Need Advice for First 1/8 Buggy
12-25-2004, 10:58 PM
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Need Advice for First 1/8 Buggy
I am looking at getting my first 1/8th scale buggy and neede a little help. My budget is going to be around $500. I would prefer to get a RTR. I plan on possibly doing some racing. I would like to get something that is going to be very durable and not require an addtional $500 in hop-ups. So far I have looked at the Following:
OFNA Hyper 7 PBS
OFNA Hyper 7 PCR
OFNA Ultra MBX Pro
OFNA Jammin X1CR RTR
Kyosho Inferno MP-7.5 Sports
Any recommendations on the above models or any other models that might be recommended would be appreciated.
OFNA Hyper 7 PBS
OFNA Hyper 7 PCR
OFNA Ultra MBX Pro
OFNA Jammin X1CR RTR
Kyosho Inferno MP-7.5 Sports
Any recommendations on the above models or any other models that might be recommended would be appreciated.
12-25-2004, 11:01 PM
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RE: Need Advice for First 1/8 Buggy
XTM X-Terminator... $299.99 as of now, or get the PRO that comes with all the upgrades and get a FM system and a good .21 or BB in general
12-26-2004, 07:37 AM
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RE: Need Advice for First 1/8 Buggy
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHEB2&P=ML <--- Kyosho Inferno MP777
Herd good things about this buggy
Herd good things about this buggy
12-26-2004, 07:41 AM
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RE: Need Advice for First 1/8 Buggy
Snyper....
Of that list you have there I personally would eliminate the MBX and the 7.5 Sports. I would suggest you take a look at the Mayhem PRO RTR also.
Of that list you have there I personally would eliminate the MBX and the 7.5 Sports. I would suggest you take a look at the Mayhem PRO RTR also.
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RE: Need Advice for First 1/8 Buggy
i'd steer away from the kyosho buggies, intended for the more advanced racers
personally the 3 buggies i think you should get is primarily the X-Terminator, Hot Bodies Lightening2 RR, or Sportwerks Mayhem RTR, the latter 2 are better at racing than the term, but the term can be one tough son of a ***** with a piece of L shaped aluminum about half an inch long (pm me i'll explain if you wish) the term would be the fastest out of the box, then the RR and the Mayhem in 3rd, but their all very fast machines, and good for a first buggy
personally the 3 buggies i think you should get is primarily the X-Terminator, Hot Bodies Lightening2 RR, or Sportwerks Mayhem RTR, the latter 2 are better at racing than the term, but the term can be one tough son of a ***** with a piece of L shaped aluminum about half an inch long (pm me i'll explain if you wish) the term would be the fastest out of the box, then the RR and the Mayhem in 3rd, but their all very fast machines, and good for a first buggy
12-26-2004, 08:47 AM
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RE: Need Advice for First 1/8 Buggy
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i'd steer away from the kyosho buggies, intended for the more advanced racers
personally the 3 buggies i think you should get is primarily the X-Terminator, Hot Bodies Lightening2 RR, or Sportwerks Mayhem RTR, the latter 2 are better at racing than the term, but the term can be one tough son of a ***** with a piece of L shaped aluminum about half an inch long (pm me i'll explain if you wish) the term would be the fastest out of the box, then the RR and the Mayhem in 3rd, but their all very fast machines, and good for a first buggy
i'd steer away from the kyosho buggies, intended for the more advanced racers
personally the 3 buggies i think you should get is primarily the X-Terminator, Hot Bodies Lightening2 RR, or Sportwerks Mayhem RTR, the latter 2 are better at racing than the term, but the term can be one tough son of a ***** with a piece of L shaped aluminum about half an inch long (pm me i'll explain if you wish) the term would be the fastest out of the box, then the RR and the Mayhem in 3rd, but their all very fast machines, and good for a first buggy
I think that car would be perfect for you given what you want to do.
12-26-2004, 09:45 AM
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RE: Need Advice for First 1/8 Buggy
I would like to add that I am not a beginner. I currently have an FActory Team RC10Gt and recent just finished building a HPI Savage SS. With that added, doe anyone's opinion change on the currently listed models?
