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Backdraft 8e or hurricane xte - 6/20/2012 1:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		 there's a $70 difference between the two, so I am assuming that the hurricane is a better buggy, but is it worth the extra $70?

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RE: Backdraft 8e or hurricane xte - 6/20/2012 1:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		The Backdraft is a good platform, just the Hurricane is better all around. If you look at the two side by side with the lids off, you'd see right away that the Hurricane appears to be more of a pro-level buggy. I have the Monsoon XTR which is nitro but the chassis and drivetrain is very similar. My son has the Caldera 10e which is more or less a shrunk down version of the 1/8 scale lightweight series that the Backdraft is comprised of. The Hurricane will come stock with CVD's in the front, much heavier diff gears, stronger shock towers, much better shocks, 17mm hubs, and probably a lot more I can't think of. It's definately worth the extra money, but for the price, the Backdraft is a lot of buggy for the price.

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RE: Backdraft 8e or hurricane xte - 6/20/2012 6:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the reply, my local redcat dealer has the Monsoon XTE for $380 and the Backdraft 8E for $320, I might just get the Monsoon, seems to be the best deal right now.

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RE: Backdraft 8e or hurricane xte - 6/20/2012 7:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		I love my Monsoon. Handles like a buggy but big like a monster truck. This one will stay in my arsenal for awhile.

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RE: Backdraft 8e or hurricane xte - 6/20/2012 7:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		So between the Monsoon XTE and Backdraft 8e, which one would you choose, and why.

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RE: Backdraft 8e or hurricane xte - 6/20/2012 8:07 PM   
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So between the Monsoon XTE and Backdraft 8e, which one would you choose, and why.
we'll I would choose the Monsoon for all the reasons in my first post. The Monsoon is basically widened version of the Hurricane with monster truck size tires. But don't feel like the Backdraft is no good, its just not on the same level as the pro series models. In this hobby, you can always go bigger and better, just depends on how much money you want to spend. If the Backdraft fits your budget, but it and have fun with it. Its worth the price, if you have a bigger budget and want a little more, go for the Monsoon.

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RE: Backdraft 8e or hurricane xte - 8/5/2012 9:30 AM   
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hands down over the Earthquake/ AS/ and BD versions.


Built more like a true 8th scale buggy which will hassle abuse.  IMO, and I work for a dealer, Its much much better.  The weakness in the "Ultralight series is the plastic front end.  All too often i have customers who bring in wrecked front ends from hard landings.  They just don't hold up.  With the hurricane, the whole chassis is metal and the plastic is beefier where it needs to be.

Spend the $$ and go the true 8th scale route.  you won't regret it.



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