Whats the best 2wd electric buggy?
10-08-2011, 06:15 AM
#17
Unfortunately, my hobby shop stocks mostly TRAXXAS : (
10-08-2011, 07:16 AM
#18
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10-08-2011, 07:34 AM
#19
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I guess to answer your question I need to ask a few questions...
1- Are you just testing the waters so to speak with racing??
2- do you already have the needed equipment to support buying a race class kit??(batteries,charger,radio,esc,motor)
3- what is your budget?
The reasons I ask is 2wd buggy is the 'elite" class for drivers..Not saying to avoid it,because starting with a 2wd buggy WILL make a better driver out of you than say starting off with a SCT simply because with open wheels it is a "no contact" type of class requiring a no contact driving style, so If you KNOW you are in racing for the long haul this IS where I would start..
For parts support I would say either the AE or losi buggy,(even a XXX-CR)would be the way to go.
BUT if you are just testing the waters to see if you will like racing there are less expensive brands that will give you the chance to see if you like it without investing a ton of money...Like Electrix,duratrax,team C, ETC..
Be warned of one thing, however...To run stock requires some class specific electronics..A good 17.5, and an esc that either has fixed timing, or a "blinky" mode on the speedo.Talk with the race director at the track and find out exactly what the rules for the class are before you buy.will save you some headache in the long run for sure!!
1- Are you just testing the waters so to speak with racing??
2- do you already have the needed equipment to support buying a race class kit??(batteries,charger,radio,esc,motor)
3- what is your budget?
The reasons I ask is 2wd buggy is the 'elite" class for drivers..Not saying to avoid it,because starting with a 2wd buggy WILL make a better driver out of you than say starting off with a SCT simply because with open wheels it is a "no contact" type of class requiring a no contact driving style, so If you KNOW you are in racing for the long haul this IS where I would start..
For parts support I would say either the AE or losi buggy,(even a XXX-CR)would be the way to go.
BUT if you are just testing the waters to see if you will like racing there are less expensive brands that will give you the chance to see if you like it without investing a ton of money...Like Electrix,duratrax,team C, ETC..
Be warned of one thing, however...To run stock requires some class specific electronics..A good 17.5, and an esc that either has fixed timing, or a "blinky" mode on the speedo.Talk with the race director at the track and find out exactly what the rules for the class are before you buy.will save you some headache in the long run for sure!!
10-08-2011, 09:49 AM
#20
I guess to answer your question I need to ask a few questions...
1- Are you just testing the waters so to speak with racing??
2- do you already have the needed equipment to support buying a race class kit??(batteries,charger,radio,esc,motor)
3- what is your budget?
The reasons I ask is 2wd buggy is the 'elite" class for drivers..Not saying to avoid it,because starting with a 2wd buggy WILL make a better driver out of you than say starting off with a SCT simply because with open wheels it is a "no contact" type of class requiring a no contact driving style, so If you KNOW you are in racing for the long haul this IS where I would start..
For parts support I would say either the AE or losi buggy,(even a XXX-CR)would be the way to go.
BUT if you are just testing the waters to see if you will like racing there are less expensive brands that will give you the chance to see if you like it without investing a ton of money...Like Electrix,duratrax,team C, ETC..
Be warned of one thing, however...To run stock requires some class specific electronics..A good 17.5, and an esc that either has fixed timing, or a "blinky" mode on the speedo.Talk with the race director at the track and find out exactly what the rules for the class are before you buy.will save you some headache in the long run for sure!!
1- Are you just testing the waters so to speak with racing??
2- do you already have the needed equipment to support buying a race class kit??(batteries,charger,radio,esc,motor)
3- what is your budget?
The reasons I ask is 2wd buggy is the 'elite" class for drivers..Not saying to avoid it,because starting with a 2wd buggy WILL make a better driver out of you than say starting off with a SCT simply because with open wheels it is a "no contact" type of class requiring a no contact driving style, so If you KNOW you are in racing for the long haul this IS where I would start..
