Which 1:8 Racing Buggy? (+ Engine etc.)
08-30-2010, 01:44 AM
#1
Which 1:8 Racing Buggy? (+ Engine etc.)
Hey there,
I´am planing on going 1:8 off-road racing next season - I already own a Serpent 950R on-road.
So which car should I choose?
Serpent Cobra S811, Agama A8 EVO, Mugen MBX-6 M-Spec, O'Donnell Z01-B SG Team, Losi 8IGHT 2.0 Race Roller EU, Durango DNX 408 or maybe The Car? As the price tag is nearly the same I´am pretty confused...
As for servos I wanted to go with Savöx - they seem to be pretty good and cost effectiveness is great. How much power does a servo in a buggy need? Will the SC-1257TG be enough or the SC-1258TG or even the SC-1256TG other suggestions are welcome. (I´am not allowed to make links yet so I can´t link the specifications of the servos >_<)
Last but not least the engine - Alpha 21-Z852-Combo or Go-tech GX-7R-boxed or Nova Rossi ToroNero .21 Team Motorbox mit Masterfix-System EFRA9001 - of course the Nova is the most expensive one..
Sorry for my English and thanks for your time!
edit:
read all day..mhh I´m starting to favor the Agama
Best regards,
Lars
I´am planing on going 1:8 off-road racing next season - I already own a Serpent 950R on-road.
So which car should I choose?
Serpent Cobra S811, Agama A8 EVO, Mugen MBX-6 M-Spec, O'Donnell Z01-B SG Team, Losi 8IGHT 2.0 Race Roller EU, Durango DNX 408 or maybe The Car? As the price tag is nearly the same I´am pretty confused...
As for servos I wanted to go with Savöx - they seem to be pretty good and cost effectiveness is great. How much power does a servo in a buggy need? Will the SC-1257TG be enough or the SC-1258TG or even the SC-1256TG other suggestions are welcome. (I´am not allowed to make links yet so I can´t link the specifications of the servos >_<)
Last but not least the engine - Alpha 21-Z852-Combo or Go-tech GX-7R-boxed or Nova Rossi ToroNero .21 Team Motorbox mit Masterfix-System EFRA9001 - of course the Nova is the most expensive one..
Sorry for my English and thanks for your time!
edit:
read all day..mhh I´m starting to favor the Agama
Best regards,
Lars
Last edited by thelars; 08-30-2010 at 10:31 AM.
08-30-2010, 11:24 AM
#2
I'm running a Losi 8ight with OS VSpec Pro Mod, and Orion Vortex VDS-2015 servo (same as Savox) which puts out 278oz of torque at .15 seconds.
I would go with the Losi. Parts are readily available and cheaper than others. Also really simple set up. How ever I wouldn't go with the EU, just the regular team 2.0.
That OS puts out tons of power on the bottom, and you can pick up a good used one for about $135ish. Which beats the new price of about $450.
Since you've ran on road a faster servo than .15 would be good for you, just be sure it has enough torque. I love my Orion so far which is a Savox in a different case.
Hope I helped!
I would go with the Losi. Parts are readily available and cheaper than others. Also really simple set up. How ever I wouldn't go with the EU, just the regular team 2.0.
That OS puts out tons of power on the bottom, and you can pick up a good used one for about $135ish. Which beats the new price of about $450.
Since you've ran on road a faster servo than .15 would be good for you, just be sure it has enough torque. I love my Orion so far which is a Savox in a different case.
Hope I helped!
08-30-2010, 11:49 AM
#3
I'm running a Losi 8ight with OS VSpec Pro Mod, and Orion Vortex VDS-2015 servo (same as Savox) which puts out 278oz of torque at .15 seconds.
I would go with the Losi. Parts are readily available and cheaper than others. Also really simple set up. How ever I wouldn't go with the EU, just the regular team 2.0.
That OS puts out tons of power on the bottom, and you can pick up a good used one for about $135ish. Which beats the new price of about $450.
Since you've ran on road a faster servo than .15 would be good for you, just be sure it has enough torque. I love my Orion so far which is a Savox in a different case.
Hope I helped!
I would go with the Losi. Parts are readily available and cheaper than others. Also really simple set up. How ever I wouldn't go with the EU, just the regular team 2.0.
That OS puts out tons of power on the bottom, and you can pick up a good used one for about $135ish. Which beats the new price of about $450.
Since you've ran on road a faster servo than .15 would be good for you, just be sure it has enough torque. I love my Orion so far which is a Savox in a different case.
Hope I helped!
08-30-2010, 12:02 PM
#4
It can be hard to get spare parts for the Losi..as least that´s what i´ve heard.
I think I will stick with the Savöx servos and the Alpha Z852...chassis still to be decided
I think I will stick with the Savöx servos and the Alpha Z852...chassis still to be decided
08-30-2010, 12:09 PM
#5
The best car Ive seen by far is the SEARCH BUTTON.
08-30-2010, 12:13 PM
#6
Yeah i know..as a result I read so many pages on the big discussion threads about the different models that I´m even more confused 
08-30-2010, 12:17 PM
#7
I switched over from touring cars this spring and love it. Picked up a Losi 8ight 2.0 EU and have been very happy with it.
If your used to quick reacting on road cars you will like the Losi. Its also built like a tank so its been perfect for my "beginner" debut into offroad.
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