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Old 11-16-2010, 01:31 AM
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There is a best Buggy.

Kyosho MP9e

Then there is the stuff everyone else can afford

Originally Posted by Dlewis4
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Their is no BEST buggy. Only the best for YOU

Go drive some
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Old 11-16-2010, 07:23 AM
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this is def one of those opinion questions. I've had a losi and an ae. I run the rc8be now. I always thought I liked my losi a little better but it was newer and tighter, yet I drive my ae much more consistant and faster. I was planning on switching to a tekno v4 conversion when they come out but now I'm not sure. Switched to a tekin 1550kv on 5s and 6s and it completely changed the car.I was running mmmv3 2200kv. The new setup is super smooth and unbelieveable on 6s. Do the research and get what you want the first time. If your not racing at ROAR events I would highly recommend going lower kv higher voltage setup as its cooler and more efficent I would have saved alot of money had I known this to begin with.
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Old 11-16-2010, 08:32 AM
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Everyone I know who switched from something else into a Caster improved their lap times. Car isn't the most expensive, but it is the most effective.
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sell the speedo and the motor and buy a Vorza. use the extra $$ to get a better transmitter. you can run 4-6s and it's durable as hell!
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Take a good look at the Caster EX1.5r

www.casterracingusa.com
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Just about any of the V4 conversions from Tekno are a step up from the competition (except for the V4 Losi). The weight distribution is really good. Made my RC8 feel like a new car.

Hyper 9 is pretty good but the quality of the parts is rather crummy. Weight distribution is similar to the Tekno V4's. Save yourself some aggravation and go straight for the Tim Bump edition if you get a Hyper9E. The upgraded center shaft and the chassis are well worth the money.

Losi 8ight is a durable car except for front-center drive shafts which wear out fast. This car doesn't handle the greatest is my opinion. Great on a high traction surface but a handful on a loose surface.

Those are the 3 I own, don't have much input on the other cars out there.
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mugen mbx6 with tekno v4 convertion!!
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what about a Vorza with a V4 Tekno conversion?
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Originally Posted by bigben1165
what about a Vorza with a V4 Tekno conversion?
Team Tekno runs converted D8's so I would imagine that the Vorza would be similar.
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Originally Posted by kufman
Just about any of the V4 conversions from Tekno are a step up from the competition (except for the V4 Losi).

What's wrong with the Losi V4 conversion?
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Originally Posted by steam
There is a best Buggy.

Kyosho MP9e

Then there is the stuff everyone else can afford
^^ Exactly
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Well, Ofna's parts are very disapointing.

1. (at least for me) The parts are nowhere to be seen locally.

2. (at least for me) The parts also break (mostly on races)

Hope you find the right one.
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Originally Posted by Anthony.L
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This question is posted once a week at least.

Hint, there is no "best" buggy.
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RC8BE Full Factory Team with tekin 1900kv on 5s 45c Hyperion, Tekno LCG chassis. No clutch and manual brakes! FTW! Indestructible! Faster than S**T with amazing handling on or off power!
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And, it's available at Tower with a 50.00 coupon (and easy pay if you need it)
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You can build any other buggy for half the price of the Kyosho MP9.
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Originally Posted by Sarinexia
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+1
And, it's available at Tower with a 50.00 coupon (and easy pay if you need it)
Hey sorry we talked about this yesterday, but i didn't have enough time to talk to you. Was that $50.00 coupon supposed to expire yesterday jan 31 or is that good for ever?

thx
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