1LikesAdelaide Nitro Offroad Racing Club
06-18-2008, 01:42 PM
#8581
Tech Initiate
Hey, Andrew you will love the 1/8 on road, I ran one for a while. They are sick. I reckon driving the buggies makes you a better driver as well because you need the reaction time and throttle control. Those things are just like driving on rails if they are set up right. Have fun
06-18-2008, 06:06 PM
#8582
Looks ok at the moment, light shower on friday and some morning drizzle early Sunday morning.
06-18-2008, 08:00 PM
#8583
Looks like mother nature will water the track for us. 
I can put up with a morning drizzle. Might drag out the mini marquee type thing and chuck a tarp over it.
I can put up with a morning drizzle. Might drag out the mini marquee type thing and chuck a tarp over it.
06-19-2008, 01:12 AM
#8585
1/8th on road set up costs
hey there guys
i just thought i would let you all know that 1/8th is not as expensive as everyone thinks.
with the US dollar so weak the price is right.
chassis are about $550
picco motor $280
pipe $100
tyres $25 per set
check out
brooklynhobbies.com (email richie for prices)
winnerscircle.com
rcmart.com
rc-mushroom.com
ashfordhobbies.com
kamikazetoysandhobbies.com/
murnanmodified.com
last race meeting there were 8 1/8ths and there were even a few regulars missing.
this is the premier rc class of racing.
Happy Times
i just thought i would let you all know that 1/8th is not as expensive as everyone thinks.
with the US dollar so weak the price is right.
chassis are about $550
picco motor $280
pipe $100
tyres $25 per set
check out
brooklynhobbies.com (email richie for prices)
winnerscircle.com
rcmart.com
rc-mushroom.com
ashfordhobbies.com
kamikazetoysandhobbies.com/
murnanmodified.com
last race meeting there were 8 1/8ths and there were even a few regulars missing.
this is the premier rc class of racing.
Happy Times
06-19-2008, 02:28 AM
#8586
06-19-2008, 04:21 AM
#8587
Gotta agree there Turbine, offroad is nowhere as good as offroad. 
There is no where near as much driving skill in my opinion when racing on road. I mean it still takes skill but in offroad you have to jump jumps, make the landings right and be dead consistent to win!
There is no where near as much driving skill in my opinion when racing on road. I mean it still takes skill but in offroad you have to jump jumps, make the landings right and be dead consistent to win!
06-19-2008, 05:20 AM
#8589
They both require skill, onroad you need slightly faster reflexes and engine power/tuning is a big factor. Offroad IMO is more fun tho and has more emphasis on setup as track conditions change a lot lot more.
I've raced both classes and have always prefered getting dirty
If I had the money I'd race 1/5th, can't beat those things for sound and looks, 1/8 onroad cars don't really look like miniture cars, more like little flat rockets with a drivers helmet glued in the middle
I've raced both classes and have always prefered getting dirty
If I had the money I'd race 1/5th, can't beat those things for sound and looks, 1/8 onroad cars don't really look like miniture cars, more like little flat rockets with a drivers helmet glued in the middle
06-19-2008, 05:32 AM
#8590
Oh no, what have I started...
Onroad was always too much thinking about setup for my liking. I'm happy to admit offroad is a little simpler but man it's fun.
So who is actually racing this weekend? Really looking forward to it.
Onroad was always too much thinking about setup for my liking. I'm happy to admit offroad is a little simpler but man it's fun.
So who is actually racing this weekend? Really looking forward to it.
06-19-2008, 06:57 AM
#8591
With all the talk about the different 1/8 buggies of late I thought I would show you the Buggy that will win this years South Australian OffRoad State Titles
Well One can only hope. You have to admit it looks better that all those Anorexic Buggies that are coming out
Well One can only hope. You have to admit it looks better that all those Anorexic Buggies that are coming out
06-19-2008, 07:13 AM
#8593
You should see alot more from them now the Australian Importer (Dawn Trading) has promised to provide the kyosho competition cars at a competetive price in comparison with the US and they will back it up with parts as the owner is going to look after it and not leave it to the guy that normaly deals with is.