For parts support I would say either the AE or losi buggy,(even a XXX-CR)would be the way to go.
BUT if you are just testing the waters to see if you will like racing there are less expensive brands that will give you the chance to see if you like it without investing a ton of money...Like Electrix,duratrax,team C, ETC..
Be warned of one thing, however...To run stock requires some class specific electronics..A good 17.5, and an esc that either has fixed timing, or a "blinky" mode on the speedo.Talk with the race director at the track and find out exactly what the rules for the class are before you buy.will save you some headache in the long run for sure!!
10-08-2011, 11:06 AM
#21
Is there a reason why you want to start in 2wd buggy? In general it is a technical and fast class so you might want to consider 2wd short course instead? They are more durable, easier to drive, etc...
But if you have your heart set on a 2wd buggy there isn't necessarily a "best" that is easily answerable.
But if you have your heart set on a 2wd buggy there isn't necessarily a "best" that is easily answerable.
10-08-2011, 11:18 AM
#22
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10-08-2011, 11:24 AM
#23
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My advise would be to, instead of asking generically like you have because all you're going to do is attract brand-whore responses, would be to do some reading of the different brands' individual discussions on this forum, check out who's running what at your local track, and do a little self-educating so you can make an informed decision, instead of making one based on what people are telling you that you don't know, and who could be little tommy that lives down the end of your block whose experience is based on running up and down the street in front of your house.
10-08-2011, 11:25 AM
#24
drivers driving the b4 have won world championships since '03...unless i missed the memo that cars drive themselves now
10-08-2011, 12:09 PM
#25
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I have bashed with nitro rc stuff, but I race full size cars and fully understand the technical aspects as far as the setup and driving is concerned. I have no racing equipment but I plan on getting a spektrum radio system to go with whichever buggy I get. I want to be in a fast, competitive class, that is why i am looking towards the buggy.
I personally am looking at the new durango dex 210 buggy reallly hard
10-08-2011, 04:05 PM
#26
id go with kyosho rb5. I ran the b4 rb5 and 22. After all three i went beck to the rb5. The shocks and tranny are amazing. Parts are quality and will last a long time.
The b4 has won so many because they had tebo cav and maifield racing for them. Now tebo is with kyo and its doing just as well, whoever wins is pretty much a toss up between those three. Think about it, the best racer at your track could run any brand and still win.
I hate the b4 bc of the steering rack/servo savor cheap shocks and cheap plastics. The way they have the steering set up is a joke and you will have problems with it. Always slips unless you glue it together or get an alum 1 peice one.
22 is good if you run it mid, pretty durable, but the diff sucks and the outdrives wear pretty quick. I really liked the mid set up because of the balance. any time you can put all the weight in the middle between the wheels it will handle better.
The b4 has won so many because they had tebo cav and maifield racing for them. Now tebo is with kyo and its doing just as well, whoever wins is pretty much a toss up between those three. Think about it, the best racer at your track could run any brand and still win.
I hate the b4 bc of the steering rack/servo savor cheap shocks and cheap plastics. The way they have the steering set up is a joke and you will have problems with it. Always slips unless you glue it together or get an alum 1 peice one.
22 is good if you run it mid, pretty durable, but the diff sucks and the outdrives wear pretty quick. I really liked the mid set up because of the balance. any time you can put all the weight in the middle between the wheels it will handle better.
10-08-2011, 05:07 PM
#27
Kyosho RB5 SP2 .. Quality.. Durability.. It doesn't come out of the box slopped out.. It's forgiving to drive.. and it has the best shocks
It is the best 2wd buggy available.. and a WC edition is about to drop
It is the best 2wd buggy available.. and a WC edition is about to drop
10-09-2011, 12:43 PM
#29
The Kyosho is a little out of my price range. I'm leaning towards the B4.1 with an 8mm extended chassis. Any reason NOT to go this route?
10-09-2011, 01:06 PM
#30
To be honest BUY Used!!! Tons of great deals out there to help the budget