1/8 e buggy choice
09-14-2015, 07:35 AM
#16
Mugen arms don't break unless you hit something very hard. They are not brittle.
The Serpent has it's own issues.
The Serpent has it's own issues.
09-14-2015, 11:33 PM
#18
Spounds like any of the buggies could have it own quirks.
Any opinion on the Durango buggies?
Any opinion on the Durango buggies?
09-15-2015, 05:12 PM
#20
A STOCK of front arms? I only see 8th scales break an arm extremely rarely. My RC8.2e is four years old and I've never broken an arm.
09-15-2015, 07:24 PM
#21
Went through all contenders you have and I decided on RC8.2e RTR. Bought it 8/31/15.
I love it. Have about 10 packs through it at my local track (Kirkwood MO) and bashing around the house. Have replaced nothing. Just have had to tighten a few things here and there, and needed to re glue the tires. Pretty typical for an RTR.
I don't intend to race. Just wanted a quality durable buggy with good parts support. Very happy with it.
I love it. Have about 10 packs through it at my local track (Kirkwood MO) and bashing around the house. Have replaced nothing. Just have had to tighten a few things here and there, and needed to re glue the tires. Pretty typical for an RTR.
I don't intend to race. Just wanted a quality durable buggy with good parts support. Very happy with it.
09-16-2015, 08:28 AM
#22
Thanks again, some really good feedback/info here.
I'm leaning toward buying used as there's more bang for your buck even though it can be a bit of a gamble sometimes.
My narrowed down choices are the AE, Losi and maybe Mugen. A friend is ordering the mp9e and I'll see what it's like when he gets it. Final decision will be made depending what comes up for sale.
I'm leaning toward buying used as there's more bang for your buck even though it can be a bit of a gamble sometimes.
My narrowed down choices are the AE, Losi and maybe Mugen. A friend is ordering the mp9e and I'll see what it's like when he gets it. Final decision will be made depending what comes up for sale.
09-18-2015, 12:30 PM
#23
Other than the fact it doesn't have a steel spur gear option and you need to use the mugen washer or similar washer mod on the front pivot balls (you just put this on, thats it instead of the plastic C clip) its a durable buggy and has nice handling capabilities.
That said, it seems similar to the Armma buggy out there in looks but with a different center diff setup which in my opinion if you want something that can bash and looks like it can race too, I probably would give it a look.
The Tekno I never really had breakage issues other than once breaking the shock tower off of a jump that I felt it shouldn't have broken, but it was a big jump in race conditions. Add a steel spur gear and I feel you are ready to rock there.
All in all, I think there isn't a 1/8 offering that is "bad" for bashing per say, these things are built for some rugged running by there nature. If you plan to jump over buildings, etc, anything will eventually fail. I will say I would mainly look for vehicles that are known to be low on parts wear, I think that is where you will see most of your savings personally from vehicle to vehicle.
09-18-2015, 01:31 PM
#24
I have the durango DEX8 and DEX8T. I don't have as much use as others with a local track on it, but in comparison to other vehicles I have owned like Teknos EB48, the Mugen MBX5, Hot bodies D8 converted, and and early RC8 my thoughts are this:
Other than the fact it doesn't have a steel spur gear option and you need to use the mugen washer or similar washer mod on the front pivot balls (you just put this on, thats it instead of the plastic C clip) its a durable buggy and has nice handling capabilities.
That said, it seems similar to the Armma buggy out there in looks but with a different center diff setup which in my opinion if you want something that can bash and looks like it can race too, I probably would give it a look.
The Tekno I never really had breakage issues other than once breaking the shock tower off of a jump that I felt it shouldn't have broken, but it was a big jump in race conditions. Add a steel spur gear and I feel you are ready to rock there.
All in all, I think there isn't a 1/8 offering that is "bad" for bashing per say, these things are built for some rugged running by there nature. If you plan to jump over buildings, etc, anything will eventually fail. I will say I would mainly look for vehicles that are known to be low on parts wear, I think that is where you will see most of your savings personally from vehicle to vehicle.
Other than the fact it doesn't have a steel spur gear option and you need to use the mugen washer or similar washer mod on the front pivot balls (you just put this on, thats it instead of the plastic C clip) its a durable buggy and has nice handling capabilities.
That said, it seems similar to the Armma buggy out there in looks but with a different center diff setup which in my opinion if you want something that can bash and looks like it can race too, I probably would give it a look.
The Tekno I never really had breakage issues other than once breaking the shock tower off of a jump that I felt it shouldn't have broken, but it was a big jump in race conditions. Add a steel spur gear and I feel you are ready to rock there.
All in all, I think there isn't a 1/8 offering that is "bad" for bashing per say, these things are built for some rugged running by there nature. If you plan to jump over buildings, etc, anything will eventually fail. I will say I would mainly look for vehicles that are known to be low on parts wear, I think that is where you will see most of your savings personally from vehicle to vehicle.
I haven't put a lot of thought into parts wear, mostly durability against breakage but it seems wear could be as big a concern
09-20-2015, 08:03 PM
#25
Just to update the thread:
I've got an EB48.2 on the way, got it used at what I think is a fair price.
Pretty stoked to get it and see what it's like compared to nitro 1/8.
Thanks again to everyone for their advice and opinions.
I've got an EB48.2 on the way, got it used at what I think is a fair price.
Pretty stoked to get it and see what it's like compared to nitro 1/8.
Thanks again to everyone for their advice and opinions.
09-20-2015, 08:08 PM
#26
Make sure you put the basic . 3 upgrade kit on it
09-20-2015, 09:52 PM
#27
09-20-2015, 10:21 PM
#28
09-21-2015, 10:38 AM
#30
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I have the durango DEX8 and DEX8T. I don't have as much use as others with a local track on it, but in comparison to other vehicles I have owned like Teknos EB48, the Mugen MBX5, Hot bodies D8 converted, and and early RC8 my thoughts are this:
Other than the fact it doesn't have a steel spur gear option and you need to use the mugen washer or similar washer mod on the front pivot balls (you just put this on, thats it instead of the plastic C clip) its a durable buggy and has nice handling capabilities.
That said, it seems similar to the Armma buggy out there in looks but with a different center diff setup which in my opinion if you want something that can bash and looks like it can race too, I probably would give it a look.
The Tekno I never really had breakage issues other than once breaking the shock tower off of a jump that I felt it shouldn't have broken, but it was a big jump in race conditions. Add a steel spur gear and I feel you are ready to rock there.
All in all, I think there isn't a 1/8 offering that is "bad" for bashing per say, these things are built for some rugged running by there nature. If you plan to jump over buildings, etc, anything will eventually fail. I will say I would mainly look for vehicles that are known to be low on parts wear, I think that is where you will see most of your savings personally from vehicle to vehicle.
Other than the fact it doesn't have a steel spur gear option and you need to use the mugen washer or similar washer mod on the front pivot balls (you just put this on, thats it instead of the plastic C clip) its a durable buggy and has nice handling capabilities.
That said, it seems similar to the Armma buggy out there in looks but with a different center diff setup which in my opinion if you want something that can bash and looks like it can race too, I probably would give it a look.
The Tekno I never really had breakage issues other than once breaking the shock tower off of a jump that I felt it shouldn't have broken, but it was a big jump in race conditions. Add a steel spur gear and I feel you are ready to rock there.
All in all, I think there isn't a 1/8 offering that is "bad" for bashing per say, these things are built for some rugged running by there nature. If you plan to jump over buildings, etc, anything will eventually fail. I will say I would mainly look for vehicles that are known to be low on parts wear, I think that is where you will see most of your savings personally from vehicle to vehicle.
