What is the best race buggy?
 

I was looking for a new buggy,Everyone says losi 8ight.What do you guys think?I was also looking at the rc8e or jammin'.I need a upgrade from my ofna ravager-E. I want something durable also. So what do you guys think?

mbx-6 is good as well....or the X-ray 808. I have a mbx-5 and it is bomb proof.

Anything that has been converted to brushless!!!

Do you have a price limit? My D8 has been working perfect...

any top buggy will do. it all depends on your budget.

8ight 2.0
mbx-6
mp9
D9
XB808
RC8

every car has it's issues, strenghts, weaknesses.

pick something people around you run and your LHS has parts for.

I think you mean Hot Bodies D8?

RC8 and 8ight have factory conversion kits for BL conversion. Maybe soon HB D8 will come out with conversion kit or something. One good buggy is Hyper 9 too, probably soon we will see some factory conversion kits for Hyper.
If you plan go factory 8E class maybe RC8 or 8ight is your choise? Personaly I like RC8 more its tough and parts are fairly cheap too and its very common buggy
If you plan to build I conversion personally go for Xray XB808 or Mugen.
XB808 difficult to set up properly if you novice and first impression can be bad with factory setup. But quality is top notch, never brake any plastic parts, only some wear...

I never liked Kyoshos, parts expensive and quality is bad for that Price at least with MP777, maybe MP9 is now better dunno..

HB D8 simplier to set up and handeled better in my taste than XB808.

will this is a electric site so i say, caster fusion pro.
I have one and love it.

I would like to think "budget" wise ,but you know the cost of repairs when you get a weak rc. so...

Your best bet is to pick up something used then. There is always someone selling something. I don't know what Skellyo still has but he put an RC8 up for sale yesterday I think.

I would go with X-RAY, because they make great quality parts for the money, but if you have a budget, go with a used mugen mbx5 buggy, they are very durable. seriously, i had a mbx5 and converted it, and it is still holding up to all the racing it going through.

I think I would get the D8, 808, or MBX-6. Probably in that order.

Looks like the d8 is alot cheaper.hmmm

a rc8 buggy with a rc-monster kit is a good choice imo

it is cheaper, i give u that, but trust me, it will not hold up as good to the abuse like an xb808, or mbx6, or a 777 buggy.

Yes, I just finished my RC8e with RCM chassis conversion.
Unfortunately my Novak HV7.5 bit the dust but my healthy NEU worked fine
I raced the RCM RC8 for the first time last night and it felt like it was on rails
:party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

I love 1/8th scale buggy racing :yipi:

The RC8 is a very good vehicle with the conversion on it.

Right now, can't think of a vehicle that is just "Bad" from the known race kits.

the rc8e has a nice conversion kit, i wish the 808 had a option for a electric conversion.

I was running 6s. But everyone else runs 4s at my track,these buggy chassis are alot tighter than mine.I have sets of 3s i run in series i am wondering if i can go with a single 3s to cut weight( this is a bad issue for me)I dont want to buy more packs if can help it.Then i will be lacking too much power so ,i dont know

On a budget I'd say the Hot Bodies D8 or the new OFNA Hyper 9e. You'll get both for under $400 (D8 + RCM motor mount + RCM tray is right about under 400 bucks and unltimatehobbies has the Hyper 9e for $390 I think.)

If money is less of an issue when getting your kit, XRAY XB808 will be your best bet for sure. In the long run it will even be "cheaper" since it will break less and wont need any option parts.

Hope it helps.

What are the weak points on the D8?

How about a chassis supported by the LHS ? Something to consider as u will need spares

Regards,
Joe Ling

I haven't found any weak points on my D8 so far... granted I have only had it for a little over month, but everything has held up great so far.

Hyper 9 E.....

Second that !

Good to hear since I've just bought one. :mdr: I figured if it was half as durable as my Savage I'd be happy. The Hyper 9e looks good, but the super long driveshaft had me worried with the torque from a Neu.

After driving my Turmoil Pro CORR truck at the track for the first time I'm hooked. I just needed a proper buggy for racing. I think an electric D8 will be brilliant.

I am really liking mine so far. I hear of people breaking front arms but so far so good. I think my lhs has sold 4 of them now. Hopefully they will all show up to race.