ZekeRC

If I want a 1:10 scale Tamiya buggy to run in tall grass what's the best solution? I was thinking longer shocks or bigger tires. Would either of these be the best solution and if so what make/model do people recommend? Thanks.

Biz73

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For grass the Mad Bull would be your best bet. Not the best handling buggy out there, but it's 1/10th scale and will handle tall grass better than their other buggies.

ZekeRC

Thanks but I'm not looking to buy a new car. I'm looking to upgrade the existing one.

Andy Koback

iTrader: (280)

Cut the grass??? -)

ZekeRC

I do. Weekly.

jgil089

Mine all run fine on grass as long as its been cut recently. I just run kit tyres and as long as the spikes are in ok condition they do fine. If the spikes wear down then they can just spin their wheels.

What model do you already have? There are heaps of options, check out Tamiyaclub as well as there are heaps of examples of DT03 and TT02B with big wheels

Simplest would be to buy wheels and tyres fot the truck version, the Aqroshot (or sosomething like that) is a stadium truck type thing based on a DT03, or the sandshaker for TT02. I think they're DT03T and TT02T

killer rock

grass, bigger tires will be your best friend sct or st tires. the right 2.6 rim monster truck tire will do the grass the best (not get stuck).
the big problem with bigger tires is you'll also have to regear to smaller pinion and/or bigger spur. also better chance to brakeline drive components.

ZekeRC

Yes spinning the wheels is the problem I'm seeing even after the grass is recently cut. But it's cut to about 2 and 1/2 inches. So pretty high. And it's very dense (compliments of the previous owner).
It's for a Tamiya Neo Fighter. Where can I find just the tires/rims for the Aqroshot? I checked Amazon, Tower Hobbies and Tamiya's store and can only find the complete vehicle.