Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

Really want to get something scale and fun to bash on gravel/dirt roads.

I was set on getting the 4x4 Slash and throwing the proline rally body on it but it really doesn't look scale at all.

Then I was set on the HPI WR8 but I really don't like the Ken Block thing I am more into the vintage rally bodies like a Lancia or Audi even an older Subi would be cool. And it looks like there are no bodies for the WR8 right now or maybe never its sort of an oddball. Reviews have been really good so far...

That brings me to the Kyosho DRX looks the BEST to me BUT it also is the least bash-able from what I have read on here looks like it doesn't come the best set-up out of the box?

So what direction should I go? Right now I am leaning toward the HPI but Traxxas has way more support around me and maybe I could get a body that would look right with the right wheels. Though I have searched and no one has yet... I guess there is always the Traxxas with a Kyosho body?

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

Won't fit.

DRX is the best choice IMO.

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

Funny over on Ultimate RC they all said the WR8 but after reading the posts here I am expecting yours to be the answer I get the most... I do prefer the looks of the DRX VE over the WR8... tough call for sure! Anyone run both?

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

I ran RPMJ's WR8 last week, the car drives good, but everything on it is 10th scale parts, basically everything is much smaller then the DRX when it comes to beef.

Im sure it is a durable car and HPI knows what they are doing when it comes to RC, but my main concern is breaking parts. The parts of the WR8 are the same size as my 10th scale rally cars and I break those all the time. To think that small parts on a big platform will last is a little dense.

I have been running my DRX hard for almost a year now. I have broken 2 6mm stub shafts and gone through 8 tires and that is it. There is rust all over mine from running in the snow, mud and rain and yet everything is still fine. While others have had issues I really have not. Im not nice to my cars either they get run hard, driven fast and crashed with style. :ror:

And here is the size comparison if that plays into at all for you.

From left to right

DRX, WR8, XV01, XV01, Atomik, DRX.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../WP_001153.jpg

The other current issue with the WR8 is: Where are the parts? No one seems to have anything for the car. Im sure this will be remedied in the future, but the nitro version has been out for nearly 6 months and tires still are not available...


Plus look at the cool bodies available for the DRX
Solberg Subaru Body:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._7606small.jpg

Lancia Stratos body

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._6001small.jpg


Custom painted Subaru Impreza
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._4272small.jpg

Ford Fiesta body

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._0738small.jpg

On top of these there is a Misubishi Lancer, the Demon, the Citreon C4 and A Audi A4.

My opinion maybe a little biased for the DRX, but from my perspective it is tried and true and still very scale in driving and looks.

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

Where is the Audi body?!?!

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

So what about tire and wheel choices what will fit the DRX? Sorry but never had a Kyosho anything... But I am thinking this will be my first!

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

All that information is in the DRX threads on the first page of this section. Do a little bit of reading and it should all be revealed. "thumbsup"

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

I really like my DRX but, I have learned the hard way that I can't drive it like I do my Slash. First run I ripped the spoiler half off, ripped the tire, & ground off a chunk of the rim. Second run I bent two of the dog bones, bent three of the control arm pins, & ripped the rear body post mount off.

I'm also adding the extra gears to the diff's, looking to get the upgraded dog bones, as well any other wroth while beef up's out there.

All I've done to my Slash is add RPM A-Arms and I bet the piss out of it!

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

This has been my concern and I can get the slash ultimate brushless 4x4 for the same price as the Kyosho. Of course then I would have to find a great body for it but in the mean time I would also have a beater body that came with it. But it seems really hard to find a scale rally body for it...

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

I'm willing to bet that there will be more bodies coming out for the Traxxas Rally soon.

Either of hese two Bugs should look cool on it Pro-Line Volkswagen Full Fender Body 3238 for Short Course

Pro-Line Volkswagen Baja Bug Body 3238 for Short Course

This one looks like a Dakar Rally Pro-Line 14RS Body 3319 for Short Course

Here's some shots of the real ones lancer darkar rally - Bing Images

Pro-Line makes this one for it as well Pro-Line 2012 Ford Focus ST Body 3367 for Short Course maybe even this one will get scaled up Pro-Line 2011 Camaro GS Body 3371 for 1:16 Rally

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

That's discouraging...I would have thought they would be sized in the middle of the two. I need to take a good look at Rodney's car. I was interested in the WR8, but now I'm beginning to wonder.

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

Kinda the same experiences with my DRX. I run it pretty hard, like Slash bashing style too. I have broke/bent a few of the parts you mentioned as well.

I have since lowered my Throttle EPA to 80-100% and things don't break as often. :ror:

DRX body on Slash with very minimal effort. :shock:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rally...onversion.html

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

I have been super rough on mine no issue so far. Seams tough as nails.

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

In correct, DRX fits Traxxas

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

Does it mean if you already have a Slash no need for this car? LOL

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

I was referring to stock. Anything will fit anything if you modify it. DUH! :ror:

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

Thanks for the great link! I am really leaning toward the Traxxas Rally with that Subi Kyosho body and wheels now....

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

Thunder Tiger 1/8 ER-4 G3 Mini Cooper Countryman Brushless 2.4GHz RTR

Another pretty cool choice to consider as well.

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

Thanks I saw one and the proportions are just not right, same as the traxxas rally, too wide. It just looks odd...

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

Here is my Slash 4x4 PE modded to fit an IGT1 Subaru WRC body....I bash this thing hard and the only thing that has broken are some of the fins under the spoiler that are meant for decoration anyway.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rally...rally-vxl.html

The whole conversion didn't take that long. It was mainly tuning the shocks right using nitro fuel limiters to get it to ride the way I wanted it....but due to the chassis design and high COG it still handles like a short course truck at least on pavement.

On gravel, grass, dirt, or the beach it holds its own even with the stock VXL system. Just wish Proline would make a rally treaded tire. The closest 1/8 off road rally tire I could find were the Proline Knuckles.

Oh and this was months before STRC released the GT8 conversion kit which they retail for around $100 not including body/wheels/tires. I just dug around for longer body posts, scored a good deal on a rally body, used some 1:8 wheel adapters to run buggy wheels. My conversion cost me about $80 INCLUDING WHEELS/TIRES

Re: Looking for a scale rally basher? Kyosho DRX VE vs HPI WR8 Flux vs Slash/Rally
 

If you go back to the 12mm hex you can run these: Rally Tire Set 4 Kyosho DBX DBX ve DRT DRX DST Subaru | eBay

I don't know anything about them but, the one on the left looks like it is a 2.2/3.0 wheel like the Slash.