first buggy for racing, your suggestions?
12-09-2011, 11:51 AM
#17
engine for d8
if tight budget = werks b2 160$ (this engine is for small to medium size tracks)+ 2058 werks tuned pipe (90$)
if budget is evn tighter b2 + thunder tiger 2035 pipe .. cost is 40$ (but its betr to get a used werks tuned pipe if u can find one in decent condition)
u can get a argus or alpha but your gonna waste lots of money on fuel for engine breakin .. takes about 2 gallons or more .
novarossi p5 (if u can get it for around 220$ )+ dynamite 086 (50$)
there are more engines out there but i can only think of these ryt now .
if tight budget = werks b2 160$ (this engine is for small to medium size tracks)+ 2058 werks tuned pipe (90$)
if budget is evn tighter b2 + thunder tiger 2035 pipe .. cost is 40$ (but its betr to get a used werks tuned pipe if u can find one in decent condition)
u can get a argus or alpha but your gonna waste lots of money on fuel for engine breakin .. takes about 2 gallons or more .
novarossi p5 (if u can get it for around 220$ )+ dynamite 086 (50$)
there are more engines out there but i can only think of these ryt now .
12-09-2011, 12:32 PM
#18
ok so here is the list:
used hot bodies d8
Any real difference between the older D8 and the Hara edition?
Werks B2 and Werks 2058 pipe
2 used savox servos, any recommendation?
I was thinking 1256 for steering.
used starter box, any brand work better than others?
Particular clutch, flywheel, and shoe to use?
Then tires, receiver battery, bryons 30%, futaba 603ff receiver and everything else i have.
Thanks for all the help, i'm getting a good idea now.
used hot bodies d8
Any real difference between the older D8 and the Hara edition?
Werks B2 and Werks 2058 pipe
2 used savox servos, any recommendation?
I was thinking 1256 for steering.
used starter box, any brand work better than others?
Particular clutch, flywheel, and shoe to use?
Then tires, receiver battery, bryons 30%, futaba 603ff receiver and everything else i have.
Thanks for all the help, i'm getting a good idea now.
Last edited by honda237; 12-09-2011 at 12:47 PM.
12-09-2011, 01:31 PM
#19
With a $500 budget it will not be easy to go new, here is what a start up nitro will cost my buddy, and he has the radio equipment already....I think used might be a better way to go
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12-09-2011, 01:37 PM
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12-09-2011, 05:45 PM
#22
Take a look at this rtr buggy it looks brand new. S: Team Losi 1/8 8ight 2.0 RTR 2.4ghz
12-09-2011, 05:50 PM
#23
I'm not looking to buy right now. It's winter right now and there is no indoor racing here plus I need to save up some funds. But thank you.
12-10-2011, 04:36 AM
#24
ok so here is the list:
used hot bodies d8
Any real difference between the older D8 and the Hara edition?
Werks B2 and Werks 2058 pipe
2 used savox servos, any recommendation?
I was thinking 1256 for steering.
used starter box, any brand work better than others?
Particular clutch, flywheel, and shoe to use?
Then tires, receiver battery, bryons 30%, futaba 603ff receiver and everything else i have.
Thanks for all the help, i'm getting a good idea now.
used hot bodies d8
Any real difference between the older D8 and the Hara edition?
Werks B2 and Werks 2058 pipe
2 used savox servos, any recommendation?
I was thinking 1256 for steering.
used starter box, any brand work better than others?
Particular clutch, flywheel, and shoe to use?
Then tires, receiver battery, bryons 30%, futaba 603ff receiver and everything else i have.
Thanks for all the help, i'm getting a good idea now.
Also, opinions on D8 compared to losi 8ight?
12-10-2011, 05:41 AM
#25
I have never drove a losi. but race.a.d8 they are tuff and competitive and parts are really cheap
12-10-2011, 05:43 AM
#26
For a first time racer it does not matter what model you get .... Any reputable buggy that has had little use will do.
Yes the D8 is arguably tougher than many, and cheaper. However I say just go with the best deal - a buggy that has been well maintained and has a few spares.
You should be able to get D8, 8ight 2.0, RC8B, MBX6 with a few extra bits easily enough in your price range. I regularly see them having done maybe 1 gallon and with about $100 - $200 spares included, all for about half RRP
Yes the D8 is arguably tougher than many, and cheaper. However I say just go with the best deal - a buggy that has been well maintained and has a few spares.
You should be able to get D8, 8ight 2.0, RC8B, MBX6 with a few extra bits easily enough in your price range. I regularly see them having done maybe 1 gallon and with about $100 - $200 spares included, all for about half RRP
12-10-2011, 05:47 AM
#27
Ok thanks guys. I've heard of the D8 driveshaft problem, but haven't really looked in to how to fix it, is it pretty easy?
I think i am going to stick with the D8, just because of its toughness.
I believe i have a buyer on my savage, lets see if he follows through.
I think i am going to stick with the D8, just because of its toughness.
I believe i have a buyer on my savage, lets see if he follows through.
12-10-2011, 05:58 AM
#28
Most first time racers dont start with a $900 Kyosho.
Look at Hot Bodies (D8) for a really inexpensive but capable buggy to race. You can get a used one for $150
2 used servo's $100
Used starter box $50
New engine pipe combo- $200- dont buy a used engine!
1 set of tires to get started -$45
RX battery, glow starter, glow plug, fuel $75
For slightly over $600, you are racing with top notch gear
Look at Hot Bodies (D8) for a really inexpensive but capable buggy to race. You can get a used one for $150
2 used servo's $100
Used starter box $50
New engine pipe combo- $200- dont buy a used engine!
1 set of tires to get started -$45
RX battery, glow starter, glow plug, fuel $75
For slightly over $600, you are racing with top notch gear
12-10-2011, 06:03 AM
#29
ok so here is the list:
used hot bodies d8
Any real difference between the older D8 and the Hara edition?
Werks B2 and Werks 2058 pipe
2 used savox servos, any recommendation?
I was thinking 1256 for steering.
used starter box, any brand work better than others?
Particular clutch, flywheel, and shoe to use?
Then tires, receiver battery, bryons 30%, futaba 603ff receiver and everything else i have.
Thanks for all the help, i'm getting a good idea now.
used hot bodies d8
Any real difference between the older D8 and the Hara edition?
Werks B2 and Werks 2058 pipe
2 used savox servos, any recommendation?
I was thinking 1256 for steering.
used starter box, any brand work better than others?
Particular clutch, flywheel, and shoe to use?
Then tires, receiver battery, bryons 30%, futaba 603ff receiver and everything else i have.
Thanks for all the help, i'm getting a good idea now.
12-10-2011, 06:08 AM
#30
My phone probably changed truggy in to truck, it does stuff like that all the time. 
Thanks, i would prefer the hara. Thanks for the suggestions, and i always shop around, i will probably buy a used rx.
Thanks, i would prefer the hara. Thanks for the suggestions, and i always shop around, i will probably buy a used rx.