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Old 03-08-2014, 04:18 PM
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I really need to upgrade my buggy situation. I'm curious if people think I should pick up a used C4.2 or wait and get the new b5m? Opinions are appreciated.
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I'm already getting beat by people with B5m's, I would get that
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Originally Posted by vw addict
I'm already getting beat by people with B5m's, I would get that
Were they beating you with B4.2s before?
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Originally Posted by vw addict
I'm already getting beat by people with B5m's, I would get that
The b5m isn't out yet. Right?
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Originally Posted by mydudrevo
The b5m isn't out yet. Right?
Wrong,we have a few running at SCRC.( I think there are only limited supply at the moment)They are running mod,so I haven't had a chance to play with them yet(I run stock)
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Originally Posted by azgreg
Were they beating you with B4.2s before?
nope
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Originally Posted by KAWIDAD
Wrong,we have a few running at SCRC.( I think there are only limited supply at the moment)They are running mod,so I haven't had a chance to play with them yet(I run stock)
limited supply eh? There is two (maybe more hiding) on the shelves of my LHS
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Looks like people are asking just a little less for a used centro with a couple bilng parts on it.
I would get the 5 with metric hardware and the new shocks.
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Not to mention being able to set toe, caster, and kickup with inserts. Also parts availability (not at the moment) will be better for the b5m.
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Check out the Serpent Spyder Mid motor buggy. Its rock solid! Parts quality is the best out there. The buggy is flat out fast.
http://www.serpent.com/product/500003
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I'd say get the B5m, mostly from a durability stand point.
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Originally Posted by azgreg
Were they beating you with B4.2s before?
LOL. That's f'd up. I hope you know each other! I'm probably going to buy a b5m just so that I can make it rtr for $300, or so, with all Turningy Trackstar electronics just for the heck of it. I still like my Centro's very much.
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Originally Posted by Tinercom
I really need to upgrade my buggy situation. I'm curious if people think I should pick up a used C4.2 or wait and get the new b5m? Opinions are appreciated.
Long term the b5m might be a better option but I have to say that the way the Centro is laid out makes it among the most versatile cars you can still get. There are so many options in terms of how you can set it up. Its also disgustingly simple. The shocks are pretty much the same....no revolution there. Metric is nice though on the new car. The B5M is super cheap. That's always nice too.
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Thanks for the info everyone. Keep it coming.
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Thanks for the info everyone. Keep it coming.
tell your GF thanks! oh wait maybe to soon. J/K to easy
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