Durability?
#1
Durability?
I currently have a tricked out HB d8 and have raced them for about 3 years. I would like a change and looking for something different. The problem im having is I want something very durable. I have never really broke anything on my HB at all. Does anyone have any advice on new kits. Like Serpent, JQ, Durango, xray... in that lines not really looking for Losi, Mugen, Kyosho. Thanks for the advice.
#4
If durability is your first priority no doubt xray is the most durable buggy on the market but that doesn't mean you'll be fastest with it or other buggies are not durable enough. My first priority has allways been the drive characteristic and because of that I try some friends vehicles before buy a new kit. I don't care about durability too much because IMO all top brand buggies are durable enough (maybe only with some minor weak points)
#5
Tech Fanatic
From your choices definitely the Xray will be the longest lasting, and most durable. They handle well too and are pretty easy to drive.
#6
I say durability because I had a mugen and broke Arms every single weekend and with the HB I have had no problems. Out of the kits ive mentioned, nobody in my area drives them thats why I asked on here. Im looking for something a little more nimble but still hold up for an intermediate driver.
#7
I was just like you I used to have a HB D8 sold it and now I have an XRAY 808 2010 spec best choice I have ever made its lighter, has better build quality, more durable, easier to drive, way better handling its better in every deparent I could think of I would get XRAY no doubt and while I had my D8 it broke every minute and had horrible handling characteristics to me
#8
I was just like you I used to have a HB D8 sold it and now I have an XRAY 808 2010 spec best choice I have ever made its lighter, has better build quality, more durable, easier to drive, way better handling its better in every deparent I could think of I would get XRAY no doubt and while I had my D8 it broke every minute and had horrible handling characteristics to me
#9
So my track has what people call a "money wall" the triple seems to be straight but actually it's angled so first day on the new layout, I slammed straight into the wall 3x and no breaks from the kyosho mp9. I've ran mp9s for 2 years now and I haven't broke a single thing! Quite amazed actually because everytime I ran my rc8 I would brake the front arm or something.
#10
HB is a very durable buggy as you mentioned also Losi. I've driven a few buggies but the Serpent buggy has outlasted all my prior buggies as far as durability and wear.. It doesn't slop out fast and it take a beating and it keeps on ticking.. It's carbon fiber is also very strong. I'm currently running the Orginal towers on my ebuggy from last season. I've taken some big front hits. Pretty much all current named brand models taking the abuse but as far as wear it's not the same. Some buggies slop out fast and there drivetrain wear quickly..
#11
Suspended
help
i know this is off subject but you guys seem to know you buggies i am new to the forumm and was wondering if anyone can give me some tip on nitro car and engine matinence to make my car last as long as posible
#12
Another vote for Xray out of the buggies you listed especially when it comes down to durability.
#13
Tech Master
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Keep your rig clean! Not necessarily for looks, but for inspection purposes. Keep your air filter clean and oiled! If you all of a sudden lose your tune on your engine, something is wrong and you should inspect it. If you try and tune your way out, your gonna do damage.
#14
Tech Apprentice