i know another "should i get"
08-08-2005, 08:22 PM
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i know another "should i get"
ok, i have been wanting a 1/8 buggy for a while and i found this kit http://www.nitrohouse.com/ofna_ultra_mbx_r2.htm i am on a limeted buget so i would probobly get an engine from the rcu market. i wont be jumping houses or anything but mabe a few 2ft jumps. and what parts would break the most so i can order them ahead of time.
08-09-2005, 12:52 AM
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RE: i know another "should i get"
Go with the xtm pro buggy for 150 bucks cant beat the price and with the money left over who knows what motor you could put in it.
08-09-2005, 08:10 AM
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RE: i know another "should i get"
I would buy one second hand if your just starting out *hint hint* look at my ad wink wink. Sorry people couldnt resist!
08-09-2005, 08:57 AM
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I wouldn't advice a beginner to buy used - very often you just buy other peoples problems and use more money, than it would have cost to buy a new one, to put it right. I know, I started that way[:@]
It is very difficult to judge the wear a buggy has taken if you don't have it in your hands.
It is very difficult to judge the wear a buggy has taken if you don't have it in your hands.
08-09-2005, 10:59 AM
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I bought used, was fun, then ther engine blew, ah well lol i ordered a new 1, but it destroyed my fnances. Make surer whoever you buy from is sm1 who takes cre of his cars and stuff.
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08-09-2005, 11:53 AM
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RE: i know another "should i get"
ORIGINAL: Engrose
You can get the LX Comp for 100$ more and that is with engine, radiosystem and servos. The mbx kit is rather old.
You can get the LX Comp for 100$ more and that is with engine, radiosystem and servos. The mbx kit is rather old.
08-09-2005, 12:39 PM
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For the full package, think Hyper 7 PBS. An excellent buggy with everything you need in one box. After it's broken in though you will want to replace the steering servo, but baring fuel (20% is best for this engine), batteries/charger and glow ignitor (I suspect you have these already), it's all in one box, even the Starter box is in there to save you from blisters.
[link=http://www.nitrohouse.com/ofna_hyper_7.htm]2nd one down.[/link]
[link=http://www.nitrohouse.com/ofna_hyper_7.htm]2nd one down.[/link]
08-09-2005, 04:06 PM
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RE: i know another "should i get"
I pickud up an Ofna Ultra LX Comp from Ultimate Hobbies about a month and a half ago and am completely happy with it. All you need to get started are batteries, fuel, extra glowplugs and a glowplug wrench. Also, regardless of which car you choose a failsafe is a great addition to your car (think of it as insurance for a one tiem fee of about $20). They're reasonably fast. Definitly fast enough for a beginner and all the aluminum on them is 4mil. Most people will tell you to get a high torque servo for the steering, but I'm still running with my stock. It doesn't dry steer, but as soon as the vehicle is moving it turns the wheels just fine. My plan is to use it until the servo dies then replace it.
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com//p646.html
-note the free shipping
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com//p646.html
-note the free shipping
08-09-2005, 07:35 PM
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RE: i know another "should i get"
The MBX R2 has lowsy diffs. And the cassis is a flimsy 2.5mm. Most of the Ultra series cars have these same parts. The center drive shaft caps wear out easily too. They have too much angle for smooth power transition, or longevity.
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Thats why you can get the deluxe xterminator for 400 bucks I think rtr besides glow ignitor fuel batteries and fuel bottle
08-10-2005, 12:03 AM
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RE: i know another "should i get"
well i am looking on the marketplace for some one to trade with for my xxx-nt for a buggy or savage so hopefully i will find someone.
08-12-2005, 09:35 PM
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RE: i know another "should i get"
well i am talking to a guy about trading my NT for MBX PRO, i hope very very very much that we will trade cause we are makeing our track bigger.
