vtl1180ny

If you want to just jump over things, have low maintenence and a low operating cost get yourself a 1/10 scale buggy a couple of sport packs and a cheap charger... If you're doing what I think you are a nitro truck is going to be broken more than it runs...

Skoob

I'll be finished with the ramps on monday, one 2ft ramp, and another thats about a foot, and i'll take pics so you guys can see..

And i'm totally sorry about the language lol, i don't even think about it, and i didn't see either warning till just now, just the way i talk surry..

so, which buggy do you guys reccomend? mbx-5 or kyosho? or even the hyper 7?

warpig

iTrader: (7)

it depends on parts availability.. if that is not a concern.. I personally would choose the X5.. it's a remarkable car.. the kyosho is good too.. but in some cases they really stick you with cost.. and I feel the X5 is a more graceful car anyway.. the hyper is a good car too.. and the RTR package you can get with a pcr hyper is amazing..

dylan-d

Are buggies more capable off road than the stadium trucks? Like for bashing around construction sites, ect?

Aaron Waldron

Simply put..yes. They are more stable and have the benefit of 4wd to help them get through and over some things that a gas truck won't do.

dylan-d

Really? Huh, I always thought they were pretty much the same as trucks except with smaller fron tires and different bodies. Well, here comes the inevitable question: Can you recommend a good nitro buggy (preferably a RTR) for bashing around within my price range ($450)? I've looked at some myself, but I don't know too much at all about buggies.

corvettecrazy

ofna hyper 7 RTR PCR

LosiFromHell986

dylan-d

That's about $100 over my limit. What about the Ultra MBX Pro?

corvettecrazy

actually if your limit is 450 its only 30 bucks over

http://www.nitromonkey.com/buggies/ofna/hyper7pbs.shtml

and if you cant afford the PCR then get the hyper 7 PBS which is about 400.

warpig

iTrader: (7)

the pcr is worth that extra $100.. it will save you $100 in frustration.. and/or broken parts.. and upgrades.. it comes with a ton of things to help you get started..

warpig

iTrader: (7)

for example.. it comes with a glow ignitor.. savings or $20 or more.. it comes with a fuel bottle.. savings of $8.. etc

dylan-d

You know what? I think I just may hold off for the Traxxas Revo. I was reading about it today and it looks quite(ok, very VERY) impressive. And I know it's a bit over my limit, but the kit comes with everything you need, besides fuel.

warpig

iTrader: (7)

the hyper pcr comes with everything but fuel..

the revo you'll have to still buy a couple things

I am doing a review for traxxas on the revo soon..

dylan-d

Really? Have you already had a chance to drive it?

EDIT: What doesn't the Revo come with?