Looking for a 1/8 basher
03-25-2012, 01:45 PM
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Looking for a 1/8 basher
I'm in the process of getting rid of my 1/10 truck and getting into 1/8 scale mainly for durability. Right now I have modified my truck so much that I break or strip something every time.
So I'm looking at 1/8 4wd electric buggies and was wondering what you guys this is the most durable buggy with good parts support that will handle 6s. I love the vorza but I'm looking for other opinions. It doesnt have to be rtr, a kit would be fine.
So I'm looking at 1/8 4wd electric buggies and was wondering what you guys this is the most durable buggy with good parts support that will handle 6s. I love the vorza but I'm looking for other opinions. It doesnt have to be rtr, a kit would be fine.
03-31-2012, 02:29 AM
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RE: Looking for a 1/8 basher
Where is the point in spending all the money converting one of the above when you can just buy a Vorza with the Castle system included?
03-31-2012, 11:05 AM
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I you take the cost of the mamba monster in the vorza $300, you are basically paying $300 for the rest of the car the includes the servo and radio/receiver. That is not bad.
My other option was the mugen, but at $400, plus servo $100, plus radio/rx $100 plus monster Mamba $300. We are talking $900.
My other option was the mugen, but at $400, plus servo $100, plus radio/rx $100 plus monster Mamba $300. We are talking $900.
04-01-2012, 08:52 AM
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ORIGINAL: robg68
I you take the cost of the mamba monster in the vorza $300, you are basically paying $300 for the rest of the car the includes the servo and radio/receiver. That is not bad.
My other option was the mugen, but at $400, plus servo $100, plus radio/rx $100 plus monster Mamba $300. We are talking $900.
I you take the cost of the mamba monster in the vorza $300, you are basically paying $300 for the rest of the car the includes the servo and radio/receiver. That is not bad.
My other option was the mugen, but at $400, plus servo $100, plus radio/rx $100 plus monster Mamba $300. We are talking $900.
Get the best buggie for the least money. If you want a basher also consider the Thunder Tiger EB4 G3 which comes with a shed load of upgrades and way cheaper than a Vorza. You dont get a Castle system but then again its an RC car and you dont need 90% efficiency. The TT motors are good enough and churn out serious power and they dont cost the earth. you can always upgrade one day.
04-01-2012, 02:32 PM
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ORIGINAL: Fx1
People get obsessed with racing spec buggies.
Get the best buggie for the least money. If you want a basher also consider the Thunder Tiger EB4 G3 which comes with a shed load of upgrades and way cheaper than a Vorza. You dont get a Castle system but then again its an RC car and you dont need 90% efficiency. The TT motors are good enough and churn out serious power and they dont cost the earth. you can always upgrade one day.
ORIGINAL: robg68
I you take the cost of the mamba monster in the vorza $300, you are basically paying $300 for the rest of the car the includes the servo and radio/receiver. That is not bad.
My other option was the mugen, but at $400, plus servo $100, plus radio/rx $100 plus monster Mamba $300. We are talking $900.
I you take the cost of the mamba monster in the vorza $300, you are basically paying $300 for the rest of the car the includes the servo and radio/receiver. That is not bad.
My other option was the mugen, but at $400, plus servo $100, plus radio/rx $100 plus monster Mamba $300. We are talking $900.
Get the best buggie for the least money. If you want a basher also consider the Thunder Tiger EB4 G3 which comes with a shed load of upgrades and way cheaper than a Vorza. You dont get a Castle system but then again its an RC car and you dont need 90% efficiency. The TT motors are good enough and churn out serious power and they dont cost the earth. you can always upgrade one day.
04-02-2012, 12:28 AM
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I'm just a basher and have never taken my 8ight 2.0 to a track. The buggies i listed are all top notch buggies built with high quality parts. Personally I just can't take the HPI Vorza seriously. After owning several HPI vehicles along with several more vehicles of the brands I listed I have concluded that HPI doesn't do it for me anymore. I used to be an HPI fanboy but not anymore. I found what i like and I will probably stick to it now. have to admit though that I have never driven a Vorza and so my feeling about it are probably not based in reality. The other HPI vehicles I have owned just aren't on the same level of quality as some other are. I don't want to step on any toes herethis is just my personal opinion. If you have a Vorza and like it, that great! I just don't ever plan to own one.
ORIGINAL: Fx1
People get obsessed with racing spec buggies.
Get the best buggie for the least money. If you want a basher also consider the Thunder Tiger EB4 G3 which comes with a shed load of upgrades and way cheaper than a Vorza. You dont get a Castle system but then again its an RC car and you dont need 90% efficiency. The TT motors are good enough and churn out serious power and they dont cost the earth. you can always upgrade one day.
ORIGINAL: robg68
I you take the cost of the mamba monster in the vorza $300, you are basically paying $300 for the rest of the car the includes the servo and radio/receiver. That is not bad.
My other option was the mugen, but at $400, plus servo $100, plus radio/rx $100 plus monster Mamba $300. We are talking $900.
I you take the cost of the mamba monster in the vorza $300, you are basically paying $300 for the rest of the car the includes the servo and radio/receiver. That is not bad.
My other option was the mugen, but at $400, plus servo $100, plus radio/rx $100 plus monster Mamba $300. We are talking $900.
Get the best buggie for the least money. If you want a basher also consider the Thunder Tiger EB4 G3 which comes with a shed load of upgrades and way cheaper than a Vorza. You dont get a Castle system but then again its an RC car and you dont need 90% efficiency. The TT motors are good enough and churn out serious power and they dont cost the earth. you can always upgrade one day.
