Vorza or Nitro Buggy?
05-22-2010 | 11:23 PM
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Vorza or Nitro Buggy?
I am definitely interested in purchasing a buggy soon. I am leaning towards a nitro buggy and my LHS has parts support mainly for Associated, Losi, and OFNA which are the three brands Iam interested in the most.
He races 1/8 buggies as well but when I saw the Vorza he told me they have their own class...is this true?
I want a nitro buggy that is a good beginner platform and still have a lot of room for upgrades. Budget is anywhere from $300-600.
I have a Futaba 2.4 and a Spektrum 2.4 system. What would yall recommend?
He races 1/8 buggies as well but when I saw the Vorza he told me they have their own class...is this true?
I want a nitro buggy that is a good beginner platform and still have a lot of room for upgrades. Budget is anywhere from $300-600.
I have a Futaba 2.4 and a Spektrum 2.4 system. What would yall recommend?
05-23-2010 | 01:29 AM
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RE: Vorza or Nitro Buggy?
ORIGINAL: alexchen86
I want a nitro buggy that is a good beginner platform and still have a lot of room for upgrades. Budget is anywhere from $300-600.
I want a nitro buggy that is a good beginner platform and still have a lot of room for upgrades. Budget is anywhere from $300-600.
That pretty much screams OFNA right there.
05-23-2010 | 02:02 AM
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RE: Vorza or Nitro Buggy?
300-600 for just the buggy? If you have the budget build a kit. You can get a RC8B or a 8ight 2.0 for
under 500 add a N21Bf and a pipe for under 200 then a couple of decent servos for 160.
In the long run you will be much happier and spend less money than trying to upgrade a RTR
car.
under 500 add a N21Bf and a pipe for under 200 then a couple of decent servos for 160.
In the long run you will be much happier and spend less money than trying to upgrade a RTR
car.
05-23-2010 | 01:00 PM
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RE: Vorza or Nitro Buggy?
ORIGINAL: JsK
300-600 for just the buggy? If you have the budget build a kit. You can get a RC8B or a 8ight 2.0 for
under 500 add a N21Bf and a pipe for under 200 then a couple of decent servos for 160.
In the long run you will be much happier and spend less money than trying to upgrade a RTR
car.
300-600 for just the buggy? If you have the budget build a kit. You can get a RC8B or a 8ight 2.0 for
under 500 add a N21Bf and a pipe for under 200 then a couple of decent servos for 160.
In the long run you will be much happier and spend less money than trying to upgrade a RTR
car.
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05-26-2010 | 03:29 AM
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RE: Vorza or Nitro Buggy?
Well guys I ended up getting a Hyper 8.5 from a guy who only ran it about 1/4 gallon nitro and sold me the RTRfor $275.
Gave me 3/4 gallon of 20%O'Donell Nitro, plug ignitor, transmitter (AM though), 4 filter foams, upgraded to a new Spektrum metal gear steering servo, fail safe, and the buggy was very well taken care of and extremely clean. The stock tires still had plenty tread left. I just put on some AKA wheels and Road Rage tires.
I am in the process of getting a starter box and a back plate to remove the pull start. Is this a good buggy for a beginner to start up on?
Any upgrades that's needed ASAP beyond another RX for one of my 2.4Ghz systems in order to race?Should I changethe 20% nitro?
Gave me 3/4 gallon of 20%O'Donell Nitro, plug ignitor, transmitter (AM though), 4 filter foams, upgraded to a new Spektrum metal gear steering servo, fail safe, and the buggy was very well taken care of and extremely clean. The stock tires still had plenty tread left. I just put on some AKA wheels and Road Rage tires.
I am in the process of getting a starter box and a back plate to remove the pull start. Is this a good buggy for a beginner to start up on?
Any upgrades that's needed ASAP beyond another RX for one of my 2.4Ghz systems in order to race?Should I changethe 20% nitro?
06-01-2010 | 10:20 PM
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RE: Vorza or Nitro Buggy?
ORIGINAL: jmaxey51
+1 on everything but the buggies lol look at the HB D8 buggy, they are 275 on amain and is the most amazing buggy i have driven. i was driving the RC8B, Losi 2.0 and Mugen MBX6 alot because i was going to go with one of those but decided to buy a D8 instead to try and if i didnt like it, it wasnt like i spent alot of money. but i can tell you that was the best thing i have ever done. since i made the switch my worst finish was a 3rd, these things drive themselves almost. they are WAY more durable than everyone thinks they are. the earlier ones werent durable at all but they have changed them. mine are box stock with the exception of the aluminum servo horn on the steering which is the only must upgrade.
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ORIGINAL: JsK
300-600 for just the buggy? If you have the budget build a kit. You can get a RC8B or a 8ight 2.0 for
under 500 add a N21Bf and a pipe for under 200 then a couple of decent servos for 160.
In the long run you will be much happier and spend less money than trying to upgrade a RTR
car.
300-600 for just the buggy? If you have the budget build a kit. You can get a RC8B or a 8ight 2.0 for
under 500 add a N21Bf and a pipe for under 200 then a couple of decent servos for 160.
In the long run you will be much happier and spend less money than trying to upgrade a RTR
car.
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Wow, with as much HB love as you consistantly give out, I really think you should try a Caster so we can get your opinion on it since the story is the exact same.
06-01-2010 | 11:10 PM
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RE: Vorza or Nitro Buggy?
atleast you didnt get the vorza................ my friend has one and it consistently gets beat by my bone stock lx1.... and he is running a 4cell..... but i think you got a pretty good buy... jsut find out what parts break easily and buy a few extras... good luck with your new ride
