Hyper is probably less competitive racing, but therefore tougher..

tommygun32

I'll add:

Mugen
The Car
OFNA (Hong Nor) X2 (truggy)
Kyosho

Out of the box RTR though, Losi for the Spektrum radio. With ANY RTR though, I'd switch out the servos straight away, especially for racing. I would also check all the screws, blue loc-tite the metal to metal ones, change the diff and shock oils out.

If you're planning on racing, head down to your local track and see what everyone is running there, ask questions, get advice, etc. Local parts support is something to consider as well, unless you don't mind waiting for the brown truck.

Good luck and have fun

bdyman

i see losi is apprently the way to go   but no nitro pricing is a tad bit cheaper but just not for me i like to charge a battery and go
  i did find a thunder tiger 1/8 scale for 400 bucks from the reviews it sounds great  but any thoughts on them

  let me see if i cant find a pic of the trucks im looking at
 

bdyman

http://www.rcplanet.com/HPI_Vorza_Fl.../hpi101850.htm

http://www.rcplanet.com/HPI_Trophy_B.../hpi107016.htm

http://www.rcplanet.com/Thunder_Tige...r6400-f072.htm

that losi 8 is nitro i love the sound i love smell but i just can get into them but those are the ones i was looking at
what do ya guys think about the ofna ultra lx2-e the new brushless truck for 400 bucks it looks amazing

http://ofna.com/ultralx2e-rtr.php

joshreynolds777

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I'll agree, I had an early RTR buggy, I believe it was the 8ight. Very well built, great engine, everything nice, ended up very competitive on the track too !!

bdyman

and i believe that but not into nitro im into electric

elmer84

check in Caster at casterracingusa.com they have nice RTRs

bdyman

it looks like redcat racing stuff,  i have a redcat already i like it but i had to upgrade all the elctronics just to enjoy it
 anyone have input on ofna buggy i posted

tommygun32

Mugen MBX6E M-Spec ECO 1/8 Electric Off-Road Competition Race Roller Buggy

Losi 8IGHT-E 2.0 1/8 4WD Buggy Race Roller w/o Electrics

Team Durango DEX408 1/8 Competition Electric Buggy Kit

Team Associated RC8.2e Factory Team 4WD 1/8 Buggy Kit

Serpent 811-Be "Cobra" 1/8 Off Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit

Kyosho Inferno VE 4WD Brushless Electric Race Spec 1/8 Off Road Buggy w/Syncro 2.4GHz (ReadySet)

XRAY XB808E 2010 Spec Luxury 1/8 Electric Off-Road Buggy Kit

Hot Bodies Ve8 1/8 Off Road Competition Electric Buggy Kit

I'm sorry, I can't personally comment on the Ultra LX2 as I have no experience with it.

All the above mentioned models are available here, although the majority of them are race rollers except the Kyosho, meaning not rtr:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/index.ph...1-8-Buggy-Kits

bdyman

the kyosho inferno looks sick!!!!    and for 450  i wanna pull the trigger on it  and buy it

chonyc77

If you are a electric guy like me than i would probably shoot for the Vorza. A friend of mine has it and it is a kick ass buggy, pretty much out of the box. It is fast with 4 cell and when you want to have a rocket throw 6 cells in there. I just finished up my Associated RC8.2e with a Tekin 2600KV. If you dont mind spending a little more than the Vorza go with the RC 8.2e. Im really enjoying mine so far. It looks and handles really nice!

bdyman

well i pulled the trigger and bought a e revo, and i must say its freakin huge, for a brushed truck its fast enough for me,   i love it
 but i did hear that traxxas is coming out with a 1/5 scale e revo

bdyman

well i pulled the trigger and bought a e revo, and i must say its freakin huge, for a brushed truck its fast enough for me,   i love it
 but i did hear that traxxas is coming out with a 1/5 scale e revo

Coopz

Hobao have just released a new Hyper 7. No more e-clips, sealed battery box, new body, proper servos and many smaller updates. Well worth looking at.
(get the Asian/European edition if you can, comes with the new 3 port .21, much better than that crappy Macstar .28)