chicagokenji

I'm wanting to have an answer from someone who is a good racer and also has run a 2WD and a 4WD buggy, preferably on a high bite clay off road track.

Which buggy is faster on the track, and by how much time...say...per lap is it faster?

I ask because we may be running our B4's against 4wd buggys in a mod class and want to be prepared. We are experienced racers but have never run or owned a 4wd electric buggy.

thanks!

dakrat

my bet goes to 4wd, especially mod.

PIITB

2wd slower by about 1sec every 20 second

LOSI BOY-MF2

iTrader: (80)

Definitely the 4 wheel drive. I have raced both and their's not much comparision.

Jack Smash

iTrader: (35)

Depends on the track really. If its tight with heavy acceleration out of the corners then the 4wheel will blow a 2wheel away, about .5 - 1 second per lap. If its more open and sweeping it will be closer, like .2 - .5 seconds per lap.

1armed1

iTrader: (79)

Kenji,
Are you talking about Leisure Hours?

If so I'll be there next saturday and you can take my 4whl for a spin if you like.

AS for times, last year on most layouts there I was anywhere from 1.5-2.0 seconds faster with the 4whl over my 2whl.

later
Dayton

chicagokenji

thanks Dayton...yes I was talking about Leisure.

If you are there I'll take you up on the test drive.

sport10

The 4wd will always have the advantage of traction over the 2wd. So it will always be faster.

chicagokenji

I was thinking there's a weight difference with the 2WD being much lighter, thus possibly faster around the track.

sport10

Weight is not a factor in mod class because you can run any turn motor you want. In a 4wd you could run a 5.5 brushless motor and have no problems controlling it unlike a 2wd buggy. In a a more limited class like 19T or stock lighter weight would be an advantage.

killer89

iTrader: (41)

there is no comparison.


4wd is much faster. depending on the track, about 1-3 seconds per lap. I have ran 4wd stock and it was still about 1 sec faster per lap. They not only have better acceleration, but also hold much better corner speed.

BuggyKing

iTrader: (17)

4wd buggy will be since you have more traction.

Eggyolkeo

iTrader: (11)

Yep 4WD without a doubt.

The tighter the track, the greater the advantage 4WD has.

MustGoFaster

iTrader: (1)

Here are the top finishers from our very tight indoor off road high grip track:
2wd (19 Turn) = 24 Laps 5:08.656
4wd (Open) = 27 Laps 5:07.938