Originally Posted by
Blackpearl#1
Have done a lot of searches and read tons but the one thing I can't find, is going from Losi to Mugen to Associated to Serpent etc... what the differences are in driving/handling? Not to bash any models, just curious what you guys that have switched among a few different ones like about what buggies? Our track is outdoor dirt that usually is good but does get dry/dusty sometimes pending on mother nature. Gets watered when needed. New track layout this year has a little bit of everything. I now run 2wd sct (22SCT) and have a medium type of driving style? Not super aggressive but try to be as fast as possible while staying right on the edge of traction without too much sliding around. I love to go inside on the throttle with traction and passing the power sliding guy who is trying to drift the corner. Any and all input is appreciated. I will try to add a link to the track. It is silver fox rc raceway near LaCresent MN/Lacrosse WI.
https://m.youtube.com/#/channel/UCLP...6wTUSAzUIZbexg
the only thing i can tell you is with 4wd and 3diff try to find a buggy with most of the weight forward in the chassis... this make it easy to drive/jump. yea your rear will slide more but you have the weight in the front to pull it out/around the turns and you will put more power down and have more steering+control. it jump nose down so you are able to stay on the gas when you land... + 1/8 buggy have that big wing in the back to keep it down. there is almost no point to have weight in the back unless your on a track that has alot of 180 turns and you need accelerating to get to the next turn. the best two layout i seen(this does not make them the best buggy) as far as weight forward is the JQ Products "THE eCar"(#2) and the best layout is Tekno RC EB48.2 4WD. i would get something set-up like these two cars. even the Mugen MBX7 and Losi 8IGHT-E 3.0 have really good layout. the lay-outs that have the 2 batteries in the back look better but you haft you control the back end more witch can be faster but is much harder to do.