Brand new to 1/8 scale racing
08-14-2008, 07:20 PM
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Hey im new to 1/8 racing and i was wondering what wuld be a good 1/8 scale buggy to buy for my first racing buggy,
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RE: Brand new to 1/8 scale racing
I would say I would definately buy a buggy that your local LHS sales because I run Kyosho and there is no LHS's near me that sell them. So if I brake something or need a part I have to order them and it is no fun waiting for parts. I know that does not tell you what buggy to buy, it is a start it also depends on how much money you have to spend. Hope that helps.
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RE: Brand new to 1/8 scale racing
Whatever decision you make and if money is a factor I would consider your TCO. We certainly don't want you to leave the hobby because of unrealistic expectations.
My suggestion is that you read the forums religiously and make a decision based on what you wish to accomplish / spend.
My suggestion is that you read the forums religiously and make a decision based on what you wish to accomplish / spend.
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Hey im new to 1/8 racing and i was wondering what wuld be a good 1/8 scale buggy to buy for my first racing buggy,
Hey im new to 1/8 racing and i was wondering what wuld be a good 1/8 scale buggy to buy for my first racing buggy,
08-15-2008, 03:38 PM
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RE: Brand new to 1/8 scale racing
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Caster Racing. Perfect for the beginner as it handles better than most...
Caster Racing. Perfect for the beginner as it handles better than most...
08-15-2008, 04:16 PM
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Also look at ofna they make great buggys for all racers and their very reliable.
Heres a link
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0002p?&M=OFN
Heres a link
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0002p?&M=OFN
08-15-2008, 04:17 PM
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RE: Brand new to 1/8 scale racing
i was lookin at the ultra MBX comp but i saw the cen matrix c-1 and that blew the MBX out of the water
08-15-2008, 04:20 PM
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Yes alot of people will say Cen isn't really the greatest brand but I beg to differ the matrix is right up there with the hyper 8 and ravenger so its a good buggy only if you can afford it. What do you plan to spend around?
08-15-2008, 04:32 PM
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RE: Brand new to 1/8 scale racing
The upgrades in the CEN kit are great. [:-] they have come a long way in the last year or so with there buggy.....................got rid of a lot of bugs [:-]
08-15-2008, 04:33 PM
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is it easy to find parts for
is it easy to find parts for
BTW I thing Tower hobbies is always overpriced on stuff.
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who makes the raze
who makes the raze
cen is a good kit from what i've seen they do great in the right hands and the rtr's aren't too bad..
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RE: Brand new to 1/8 scale racing
I have a CEN Matrix and I like it a lot although I am new to the hobby. I plan to practice until I can race. Down the straights I definitely can keep up with the AE's & Losi's.
Be warned:
I bought a starter box, a Hitech servo for steering, 2 receiver batteries, a receiver battery charger, extra air fllters, 2 igniters (the D cell one I like best), nut drivers, batteries up the wazoo, proline crimefighters (stock tires suck) - wheels, new fuel line, after run oil, nirto spray, glow plugs (sooo many glow plugs), a 17mm tire wrench, a glow plug wrench, roto start that broke, 2 12V batteries and charger for starter box (don't pay more than $15, they rip you off), air filter oil, graphite for pivots, paint brush for cleaning, big tub to transport, temp gun, spare screws, fuel, WD-40, fuel bottle, car stand (plastic basket for fruit), mounted street tires (not ruining my crimefighters!), red and blue locktite, little orange dots to make a track on my street, membership to club, and magazines (sooo many magazines).
so far $1400
but I whined, it only cost $380 for a car!
Seriously, if your new and are going to make many mistakes (crashes, running too lean, learning maintenace) don't buy an expensive car.
Be warned:
I bought a starter box, a Hitech servo for steering, 2 receiver batteries, a receiver battery charger, extra air fllters, 2 igniters (the D cell one I like best), nut drivers, batteries up the wazoo, proline crimefighters (stock tires suck) - wheels, new fuel line, after run oil, nirto spray, glow plugs (sooo many glow plugs), a 17mm tire wrench, a glow plug wrench, roto start that broke, 2 12V batteries and charger for starter box (don't pay more than $15, they rip you off), air filter oil, graphite for pivots, paint brush for cleaning, big tub to transport, temp gun, spare screws, fuel, WD-40, fuel bottle, car stand (plastic basket for fruit), mounted street tires (not ruining my crimefighters!), red and blue locktite, little orange dots to make a track on my street, membership to club, and magazines (sooo many magazines).
so far $1400
but I whined, it only cost $380 for a car!
Seriously, if your new and are going to make many mistakes (crashes, running too lean, learning maintenace) don't buy an expensive car.
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I have a CEN Matrix and I like it a lot although I am new to the hobby. I plan to practice until I can race. Down the straights I definitely can keep up with the AE's & Losi's.
Be warned:
I bought a starter box, a Hitech servo for steering, 2 receiver batteries, a receiver battery charger, extra air fllters, 2 igniters (the D cell one I like best), nut drivers, batteries up the wazoo, proline crimefighters (stock tires suck) - wheels, new fuel line, after run oil, nirto spray, glow plugs (sooo many glow plugs), a 17mm tire wrench, a glow plug wrench, roto start that broke, 2 12V batteries and charger for starter box (don't pay more than $15, they rip you off), air filter oil, graphite for pivots, paint brush for cleaning, big tub to transport, temp gun, spare screws, fuel, WD-40, fuel bottle, car stand (plastic basket for fruit), mounted street tires (not ruining my crimefighters!), red and blue locktite, little orange dots to make a track on my street, membership to club, and magazines (sooo many magazines).
so far $1400
but I whined, it only cost $380 for a car!
Seriously, if your new and are going to make many mistakes (crashes, running too lean, learning maintenace) don't buy an expensive car.
I have a CEN Matrix and I like it a lot although I am new to the hobby. I plan to practice until I can race. Down the straights I definitely can keep up with the AE's & Losi's.
Be warned:
I bought a starter box, a Hitech servo for steering, 2 receiver batteries, a receiver battery charger, extra air fllters, 2 igniters (the D cell one I like best), nut drivers, batteries up the wazoo, proline crimefighters (stock tires suck) - wheels, new fuel line, after run oil, nirto spray, glow plugs (sooo many glow plugs), a 17mm tire wrench, a glow plug wrench, roto start that broke, 2 12V batteries and charger for starter box (don't pay more than $15, they rip you off), air filter oil, graphite for pivots, paint brush for cleaning, big tub to transport, temp gun, spare screws, fuel, WD-40, fuel bottle, car stand (plastic basket for fruit), mounted street tires (not ruining my crimefighters!), red and blue locktite, little orange dots to make a track on my street, membership to club, and magazines (sooo many magazines).
so far $1400
but I whined, it only cost $380 for a car!
Seriously, if your new and are going to make many mistakes (crashes, running too lean, learning maintenace) don't buy an expensive car.