Buy a used truggy?
10-28-2010, 01:11 PM
#46
If you are placing an order from HobbyCity I would get this servo: http://hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store...idProduct=9983
I have one in my truggy and it's a beast. More than enough torque and speed.
Also, stay away from 50W chargers if you are going to be running 1/8 electric. They aren't up to the job of charging 4-6S packs at even 1C, let alone 2C or higher like newer packs can handle. I would recommend a charger from iCharger, and have also heard good things about Hyperion. Whatever you get, make sure it can handle 200W or more.
I have one in my truggy and it's a beast. More than enough torque and speed.
Also, stay away from 50W chargers if you are going to be running 1/8 electric. They aren't up to the job of charging 4-6S packs at even 1C, let alone 2C or higher like newer packs can handle. I would recommend a charger from iCharger, and have also heard good things about Hyperion. Whatever you get, make sure it can handle 200W or more.
10-28-2010, 01:41 PM
#47
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXUZ89&P=ML
I have a servo available so I figure why spend more money if it works~
10-28-2010, 01:56 PM
#48
The hitec 985mg is the absolute lowest I would go for steering on a 1/8 truggy.. 69.99
I'd spend a few bucks more though and grab one of those new Savox SC-1268MG High Torque Digital Servo (metal gear, coreless, BB, .11 sec/361 oz) under 100.00, you can't go wrong there.
I'd spend a few bucks more though and grab one of those new Savox SC-1268MG High Torque Digital Servo (metal gear, coreless, BB, .11 sec/361 oz) under 100.00, you can't go wrong there.
10-28-2010, 02:01 PM
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The hitec 985mg is the absolute lowest I would go for steering on a 1/8 truggy.. 69.99
I'd spend a few bucks more though and grab one of those new Savox SC-1268MG High Torque Digital Servo (metal gear, coreless, BB, .11 sec/361 oz) under 100.00, you can't go wrong there.
I'd spend a few bucks more though and grab one of those new Savox SC-1268MG High Torque Digital Servo (metal gear, coreless, BB, .11 sec/361 oz) under 100.00, you can't go wrong there.
You need to send a pm to HLPRESSLEY and talk to him about getting a Savox servo. You won't find a better deal............
Matt
Thanks.
10-28-2010, 03:07 PM
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I have a Ve8 and love it and am converting my new D8t to electric this weekend. I have driven both and I would say that truggy suites my driving style better and is a little more forgiving but truggy costs a little more to run when you buy tires, etc.
All that said I think you will like both. Have you condsidered the Ve8? It is also made by Hot Bodies and is a purpose built electric 1/8 scale and is the best driving buggy that I have ever had. It has a very low price point as well.
Matt
All that said I think you will like both. Have you condsidered the Ve8? It is also made by Hot Bodies and is a purpose built electric 1/8 scale and is the best driving buggy that I have ever had. It has a very low price point as well.
Matt
10-28-2010, 03:09 PM
#53
I have a Ve8 and love it and am converting my new D8t to electric this weekend. I have driven both and I would say that truggy suites my driving style better and is a little more forgiving but truggy costs a little more to run when you buy tires, etc.
All that said I think you will like both. Have you condsidered the Ve8? It is also made by Hot Bodies and is a purpose built electric 1/8 scale and is the best driving buggy that I have ever had. It has a very low price point as well.
Matt
All that said I think you will like both. Have you condsidered the Ve8? It is also made by Hot Bodies and is a purpose built electric 1/8 scale and is the best driving buggy that I have ever had. It has a very low price point as well.
Matt
Ve8 or D8Te?
10-28-2010, 04:08 PM
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The Ve8 drives differently and will be probably be cheaper to buy a new kit than get a D8 and a conversion.
10-28-2010, 09:42 PM
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Watch out for used stuff, buy new and then you dont have to worry.