Good First Time Buggie?
 

Hey, Im going to buy a 1/8th scale buggy at Xmas and i was wondering if this is good for a first time one ? Here is the stats etc.

http://www.********.co.uk/prodimages/2HPB8P1.jpg
http://www.********.co.uk/prodimages/2HPB8P2.jpg

http://www.********.co.uk/prodimages/2HPB8P3.jpg
Tuned Aluminimum Exhaust Pipe

http://www.********.co.uk/prodimages/2HPB8P4.jpg
GO 21 Engine Rear Exhaust Pipe

http://www.********.co.uk/prodimages/2HPB8P5.jpg
Sway Bar Fitted As Standard

http://www.********.co.uk/prodimages/2HPB8P6.jpg
Front CVD shafts

http://www.********.co.uk/prodimages/2HPB8P7.jpg
Carbon Fibre upper plates and radio tray

http://www.********.co.uk/prodimages/2HPB8P8.jpg
Highly adjustable throughout for race setup

Bottle Of Fuel ( 25 - 30% )
Glow Start And Charger
Failsafe
£277 ( $544 )

Forgot to add :
SPECIFICATIONS:
Width: 315MM
Weight: 3580g
Length: 520MM
Wheelbase: 325~330MM
Gear ratio: 11.69 : 1
Engine: New Powerful GO 21
Wheel Track: 306F/308R MM

FEATURES:
1/8 Scale
Front Pivot Ball Suspension
Captured Arm Mounts
Front Universal Drive Shafts
Sealed Bevel Gear Diffs
Big Bore Racing Shocks
Complete Ball Bearings
Powerful .21 Pull Start Engine
44 Tooth Steel Spur Gear
Low CG Radio Tray
Fully Adjustable Suspension
3 Shoe Aluminium Clutch
150cc Fuel Tank w/ Filter
High Torque Steering Servo
Spiral Cut Steel Conical Gears
Heavy Duty Suspension Arms
27MHZ CE approved Radio system with changeable crystals.

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

It's not bad from what I've heard, but if you get bitten by the dirt bug, you'll probably want something a bit better sooner rather than later. I'd sooner recommend a HoBao Hyper 7 or if you can afford it, a Hyper 8. They are both great cars and raceable. I started with a Hyper 7 myself.

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Ok then any other comments. Also ive had a shot and belive me it goes. The GO 21 Engine is a 7 Port Btw

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

RTRs are ok for just starting out, but in the end, going the RTR route usually costs you a lot more in the end. With RTR kits, the servos and radio usually suck and you wind up replacing them soon after you get the buggy. The RTR versions of buggies usually have lesser quality parts on them too; and this causes breakages and such that require you to replace them. I know that at least some manufacturers use 6061 aluminum for the chassis in the RTR models while going with the much better 7075 in their pro versions.

Just be sure to do your research before you buy anything. With this hobby, it is often a case of pay now or pay more later.

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Im not stupid i know this already. Im just going to buy this, Replace All the parts with higher quality parts. Tune it up and so on try it out agienst some mates of mine with races and so on. Probs next year xmas ill buy a pro one and you all can help me choose :D

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

You apparently are stupid cause your about to do what aangelet told you not to do! You said your going by that RTR and spend a lot of money to upgrade it. The easy way is to buy a kit (that already has the right upgrades) and buy a decent radio system and the engine seperate. Like every other person on this forum would tell you that is the smart thing to do and will save you money in the future.

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Fine then, Find me a place to buy a model in the uk and ill see what happens then. Seeing that you know more than me also it would need to be online and have a Go 21 engine 7 port xD then ill admit that i was stupid :)

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

If you are not stupid and know this already - then why do it?

Instead of starting all these threads, then try to read what has been written before.

Btw the engine in the rtr you look at is not a Go 7 port.

If you read and understand what has been written before, then you will learn that you should stay away from rtr's in general and especially low-quality rtr's like team vertex.

