Originally Posted by m_perkins
cornerspeed i lookin to get a 1/8 scale some time next year and im wondering what would i have to mantain it and to keep it runnin good. and whats a good 1/8 scale car for for someone starting to race 1/8 scale.
The biggest thing in maintence is cleaning and going through the car/dis-assemble. The clutch and clutch bell bearings are the items that need the most attention. Re-building the diffs is a once in a while thing. Thats about it.
All the 1/8th scale buggy's are pretty good. Some have there good and bad points. I really like the Losi 8, but the Mugen MBX-5R is a real close second. The Losi has to be driven a little easier to be in control, but really fast.