RE: what buggy kit was or is best
There is no best as there are a LOT of good buggy kits out there. My vote was the Hyper 8.5 as I have a Hyper 8 and an 8.5, which I have not run yet but I do know the 8, can take a licking and keeps on ticking!!!!!! I think the Hyper buggies are some of the best bang for the buck you can get.