I'm about to buy a new buggy. I'm thinkink about the Associated Rc8 or the GS Cl1 pro team, what are your opinions?

the associated buggy seems to be a good design, and it very competitive, as GS is not. Theres more support for the RC8 too.

i like the rc8, every thing i've read gave it a 9 out of 10. i'm gonna save up to get one and all the other crap to run it.
look around for stuff about it if you havent already.
heres a [link=http://www.undergroundrc.com/videos.aspx?uID=39]video[/link] of guys testing it

man i was gonna put that as my quote too, ferrarimk

The GS IMO is the stronger design, and the grief I've had with my RC8 has put me off them till the next run is out.

But if you do a SEARCH there is threads on this topic.

da smak shut up every one knows that u hate the rc8, get over it.

Do you want other recommendations other then the 2 you have listed or are you set on one of those two. Out of the two you have listed RC8 but I recommend the Hyper 8.5 pro kit.

I'm buying one of these buggies. In my area I have support for the GS only. If I choose the RC8 I have to order everything.

My choice was the CL1 due to the support that I have in my area. I think it will be a good car...

Oh, that sucks dude. Same thing here i am with Mugen. I want the MBX5 very much but however, Kyosho rocks as well . I recommend you buying a hyper. They are cheap and good in bashing (racing as well).

go for the gs those things are built like tanks

Here are some pics of the new machine!

lookes good [sm=48_48.gif]

but you got the opposite buggy that only 13% voted for hope it runs well

Manhente 6 Hour Endurance Results

1º GS-CL1/RB/DSM 410 laps/6:00:08/best lap 40:770 Miguel Lopes/Décio Alves/Carlos Cardoso/Paulo Miranda
2º MUGEN/RB/DSM 393 laps/6:00:20/best lap 39:859 Joaquim Sacramento/Alcino Sacramento/Carlos Sousa/Miguel Martins
3º X-RAY/SIRIO/DSM 370 laps/6:00:03/best lap 39:976 Cristian Villar/Alberto/David/Inaque (equipa espanhola)
4º HOBAO/BOSS/MAC21/DSM 343 laps/6:00:11/best lap 39:358 Carlos Durães/Ruben Cerqueira/Victor Balbeira/Filipe Gomes
5º GS-CL1/RB/DSM 325 laps/5:41:36/best lap 42:480 António Araújo/ Vera Araújo/Rui Sá/Nuno Ferreira
6º LOSI/RB/DSM 192 laps/4:19:57/best lap 41:351 André Oliveira/Pedro Carneiro/Diogo Almeida/Victor Tomás

[link=http://www.rbproducts.com/mainEn.php?part=Events&page=presente_race_report.p hp&date=19/10/2007&jours=19&mois=10&lieucourse=BEJA&ans=2007]10 hours endurance results[/link]

You're choosing between two of the worst cars out there, why not try a jammin or a kyosho or mugen? the rc8 just stinks, i broke mine 3 weekends in a row and so did my friends, we all sold ours and went back to jammins and i can't believe i ever left that car.

the rc8 is a joke.

I wouldn't be that harsh. TA have tried a bit to hard at making the car nimble and flickable as their background is battery powered 1/10 scale which is focused more on lightweight performance, this has come at the expense of dursability with their 1/8 scale. Team Magic learned that very quickly, been fast is important but been able to finish is a lot lot lot more important.

The RC8 is a good buggy but I wouldn't pay the money they want for it. Take the X1 or a Hyper 8.5 anyday. Stronger, cheaper and just as fast.

I've always liked the CL-1. Looks good matey.

You say that based on what???

Based on his experience with it.

I think out of the 2 choices you gave us you picked the buggy that will always get you to the finish line.

..............in last place. you forgot that part.

I'd rather come in last with the GV than have initals you get in the time slot....DNF!

i've never gotten that on my time slot, cause i've never raced.

Bob, Have you ever seen a CL-1?
Its a huge improvement over the old storm, which itself was a decent buggy in its day.
We know your not so clued up on 1/8th so don't make yourself look stupid by argueing about what you no little about.
The CL-1 is perfectly capable, even if its not the top choice of most.
In the right hands you would not be coming last