Hello all. I am relatively new to nitro-buggy scene and need some help. I just bought a Hot Bodies Lightning 2 RR buggy. The thing hauls and suspension is incredible. I have run it twice at a local dirt raceway here in Miami. There are 2 problems though. The remote stinks and is AM and I'd liek to upgrade to a decent FM and the servo stinks on turns and i turn to wide on the track and other buggies just under cut me cause mine turns like a 18 wheeler. I am askign for concise advise as to what control I can purchase with reciever obviously and servo that would do the trick. The plugs on my reciever right now seem wider than the ones on the ones available so I am scared to do the upgarde myself. If anyone knows a simple way or has one of these buggies and has done this upgrade let me know what to do! All inquires welcome. Thanks in advance to all.[]

If I were you I would get a spectrum radio ,and for a cheap good servo the high tech 645MG I think it is .

yeah the spektrum & decent servo like the 645mg would be a great upgrade. You could also get a good FM as well but I presonally love the spektrum as you virtually elliminate all glitches and you'l never have any problems with freq clashes.

A new radio & servo will make drastic differences to your steering but the buggys adjustments dont end there. There are many other asjustments that affect steering & cornering. If your radio controller has a dual rate(D/R) dial on it you can turn this up to increase the steering throw. Ideally the rear wheels should be slightly toe pointing in and the front wheels slightly toe out. Also try playing with the different steering akcerman bar positions with the steering rods. This will also help the steering turning circle making it more or less servere. As you start to learn more, you'll also start to tinker with the suspension and brake settings which also play a large part in cornering. Cornering is a fine art and requires considerable driver skill along with having the right buggy setup.

Dont be scared to ask around for advice at your local track. whilst you'll always get some that are not willing to help there will be many who will be more than happy to give you a helping hand.

Good luck!