Just posted this over on reddit but thought I'd try here as well - as per the title looking for basher options but, I live outside the USA and whilst Traxxas and Arrma are available new, they are incredibly expensive and not common second hand. On the other hand, 2WD 1/10 buggies are seemingly quite common second hand at good prices.

The goal is general bashing/driving with a very fast dog (half greyhound);

• Beach/sand and medium grass
• No jumping
• Fast (30-35mph) on grass
• Good handling at speed on grass and sand. Hard sand, not dry dunes.

This is what I can hold of for a similar ish price where I am;

• Brand new 2WD Brushed Traxxas Slash/Bandit/Rustler etc
• Brand new Arrma Granite 2WD Brushed
• TLR 22 / Yokomo YZ2 / Associated etc used 2WD brushless buggy (usually setup for carpet).
• Various TLR 22SCTs
• TLR 22T 4.0
• Various rollers

I've already got radio gear and chargers etc so an ARR is fine, and rollers are workable (although added expense). I'm inclined to make it work with 2WD mostly for budget reasons but also for less maintenance with sand etc.

Is a stadium truck the way to go? Can I make it work with a buggy and some different wheels? Or are all of those options not going to work?

Also interested in the durability of the hobby vs pro stuff - keeping in mind I don't plan on jumping.

Thanks in advance for any info!

Was it me, I'd look for something I could get parts for easily and 4wd. The on throttle steering with a 2wd is pretty much non existent. It being used gives you a chance to take it apart and learn your car so you can fix it when you have a boo boo. And welcome....

Thanks for the reply!

I actually ended up going with the 22T 4.0, it's been interesting...

It's running a stock spec 17.5T motor, so definitely no speed demon (looking to swap in a quicker motor), but surprisingly the handling has been a delight, even on grass. The wide stance means it's almost impossible to traction roll, and I've found the slidey-ness of the RWD setup to be manageable. More than anything the precise steering response and predicable handling have been what i've been most impressed with.

On the other hand I also have an old WLToys 124017 that I've been bashing with - 4WD brushless. Its certainly a lot quicker in a straight line, but really more of a point and shoot type experience when bashing on grass seeing as it has very limited ability to hold a corner at any speed.

From a dog perspective, after some extended sessions she tires pretty quick, so top speed is only needed briefly and then it's more a case of twists and turns to keep her interested. In saying that, the 22T in it's current form is too slow for when she gets a burst of speed. Im planning on trying some Pro-Line Trenchers (so I can use the original 2.2" rims), and/or some JConcepts Magma premounts (Rustler size), which I think should give a lot more bite in the grass - its currently on Prism type tires in the rear.

Will post updates as they come!

I run my rc10t in my back yard. Have to let off the power to get it to turn. At that point it wants to traction roll. My T Optima on the other hand goes where I point it. I put a set of sct tires the optima. Both have 3300 kv hobbtwing brushless motors in them. I tried a hotter motor in both and went back to the 3300. Those old cars don't handle that much power very well. My dog is too old and fat to chase them anymore. She won't even chase a squirrel any more.