TahoeDust

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I am in the market for a 1/8 electric buggy. I am looking to pick one up lightly used. Durability is the most important factor to me as I feel that any of these properly setup should be very competitive. Here are what I am looking at...

Mugen MBX6 eco
Losi 8ight 2.0 E
Associated RC8.2E

I could possible stretch the budget to get a MBX7 eco or 8ight 3.0 if they are really that much better.

I have a 8ight-T 1.0 converted that has proven to be tough as nails. Should I expect the same out of a 8ight 2.0 buggy? Right now I am leaning towards a Mugen because I have always heard good things and have never owned one.

65 olds

The associated isn't bad and niether is a losi. I've owned both but IMO the Tekno eb48.2 is tough as nails and competitive. I can't comment on the other buggies mentioned but I think you should consider that one as well. Good luck in your search

TahoeDust

iTrader: (5)

How about a EB48? Do you know what they changes were for the EB48.2? I found a real clean EB48 roller for <$300.

65 olds

As far as I know the differences are very subtle should be a good reliable car if you so choose to go that route. Plus a lot of the guys in the Tekno forums here a great with advise, setups and problem solving issues with your car

Phynix

I'm going to be annoying and throw the Serpent 811 into the mix; if you can't pick between those, maybe a slightly different style chassi with a split battery (low cg) might be an interesting point of difference.

symmetricon

iTrader: (27)

The mbx7 or 8ight 3.0, cause they are that much better....The losi is tough as nails....

lbenton

iTrader: (48)

The Durango should also be considered, dual 2S layout like the Serpent buggy. However most shops do not seem to have ready parts support for either of them.

Me, I have a Durango and enjoy running it, I think my next buy will be a Tekno (and keep both) as I like the narrow layout and straight driveline.

wittyname

iTrader: (4)

The mugen and Ae will allow you to adjust castor without buying parts . They are all three pretty close really. I would put the Mugen at the top of my list (if that were my list) because its aggressive , well built , adjustable , and made in Japan not China.

Now the MBX6 and 7 should be pretty different from one another on the track , I understand the latter to be more stable at the expense of the aggressivness I mentioned.

My 2 cents , and it overpriced at that ...

TahoeDust

iTrader: (5)

I ended up buying a 8ight-e 3.0 out of the classified section tonight. It has a Tekin RX8/T8 2050 combo and a JR DS8717 in it. I hope I made a good choice.

jpcopeland1

iTrader: (166)

If you want a car with constantly back ordered parts buy the Durango. Go with either Tekno, or a car you will never need spares for unless you cannot drive a 8th scale buggy, like the XB9E, or XB8E.

TahoeDust

iTrader: (5)

I already made my purchase...
I was really looking hard at the Teknos. In the end I have just been really pleased with my 8ight-t, so I decided to stick with Losi.

Ck_32

iTrader: (2)

Tekno>Losi>AE

IMO. Never driven one but racing at my local track, and my buddies having a few also helping martial. The Tekno is almost bullet proof, you can just tell picking one up. Also seen guys literally launch their Tenko 1:8 into the driver stand and out of the track and keep going.

Losi I just like their stuff for racing, AE is more advanced racer ready but again I prefer Losi stuff. YMMV

Speed Freak RC

iTrader: (13)

I think you made a good choice.

one8updragracer

iTrader: (5)

Good choice. Pick one of the main brands and run it! You never know until you do. My only turn off from Losi is that I would have to buy new tools.

TahoeDust

iTrader: (5)

Thanks. That played a role in my decision as well since I already have the tools for working on my 8ight-t.