Kyosho MP9e TK1 or TLR 8ight 3.0e

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12-17-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny Cancilla

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Originally Posted by ThePanda

for over 700 dollars, that kyosho better be easy to drive.

the kyosho cost about $200 more,

Isn't the 8E 3.0 $699 and the K $750?

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Originally Posted by Vinny Cancilla

aluminum battery tray.

I cringe at the thought of an aluminium battery tray.

12-18-2013, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by blade329

I drove an MP9e at a big outdoor track. Good buggy, but it wasn't far and away better than other buggies I have driven. It has very high quality fit and finish and very well made. It's expensive though and parts draw a premium price. Durable, but no car is proof against major crashes. If you have one, be prepared to pay a kings ransom in parts to fix it.

Never driven the 3.0.

MP9 parts are not any more expensive than Mugen or Xray parts and just marginally more than TLR. There are a couple of parts on the k-car that are priced on the high side, however if you know where to look you can get them pretty cheap

12-18-2013, 06:16 AM

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I used to drive a mugen and parts are almost the same price and I don't know how the 3.0 is but the 2.0 parts wore twice as fast as my kyosho and so for me the kyosho is actually cheaper.

12-18-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by roblupo

Vinny might want to change your pic then...lol From TLR to Kyosho haha j/k i am also looking at both these buggies, never thought much of Losi as I always heard they are a lot to keep slop out and stay fresh...But saw the 3.0 in action and it was fast, looked almost to fast for most drivers lol

Lol....I know. I have to take a new picture of my mp9.