Which electric 1:8 buggy to buy???
08-02-2010, 10:16 AM
#1
Tech Adept
Thread Starter
Which electric 1:8 buggy to buy???
Hi all,
Looking to take the step up to 1:8 scale 4wd electric buggy. I'm interested in a quality kit that's relatively durable, and under $500.00. Have built Tamiya and Kyosho in the past and have thought they make great kits. I have also seen what looks like some nice offerings from Ofna and Hot Bodies.
Your thoughts and recommendations, as always, are appreciated.
SoCal
Looking to take the step up to 1:8 scale 4wd electric buggy. I'm interested in a quality kit that's relatively durable, and under $500.00. Have built Tamiya and Kyosho in the past and have thought they make great kits. I have also seen what looks like some nice offerings from Ofna and Hot Bodies.
Your thoughts and recommendations, as always, are appreciated.
SoCal
08-02-2010, 10:36 AM
#2
Caster Fusion EX1.5R
Build like a tank. Great SUPPORT from the company.
Build like a tank. Great SUPPORT from the company.
08-02-2010, 10:42 AM
#3
i ended up ordering a Hyper 9e.... but when they start making a MBX6e i will pick one up.
out of all the ebuggys i kinda liked what they did with the Hyper
out of all the ebuggys i kinda liked what they did with the Hyper
08-02-2010, 10:19 PM
#5
Are you racing or bashing?
Caster is the most balanced and is very durable but you have to use 2 batteries instead of 1.
http://www.casterracing.com/car/main...hp?cid=4&iid=7
Lots of pics and info there.
Caster is the most balanced and is very durable but you have to use 2 batteries instead of 1.
http://www.casterracing.com/car/main...hp?cid=4&iid=7
Lots of pics and info there.
08-03-2010, 06:56 AM
#7
Tech Adept
Thread Starter
08-03-2010, 07:29 AM
#8
clips are used for quick and accurate preload adjustments. It is easier to reproduce a set up for certain tracks with spacers rather that measure and twist. (no tools required) The most expensive race buggy available (Kyosho MP9) uses clips on the shocks too.
If you really must have threaded shocks Caster sells them as an option part.
I have a set but prefer the clips for ease of use.
If you really must have threaded shocks Caster sells them as an option part.
I have a set but prefer the clips for ease of use.
08-03-2010, 07:32 AM
#9
If you are looking for a kit then the AE RCe8 or Ve8 are excellent, but they are primarily race vehicles and have no electronics.
08-03-2010, 08:16 AM
#10
Caster RTR is $350 with coupon and it has a 2.4 radio.
08-03-2010, 11:06 AM
#12
Tech Adept
Thread Starter
08-03-2010, 11:24 AM
#14
Hi all,
Looking to take the step up to 1:8 scale 4wd electric buggy. I'm interested in a quality kit that's relatively durable, and under $500.00. Have built Tamiya and Kyosho in the past and have thought they make great kits. I have also seen what looks like some nice offerings from Ofna and Hot Bodies.
Your thoughts and recommendations, as always, are appreciated.
SoCal
Looking to take the step up to 1:8 scale 4wd electric buggy. I'm interested in a quality kit that's relatively durable, and under $500.00. Have built Tamiya and Kyosho in the past and have thought they make great kits. I have also seen what looks like some nice offerings from Ofna and Hot Bodies.
Your thoughts and recommendations, as always, are appreciated.
SoCal
08-03-2010, 11:47 AM
#15
Tech Adept
I just purchased a Team Associated RC8Be; I should get it this week.