Originally Posted by
Asharus
That's where they got their nickname DNF210. Some call it the DNS210.. broke during the warmup lap.
First time I've heard that. If you don't know how to drive, you're going to break something. Doesn't matter what car it is. Also, warmup laps aren't meant to be 100%. If you break your car during the warmup lap(s), sounds like a driver issue, not the car.
Every car has parts that are known for breaking, and every car will pop ball cups, or something that causes you to not finish at some point.
For me:
-22 was too twitchy. Buggy is very light out of the box and steering was too "notchy", in the sense that there was no smooth transition from left to right. Stock setup was not very forgiving, however I hear there is an updated box setup from Losi.
-B4 & 4.1 are great cars. Easier to drive than the 22, but didn't feel as stable when turning or when getting on the power.
-IMO, 210 is the best 2wd buggy out right now, in the right hands. If you haven't driven 1/10 2wd buggies before, then the 210 isn't the right car for you. It is a very professional level kit that comes with a great setup out of the box and can be competitive in mod or 17.5 it's first time out. It has loads of adjustment; many easier to make than the 22 or B4/.1. It took me a while before anything broke on my car (SCT smashed my front shock tower at full speed). My stock ball cups are perfect (however on Lunsford now for weight & aesthetics).
I won't keep ranting, but for anyone looking to buy between the big three, you really need to drive all of them (box and tuned setups) and try to get a feel for each car and list things you like/don't like and then make your decision.
Remember,
nobody can tell you what buggy you should buy, or which buggy is going to be better for you.