Best 1/10 4WD buggy for loose dirt/clay?
12-28-2011, 08:44 PM
#1
Best 1/10 4WD buggy for loose dirt/clay?
I have been looking alot at the Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 FS/FS2, the Associated B44.1, Caster SX-10 / S10B and Durango DEX410V3. The tracks (2) near home are both loose dirt/clay small to medium size with only 1 large jump each.
Which buggy would you choose and why? I have searched through the threads foe all 4 of these and they all seem good. The only negative stuff I have heard on 1/10 4Wd is about the Losi XXX-4's. I hear they dont take well to bad landings, etc.
I am looking through the "For Sale" section for something to pick up within the next day or two, so any help would be great. I am looking for a roller in the $150+ range, or an ARTR in the $250+ range if this helps.
Which buggy would you choose and why? I have searched through the threads foe all 4 of these and they all seem good. The only negative stuff I have heard on 1/10 4Wd is about the Losi XXX-4's. I hear they dont take well to bad landings, etc.
I am looking through the "For Sale" section for something to pick up within the next day or two, so any help would be great. I am looking for a roller in the $150+ range, or an ARTR in the $250+ range if this helps.
Last edited by rpeker; 12-29-2011 at 03:06 AM.
12-28-2011, 08:57 PM
#2
Each brand has qualities that make each of them a winner so I would suggest you make a list of the properties that are important to you like......
Speed
Handling
Reliability
Parts availablity + interchange with the other cars have
Ease of maintanance
and so on.
Or like some of us just get one of each.
I like the Kyosho right now. It performs well, I don't break a lot of stuff and I also have the Kyosho SCR and RB5 so many of the tuning parts interchange.
The Durango is a hoot to drive but sits on a shelf I'm not sure why.
The Losi's I love those cars, I need to bust mine out of storage.
Just bored with Assoc after decades... good cars though.
If you have an open mind just wait for a killer deal on anyone of them.
Speed
Handling
Reliability
Parts availablity + interchange with the other cars have
Ease of maintanance
and so on.
Or like some of us just get one of each.
I like the Kyosho right now. It performs well, I don't break a lot of stuff and I also have the Kyosho SCR and RB5 so many of the tuning parts interchange.
The Durango is a hoot to drive but sits on a shelf I'm not sure why.
The Losi's I love those cars, I need to bust mine out of storage.
Just bored with Assoc after decades... good cars though.
If you have an open mind just wait for a killer deal on anyone of them.
12-28-2011, 09:14 PM
#3
Originally Posted by asc6000
Each brand has qualities that make each of them a winner so I would suggest you make a list of the properties that are important to you like......
Speed
Handling
Reliability
Parts availablity + interchange with the other cars have
Ease of maintanance
and so on.
Or like some of us just get one of each.
I like the Kyosho right now. It performs well, I don't break a lot of stuff and I also have the Kyosho SCR and RB5 so many of the tuning parts interchange.
The Durango is a hoot to drive but sits on a shelf I'm not sure why.
The Losi's I love those cars, I need to bust mine out of storage.
Just bored with Assoc after decades... good cars though.
If you have an open mind just wait for a killer deal on anyone of them.
Speed
Handling
Reliability
Parts availablity + interchange with the other cars have
Ease of maintanance
and so on.
Or like some of us just get one of each.
I like the Kyosho right now. It performs well, I don't break a lot of stuff and I also have the Kyosho SCR and RB5 so many of the tuning parts interchange.
The Durango is a hoot to drive but sits on a shelf I'm not sure why.
The Losi's I love those cars, I need to bust mine out of storage.
Just bored with Assoc after decades... good cars though.
If you have an open mind just wait for a killer deal on anyone of them.
12-29-2011, 07:57 AM
#6
If running in loose dirt, a shaft drive buggy is probably going to be more reliable.
12-30-2011, 05:30 PM
#10
I can't speak for all the 4X4's but I'm running a Durango 410R with all the necessary upgrades as my first 4X4 buggy and love it! By far my favorite car out of the 9 others I have lol
12-30-2011, 05:37 PM
#11
Originally Posted by jglaze
I can't speak for all the 4X4's but I'm running a Durango 410R with all the necessary upgrades as my first 4X4 buggy and love it! By far my favorite car out of the 9 others I have lol
12-30-2011, 09:20 PM
#13
Originally Posted by rpeker
When you say "with all the necessary upgrades", what do you mean? I decided on a Durango 410 and am wondering what upgrades you have done.
1: Tresrey ALUM servo saver arm
2: Just buy a fresh set of bearings.
3: Alum hinge pin holders (the V3 and 2010 spec came with them) just make sure you have them. The V3R will need these as welll
4: This car like to to be taken care of. READ READ READ.. Alot of this cars teething problems have been taken care of. Just read and dont be afraid to PM me for questions. Petit also has good advice: http://www.petitrc.com/setup/durango...ngoDEX410.html
12-30-2011, 09:24 PM
#14
Buy the Caster S10B (Perfect10) and be done with it. Great car.
12-30-2011, 10:53 PM
#15
Originally Posted by TAMAK
What I have found you must get:
1: Tresrey ALUM servo saver arm
2: Just buy a fresh set of bearings.
3: Alum hinge pin holders (the V3 and 2010 spec came with them) just make sure you have them. The V3R will need these as welll
4: This car like to to be taken care of. READ READ READ.. Alot of this cars teething problems have been taken care of. Just read and dont be afraid to PM me for questions. Petit also has good advice: http://www.petitrc.com/setup/durango...ngoDEX410.html
1: Tresrey ALUM servo saver arm
2: Just buy a fresh set of bearings.
3: Alum hinge pin holders (the V3 and 2010 spec came with them) just make sure you have them. The V3R will need these as welll
4: This car like to to be taken care of. READ READ READ.. Alot of this cars teething problems have been taken care of. Just read and dont be afraid to PM me for questions. Petit also has good advice: http://www.petitrc.com/setup/durango...ngoDEX410.html
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