DirtyCookieX

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which do you recommend for a shitty driver/newb to 1/8th scale?

blade329

iTrader: (114)

Racing or bashing? Both are racers and probably wouldn't be the best for bashing.

HotBodiesVe8Boy

iTrader: (10)

with the HHH chassis and or aluminum skid plates the ve8 can be a sick basher

SuperEk4

iTrader: (32)

Both are good but nexx8 uses saddle batts n the other use 1 four cell batt.

DirtyCookieX

iTrader: (10)

bashing at a track (ocrc) and eventually racing...

DirtyCookieX

iTrader: (10)

I could always stack two 2s batts right?

blade329

iTrader: (114)

Yes, you could. Both are good buggies for OCRC. The Ve8 is more durable (with the updated chassis) but a bit more heavy. While not as nimble it will definitely be more planted on the track.
To really get the most from the Ve8, I would upgrade to the HHH chassis. It's lighter, more durable, and you can configure it to dual packs or a single one.

SuperEk4

iTrader: (32)

U can but the wiring will be a problem, n u can only stack hard case. They will be a chance the batt will slide off ESP it's off road.

If u hv 2s batt nexx8 will be a more balanced car.

SuperEk4

iTrader: (32)

Buying a bnew car n changing the chassis for at least usd$100 is uncalled for. I rather he buy a better car.

He's new he shld learn how to drive it rather than starting to hop up even before he drive it. It's a endless pit.

blade329

iTrader: (114)

Good point. I forgot he's a newbie. That being said, how balanced a buggy is wont mean a lot to someone until they learn how to drive anyway.

yzracer758

iTrader: (18)

All you need is Alum. skid plates and the Ve8 chassis is set to go. Simple as that.

DirtyCookieX

iTrader: (10)

Well....What if I was able to get a real clean, barely used roller with the metal skid plates already installed and a bunch of spare unused parts for under $200.

blade329

iTrader: (114)

You just missed it. I sold my second Ve8, with plates and hop ups, just last week for $220. If you do go that route, along with the skid plates, you should also get the HB one piece motor mount and an aluminum servo arm. You'll be set.

carcrazy699

iTrader: (49)

i just bought the VE8 for ocrc and i havent driven it yet but im very pleased with the car build and quality. i went ahead and bought the aluminum skid plates since they are highly recomended and im about to go and get the better motor mount for it along with yellow springs.

SuperEk4

iTrader: (32)

Becareful as used ve8 may hv stress cracks at the chassis as it's plastic. Nexx8 is alu although not as tough as the hop up chassis but it will last if u don't bash too hard or jump too high.

Nexx8 u can get it cheap too if u look around.