June 19, 2010

what is a good RC nitro buggy brand that is not that pricey?

i am trying to figure out what would be a good brand for an RC nitro buugy

http://www.rcpitstop.co.uk/hobao-hyper-7-tq-sport-rtr-18th-racing-buggy-740-p.asp
and
http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/car/item/HPI-10508-HPI-Trophy-3-5-1-8th-Scale-Rallycross-Buggy-RTR__288b/
and
http://www.rccarsandtrucks.co.uk/1377_1_105420892.html
Are the three most run at my club. The Hypers tend to be the quicker cars, but i've noticed need replacement parts more often. The trophy is what i run, and i love it.
The Thunder tiger is as quick as the hyper, if rightly tuned, but seems to be the hardest to start, seems to be the most temperamental.

Most 1/8th buggies are around £200. However i got my trophy 2nd hand for £70. Needed a new steering servo (about a tenner) a new glow plug, and a few screws tightened.
If your just starting out, get a new one. Preferably buy from a shop, as i know antics and model zone etc. will only touch models bought from them.

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June 19, 2010

Kev ~ a Jock, not a Jerk. @ 5:03 am

Thunder Tiger, GV, Carson and Ansmann all do good quality, low price 1/8 scale buggies.
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Chris @ 5:46 am

http://www.rcpitstop.co.uk/hobao-hyper-7-tq-sport-rtr-18th-racing-buggy-740-p.asp
and
http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/car/item/HPI-10508-HPI-Trophy-3-5-1-8th-Scale-Rallycross-Buggy-RTR__288b/
and
http://www.rccarsandtrucks.co.uk/1377_1_105420892.html
Are the three most run at my club. The Hypers tend to be the quicker cars, but i've noticed need replacement parts more often. The trophy is what i run, and i love it.
The Thunder tiger is as quick as the hyper, if rightly tuned, but seems to be the hardest to start, seems to be the most temperamental.

Most 1/8th buggies are around £200. However i got my trophy 2nd hand for £70. Needed a new steering servo (about a tenner) a new glow plug, and a few screws tightened.
If your just starting out, get a new one. Preferably buy from a shop, as i know antics and model zone etc. will only touch models bought from them.
References :

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