What's The Best Way to Get Into 4wd Buggies
05-21-2010, 06:12 PM
#1
What's The Best Way to Get Into 4wd Buggies
Hi, I'm looking to get into 1/8th scale or possibley 1/10th scale buggies. I want it to be 4wd and want something that will handle good on-road, off-road, and on the track. whats my best/ most cost effective method to achieve my goal of getting a decent buggy?
I definatly want a good platform to build off of but don't want to go full in right away. What car is my best option? Thanks for all help.
I definatly want a good platform to build off of but don't want to go full in right away. What car is my best option? Thanks for all help.
05-21-2010, 06:45 PM
#2
Oh boy where to start...um...
Put it this way your not gonna be able to get buy either unless you have $500
cash up front. 1/10 range in prices, there's a few that are $200
and some more competitive machines go for $300 and up!
1/8th expect to spend more than $500 it's costs alot more.
Because the brushless systems that go into the things are $300 or more.
The cheapest 1/8th scale brushless buggy is the E-Ultra LX OFNA kit
But you still have to buy the brushless system for it.
For 1/10 scale
Tamiya Durga's are ok cars to get you started. I think they are $200
If you not gonna race then settle for a Dark Impact or something for $135
Put it this way your not gonna be able to get buy either unless you have $500
cash up front. 1/10 range in prices, there's a few that are $200
and some more competitive machines go for $300 and up!
1/8th expect to spend more than $500 it's costs alot more.
Because the brushless systems that go into the things are $300 or more.
The cheapest 1/8th scale brushless buggy is the E-Ultra LX OFNA kit
But you still have to buy the brushless system for it.
For 1/10 scale
Tamiya Durga's are ok cars to get you started. I think they are $200
If you not gonna race then settle for a Dark Impact or something for $135
Last edited by ???E-Racer; 05-21-2010 at 06:55 PM.
05-21-2010, 07:05 PM
#4
Kyosho Lazer ready set is a good option. The cyber 10b from HPI is fairly affordable, but is a kit I believe. You can get a decent roller or used set-up 4wd on ebay if you are willing to shop for a while. 1/8 buggies are going to cost you more. The Kyosho Inferno Ready set is around $450 and you still need a battery. The Vorza is economical for an 8th scale.
If you are just looking for something to have fun with, maybe race some, and use on various surfaces, go for a used roller or complete set-up. It will save you money and there are a lot of good B44's, XXX-4's, and other 4wd buggies that pop up on ebay and classified posts.
Good Luck!
If you are just looking for something to have fun with, maybe race some, and use on various surfaces, go for a used roller or complete set-up. It will save you money and there are a lot of good B44's, XXX-4's, and other 4wd buggies that pop up on ebay and classified posts.
Good Luck!
05-21-2010, 07:09 PM
#5
Getting money
05-21-2010, 07:17 PM
#7
As already mentioned, The Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 Ready Set ticks all the boxes, Its a perfect starting place.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ggy-Type-3-RTR
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ggy-Type-3-RTR
05-21-2010, 07:31 PM
#9
Also for a beginner E-1/8th scale will be too much of a handfull to drive!
Yes the Kyosho is a good starting point if it HAS to be a buggy!
05-21-2010, 07:43 PM
#10
A Decent 1/8 easily cost, 2200 not to mention easily can exceed 3K with chargers, batteries, tires, shock oil etc
Get the Kyosho Inferno and upgrade shocks for 1/8
for 1/10 4wd get a Schumacher and spend about 800
05-21-2010, 08:28 PM
#11
It won't be my first rc by far, I have experience with them, I just don't have a clue about buggies. My old niehbor, who acctually got me started in rc had an old nitro buggy and that thing was on rails and handled amazing so I want something similar. He suggested I get a traxxas stampede xl-5 to start but now I'm ready for a "real" high quality rc.
I want to race eventually but will probbaly just run it in a parking lot and on the baseball dimond for now. You guys have been a lot of help so far.
Also I think I'll have to stick with 1/10, I figured 1/8th would be a huge investment and you all confirmed that. I would like to keep the price around $250 at most. Again thanks for the help.
I want to race eventually but will probbaly just run it in a parking lot and on the baseball dimond for now. You guys have been a lot of help so far.
Also I think I'll have to stick with 1/10, I figured 1/8th would be a huge investment and you all confirmed that. I would like to keep the price around $250 at most. Again thanks for the help.
05-21-2010, 08:57 PM
#12
I've been looking at some of the HPI buggies, they look ok, I'll try to look at some of the ones you guys suggested soon.
05-21-2010, 09:08 PM
#13
So if I were to go with this: Kyosho Lazer ZX-5, as some have suggested, what would be the place on the car that needs the most improvements? I'm guessing tires are a must, and also better electronics to start, but is there anything else it absolutly needs?
05-21-2010, 09:46 PM
#14
Tires?
Well, wear those ones out and then buy something suitable.I wouldn't replace them straight away unless entering into a race meet, and if thats your intention buy the Lazer kit instead.
Electronics?
Those supplied are perfectly fine as a starting point, I'd thrash the crap out of that motor before I would consider replacing it, but when its time then you would install a brushless system. The supplied motor isn't the words fastest but its not slow either, and imo is a great little beast for the buggy.
Radio gear, I don't buy into the need for fancy gear unless your racing, and even then you can still be sweet with a budget radio.
But, If your buying with the intention of competitive racing, buy a kit, install your own selected motor/esc/tires/radio gear,rather then buying an RTR and throwing out the supplied items.
Well, wear those ones out and then buy something suitable.I wouldn't replace them straight away unless entering into a race meet, and if thats your intention buy the Lazer kit instead.
Electronics?
Those supplied are perfectly fine as a starting point, I'd thrash the crap out of that motor before I would consider replacing it, but when its time then you would install a brushless system. The supplied motor isn't the words fastest but its not slow either, and imo is a great little beast for the buggy.
Radio gear, I don't buy into the need for fancy gear unless your racing, and even then you can still be sweet with a budget radio.
But, If your buying with the intention of competitive racing, buy a kit, install your own selected motor/esc/tires/radio gear,rather then buying an RTR and throwing out the supplied items.
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