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Im going to buy a 7 port seprately but still i want to see what other sites there is. I want someone to give me the URL to a good reliable site that sell's what has been said earlier and isnt a RTR. Also this one is 50mph+ (100km/h) So if i could get a good dealer in the UK then ill be happy then. Like the kit and so on what ever was said?? Also im not 100% sure so can someone guide me ? also i really want a 7 port Go 21 engine xD ( If the kit you show me comes with it then ok if not then ok show me somewhre to buy it )

Thanks for putting up with me
Ryan

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Also i dont really understand RTR ? what is that ?

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

I guess that you are really young?

50 mph is not equal to 100 km/h. But anyhow this rtr will not go that fast unless towed behind a real car.

The speed of any buggy only depends upon the gearing and the rpm of the engine. If you have a high topspeed then you have slow acceleration and in a buggy you want acceleration. The topspeed are irrelevant.

You should do some research.

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

rtr = ready to run.

Haven't you read anything?

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Lol sorry im only 13 i dont really understand you lot sometimes. I kinda have a problem to remember just read things. Im really really sorry about that but its hard at times. Anyway thanks for telling me RTR. Also I understand a bit now thanks Captain

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

you should buy a hyper 7 or hyper 8 or a hotbodies lighting from amain racing

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Yeah i need a URL tho to a uk place to buy. Also Captain guy, Ive sent you a email. Please Reply Ty

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Fair enough.

You should look at a kit because then you can choose your engine and radiosystem instead of the low quality parts that often comes with an rtr. But if you get a kit then you are supposed to build it yourself!

A good idea is to find a track near you and see what kind of buggies are used there. Also look at what you can get parts for in your local hobby store.

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Ok then. Captain Firearms can you reply to my email that i sent to you. I need to ask some questions :) Thanks

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Sorry I don't use messenger.

But take your time and look around. There is nearly six months to Xmas.

You can ask any questions here and I or someone else will answer them as good as possible ;)

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Thanks. Ill just keep using this thread.

So i need some suggestions. Ive used eletric alot but i just lost the hope with them. Use it, charge it , use it charge it and so on. So im into NITRO now :) I need some Websites to help me choose a buggy thats in the UK unless its a American site that is V.Good and accepts £

I need a compitition runner that has a GO 21 5 OR 7 Port Engine. If someone could find me any website just now that will do a kit that will as Captain Firearms said let me pick my engine and radio system which would be Extremly helpful.
Thanks
Ryan

Also could anyone give me any types of ideas to help me look for what im looking for.
Im looking for a good fast one xD

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

So any suggestions or something ?

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

The UK is expensive. You might wnat to look at RCmart in hongkong. you will pay shipping and most probably import tax but it will still be cheaper than buying in the UK. The best value pro buggies are the hyper 7 or 8 pro
Look [link=http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=420_328&products_id=21914]here[/link]
Remember there are 2 dollars to the pound so it will be half the price in pounds as listed in dollars plus shipping and possibly tax (you may be lucky though)
This comes with a hyper 8 port which is a very fast engine for begginers. You can buy you Gotech engine after if you still wish (though I have a hyper 8 port and its much better than most RTR engines)

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Ok jonny thanks. Have you got IM and give me some help on there please ?

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

....and guys, I know its easy to bash these young kids, but remember you were new once and probably asked 'stupid' questions when you started (I know I did lol).
Most people fall into the RTR trap first time out, so try and be a little civil to the kid.

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

bloodlezz, I apologize if I offended you. I thought I was trying to help. If you didn't want, or were going to get offended by, the advise that you asked for, you shouldn't have asked.

What is it with this forum? I've posted in a couple of threads, trying to share information so that others can benefit from the experience that I've had with this hobby. Whether stupid or not, I spent over $15,000 on this hobby just last year. I'm no pro driver, and only spend about a third of my running time on a track, but I have tried a lot of what's out there. I'm just hoping to keep someone with less disposable income from spending money that they don't need to. All I've met with is smart ***** responses from, what appear to be, "know it all" kids.

RE: Good First Time Buggie?
 

Lol, Thanks alot johnny.