04-02-2012, 07:19 AM
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ORIGINAL: Fx1
The problem is the buggies you listed are all expensive race kits, One you have to buy a Nitro and covert to electric. The guy wants an electric Basher. Not a Carbon Fibre Race Buggy costing close to $1000
ORIGINAL: yakfish
I'm just a basher and have never taken my 8ight 2.0 to a track. The buggies i listed are all top notch buggies built with high quality parts. Personally I just can't take the HPI Vorza seriously. After owning several HPI vehicles along with several more vehicles of the brands I listed I have concluded that HPI doesn't do it for me anymore. I used to be an HPI fanboy but not anymore. I found what i like and I will probably stick to it now. have to admit though that I have never driven a Vorza and so my feeling about it are probably not based in reality. The other HPI vehicles I have owned just aren't on the same level of quality as some other are. I don't want to step on any toes herethis is just my personal opinion. If you have a Vorza and like it, that great! I just don't ever plan to own one.
ORIGINAL: Fx1
People get obsessed with racing spec buggies.
Get the best buggie for the least money. If you want a basher also consider the Thunder Tiger EB4 G3 which comes with a shed load of upgrades and way cheaper than a Vorza. You dont get a Castle system but then again its an RC car and you dont need 90% efficiency. The TT motors are good enough and churn out serious power and they dont cost the earth. you can always upgrade one day.
ORIGINAL: robg68
I you take the cost of the mamba monster in the vorza $300, you are basically paying $300 for the rest of the car the includes the servo and radio/receiver. That is not bad.
My other option was the mugen, but at $400, plus servo $100, plus radio/rx $100 plus monster Mamba $300. We are talking $900.
I you take the cost of the mamba monster in the vorza $300, you are basically paying $300 for the rest of the car the includes the servo and radio/receiver. That is not bad.
My other option was the mugen, but at $400, plus servo $100, plus radio/rx $100 plus monster Mamba $300. We are talking $900.
Get the best buggie for the least money. If you want a basher also consider the Thunder Tiger EB4 G3 which comes with a shed load of upgrades and way cheaper than a Vorza. You dont get a Castle system but then again its an RC car and you dont need 90% efficiency. The TT motors are good enough and churn out serious power and they dont cost the earth. you can always upgrade one day.
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RE: Looking for a 1/8 basher
Good choices!!!!!!
ORIGINAL: yakfish
losi 8ight 2.0 brushless converted
Mugen MBX6 ECO
RC8 brushless converted.
I have an 8ight 2.0 with a Mamba Monster 2200 combo and it is wicked on 6s I haven't had any durability issues with it yet either.
losi 8ight 2.0 brushless converted
Mugen MBX6 ECO
RC8 brushless converted.
I have an 8ight 2.0 with a Mamba Monster 2200 combo and it is wicked on 6s I haven't had any durability issues with it yet either.
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RE: Looking for a 1/8 basher
If you buy top of the line cars (Losi or Associated) yes you will pay more up front but spend less down the road.
I have a Associated SC8 based on the RC8 and you can not hurt it, it is a beast, the Losi 8 2.0 good buggy
as well.
Now if you are going to bash get yourself a Ofna.
I have a Associated SC8 based on the RC8 and you can not hurt it, it is a beast, the Losi 8 2.0 good buggy
as well.
Now if you are going to bash get yourself a Ofna.
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KYOSHO MP7.5 VE.Nuff said.[8D]
KYOSHO MP7.5 VE.Nuff said.[8D]
I wouldn't pee on a 7.5 if it was on fire.
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Ha Foxy, the married life becomes you, you got yourself a sence of humour. Thumbs up,and the rest.
MP7.5 (and MP9) RULES THE RACE TRACKS.(KYOSHO RULES THE RC WORLD)[8D]
MP7.5 (and MP9) RULES THE RACE TRACKS.(KYOSHO RULES THE RC WORLD)[8D]
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RE: Looking for a 1/8 basher
Foxy, I would'nt pee on you eather, on fire or not. Not much of a comment for somone supposed to be a moderator.lol.
What-up Foxy, got your nickers in a twist???
What-up Foxy, got your nickers in a twist???
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RE: Looking for a 1/8 basher
ORIGINAL: lez1troubles
Ha Foxy, the married life becomes you, you got yourself a sence of humour. Thumbs up,and the rest.
MP7.5 (and MP9) RULES THE RACE TRACKS.(KYOSHO RULES THE RC WORLD)[8D]
Ha Foxy, the married life becomes you, you got yourself a sence of humour. Thumbs up,and the rest.
MP7.5 (and MP9) RULES THE RACE TRACKS.(KYOSHO RULES THE RC WORLD)[8D]
ORIGINAL: lez1troubles
Foxy, I would'nt pee on you eather, on fire or not. Not much of a comment for somone supposed to be a moderator.lol.
What-up Foxy, got your nickers in a twist???
Foxy, I would'nt pee on you eather, on fire or not. Not much of a comment for somone supposed to be a moderator.lol.
What-up Foxy, got your nickers in a twist???
04-14-2012, 12:26 PM
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ORIGINAL: robg68
I'm going to try a tekin rx8 but cant decide on the motor, 1900kv or 2050kv. I want to be able to run 5s.
I'm going to try a tekin rx8 but cant decide on the motor, 1900kv or 2050kv. I want to be able to run 5s.
04-15-2012, 10:29 PM
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Foxy, I have been married for 21 years, got 2 sons (Dexter((19years old)) and JR((17))), guess thats where I lost my sence of humour.lol
You've got some catching up to do.
By the way, whats your husbands name??? is he also in the hobby???
You've got some catching up to do.
By the way, whats your husbands name??? is he also in the hobby???