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Old 12-29-2008, 10:24 PM
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so guys im in the market for a new buggy. i wont be racing too much. im currently making a track in my backyard so its mainly gonna be me and a group of friends messing around. i currently have a ofna gt lx comp[ thats pretty much grabage. and a new robitronic protos. also a brushless b4 buggy. im most likely going to sell my ofna and my b4.

question is which buggy should i get? im looking to spend about 250. i have my own radio and receiver. anyone want to reccomend anything in my price range or give me a few to research? thanks guys.
Old 12-29-2008, 10:29 PM
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I say keep your electric to bash around and practice, sell your ofna, and add the $$$ from that sale to your $250. I strongly suggest you save up as much as possible, because when you get good, your skills will quickly surpass what any cheaper buggy can give you. I would say shoot for $450 to $500 so you can get a nice buggy kit that will last you no matter what your skills. Furthermore, such a buggy will serve you well even if you become expertly skilled.
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thanks. but my b4 canthandle bashing. the front bulkhead just broke -_-
i put my ofna w/o receiver radio or server for 90 bucks. is that good?
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Default RE: i want a new buggy

I'm going to reccomend a buggy you may not have heard of. GS Racing CL-1+. Check out our GS thread on this site and the one on rctech. This buggy is extremely popular in different countries and was handled by Horizon Hobbys for a while. It's now being sold by Amainhobbies.com for 279.99, this is a steal. This buggy can hang with any other buggy on the market. They started at 399.99 are now at 279.99 due to GS's lack of publicity which is due to lack of advertising. In Taiwan, Portugal, Spain, the Phillipeens etc. this buggy is as popular as Losi's and OFNA's are here. Their lack of popularity is our gain, we can buy a race ready roller for 280 bucks. I know the last GS buggy, the Storm, to be durable and raceable. Although I havn't raced my Cl-1 yet I've heard from those who have that say it's GS's best yet. The only drawback is that you may have to order a part if your hobby shop can't get them. This is the only kit in your general price range that you can bash and race as your skills grow. And I'd reccomend it at any price. They also have a new version of the old Storm called the Storm Evolution RTR in the same price range. If you don't like this one check out OFNA line, they may have one in your price range. Good luck with whatever you buy and above all have fun!
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Default RE: i want a new buggy

YOU WANT THE XTM BUGGY AND I WILL GIVE YOU A DEAL ON ONE O YEA ITS BROKE
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Default RE: i want a new buggy

ill look into the gs. my friend has aGs something. not sure but it was reliable at first until allof a sudden it tuirned into a lemon -_-
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6N5UfkYHDE

thats my own track. looks a little wack. still needs alot of work. but thats wat imma be using it for
Old 12-31-2008, 07:04 AM
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Default RE: i want a new buggy

Here are a couple of buggy's A-main has the Losi 8ight for $299.00 and the Hot Bodies D8 for $329 -$25 cash back with free shipping.
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good prices./
Old 12-31-2008, 10:59 PM
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Default RE: i want a new buggy

looks fun......here is the makeshift track I run on..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT29F6-RX94


only other buggy I know of that wasnt mentioned in the $250 range u stated is the sh buggy... its on sale at hobby people for $199....dont know anything about it though.. not sure if your looking for a kit or rtr
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zGbq...e=channel_page
new video from today
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Default RE: i want a new buggy

i got the sportwerks Turmoil. thanks for the advice guys

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