1/8 nitro buggys

[crawlerkid]

Anyone know some fairly good, yet not too expensive 1/8 nitro buggys. I dont really want to buy second hand.
Thanks

[firstumustcrawl]

I definetly would suggest the mayhem that things awesome

[crawlerkid]

anyone driven the rex-x? made by GV

[dabid]

Nope, where are you? Maybe it's a funky company in another country, but I've never heard of it. Go with a well known and well stocked brand, like Ofna or Kyosho, I'd personally go with something like a Ofna Ravager. Based on the 9.5 platform (which I have, and have beaten senseless), with a .28 engine and wide arms, sounds like a great basher to me.

[firstumustcrawl]

not to start an all out war ove this. But ofna is definetly not one i would suggest there cars are really strong ill give them that but if you plan on buying something thats RTR dont get an ofna they give you a huge motor and all thes great things with a $20 radio...? you just cant have control over a car that does lets say 50mph on a standard steering servo those things struggle with trying to get out of there own way. wich means your gunna end up going with a new radio. Buttttt if you have a decent radio then an ofna would be decent cause parts are everywere and they come with some pretty good little options. and do not go with a kyosho they change there design like they change there underwear and they are extremely expensive and made for 100% all out racing wich unless tahts what you want it just wouldnt be worth the money..

Like i said im not trying to start a war here just giving some advice through what ive seen come and go.

personally If your looking for a great 1/8th RTR id say go mayhem it comes with a great setup one of the most reliable motors I have ever seen or driven, The radio is pretty awesome its a new jr FM digital radio and the servos are high torque metal gear so it will hold up. And on top of it all the cars FAST! and very very strong. It also shows great racing ability I think i could take a mayhem out and smoke my $900 mugen so.....

Or maybe go with a race quality kit such as the ofna jammin X1 CR that things pretty awesome also..



just some thoughts.

[microgoat]

I have to agree, the best thing about OFNA is their marketing department.

[JasonInAugusta]

Hot Bodies Lightning 2 is a nice all-around car.

Bone stock I ran it against high hp race buggies at the local track and hung with'm...even beat a few.

[firstumustcrawl]

actually yeah thats true i forgot about that thing the hot bodies buggy the new one is pretty sweet its basically a carbon copy of the kanai and parts even fit on it its pretty awesome

[Crawlsalot]

I HAD an OFNA buggy, biggest POS ever! i now have a kyosho inferno, amazing works flawless beat the crap out of it and have oly broke 1 a-arm because a tree jumped infront of my buggy. i would also recomend a mayhem but a kyosho infrno would be my first choice

[Madcratebuilder]

Originally Posted by firstumustcrawl

not to start an all out war ove this. But ofna is definetly not one i would suggest there cars are really strong ill give them that but if you plan on buying something thats RTR dont get an ofna they give you a huge motor and all thes great things with a $20 radio...? you just cant have control over a car that does lets say 50mph on a standard steering servo those things struggle with trying to get out of there own way. wich means your gunna end up going with a new radio. Buttttt if you have a decent radio then an ofna would be decent cause parts are everywere and they come with some pretty good little options. and do not go with a kyosho they change there design like they change there underwear and they are extremely expensive and made for 100% all out racing wich unless tahts what you want it just wouldnt be worth the money..

I agree the OFNA RTR's are kinda lame. The Hyper 7 Pro kit can be made into a excellent buggy. Outstanding parts support and price. I have one I race and one I bash, they are tough as nails.

[RodyRazorBackc5]

Originally Posted by crawlerkid

Anyone know some fairly good, yet not too expensive 1/8 nitro buggys. I dont really want to buy second hand.
Thanks

How much you willing to spend ? The best RTR is teh JAMMIN . Then I go with the XRAY XB8 . Or the GS buggy . OFNA is a great company never had problems getting help or support for my 9.5 . Any of the OFNA's RTR's are perfect for a firt timer , ask your LHS they have one for sale that is used . I Know you don't want a "second hand" but like my LHS they sell all they old stuff when the new stuff comes out so the stuff they are selling used is actually still new and are easy to find parts for .