HardBash

If you cant wait like me to next year.

What is the best Electric 1/8 Buggy that exist now ?

The very best only please.
I will drive it at one new XL size 1/5 and 1/8 offroad track,,,xtra Long and fast track, i need do alot speed also !!!

No matter location, part prices or anything. Only for the best car now please
And short explenation why ?

Tekno. Losi. Mugen ECO i have thinking about. I need durable car
Maybe there is better than these ?

thanx

JDMR

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Serpent SRX8E its tuff and easy to drive. Iv loved mine since I got it. short and sweet GL in ur search.

HardBash

okey, this is the most expensive also ?, serpent is best in 1/8 e buggy now ?

HardBash

max plus esc and 2650kv 5s combo

mes

I doubt there is a single best E buggy. My bet would be on Mugen and HB Racing.

HardBash

ok

name the one that has the longest wheelbase ?
i want long car

JDMR

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when you ask the best in this hobby its based on opinion, IMO yes this is the best iv drove this year. Most expensive I doubt it probably xray for most coin to purchase. considering the results from Serpent at Wicked Weekend and other local racers success in my region and the personal experience I have with it. I would easily vote it the best. In the hobby tho ANY car can be the best with a good driver behind it. They are all competitive and there is no 1 brand that reigns all podiums.

JDMR

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are you planning on racing this on a dirt track or ? because most 8th scale buggies are very similar in wheelbase length.

rustyus

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I know you used to worry about center diffs being "out in the open", and pebbles. Did something change?

In general, any 1/8 buggy kit would probably suit your needs. Everyone can, and will have a positive/negative thought on every platform out there. Just take a look at what buggies win races. That's why manufactures have team drivers...winning races equals selling their product. Simple as that.

You, HardBash, mention going to a track. If that track has an on-site hobby shop, then I'd look at what is carried by that shop. I know that would persuade me the most in choosing a buggy.

I personally wait (patiently) for Tekno's new EB to be unveiled.

rustyus

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Are you sure you don't want a truggy?

JDMR

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the center diff "out in the open" is one reason I steered away from teknos and others that are like that. too many times Iv seen race partners wires ripped to shreds when the ziptie busted lol. Covered on the serpent, easy maint, easy to drive, and pretty darn tough. lol But If I had to go with something that wasnt a serpent itd be Agama or Tekno for sure. I also second checking your LHS for a supported brand.

Skaar_rc

If extra long wheelbase is what u're looking for, get the tekno eb48.4 and get the chassis plate of et48.3 and boom u got a super long buggy that need some custom bodyshell.

And no, u cannot enter any races as the requirement for wheelbase would be 310-330mm for any 1/8 buggy

Skaar_rc

But for realistic suggestion, i would pick a brand that i can easily get my spareparts. One thing for sure, tekno is really durable. I cannot imagine that i need to worry the arm snap due to impact.

morgoth

This will hard to control for racing. It's fun for bashing, but not for racing.
And most races won't allow anything bigger than 4s lipo's. I wouldn't go any higher than 2150kv for the motor if you need a lot speed. I'm using a Tekin 1900kv motor on 4s HV lipo's and That's plenty fast with the timing at 0. On some tracks I turn down the EPA to 90% because I have too much speed.

HardBash

i want both truggy and buggy from same manufacturer

when does TEKNO release new ones?

i can wait if tekno release soon new ones ?=